Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, speaks candidly about her difficult upbringing and trying to build a thriving life.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, talks about the importance of being bought up to express herself through art, and the background behind her memoir.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, talks about the process of writing about triggering subjects.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, talks about the difficulty of facing panic attacks and learning to process trauma in her own way.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, talks about how it feels when people approach her with their own lived experiences.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, talks about the generational problems associated with drugs, as well as her own experience of substance abuse.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, speaks about what lead her to stop drinking and the joys of being naturally high.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, details all the benefits she's experienced by being sober.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, speaks about being a Buddhist, as well as some of the things she does to benefit her body and mind.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, speaks about treating herself and feeling pride in the face of shame.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, speaks about working with youth and the impact of self-confidence.

Shauna O'Briain, spoken word artist, tells us what advice she would give to her younger self.