Through the Lens of Recovery

In this episode, we speak to Mandy Manners, sobriety and recovery coach and co-founder of Love Sober, an online sober community for women and Ruari Fairbairns, co-founder of One Year no Beer, a leading habit changing program and community for people looking to change their relationship with alcohol. We discussed: This was an incredibly interesting and expansive conversation that comes at the topic of alcohol from several different perspectives. We hope you enjoy! Annie and Sophie x

In this episode we speak to Sohan Sahota, managing director of BAC-IN, a Nottingham based, specialist drug and alcohol recovery support service for individuals, families and young adults from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. This is an extremely important conversation. The All Party Parliamentary Group of The Treatment of Addiction in the UK recently highlighted that 92% of all people in treatment for addiction are recorded as white, showing an alarming inequality within the addiction treatment services, which impacts BAME communities across the entire country, particularly women of colour. In this episode, we discussed: In this episode, we discuss topics some listeners may find disturbing such as addiction, racial trauma, suicide and drug abuse. This is an extremely important conversation and we hope you enjoy listening. Annie and Sophie x

In this episode, we interviewed serial entrepreneur, Jeremy Jacobs MBA. A business mentor and consultant, and presenter of the podcast “How Not To Run a Business”, Jeremy is honest about the challenges he’s faced running a business and dealing with substance misuse, and talks openly about his journey to a recent ADHD diagnosis. We discussed: Jeremy’s experience with ADHD and substance use as a way to get a dopamine hit is something we’re sure many listeners will relate to, and we also discuss the language of addiction and recovery from a perspective some may find triggering or at odds with their own experiences. Through this podcast, we aim to look at substance misuse, addiction and recovery through the eyes of many different people, including those who have found a different path that works for them. We hope you enjoy this conversation around the language of addiction. Annie and Sophie x

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking to Lauren Burnison, creator of We Love Lucid, an alcohol-free travel and experience company. We discussed: Lauren’s passion for life and excitement over the possibilities available for an alcohol-free travel experience reaffirmed what we’ve long known - life doesn’t stop when you stop drinking, and there are so many opportunities to find joy, adventure and excitement in a life led lucid. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Lauren. Annie and Sophie x

In this episode, we interviewed the delightful Dr Sophie Cook. Sophie’s had a fascinating life, from being an RAF veteran, former addict, and suicide survivor, to realising her identity as a trans woman, becoming an author, mental health advocate and Honorary doctor of letters from Bournemouth University. In this episode, we discussed: This episode explores topics some listeners may find disturbing. Topics include drug addiction, mental health, suicide ideation, and gender transition. Sophie is extremely candid, open and warm. She is a true delight to talk to and comes at the topic of addiction and recovery from a range of different perspectives. We hope you enjoy our interview with Sophie! Annie and Sophie x

In this episode, we were absolutely thrilled to welcome William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained, the definitive, groundbreaking guide to alcohol and alcoholism. We explored: This was a particularly impactful conversation, as reading Alcohol Explained was what finally turned the switch for co-host Sophie about the reality and impact alcohol was having on her life and her mental health. William comes at the topic of alcohol misuse disorder from a wholly scientific perspective and uncovers some surprising facts about the physiological impact of drinking, as well as many of lesser known ways alcohol advertising has infiltrated group thinking. This interview is chock full of facts about what alcohol is, how it affects us all, no matter how much we drink, and what to do if you’re feeling trapped by booze We hope you enjoy our interview with William! Annie and Sophie x

TLR Sophie Turton dives straight into the nitty gritty and whys and wherefores in this interview with co-host Annie Murray. They discuss the drive behind creating this podcast, the power of sharing our stories when it comes to substance misuse, addiction and mental health challenges, and Annie’s story from street homeless alcoholic to business woman extraordinaire and founder of Horizon. This episode and many others in this series explores topics some listeners may find disturbing, including addiction, abuse, homelessness and near death experiences. We hope you enjoy listening, Annie and Sophie x