Troubled Past Podcast
Welcome to The Troubled Past Podcast
Hosted by Jarod "The Rock" Johnson, this is where the skeletons come out of the closet — hard and unapologetic.
Each week, Jarod dives deep into his own wild past, sharing raw, unfiltered stories from the streets, the hustle, and everything in between. But it doesn’t stop there — he brings on guests with equally insane backgrounds to tell the tales most people are too scared to say out loud.
From brushes with the law, cartel connections, underground deals, and close calls — The Troubled Past is your front-row seat to the lives people don’t talk about… but should.
No sugarcoating. No filters. Just truth, grit, and redemption.
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💥 Real people. Real stories. Real troubled pasts.
Troubled Past Podcast
Building United in Change: 37 Acres of Hope, Healing & Purpose | Troubled Past Podcast
In this groundbreaking episode of Troubled Past, host Jarod “The Rock” Johnson reveals something bigger than a story — he reveals a vision. After years of struggle, lessons, and growth, Jarod founded United in Change, a nonprofit built on 37 acres of land with one mission: to change lives, restore hope, and provide real opportunities for at-risk youth, troubled youth, and anyone searching for a second chance.
This isn’t just a dream — it’s a blueprint for the future. On these acres, Jarod and his team are planning to build:
🏢 Multiple podcast studios to give people a voice.
🎬 A 30,000 square foot movie set to create films and content that inspire.
🎨 Editing rooms & an animation studio for creators ready to tell stories that matter.
🥊 An MMA gym to build discipline, confidence, and resilience.
🎉 A massive event center to bring people together for growth and connection.
🔧 Mechanic bays to teach real trades and job skills.
🏠 Dorms for students who need a safe place to live and grow.
🍳 A full-size industrial chef’s kitchen for culinary training and community meals.
🏡 And ultimately — free housing for staff, because real change comes when the people giving back are supported too.
Jarod explains why he’s doing this, what it means for his community, and why freedom isn’t about money — it’s about creating something bigger than yourself. The vision for United in Change is not just about programs and buildings; it’s about building a legacy of compassion, growth, and opportunity that will ripple for generations.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, if you’ve ever wished for a second chance, or if you’ve ever wondered how one person can truly change the world — this episode is proof that it can be done. Jarod shares not only the plans but the heart behind it: to take his story of pain and turn it into a foundation of hope for others.
🔑 Topics covered in this episode:
- Why Jarod founded United in Change
- The vision for the 37 acres and what it will hold
- How podcasting and storytelling can empower voices
- The importance of free housing for staff and support for youth
- Why at-risk youth deserve opportunities, not labels
- Turning trauma into purpose through nonprofit work
- Building a movement that is bigger than money
💡 This episode is for:
- At-risk youth and troubled youth searching for hope.
- Creators and dreamers who want to build something that lasts.
- Anyone who believes in second chances.
- People who know freedom isn’t just financial — it’s purpose-driven.
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United in Change isn’t just about a nonprofit — it’s about rewriting stories. It’s about creating a space where broken pasts become powerful futures. And it starts here.
If you’re reading this, you’re a real one. Drop a comment: “Change starts here.”
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