Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Joanna Warner spent 13 years working the streets of one of the UK’s most dangerous red-light districts, selling her body for as little as £20 a time while trapped in a vicious cycle of addiction.
In this raw and unfiltered interview she reveals:
• Growing up with a violent alcoholic father who taught her to shoplift as a child
• Starting Class A drugs as a teenager and the rapid spiral after her dad’s death
• Becoming a street prostitute at 22 to fund her habit
• The daily reality of kerb-crawlers, haggling, assaults, and a near-fatal strangling by a convicted rapist
• Being controlled by a pimp partner, living in hostels, multiple prison sentences, and repeated overdoses
• The final straw that made her walk away – and how she got clean and built a new life
Today Joanna is over 7½ years completely clean, runs her own dog-walking business (Joanna & Vinnie’s K9), does public speaking in prisons, and advocates for women still trapped on the streets.
This is one of the most powerful recovery stories you’ll ever hear.
Proudly sponsored by Change - the number 1 online business and e-commerce mentoring program. Find Ryan on Instagram to start your journey to financial freedom: instagram.com/ryanjb
🔔 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.
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✅ About Liam Tuffs.
The Dozen with Liam Tuffs is a no holds barred podcast channel, where True Crime, Celebrity, Politics, Current Affairs, Combat Sports & Comedy are amongst the topics discussed! I sit down with some of the most fascinating and controversial characters including ex-gangsters, comedians, bare knuckle fighters, boxers, celebrities, and politicians to bring you raw & unfiltered conversations.
From underworld secrets and true crime confessions to fighter career insights and the dark side of fame, I discuss the stories most people are afraid to tell. These aren't just interviews - they're real, gripping, and often shocking accounts from those who've lived it, survived it, and have nothing left to hide. If you're into true crime, fighter journeys, and untold celebrity stories, join me as I discuss the truth behind the headlines!
Hit subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: How selling yourself for £20 becomes “normal”
1:27 – Growing up in chaos: violent alcoholic dad, domestic violence & mother-and-baby refuges
4:16 – Learning to shoplift with her dad as a child
8:14 – Dad’s death at 17 and the guilt that followed
9:53 – First time smoking crack and heroin
14:35 – Life spiralling: pregnancy at 19, postnatal depression & the return to drugs
18:34 – Why she started working the streets at 22
19:57 – The first punter, the shame, and how she detached her mind
22:21 – How street work actually works: £20 for sex, haggling & “ugly mugs”
25:18 – Arrested for loitering, named and shamed in the local paper
27:35 – Landlord demands sex for rent
29:02 – The night a punter tried to strangle and smother her (Lee Neils)
36:35 – Bizarre requests from clients
39:42 – Realising her partner was her pimp
43:19 – Setting up a robbery that nearly sent her to prison
47:14 – Nine prison sentences and what life inside was really like
56:35 – Overdoses, hospital, and the deadly pregabalin addiction
1:02:53 – The final straw: the controlling punter who lived with her
1:06:50 – Getting clean: detox, rehab and 7½ years abstinent
1:09:07 – Life today: dog business, CrossFit, public speaking & hope
Joanna Warner spent 13 years working the streets of one of the UK’s most dangerous red-light districts, selling her body for as little as £20 a time while trapped in a vicious cycle of addiction.
In this raw and unfiltered interview she reveals:
• Growing up with a violent alcoholic father who taught her to shoplift as a child
• Starting Class A drugs as a teenager and the rapid spiral after her dad’s death
• Becoming a street prostitute at 22 to fund her habit
• The daily reality of kerb-crawlers, haggling, assaults, and a near-fatal strangling by a convicted rapist
• Being controlled by a pimp partner, living in hostels, multiple prison sentences, and repeated overdoses
• The final straw that made her walk away – and how she got clean and built a new life
Today Joanna is over 7½ years completely clean, runs her own dog-walking business (Joanna & Vinnie’s K9), does public speaking in prisons, and advocates for women still trapped on the streets.
This is one of the most powerful recovery stories you’ll ever hear.
Proudly sponsored by Change - the number 1 online business and e-commerce mentoring program. Find Ryan on Instagram to start your journey to financial freedom: instagram.com/ryanjb
🔔 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.
youtube.com/@LiamTuffs/?sub_confirmation=1
⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:
Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/15jMnAkXZnDwtm0baCgJPL
🔗 Stay Connected With Me.
Facebook: facebook.com/liamtuffsfb
Instagram: instagram.com/liamtuffs
Tiktok: tiktok.com/liamtuffs1
X: https://x.com/liamtuffs1
Joanna Online:
Insta: instagram.com/joanna.warner.121
TikTok: tiktok.com/@joannawarner8
Facebook: facebook.com/p/Joanna-Vinnies-Canine-Crew-61576019004666/?locale=en_GB
LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/joanna-warner-043b27383
📩 For business enquiries: thedozenpod@gmail.com
=============================
✅ About Liam Tuffs.
The Dozen with Liam Tuffs is a no holds barred podcast channel, where True Crime, Celebrity, Politics, Current Affairs, Combat Sports & Comedy are amongst the topics discussed! I sit down with some of the most fascinating and controversial characters including ex-gangsters, comedians, bare knuckle fighters, boxers, celebrities, and politicians to bring you raw & unfiltered conversations.
From underworld secrets and true crime confessions to fighter career insights and the dark side of fame, I discuss the stories most people are afraid to tell. These aren't just interviews - they're real, gripping, and often shocking accounts from those who've lived it, survived it, and have nothing left to hide. If you're into true crime, fighter journeys, and untold celebrity stories, join me as I discuss the truth behind the headlines!
Hit subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode.
youtube.com/@LiamTuffs/?sub_confirmation=1
=================================
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: How selling yourself for £20 becomes “normal”
1:27 – Growing up in chaos: violent alcoholic dad, domestic violence & mother-and-baby refuges
4:16 – Learning to shoplift with her dad as a child
8:14 – Dad’s death at 17 and the guilt that followed
9:53 – First time smoking crack and heroin
14:35 – Life spiralling: pregnancy at 19, postnatal depression & the return to drugs
18:34 – Why she started working the streets at 22
19:57 – The first punter, the shame, and how she detached her mind
22:21 – How street work actually works: £20 for sex, haggling & “ugly mugs”
25:18 – Arrested for loitering, named and shamed in the local paper
27:35 – Landlord demands sex for rent
29:02 – The night a punter tried to strangle and smother her (Lee Neils)
36:35 – Bizarre requests from clients
39:42 – Realising her partner was her pimp
43:19 – Setting up a robbery that nearly sent her to prison
47:14 – Nine prison sentences and what life inside was really like
56:35 – Overdoses, hospital, and the deadly pregabalin addiction
1:02:53 – The final straw: the controlling punter who lived with her
1:06:50 – Getting clean: detox, rehab and 7½ years abstinent
1:09:07 – Life today: dog business, CrossFit, public speaking & hope
