2024 British Podcast Award Winner & 2025 Radio Academy Award Nominated Podcast

Family Episodes

Addiction doesn’t just affect individuals—it impacts families in profound and far-reaching ways. This category focuses on the ripple effects of addiction within family dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by loved ones and the crucial role they play in supporting recovery. Episodes feature stories of families navigating the complexities of addiction, along with expert advice on managing co-dependency, addressing intergenerational trauma, and fostering healthier relationships. By exploring these themes, the podcast offers comfort, guidance, and empowerment for families affected by addiction.
Paula McGowan OBE: Autism, System Failure & Oliver’s Legacy - Addiction and Care Reform
Jan. 29, 2026

Paula McGowan OBE: Autism, System Failure & Oliver’s Legacy - Addiction and Care Reform

Paula McGowan OBE joins Believe in People for a full, in-depth conversation about her son Oliver, whose death led to the introduction of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training across health and social care in England. Paula ex...

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Believe in People EXTRA: Oliver McGowan Training - Why It Protects Lives
Jan. 23, 2026

Believe in People EXTRA: Oliver McGowan Training - Why It Protects Lives

This short episode of Believe in People Extra shares an exclusive preview from our upcoming full conversation with Paula McGowan OBE , whose son Oliver’s death led to the introduction of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training ...

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Believe in People EXTRA: The 12 Steps - Why Rehab Wasn’t Enough
Dec. 12, 2025

Believe in People EXTRA: The 12 Steps - Why Rehab Wasn’t Enough

In the first episode of Believe in People Extra , our new spin off miniseries, Michelle Heaton speaks openly about what it feels like to want to stop drinking and not be able to. She explains the medical dangers she didn’t un...

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Andy Woodward: Childhood Trauma, Football Abuse and the Silence That Hid a Predator
Nov. 21, 2025

Andy Woodward: Childhood Trauma, Football Abuse and the Silence That Hid a Predator

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma , we begin the first of a powerful two-part conversation with Andy Woodward , the former professional footballer whose bravery exposed one of the biggest safe...

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Katie Price & Kerry Katona: Cocaine, Fame & Motherhood - Surviving Addiction in Public
Nov. 6, 2025

Katie Price & Kerry Katona: Cocaine, Fame & Motherhood - Surviving Addiction in Public

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma , Katie Price and Kerry Katona sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about cocaine addiction , recovery, motherhood, mental health, and the double stand...

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