S1E11: Kerry Katona - how I went bankrupt twice

Most people in the UK know of Kerry Katona but not many people know about the wild ride she’s had with money. This episode might not be suitable for all listeners. Kerry is incredibly open about her life and that means there are references to drugs, suicidal thoughts and violence.

If you are affected by anything mentioned in this episode please call the Samaritans for free on 116 123 on or check them out at https://www.samaritans.org/

Key things to think about from this episode 

  • When Kerry went bankrupt, people looked at her differently - like she had a disease - and all the hangers-on disappeared.

  • She learnt that ‘money goes to money’. When she became successful, everything came to her for free.

  • The most powerful thing Kerry did was owning her mistakes, so now no one has anything on her.

  • She’s always wanted to be loved.

  • She is very scared of losing her money.

  • Kerry says the only person that can change your life is you.

  • If any of these topics have affected you please check out the Samaritans

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