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Hull Episodes

As the home of the Believe in People podcast, Hull is a city rich in history, resilience, and community spirit. This category shines a light on the unique challenges and opportunities Hull faces in addressing addiction and supporting recovery. Episodes explore the local services available, the stories of Hull residents navigating addiction and recovery, and the city’s role as a hub for innovation in harm reduction and treatment. By grounding these discussions in the local context, the podcast celebrates Hull’s community-driven efforts to tackle addiction and reduce stigma while providing inspiration for other regions.
Chiedu Oraka: Drugs, Prison & Fame - From Street Culture to Supporting Coldplay
Jan. 15, 2026

Chiedu Oraka: Drugs, Prison & Fame - From Street Culture to Supporting Coldplay

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma , Chiedu Oraka, one of the UK’s most distinctive emerging voices in rap, also known as The Black Yorkshireman, joins Matt to discuss dual identity, stigma, an...

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Emma Hardy MP: Ketamine, Mental Health & Flood Crisis - Community Recovery in Hull
Sept. 8, 2025

Emma Hardy MP: Ketamine, Mental Health & Flood Crisis - Community Recovery in Hull

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma , Emma Hardy MP returns to the podcast to discuss some of the most urgent challenges facing Hull and the wider UK – including rising ketamine harm , worsening...

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Elly Mortimer: Hepatitis C, Heroin & Harm Reduction - 30 Years of Public Health Experience
July 27, 2025

Elly Mortimer: Hepatitis C, Heroin & Harm Reduction - 30 Years of Public Health Experience

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma , Elly returns for her third appearance to share more than 30 years of insight from frontline harm reduction and public health work, with a particular focus o...

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Henry Beercock: Binge Drinking & Sobriety - Building an Alcohol-Free Movement
July 14, 2025

Henry Beercock: Binge Drinking & Sobriety - Building an Alcohol-Free Movement

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma , we meet Henry Beercock , founder of Hull’s rapidly growing sober movement Alcohull Free . After nearly two decades of heavy binge drinking, Henry made a bol...

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