On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the South to enjoy a refill with friend Erin Dawn, a multi-faceted entertainer and a rising ray of light in the community of mental health.

Despite being afflicted with Bipolar Type II don't think that Erin is an alien with tentacles that will tear you apart. In fact, the polar opposite.

In so doing, Chris affectionately refers to Erin as Bipolar OPPOSITE.

In this unscripted episode the duo delve into many topics, namely the quality of television today versus classic cinema, the hilarious nuances in 80's B-movies and also tackle aspects of dieting and Erin speaks openly on being in a relationship with someone who also has been diagnosed with Bipolar.

Follow Erin Dawn on IG - @erindawn31780, or get in touch with Erin via email - [email protected]

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected] 

On Having A Cuppa, Chris is sidelined by two beauties who collectively send the show into the complete other way around, hence why this episode is tentatively titled The Blonde Takeover.

Hilary is a spirited mother of four, whom achieved sobriety at 20. She is a health-conscious, young-at-heart maverick who loves to love and appreciates the fine things in life.

Mackenzie is a honeyed, bonny beauty whom also achieved sobriety at 20. She is a passionate educator and a fiery youth whom yearns for only quality in life.

The triumvirate consists of Chris moderating the duo sharing their stories and Chris opens up on his past mistakes. The trio also discuss the negatory effect of IQ tests and enjoy a shot of laughter or two.

A testament that sobriety is meant to be FUN!!!

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On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the Lone Star State, just outside of Austin to enjoy a chat with Forrest Ferguson.

Forrest is a true Texas country gentleman, although his sincerity and serenity came at too high a price.

The two delve into why exactly the State has become significant and Forrest tells his story of arising anew from his alcoholism that cost him greatly.

He also shares on his passion for trade-work as artisan, and ultimately starting up his own company Ferguson Fabrication.

Follow Forrest and check out his gallery of previous works on IG - @forrestferguson

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected]

On Having A Cuppa, Chris makes his way to the East Coast to rub shoulders with sports enthusiast, poet, podcaster and mythology scholar Steve Matthews.

Over the course of a full hour, the silver-throated Matthews gives us an intricate portrait of how his life played out growing up middle-class, being an outsider and how his career in alcoholism and drug addiction took off.

Since achieving sobriety, Steve has found solace in snowboarding, writing poetry and utilising both his voice talent and his ability to connect with others as the host of his own podcast Elevated, which is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The two also share their mutual love for history and discuss the relevance and the exceptions to using the F-word.

Plus . . . . Chris even reads some of Steve's poetry!!!!!

Check out Steve Matthews Elevated on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected]

NOTE: The following episode is dedicated to the lives recently lost at Boulder, Colorado. (#ColoradoProud)

Hot on the heels of the tragedy in the Mountain West region, Chris heads to the Centennial State to meet up and share a Cuppa with the bright and bonny belle, Kristen.

The two share retrospectively their war stories on alcoholism, being right-brain dominant and how extra-curricular activity can also help one progressively move forward.

Kristen also shares a memory that she thought she had long since forgotten: being an unwilling target in, perhaps the most notorious massacre, which the world would never forget - The Columbine High School Shootings. She shares her inner turmoil, how after almost 22 years she and fellow survivors never fully recovered from the terror and how the community unfolded afterwards.

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected]

On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the state of Florida to enjoy a feast of conversation with Erin Dawn.

Erin has had a life filled with many ups and downs, starting with being a middle child who had been fat shamed and meeting with an addiction to pharmaceutical-grade speed in an attempt to "rectify" the problem.

This culminated in a torrid spiral, which carried on for years. Her nightmare didn't end when she got sober, as she also faced extensive domestic abuse.

To top it all . . . she got a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Type 2.

Chris and Erin also tackle the bashed attempts to bring the poignancy of addiction, narcissism and bipolar disorder to the mass media and the two also divert completely with their mutual love of cinema and music!!!!

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected]

WE'RE BACK!!!!!!

After more than a couple of weeks off the road, Chris retakes the journey and travels to Southern California to meet up and strike up a hearty and humbling chat with the amiable Jim Hernandez of Valor Fitness Clothing.

Jim spent much of his life in complete disarray . .  

He was raised by a single parent and abused drugs and alcohol to numb the pain from the hurt he suffered, stemming from trauma.

Throughout his dark days Jim invariably landed on the street, in prison . . . And eventually on his knees.

Jim ended up becoming sober when he entered a transitional rehab facility and now lives as a shining light for the Recovery Community and providing aid to the homeless.

Today he is the founder of Valor Fitness Clothing, which sells merchandise with the important message - To Recover Out Loud.

Jim has also recently launched a podcast of his own, expounding on Sobriety, Fitness and Everything else called Raw, Real and Alot of Recovery, which is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Check out Jim Hernandez on IG - @jher76 and Valor Fitness Clothing at the following - @valorfitnessclothing and/or valorfitnessclothingwomen

Visit their website: www.valorfitnessclothing.com

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected]

On Having A Cuppa, Chris heads down South to Georgia where he meets up and enjoys a Cuppa with Jamie Talluto of Miracle Massage Group.

Jamie was born into a life of perpetual slavery; she was convicted as a drug dealer and had a lengthy period of addiction, until eventually deciding to clean up her act.

Since that time Jamie has begun to join the fight against stigma and giving a voice to the voiceless - she has qualified as both a peer specialist and massage therapist and through these experiences has pioneered a new practise called Miracle Massage.

Chris and Jamie delve into the former's past and share a thought or two on the aspect of judgement and stigma.

Join Jamie's journey on IG @jamietalluto or visit www.miraclemassagegroup.com 

Jamie is also a podcaster with Recovery Inspired Hope with new episodes airing weekly on YouTube.

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected]

On Having A Cuppa Chris heads back to Kenora, Ontario to enjoy a refill with good friend Jay Barnard.

Jay is a chef, entrepreneur, television personality and social media influencer - he has had a journey of addiction, criminal conviction, Recovery and culinary delight as the two delve into many follow-up topics of Recovery.

The two engage in subtle ribaldry as well about their mutual dark days and Chris reads some Tweets that has the two of them in stitches.

Jay has also been nominated for Best Chef by Bon Appetit Magazine!!!

Follow Jay Barnard on IG and Facebook at Chef Recovery and The Recovery Couple.

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected]

Two for the price of one with the second bill!!!

On Having A Cuppa, Chris makes his way to San Bernadino and meets up with Alika Gambill of Pro Recovery Power.

Alika is a transplant to the Golden State and elaborates on his dark days of addiction and how his faith in God set him free, Chris and Alika also share common ground in faith in the deity and tackle the debate on social media being instrumental to taking Recovery to another level.

Follow Alika by the handle - @alikagambill on Instagram and become a part of Pro Recovery Power; also visit their live stream along with Alika's second stream Protocol For Marriage on YouTube.

For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - [email protected]