"It's Like Finding An Oasis In The Desert..." | Listen UP Ep 13 - May Riddell - Coming Soon!
In Listen UP Ep 13, May Riddell discloses why a consistent, long‑standing programme can anchor your first 90 days and beyond, in recovery.
EP 13 - LIVE THU 12TH MARCH 2026
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It's Great To Be Straight | Listen UP Episode 3 - The Recovery Collective - Available Now:
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Discover how sobriety unlocks new levels of creativity and self-belief, in Episode 3 of Listen UP, with The Recovery Collective.
#sobercreativity #recoveryjourney
"I Believe It Changed My Life..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell - Coming Soon!
Use both fellowship and therapy side by side to move faster through triggers and stuck points. May Riddell explains, in Episode 13 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 13 - LIVE THU 12TH MARCH
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How Do You Parent When You’ve Never Been Parented? | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire - Listen Now!
Breaking cycles of trauma starts with understanding. Marie McGuire shares details (and hope!) in Episode 6 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 6 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep6
#traumarecovery
Living with someone in addiction?
Pause. And give yourself permission to say:
“I understand, and I need a moment to think about the best way I can help.”
It stops reactive fixing, and starts healthy responding.
More tools for families each week → lk2.app/frc7
"Access More Information Around Alcohol..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Listen Now!
Empower yourself with the facts to make smarter choices for lifelong health - as Marc Buchanan shares in Episode 7 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7
#betterhealth
"Abbeycare showed me the way forward."
A clear plan beats willpower—see how a step-by-step path makes entering rehab feel less overwhelming. From Abbeycare's Recovery Gathering 2025.
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#recoveryjourney #soberjourney
Families: Always fixing or rescuing - yet nothing changes?
Here's how to escape the Victim Triangle:
✅Spot your role (Rescuer or Persecutor)
✅Ask “Is this really mine to fix?”
✅Support, don’t save.
Weekly tools for family addiction: lk2.app/frc6
"Therapy Elevates Who I Am." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Listen Now!
In Episode 10, former footballer Clarke Carlisle shares why regular therapy sharpens coping skills, strengthens relationships, and keeps recovery on track.
EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10
#askforhelp
"The Thing About Trauma Nobody Wants To Talk About..." | Listen UP Episode 2 - Now Available
Darren McGarvey unpacks how trauma - and overcoming it - influences addiction recovery.
EPISODE 2 - LISTEN HERE - lk2.app/luep2
#addictionrecovery #traumainformedcare
Families: Tired of the chaos and broken trust?
Try this:
✅List the needs you get from them - honestly
✅Arrange new ways to meet them - today
✅Expect pushback - prepare emotionally
Boundaries protect you, without enabling them.
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Recovery Starts With Connection. | Listen UP Episode 1 - Darren Connell - Now Available
Fear of recovery is normal, but building a support network makes it easier. Darren Connell explains in Episode 1 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 1 - NOW AVAILABLE - lk2.app/luep1
#sobrietytips #sobersupport
Be Compassionate With Yourself... | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly - Now Live!
Recovery is a journey of self-compassion and finding healthy habits - Paul Donnelly shares thoughtful advice in Episode 4 of Listen UP.
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#selfcompassion
Believe They’ve Got the Resources to Get Well | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire - Out Now!
Therapist Marie McGuire explains EXACTLY how belief in oneself (and others) is the cornerstone of recovery, in Episode 6 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 6 - OUT NOW - lk2.app/luep6
#recoverymindset
Families: this searchable resource rolodex holds 74 services that help YOU, while you help a loved one in addiction. One to bookmark (link in comments).
"Keep It Up, We're Dead Proud Of You..." | Listen UP Episode 1 - Darren Connell - Listen Now
Accepting you're an alcoholic can completely change your life. Darren Connell explains how embracing recovery transformed his relationships and future in Ep 1 of Listen UP.
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"I Can Say Now That I'm Well." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Listen Now!
Aim for steady, not perfect: show up, share when needed, and keep recovery safe — even on difficult days. Former footballer Clarke Carlisle explains, in Ep. 10.
EP. 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10
"Every Time I Hear A Speaker, It Gives Me Hope." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Listen Now!
Discover the specifics of using lived experience talks to renew hope, reduce conflict, and build empathy in episode 9, with Gayle Brannigan.
EP 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9
"It Was An Epiphany For Me." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Listen Now!
Swap knee‑jerk reactions for simple pause‑and‑pick choices that cut shame spirals. Footballer Clarke Carlisle explains, in Episode 10 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10
#recoveryjourney
"A Moment Of Clarity..." | Listen UP Episode 12 - Eddie Gorman - Listen Now!
How a single moment of clarity can become a turning point toward recovery and hope, in Episode 12 of Listen UP, with guest Eddie Gorman.
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"There Was So Much Good In My Life..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Listen Now!
John Elford reveals how to remove the lens of negativity and see the good memories that addiction kept hidden. In Listen UP Episode 8.
EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8
#addictionjourney
We Saved A Chair For You | Listen UP Episode 5 - Iain Lee - Out Now!
Broadcaster Iain Lee reveals the hidden warmth of recovery communities in Episode 5 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 5 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep5
#addictionrecovery #support #mentalhealth
"From Crisis To Full Time Employment..." | Listen UP Ep 12 - Eddie Gorman - Listen Now!
Eddie Gorman explains how hands-on peer support and structured responsibilities help people in recovery rebuild confidence, skills, and self-esteem.
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"60% Were In A Better Place..." | Listen UP Ep 12 - Eddie Gorman - Listen Now!
Eddie Gorman shares how structured family groups provide understanding, guidance, and practical tools to support loved ones struggling with addiction.
LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep12
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Families: Feel like you're always stepping in, but nothing changes?
✅Start tracking patterns.
✅Set boundaries, not bailouts.
✅Expect emotions—yours and theirs.
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"There's Definitely A Mindset Change..." | Listen UP Episode 12 - Eddie Gorman - Listen Now!
In Listen UP Episode 12, Eddie Gorman explains how witnessing real outcomes in recovery shifts mindsets and helps individuals embrace lasting change.
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