This episode of the OneTalk Podcast features Harley, the host of The Grey Man Podcast. Harley shares his deeply personal and inspiring journey from a tumultuous childhood marked by instability and neglect to overcoming significant adversity.

Harley experienced a childhood where his alcoholic and sex worker mother, who struggled with her own challenges, provided little stability. He moved frequently between Brisbane and Western Australia, often cared for by various family members, including an older sister who had to mature rapidly. His early memories are fragmented, often filled with a sense of displacement and a lack of a consistent "home."

Harley recounts instances of homelessness and involvement with street culture during his teenage years in WA, particularly in Fremantle and Geraldton. He describes a period where he felt like an o ...