Behind every addiction is a family trying to cope.

Walking the Rocky Road is a heartfelt monologue podcast from the Rocky Road Support Group, giving voice to the often unheard experiences of parents, partners, siblings, children and loved ones affected by someone else's addiction.

This honest and powerful series explores the emotions that many families carry in silence: the fear of late-night phone calls, the anger of broken promises, the resentment that can build over years of chaos, the stigma that keeps people isolated, and the deep sadness of watching someone they love struggle.

Through personal reflection and lived experience, this podcast shines a light on the realities of family life alongside addiction while also offering a message of hope, understanding and connection. Because families need support too, and no one should have to walk the rocky road alone.

Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses addiction, family trauma, loss, stigma and recovery.

Rocky Road Support Group
Supporting families. Sharing stories. Breaking stigma. Finding hope.

"Sometimes the hardest journey isn't the one through addiction. It's the journey family members take alongside it."

#addiction#stigma#family#recovery#love#support

(Disclaimer)-The echo in this episode is because we sat together in the sanctuary of the church and recorded this episode.

In this episode, we sit down with a Methodist recovery minister whose calling takes them into the heart of addiction, healing, and grace. Together, we explore what recovery ministry really looks like—showing up for people in their darkest moments, offering hope without judgement, and living out Wesleyan values in the most practical, human ways. From church halls to treatment centres to quiet one‑to‑one conversations, this minister’s work reveals how faith becomes a lifeline for those fighting their way back. It’s an honest look at the power of presence, the courage it takes to keep going, and the grace that meets us long before we realise we need it.

In this episode, I open up and talk about grief, my brother, in the form of a letter I never sent to my brother before he died from an overdose. It’s a raw look at the words I held back, the love that didn’t reach him in time, and the complicated grief that follows when addiction steals someone you thought you’d have more time with. This isn’t about rewriting the past—it’s about facing it, speaking the truth I avoided, and finding a way to heal in the aftermath. If you’ve ever lost someone to addiction or carry your own unsent words, this conversation might sit close to home. #overdose #addiction #family #recovery

In this episode of The Addicted to Recovery Podcast, we dive into one of the most powerful – and often invisible – barriers faced by people who use drugs: stigma. Stigma doesn’t just hurt feelings; it shapes how people are treated, how services respond, and whether someone feels safe enough to ask for help in the first place. It can be the difference between reaching out… and staying silent.

Through honest conversation and lived experience, we explore how stigma shows up in families, communities, and services — and how the words we use, the assumptions we make, and the labels we repeat can have life‑changing consequences. We also shine a light on the strength, courage, and humanity of those who face stigma daily, and the small but powerful actions we can all take to challenge it.

This episode is about understanding, compassion, and connection. It’s a reminder that behind every story is a person — a neighbour, a friend, a colleague, a loved one. And when we change the conversation, we change the outcome.

In this heartfelt conversation, two people open up about the devastating impact of losing family members to overdose. Together, we explore the raw emotions that follow such a loss—grief, anger, confusion—and the silence that often surrounds addiction. This episode dives deep into the shared experiences of heartbreak and resilience, highlighting how these tragedies ripple through families and communities.

We talk about:

• The day everything changed – personal stories of loss and its immediate aftermath.
• Breaking the stigma – why speaking openly about overdose matters.
• Finding support and healing – the role of therapy, peer groups, and advocacy.
• Turning pain into purpose – how sharing stories can inspire change and prevent future loss.

This discussion is more than a reflection on grief; it’s a call for compassion, understanding, and action. Whether you’ve experienced similar loss or want to learn how to support others, this episode offers honesty, hope, and a reminder that tomorrow can change again—with awareness and recovery.

#addiction #recovery #community #support #fellowship

Frontline Without a Past is a podcast that explores what it means to work in the world of addiction without having lived it. Through honest conversation we unpack the challenges, emotions and learning that comes with helping others navigate recovery.

We shall touch on the human side of addiction : the moments of doubt and compassion, the lessons learned from those with a lived experience, and the balance between professional boundaries and personal connection.

We are trying to understand addiction from every angle - bringing together stories of empathy , growth and community resilience. Whether you work in this field , have been affected by addiction, or just want to understand more, Frontline Without a Past opens up space for reflection, honesty and hope. #addiction #recovery #community

From East coast chaos to West coast recovery, this podcast tells the honest story of one person's fight to break free from addiction and rebuild a life in recovery. It's about more than geography- it's about leaving behind old patterns, environments, and people that fueled addiction, and finding a new sense of purpose, place, and peace. Through raw storytelling, reflection, and the realities of recovery, this podcast shines a light on the challenges and the hope that come with choosing a different path. Listeners will hear about the struggles of addiction, the courage to walk away, and the strength it took to start again on Scotlands West coast. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for an honest voice on addiction and change, this podcast offers connection, truth, and a reminder that moving forward is always possible. This story is about " One Journey, Two Coasts, One Recovery"

"Addiction through their eyes " is a raw and honest podcast where a woman shares her personal journey through addiction, recovery, and everything in between. Told directly from a female perspective, this episode offers a deeply personal lens into the struggles, resilience and hope that comes with living through addiction. This story is not only about pain, but also strength, survival, and finding light on the other side. This podcast gives a voice to a woman whose truths need to be heard- unfiltered, powerful and real.

Grief and loss do not follow rules. In this episode, we open the door to a deeply personal journey through loss after overdose—a kind of pain that can feel invisible to the world. You’ll hear one story, told not just with words but with silence, breath, and all the emotions in between. It’s about remembering the person behind the addiction, holding space for the questions that may never get answers, and finding moments of light in the darkest hours. This isn’t just one story—it’s for anyone who’s ever felt alone in their grief.

Addiction often begins quietly, slipping in through moments of loneliness, stress or just curiosity. For one person their substance use first felt harmless maybe even necessary. But over time that casual relief turned into dependance. Life narrowed, promise were broken, relationships strained. Shame grew louder than hope and the substance became the centre of everything.

They realised they were no longer living but just existing. Recovery began with small steps: asking for help, admitting the truth out loud, attending a meeting. It wasn't easy. There were relapse, regrets and days when it felt impossible.

Today they stay in recovery by staying connected to the recovery community and the wider community.

Recovery isn't a finish line, it is a daily practice. And each day sober is a quiet victory and proof that healing is possible, and that life they once thought was lost is still within reach.