Health & Fitness Episodes
Physical and mental well-being are integral to the recovery process, and this category explores the role of health and fitness in fostering resilience. Episodes feature personal stories of individuals who have used exercise, mindfulness, and healthy lifestyle choices to support their recovery. Discussions with experts provide insights into how fitness can alleviate stress, improve mental health, and build self-esteem. The category also addresses practical strategies for incorporating fitness into everyday routines and overcoming barriers to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on the connection between health, fitness, and recovery, the podcast emphasises the holistic nature of healing
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March 6, 2026
Neil Firbank: Heroin Recovery and The National Recovery Games
In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Neil Firbank joins us to discuss heroin addiction recovery and how connection and purpose can transform lives. We explore themes of addiction recovery, trauma, peer support, mental health, and the lived experiences that shaped Neil’s journey - from homelessness, injecting and suicidal thoughts, to treatment, group work, and building what became the National Recovery Games . This episode offers practical insight for people in rec...
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Feb. 6, 2026
Believe in People EXTRA: Steroids - The Real Cost of Performance Drugs
This short episode of Believe in People Extra features a focused clip from our conversation with Adam Maxted - UK wrestling star, personal trainer, and two-time Love Island contestant. Adam speaks openly about steroids, testing cycles, image and performance enhancing drugs, cutting through myths around quick results and explaining the real difference between use and abuse . He reflects on gym culture, body image pressure, and why many people turn to these substances without fully understanding t...
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Dec. 24, 2025
Joe Sealey: Cocaine, Fame & Football Legacy - Recovery Behind Reality TV
In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma , Joe Sealey joins us to discuss cocaine addiction, alcohol misuse, grief, and recovery. Known to millions as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Cheshire , Joe shares the story that existed long before the cameras - the career-ending injury that ended his football dream, the sudden death of his father, and how trauma and loss of identity pulled him into addiction. We explore themes of addiction recovery, trauma, peer support...
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Nov. 21, 2025
Andy Woodward: Trauma, False Accusation, Alcohol Recovery and Rebuilding Life After Collapse
In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma , we conclude our two-part conversation with Andy Woodward , who reflects on the long-term psychological effects of childhood trauma and how those experiences shaped his later struggles with alcohol use, anxiety and identity. Andy shares how a false rape accusation in 2015 became a devastating turning point - stripping away the structures that once grounded him, including careers in both professional football and policing. Withou...