Relapse Episodes
Relapse is often a part of recovery, but it is frequently misunderstood and stigmatised. This category reframes relapse as a learning opportunity rather than a failure, featuring stories of individuals who have used setbacks to build resilience and deepen their commitment to recovery. Episodes provide practical strategies for recognizing triggers, developing prevention plans, and maintaining long-term sobriety. By normalising relapse as part of the healing process, the podcast fosters hope and perseverance.
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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...
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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 standards women continue to face in the public eye. Recorded live behind the scenes at Hull City Hall during their UK tour, Katie and Kerry speak candidly about ADHD, bipolar diagnoses, self-medication, toxic circles, fame, exploitation, and how accountability transformed their l...