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Feb. 12, 2026

Beyond Binge Drinking: Understanding the Spectrum of Alcohol Use

Beyond Binge Drinking: Understanding the Spectrum of Alcohol Use

Welcome back to the podcast! This week, we dove deep into a topic that touches so many lives, often in ways we don't even realise. We explored the nuanced world of alcohol consumption, moving beyond the stark binary of "social drinker" and "alcoholi…

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Feb. 10, 2026

From Trauma to Alcohol: Understanding the Roots of Addiction

From Trauma to Alcohol: Understanding the Roots of Addiction

Introduction: The Unseen Link Between Past Pain and Present CopingIn the second of a two part episode, Andy Woodward: Trauma, False Accusation, Alcohol Recovery and Rebuilding Life After Collapse, we explored how Andy's past pain, coupled wit…

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Feb. 10, 2026

From Silence to Reckoning: Andy Woodward's Story and the Football Abuse Scandal

From Silence to Reckoning: Andy Woodward's Story and the Football Abuse Scandal

Introduction: The Echoes of Silence and the Dawn of ReckoningIn this podcast episode, we delved into a story that is as heart-breaking as it is profoundly important – the experience of Andy Woodward and the wider football abuse scandal. This…

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Jan. 21, 2026

Adam Maxted: Big Flex Culture, Steroids and Mental Health

Adam Maxted: Big Flex Culture, Steroids and Mental Health

Adam Maxted: Big Flex Culture, Steroids and Mental HealthIn this episode of the Believe in People, we're joined by Adam Maxted, professional wrestler and former Love Island contestant, for a wide-ranging and honest conversation about masculinity, …

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Jan. 16, 2026

The Rise of Mark Moody: Leadership, Lived Experience, and the Mission of Change Grow Live

The Rise of Mark Moody: Leadership, Lived Experience, and the Mission of Change Grow Live

In this episode of the Believe in People podcast, we spoke with Mark Moody, Chief Executive of Change Grow Live, the UK’s leading health and social care charity. Mark’s story offers a thoughtful look at leadership, growth, and …

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Jan. 15, 2026

Millie Gooch: Binge Drinking, Sobriety and Building Sober Girl Society

Millie Gooch: Binge Drinking, Sobriety and Building Sober Girl Society

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Matt travels to London to speak with Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society, published author, and social media creator.Millie’s story is a powerful example of…

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Jan. 15, 2026

Professor Dame Carol Black: The Drug Review That Sparked Believe in People

Professor Dame Carol Black: The Drug Review That Sparked Believe in People

For our very first episode, we were personally invited to the home of Professor Dame Carol Black in Cambridge to record a conversation about drug addiction, recovery, and stigma. We also explored the system-level change required to reduce harm …

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