In our sixth episode, host Andy speaks to Louisa Morley, a nurse specialising in substance misuse and addiction, and Helen Chidlow, a GP who has been working in addiction services for the past twelve years. Together they explore the term 'recovery' through a clinical lens - what the sector can improve and what it is definitely getting right. 

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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/

In this episode of Recovery Talks, we speak with Danny Hames, Head of Inclusion and Chair of the NHS Addiction Provider Alliance, and Oliver Standing, the director of Collective Voice. Together they explore recovery, the sector and their personal thoughts on where we are now and where we might go next.

Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/

In this episode we talk about recovery and how issues like toxic masculinity can impact on our mental health. Our guests take time to share their personal experiences, and discuss how the pathway to making changes and finding personal recovery is both amazing and difficult.

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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/

In this episode, host Sommer speaks to Billie and Steph from York Women's Wellness Centre about the specific challenges facing women in recovery.

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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/

The word "spirituality" is often used by people in recovery. How is this connected to addiction and recovery and why is often it important to people in recovery? In this episode, Ollie talks to host Iain about his thoughts on recovery, faith and spirituality.

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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/

In the very first episode of the Changing Lives: Recovery Talks podcast, we meet hosts Sommer, Iain and Andy, who talk about what the term recovery can mean to them, both personally and professionally. Using their own experiences, they try to unpick some similarities and differences.

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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/