About this episode

Rory Newton shares his journey from prison to rebuilding his life and finding purpose.

Today on Life After Prison, Zak is joined by Rory Newton, host of  Legacy Chats .  Raised in Luton and shaped by early loss and instability, Rory found himself caught between two worlds — trying to move forward while still tied to his past. In his early twenties, that led him down a path he’d tried to avoid, resulting in a prison sentence for intent to supply Class A drugs.  But this conversation isn’t about the crime — it’s about what came after.  From prison to rebuilding, setbacks, fatherhood, and finding purpose, Rory is now using his story to challenge others to take accountability and build a better legacy.  Organisations:  Spark2Life - Committed to preventing youth offending and promoting emotional wellbeing in children and young adults (11–30 years old), particularly those facing exclusion, exploitation, or criminal justice involvement.  https://spark2life.co.uk/     XO Bikes (London) - Trains and employ ex-offenders as bicycle mechanics, providing prison-based training and post-release work opportunities to reduce reoffending and support community reintegration. https://xobikes.com/&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Zak

Guest: Rory Newton

Topics covered

• rebuilding after prison
• fatherhood
• accountability
• legacy
• emotional wellbeing

Keywords

• prison
• rebuilding
• fatherhood
• legacy
• emotional support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spark2Life, XO Bikes, Samaritans

Places: Luton

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