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

Youth & Addiction Episodes

Young people face unique challenges when it comes to addiction, often shaped by peer pressure, social media, and cultural influences. This category explores the experiences of youth navigating substance use and recovery, featuring personal stories and expert advice tailored to their needs. Episodes highlight the importance of early intervention, preventative strategies, and family support in fostering resilience among young individuals. By addressing these issues, the podcast aims to empower youth and their communities to embrace recovery and hope.
Oct. 1, 2025

Mel Barrett: Alcohol Misuse, Cocaine, Identity, Boxing and Building a Recovery Toolbox

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Mel shares a powerful and deeply honest account of her journey through alcohol misuse , escalating substance use, mental health struggles, and the non-linear...

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July 14, 2025

Henry Beercock: Sobriety, Binge Drinking Recovery and Building the AlcoHull 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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Nov. 12, 2024

Ollie Dent: Cannabis, Withdrawal & Waking Up – Isolation & the Quiet Strength of Recovery

Matt is joined by Ollie for a raw and introspective conversation tracing his journey from early childhood trauma to recovery. After losing his mother at just eight years old and navigating the fallout of his father’s 22-year ...

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Aug. 30, 2024

Johnny Borrell: Razorlight & Recovery – Teenage Heroin & Championship Manager

Johnny Borrell - guitarist, singer, and frontman of Razorlight - joins Matt for an honest and introspective conversation about teenage heroin addiction, the road to recovery, and the stigma surrounding substance use in the mu...

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July 1, 2024

Harriette Cantona: Alcohol Aged 10, Self-Harm Survival, Sexual Abuse, Discovering Autism, Overcoming Trauma & A Future In Conservation

WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, including graphic descriptions of violence and trauma. Starting to drink at just 10 years old, Harriette bravely recounts her youth in a household shattered by her...

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