School of Rock Bottom

By Oliver Mason

11 years sober, I bring my experience as an in-rehab recovery coach & actor to explore addiction, alcoholism, recovery & mental health. You don’t need to lose everything or wait to hit a stere... more

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August 12, 2024 What Does Addiction Look Like? School of Rock Bottom 39: Raffa
Who struggles with addiction? Is it only the person you see drinking on a park bench at dawn, or could it also be a respected judge, or perhaps a Muslim grandfather? Addiction does not discriminate—it affects people from all walks of life, regardless of age, culture, or background.
In today’s episode, I am honored to welcome Raffa, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the recovery field. Now running a private rehab in Watford, Raffa brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to the conversation. Together, we will explore the realities of addiction and recovery, challenging the harmful stereotypes that often surround them.
Raffa holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling using the Arts and has extensive training in Integrative Art Psychotherapy. His unique approach offers fresh insights into what recovery can truly look like, and how we can reshape our perspectives for a more inclusive and supportive future.
Key Takeaways -
Diverse Faces of Addiction: Understanding that addiction affects individuals across all demographics and communities.
Breaking Down Stigma:
Discussing the societal narratives that hinder recovery and how we can shift towards empathy and support.
Raffa’s Journey in Recovery:
Insight into Raffa’s extensive experience and the lessons learned from over 20 years in the field.
Vision for the Future:
Raffa shares innovative ideas on how recovery can evolve, breaking down barriers within all cultures and communities.

A special thank you to Raffa for her invaluable contributions and for inspiring us to think differently about addiction and recovery.
Topics -
0:00 Intro
2:50 Why did Raffa pursue this career?
7:00 A calling & life purpose from a Muslim scholar
9:30 What does rock bottom look like?
14:00 The stigma of addiction in different cultures
17:30 Religion vs culture
23:30 What kind of people go to rehab & why?
33:20 Running a rehab as a Muslim
41:00 If you were a good Muslim that wouldn't happen?
44:25 A vision for the future
49:15 The healing power of compassion & forgiveness
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July 29, 2024 Escaping The Grip of Porn & Sex Addiction. School of Rock Bottom 38: Mark Shenton
Theatre critic Mark Shenton discovered his sexuality via a porn mag in Soho aged 16, that quickly turned into an addiction alongside sex addiction which escalated to him hiring porn stars by the hour. Now 12 years into his recovery, Mark found a way out of a living hell that ended in a deep, dark depression and a stark feeling of hopelessness.
Mark Shenton is a very well known theatre critic but today he shows us his deeply personal and human side in, perhaps, my most raw and astoundingly honest interview yet. I cannot thank you enough for being so deeply candid to help people. Legend ❤️
More on Mark -
Mark Shenton has been a full-blown theatre addict since the age of 14. He later found a way to monetise it — and get free tickets as well — by becoming a full-time professional theatre critic and commentator. Born and raised in South Africa, he emigrated with his parents to England when he was 16, and attended Cambridge University where he read law (but spent most of his time reviewing and producing student theatre).
He later became editor of arts and entertainment at the Press Association and spent a year working in the offices of producer Cameron Mackintosh.
In 2002 he went freelance and became a full-time writer, separately (and sometimes simultaneously) acting as theatre critic for WhatsOnStage, The Stage (where he was also an associate editor), the Sunday Express and londontheatre.co.uk for the next two decades. He also regularly broadcast on BBC London (radio and TV), as well as contributing to other outlets including LBC, Times Radio and Talk Radio. In 2022 he moved to West Sussex with his husband, and now writes a regular theatre newsletter which is published on his own website, ShentonStage.com.
Topics -
0:00 Intro
3:45 Mark's rock bottom
8:35 Porn addiction
12:30 Porn addiction turns to sex addiction
24:00 Addiction to hiring porn stars
26:30 The consequences & sex addiction turns to love addiction
29:00 Why the addiction for Mark?
32:50 Is spirituality needed to recover?
36:50 My name's Mark and I'm a theatre addict
39:17 Actors mustn't read reviews!
47:25 How to heal the "empty" feeling?
For anyone struggling with these topics Mark suggests reaching out to -
SLAA - https://slaauk.org
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July 15, 2024 Control & Abuse Disguised As Love! School of Rock Bottom 37: Smilee
[TW//Coercive Control & Abuse]
Today, I welcome singer/songwriter Smilee. At 18, she entered a relationship with a man who was 24 years older which started off with a lovely holiday abroad only to be trapped in relationship with regular menacing threats, humiliation, manipulation, isolation, stalking, intimidation, gaslighting & even examples of financial and physical abuse. Unfortunately, Smilee's ordeal is far too common...

1 in 5 adults experience domestic abuse during their lifetime. This equates to: 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6-7 men. Coercive control is a crime (in The UK) & 95% of those prosecuted are male & 94% of cases escape conviction due to failures in the justice system & many victims do not tell anyone.
Coercive control slowly hijacks your life - leaving the survivor isolated & dependant. It is a crime against your rights and resources so I thank Smilee for sharing her story to help others and she is undeniable proof that you can bounce back stronger and more resilient. Huge thanks ❤️
Topics -
0:00 Intro
3:50 Smilee's rock bottom
6:05 What is coercive control? Threats & manipulation
16:05 Isolation, smokescreens & financial abuse
22:05 Monitoring activity
26:00 Gaslighting, name calling & intimidation & stalking
34:10 Controlling career & sexual coercion
38:55 What kind of person would do this?
40:10 Love bombing
45:37 Using creativity/music as therapy
47:30 What do you wish you knew at 18?
For anyone struggling with these topics Smilee suggests reaching out to:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free and confidential advice, 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247.
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53min
July 02, 2024 High-Functioning Alcoholism Became Unbearable. School of Rock Bottom 36: Rupert Hill
Actor Rupert Hill was a very high functioning and pleasant drinker who could hide his alcoholism behind a successful career as an actor and publican which also helped fuel the denial.
Over decades, Rupert's drinking became more and more unstainable - he found himself wanting a drink before going on stage and even in the middle of the night. Rupert decided to announce that he was sober on social media and has had the word "FREE" tatooed on the wrist of his drinking hand as a reminder to never go back. Rupert explains his slow decline into alcoholism and how and why he got sober - finding solace outside 12 step fellowship, self-help & gaining knowledge. Huge thanks Rupert for being so candid to help others!
More on Rupert -
Studied drama and theatre at Middlesex. Acting credits include TV shows like Holby City, Casualty and Coronation Street (Jamie Baldwin). Recent work includes Hollyoaks, Four Lives and Whitstable Pearl. He appeared in over 15 stage productions including Lady Chatterley's Lover and Wuthering Heights & directed the national tour of The Full Monty. Film credits include Awaiting and Entity & features in 25+ radio plays.
Rupert writes & directs his own films including; Molehills, Roll With The Punches and The Lookalike & recently wrote, co-directed, and starred in Operation Magpie, winning 'Best Actor' at Manchester Lift Off Festival.
Debut play HUSK will stage at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester, in September, focusing on alcohol addiction and he directs The Arden Drama School showreels and showcase.
Rupert co-owns The Castle Hotel and Gullivers pubs in Manchester's Northern Quarter & recently took over The Lloyds in Chorlton.
0:00 Intro
3:15 Rupert's rock bottom
5:15 The beginning of Rupert's acting career
10:15 'Hair of the dog' turns to addiction
18:10 Drinking in the middle of the night & hiding it
21:55 Alcohol causing mental health problems?
25:40 The power of 'being present'
29:15 Sobriety & close relationships
33:15 Drinking turns unstainable & recovery
39:05 Being a sober publican!
42:35 Rupert's new play HUSK
46:15 How Rupert maintains his recovery
For anyone struggling with these topics Rupert suggests reading Alcohol Explained by William Porter.
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51min
June 18, 2024 Why All My Relationships Lasted 3 Weeks - Love Addiction Recovery. SO Rock Bottom 35: Livvie May
[TW//reference to suicide]
Livvie May is an actress from Bristol and lives in East London with her cat, Carole. After the break up of her first serious realtionship, Livvie tried to take her own life and thankfully survived. This started a destructive cycle of toxic relationships & encounters that lasted a decade. A friend suggested she attend Sex & Love Addiction Anonymous and her life immediately changed for the better.
In this emotionally raw and honestly episode, actor Livvie May candidly shares her journey of grappling with sex and love addiction. From her tumultuous relationships at university to challenging patterns of behaviour post-breakups, Livvie delves into the profound impact that these toxic patrerns had on her mental health and sense of self-worth. Tackling themes of abandonment, obsession, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Livvie's story offers a poignant exploration of finding resilience and hope amidst struggles with addiction. Huge thanks, Livvie!
Topics
0:00 Intro
2:45 Livvie's rock bottom
11:55 What is a 'qualifier' in love addiction?
14:45 How childhood shaped Livvie's love addiction
20:15 Why it took 10 more years to understand it was love addiction
27:15 What makes Livvie a love addict?
34:30 How recovery started
38:20 What is "bottom line" behaviour/acting out?
43:30 What does future relationships look like and making amends
45:35 Biggest lessons learnt from the rock bottom
48:20 How common is love addiction?
51:15 Acting as a means to escape
For anyone struggling with these topics Livvie suggests reaching out to:
SLAA - https://slaauk.org
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54min
June 03, 2024 "This One Thing Stopped My Anxiety, Depression & OCD!" School of Rock Bottom 34: Oliver Newton
[TW// References to suicide, intrusive thoughts, OCD & depression]
Oly spent a decade battling severe mental illness, losing his former confident and outgoing self to severe negative thoughts, OCD, anxiety and depression. One day, in his darkest hour, he pulled out a gym kit and went for run and he has run every day since! Through running he regained confidence and self-belief and for the first time in 10 years the negative thoughts stopped.
Today, Oly is an esteemed International Speaker, Mental Health Advocate and Trainer - sharing his journey to inspire others to seek help and embrace their own path to recovery. He founded the Run4YourMind Foundation and Lights On Mental Health, and co-founded Talks for Change Company, delivering talks and training worldwide to offer hope to those facing mental health challenges. Huge thanks Oly! ❤️
Topics -
0:00 Intro
2:57 Oly's rock bottom
7:40 Red flags at 7 years old
13:04 OCD & ADHD as a teen
15:20 Masking problems at school
19:08 OCD & depression symptoms increasing into adulthood
25:00 Talking to break the stigma
27:55 Agoraphobia & then moving countries
30:50 The beginning of hope & running
43:15 Run for your mind!
50:15 The building blocks of Oly's recovery
For anyone struggling, Oly recommends
Hub of Hope (alonside your GP) -
https://hubofhope.co.uk
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57min
May 20, 2024 How I Quit Alcohol at 21! School of Rock Bottom 33: Issy Hawkins
From rehab, alcohol addiction & alcoholism at 21 to sobriety and success!
Issy Hawkins is an actor and content creator with over 100,000 followers on social media.
Issy walks us through getting sober at 21 and covers topics for anyone who is sober curious right through to full blown alcoholism including sex and dating, partying, following your dreams, how to live your best life sober & forming an amazing relationship with yourself and your passions. A.HUGE. THANK. YOU ❤️
More on Issy -
After graduating drama school into the pandemic in 2020, Issy decided to focus on her advocacy work as a means of encouraging other young people with addiction issues to ask for help, taking to social media to share her experience and she hasn’t looked back since. Issy navigated nearly her entire 20's sober after a stint in rehab at age 21 and is passionate about dismantling the stigma. She is also the child of a recovering alcoholic.
Recently Issy spoke on BBC Radio 1, was invited to parliament by the APPG on Alcohol Harm and appeared on the Should I Delete That Podcast with Emily Clarkson and Alex Light talking about her sobriety and mental health advocacy work.
Topics -
0:00 Intro
3:41 Issy's rock bottom
6:10 The impact of having an alcoholic parent
10:15 Why Issy calls herself an alcoholic and calling out misinformation online
14:17 Sober curious vs heavy drinking vs alcoholism
20:50 Dealing with shame
25:07 The fear vs hangxiety
27:45 The huge benefits of being sober
29:45 Why Issy is grateful she's an alcoholic
32:50 How to navigate social media with a large following
36:57 Will Issy ever drink again?
38:15 Sober dating & sex
45:00 Zero alcohol booze?
48:10 Acting & comparison fatigue
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56min
May 07, 2024 Inside the Mind of a Love Addict. School of Rock Bottom 32: Darren
[TW//references to suicide]
Love addiction is as a very serious issue with far-reaching consequences. It can lead to broken relationships, career setbacks, parenting challenges, financial difficulties, legal troubles, and health risks like STDs. In extreme cases, it can escalate to tragic outcomes such as stalking, domestic violence, suicide or murder.
Today's guest is Darren, a multi-talented creative who identifies as a love avoidant/fantasy addict.
For anyone curious about what love addiction is and if it applies to them - this is the podcast for you! Five years ago, following a break up, Darren contemplated taking his life but has since completely turned his life around with the help of fellowship & therapy and he helps others do the same!
Huge thanks to Darren for being so honest so that we can break down the stigma and unpack the finer details around these important topics. I know so many people will identify with your experience and journey ❤️
More on Darren -
Darren is a writer, producer, actor and director. An award winning film & theatre maker and in 2017 he was nominated for an Olivier Award for the opera La bohème at the former Trafalgar Studios and won an Off West End Award for Doubt, A Parable at Southwark Playhouse with a further 14 nominations in other theatre works.
His debut film as writer & director Blueberry Smoothie won the New York Award for Best Short LGBTQ+ and for his performance in Blueberry Smoothie he won best Performance at the LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 2023.
Topics -
0:00 Intro
2:45 Darren's rock bottom & starting recovery
5:45 What does 'acting out' mean to Darren?
9:38 Why loneliness kills
13:35 The power of step 4
18:35 How did Darren learn he is a love avoidant fantasy addict?
23:35 The emotional pain from Sex & Love addiction & how SLAA works
27:15 Your brain on sex & love
28:10 What is love addiction for some people?
30:35 Finding a sponsor in SLAA
33:55 Using fantasy as a creative
35:50 The benefits of recovery
39:10 How to be 'present'?
42:30 Ongoing maintenance
45:15 Why are so many creatives suffering?
For anyone struggling with these topics Darren suggests reaching out to -
SLAA - https://slaauk.org
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53min
April 22, 2024 "My first breath was Jack & Crack - Now I'm 44 yrs sober!" School of Rock Bottom 31: Tom Clarke-Hill
44 years sober. Yup, you read that right. Tom Clarke-Hill is an actor and musician from California and he speaks publically, with raw honesty and TONS of humour, for the first time about what was happening when he was 25 years old suffering from addiction and alcoholism and his life was falling apart. 12 steps later, Tom is happy, joyous and free for over four decades and he shares precisely how he did it and how he maintains his recovery. Tom proves that recovery is real freedom, that you can have the most fun in your life sober and that you can get through ANYTHING without the want or need to drink or use drugs. Tom has so much wisdom for anyone who is sober curious right through to those with chronic alcohol use disorder - and also those working in performing arts Tom has tons of valuable insights! He also had me cracking up from his amazing voices! A real joy ❤️
More -
Tom is voiceover royalty, the voice of Kellogg's Tony The Tiger with currently 128 credits on IMDB! Robert De Niro has 127! These include: Fantastic Beasts, Sniper Elite, Robozuna, Timesplitters, Terminator, Batman, The Witcher, Wakfu, Alien, Transformers, Lego City, Sonic, I could be here all day... ❤️
Topics -
0:00 Intro
3:00 Tom's rock bottom & recovery
13:50 Coming out of denial & alcohol as the solution
17:45 Keep it simple stupid!
21:20 Do you need to believe in God to do the 12 steps?
25:30 How can you have fun without alcohol?
28:15 Dating in recovery
30:50 You can get through anything sober
35:30 Don't project!
37:37 Has Tom ever been close to relapse?
39:05 Perfectionism, self loathing and being an actor
43:00 Just for today!
49: Live in the moment!
50:20 Zero alcohol beer?
53:10 Heavy drinking vs alcoholism
55:45 Final thoughts
For anyone struggling with addiction Tom suggests reaching out to 12 step fellowships. For example:
AA - https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
NA - https://ukna.org
CA - https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk
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April 08, 2024 "I said NOTHING about my breakdown for 20 years!" School of Rock Bottom 30: Jon Salmon
[TW//references to suicide]
Jon Salmon is an award-winning executive producer, digital pioneer and mental health campaigner. Jon was asked to speak alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the launch of the Heads Together mental health campaign. Jon lost his father to suicide as a teenager and soon after he was sectioned and admitted to hospital suffering stress and depression. Unlike his Dad, Jon was able to get the right help and support yet Jon decided not to tell anyone for nearly 20 years that he had suffered with his mental health due to the fear of judgement & rejection.
Jon shares what he has learnt on his incredible journey and is an inspiration to anyone struggling with their mental health and perhaps feels gagged to speak out and share their true feelings because of the stigma that still persists. Jon has so many tools on how to confront & tackle your own struggles and how to keep your mental health strong to secure a happy and ever growing life. More on Jon -
Jon is the co-founder of digital agency Byte Entertainment, Co-CEO of lived experience social enterprise Speakers Collective, co-producer of What’s Going On In Your Head? immersive events and a trustee for Let’s Talk About Loss charity supporting young people who have been bereaved.
Topics -
0:00 Intro
2:55 Jon's rock bottom
6:40 Red flags before Jon's breakdown
9:20 The danger of ignoring pain and just keeping busy
12:10 How Jon came to be sectioned
18:55 How can you support someone who is suicidal?
21:55 Tools to get out of rock bottom
26:30 Why Jon didn't speak out for 20 years
36:15 How sharing your story supercharges recovery
39:20 Why breaking the stigma is vital
42:38 How can we get the suicide rate down?
45:30 How Jon maintains good mental health
48:20 Managing stress & the power of gratitude
58:30: There is a way out of the very darkest moments
For anyone looking for further support, Jon recommends -
Hub of Hope - https://hubofhope.co.uk
Shout - Text 'SHOUT' to 85258
Samaritans - Call 116123 or email [email protected]
What is CBT?
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/
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