Grant Denyer - Self-Worth Was Worth Fighting For

About this episode

<p>Whether it was Family Feud or whether it was the weather, Grant Denyer has been a larger than life fixture on Australian TV for 25 years. But it hasn&rsquo;t all been big smiles and Gold Logies. <br><br>In this raw and vulnerable chat with the most joyous man on the telly, Grant opens up about his past dependence on the pain medication (OxyContin) that he needed after suffering a serious injury that broke his back. He tells Hugh, Ryan and Josh how that dependence not only jeopardised his career, but his marriage and family.<br><br>While this is a side of Grant Denyer that you may not know, it is a story of hope and resilience about a successful (and loveable) man who nearly lost it all&hellip; but found enough strength and self-worth to fight for his life.<br><br>To watch Grant's Gold Logie acceptance speech, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3EmsIEL">https://bit.ly/3EmsIEL</a><br>To watch the trailer for Painkiller on Netflix, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3R5H308">https://bit.ly/3R5H308</a><br>To listen to Grant's podcast, It's All True, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4bN6ATO">https://bit.ly/4bN6ATO</a></p> <p><br><em data-stringify-type="italic">The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>