Recovery Talks by Kennedy Street

By Clare Kennedy

Kennedy Street Recovery is a recovery-focused charity, with a mission to create a sustainable, visible recovery community that promotes inclusiveness and combats stigma through community integratio

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

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September 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Dr. Robert Lefever Pt. 2 S01E12
Clare and Kevin are joined again by one of the UK's leading addictions psychiatrists, the wonderful Dr. Robert Lefever, to talk about recovery. From British private school to serving in the army, from addiction creating his own rehab, to say that Robert has had an eventful life is respectfully an understatement. Here Robert discusses his journey into recovery, the unfortnate passing of his late wife Meg and his ideal of needing creativity, spontaneity and enthusiasm. He also explains his theory people suffering from addiction are experiencing neuron-transmission disease, an inexplicable sense of emptiness from trauma and exposure to temporary escape. Dr Lefever insight is one of the most fascinating talks to be facilitated. For more from Dr. Lefever please visit www.drrobertlefever.co.uk #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery For more information or to donate, please visit: www.kennedysteetcio.org
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1h 1min
July 13, 2020 Recovery Talks: Cocaine Anonymous S01E11
On this episode of recovery talks, Clare and Kevin are joined by two recovering addicts from Cocaine Anonymous, Joe and Edward. Both men bravely share their immense struggles of their experience with substance mis-use and addiction. From initiation, to their professional life, to the effects on family, they lay their stories bare. Their journeys are not only insightful but inspiring as they show that recovery and a new way of life is possible.
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1h 5min
July 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Dr. Robert Lefever S01E10
On today's #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks we have one of the UK's leading addictions psychiatrist Dr. Robert Lefever here to talk about recovery. From British private school to serving in the army, from addiction creating his own rehab, to say that Robert has had an eventful life is respectfully an understatement. Here Robert discusses his journey into recovery, the unfortnate passing of his late wife Meg and his ideal of needing creativity, spontaneity and enthusiasm. He also explains his theory people suffering from addiction are experiencing neuron-transmission disease, an inexplicable sense of emptiness from trauma and exposure to temporary escape. Dr Lefever insight is one of the most fascinating talks to be facilitated. For more from Dr. Lefever please visit www.drrobertlefever.co.uk #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery
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1h 1min
July 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Family Recovery S01E09
In this episode of #recoverytalks, we delve into the area of family recovery. Clare, Kevin and Julie from Al-Anon discuss the tremendous affects on family in the battle of addiction and recovery, espically considering the current pandemic. And, how families are impacted by the illness. With several years of experience and sobriety under their belt collectively, they uncover their thoughts, ideas and solutions to dealing with loved ones who have been greatly affected by addiction. Hopefully, our listeners can see that there is hope for all of us. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery
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58min
July 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Kenny Brady the Mental Health Nurse S01E08
In this episode of #recoverytalks, Clare and Kevin are joined by the lovely Kenny Brady. Kenny bravely shares his struggle with addiction and his journey into recovery. He also shares his outlook on his behaviors and psychological patterns from a mental health perspective. They discuss the tremendous effects of the current pandemic on mental health and it's close relationship to addiction. Kenny talks openly about the unfortunate stigma of addict and those in recovery, breaking down the idea of being ashamed. He shares many lessons he has learned so far on his inspiring journey, further showing you that recovery is not only possible but powerful. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery
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1h 4min
July 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Al-Anon S01E07
Clare and Kevin are joined by Steve from Al-Anon. Al-Anon is a support group for family, friends and loved ones of alcoholics. Steve shares how he came into the community. He gives an insight in what to expect from the service. But also how it helped him to comes to terms with what was happening, dealing with denial and dealing with the fear surrounding those suffering with addiction. His experience of connecting with like minded people and his realisation of knowing he's not alone is a testament to the far reaching impacts of addiction and recovery. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery
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42min
July 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Chris Stewart S01E06
Clare talks to Chris Stewart from Mental Health First Aid, whos mission is to go into various corperate environments and give those in need the tools in order to help to look after their mental health. Chris himself has been in recovery for many years and kindly shares his experience as well as his outlook on the health wellbeing aspect to recovery. While gracefully explaining the relationship between mental health and substance mis-use, he delves into the concept behing Mental Health First Aid. "You can't have good health if you haven't got good mental health. You can be physically fit and depressed. And, if you're depressed and physically fit, you're not well." #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery
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51min
July 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Kerrie Higham S01E05
Clare talks to Kerrie Ingram, one of the directors of The Well Communities. The Well Communities is an incredible organisation that gives support to people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. She talks about how The Well was established and it's roots in wanting to lend support for those battling recovery behind bars and after they've served their sentence. She explains the vision of The Well and how it has been built up over the last 8 years to become a Godsend in the recovery community and a beacon for thousands. Clare and Kerrie both further discuss the importance of accessibility to support and visiblity in recovery. And, showing as many people as possible that recovery exists. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery
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35min
July 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Sam Bailey S01E04
Sam bravely discusses her perspective as a sober life line to her family battling addiction throughout her life. She shares the tragic path of her father's alcoholism that unfortunately led to his ultimate demise and the further struggles that faced her brothers. Her and Clare also decide to open up on the reality of addressing addiction and alcohol with their children as parents from their own unique experiences. Both ladies show that whatever your background experience in the world of recovery, that it is still achievable.
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50min
July 12, 2020 Recovery Talks: Denise Welch S01E03
In this episode of #recoverytalks, Clare and Kevin are joined by the incredible Denise Welch. Denise gets personally talking about how her and her family have been adjusting to the current pandemic. She talks about her history with depression and anxiety. And, she talks candidly about her headspace during these times with 8 years of sobriety under her belt. Having suffered from the troubles of drugs and alcohol, she discusses her journey into sobriety and her wonderful relationship with Lincoln. Denise's story is one of inspiration and triumpth told in the most entertaining way possible but the lady herself. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery
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