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Darren Maule: My Mistakes Made Me a Better Parent

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"Substance abuse was my inner child driving my life… and the day I moved him to the back seat and took control... I became sober, and my life changed forever"

Darren Maule, one of South Africa's most endearing (& busiest) entertainers, reveals a deeply personal side of his life in this exclusive Podcast interview.

Join Darren & Elana as they journey through Darren's tumultuous life as a young child (where substance abuse might have sneakily planted a seed in Darren's attitude towards his home life) and move all the way to a remarkable adult life with numerous awards & successes in entertainment, acting, and presenting.

Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.
2 Feb English South Africa Kids & Family

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