Bloom & Wild

No matter how far you fall, it’s never too late to rebuild your life… In this episode of Begin Again, DJ Fat Tony sits down for a raw and deeply honest conversation about survival, healing, and what recovery really looks like. Tony opens up about a childhood shaped by trauma, the chaotic world of London’s club scene, and the years he spent chasing escape in nightlife, fame, and excess. From discovering the dancefloor as a teenager to building a career surrounded by music, fashion, and iconic figures, Tony reflects on the highs that defined an era and the personal battles happening behind the scenes. With remarkable candour, he shares how unresolved pain, loss, and self-destruction eventually forced him to confront the life he was living. What follows is a powerful story of reckoning, resilience, and the long road to rebuilding a life with honesty and self-respect. This conversation is not just about the past, it’s about the courage it takes to change, the truth about recovery, and the possibility of beginning again no matter how far you’ve fallen. 🌟 Like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations about resilience, healing, and reinvention. Tap the bell to stay connected with new episodes of Begin Again. ✨Sign up for the Begin Again newsletter for all your behind the scenes access, recommendations and much much more at https://linkly.link/2dwmf?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video_description&utm_campaign=always-on Follow us here: 📸 www.instagram.com/beginagain 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod 00:00 Intro 00:28 Special Letter From His Therapist & Co-Author, Tara 10:06 Tony On Childhood Trauma And Relationship With His Father 20:32 Airbnb Ad 21:39 Bloom & Wild Ad 22:33 Finding Himself In The Club Scene 29:32 His Close Friendship With Boy George 32:15 Tony's Sex, Alcohol, And Drug Addictions 37:56 DJ Career And Breaking Into Music 49:09 Tony's Mother’s Hospitalisation And Rock Bottom 57:34 HIV Diagnosis 59:53 The Path To Recovery 01:02:46 The Steps Of Sobriety And Supporting Others 01:04:32 Arrest And Imprisonment 01:10:28 Meeting His Love, Stavros And Finding Himself 01:21:11 Tony's New Book, Recover Me Sponsored by: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/Host Bloom & Wild - use code DAVINA for 15% off at https://www.bloomandwild.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=begin_again