It’s time for episode 12, it’s not uncommon for those that find themselves with an addiction to alcohol, getting addicted to other things. Why is that? Why do some people get addicted and others don’t? Is that to do with them as a person or something else? 

In this episode we’ll find out from Dr Mindy Bartlett. Dr Bartlett holds a Doctorate in Education and is CEO of Essential Drug & Alcohol Services (EDAS).  She has over 20 years' experience working in the field of addiction and in that time has gained a huge insight into the multi-dimensional perspectives of drug and alcohol use and the levels of complexity for the individual user, their family and the community. We hope you enjoy this episode, we certainly did! 

Here is the website for EDAS: https://www.edasuk.org

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If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

Today Jo and Paula will be talking with Dr Giles Croft and Sam Wilde on the person beneath the addiction. Giles is a psychology graduate and former NHS surgeon who stepped away from clinical practice 15 years ago. His curiosity about the human condition led him to coaching and to dive deeper into how our psychology really works. Sam works with people to create their dreams/goals whilst understanding their true nature. This allows them not only to be successful in what they're looking for but it creates a reality where they feel free from their own thoughts, emotions and allows them to be fully seen and heard. 

Click here for the link to the 3 principles we talk about in the episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2lRpPauTAY&t=1s

Here are Dr Giles Croft's contact details: 

Website: https://gilespcroft.com     

Facebook: https://facebook.com/drgilespcroft 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gilespcroft 

Here are Sam Wilde's details: 

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07976832055

Facebook group -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/218656765357543/?ref=share

Website- samwildecoaching.com

You can also join the Daughters of Alcoholics community of Facebook: facebook.com/groups/  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

Get in touch on Instagram: @johuey_acoa or follow on Twitter @joanne_huey.  If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition. 

Welcome to episode 10 of series two of the Two Roads Travelled Podcast. Today Paula and Jo will be talking with Stephanie discussing vital and simple changes that can be made to support families that face a loved one with a drinking problem. Stephanie specialises in behaviour change and addictions as a 1-1 Practitioner and Group facilitator. She has many years of experience and has facilitated change in people from all walks of life during this time. Recognising the techniques that support people to make the changes they want to see in their life. We hope you enjoy the episode.  Paula and Jo x

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If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

Paula and Jo would like to introduce Melissa who is joining them to discuss the topic of non-drinkers. Melissa made a conscious and some might say contentious decision to give up drinking. She works as a coach and helps to inspire her clients to embrace making their own choice's in life and being empowered. This will be a very interesting conversation that Jo and Paula are keen to explore. Making a choice of not wanting to drink or being a non-drinker can raise its own problems, like having to explain yourself with justifications or being thought of as boring and no fun, when in actual fact it can be quite the opposite. Paula and Jo are very passionate about taking back your power and the growth that comes from within yourself, with the knock on effect to raise your self-esteem and confidence.

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If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

Welcome to episode 8 of the Two Roads Travelled podcast. We're talking about social norms. Yes alcohol is legal, yes it’s the way we celebrate and commiserate, relax and unwind. But how long is it before anyone crosses the invisible line into addiction? Kieron James joins Jo and Paula today to share his experience and knowledge. James is a former pub manager and was dependent on alcohol, until he quit 8 years ago.  

He worked in and around substance misuse either through peer group facilitation or working in front line services. James setup a coaching business that would help people after addiction service programmes have run their course. 

This is an area that Jo and Paula believe is extremely important, the detox is the easy part it's coping in life that is the most challenging. This episode isn't about demonising alcohol, and saying that people shouldn't drink, but to be more responsible with it and how they treat others that struggle with alcoholism. 

Get in touch on Instagram: @johuey_acoa or follow on Twitter @joanne_huey

If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

We've had to shuffle episodes around, episode 7 is around alcohol misuse in the workplace, the dangers, connection to mental health and what companies can do to support staff. We'll be talking with charlotte. who lives in Wales and has been supporting professionals to develop their practice within the substance misuse sector for the past 10 years.

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If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

Welcome to episode 6 of the Two Roads Travelled Podcast. The repercussions on a family living with or who have lived with alcoholism can be huge, taking behaviour and thoughts from childhood into adulthood as well as from relationship to relationship, without even knowing it. The trauma that families face is complex and often undetected, many experience PTSD either first hand or second hand, often not being dealt with until later in life, if at all. You could be living your life on high alert, never really being your true self, being fearful, judgemental and struggling to trust people. Jane Evans joins Jo and Paula to discuss these matters. Jane is a trauma expert, working with those that have experienced domestic violence, mental illness, family breakdown, addictions, often with a long history of trauma and abuse. Jane is a regular expert guest for debates on LBC Radio, BBC 5 Live, BBC Scotland, and on many global podcasts. She also travels the World speaking, training, coaching and writing. 

Please be mindful that this podcast may cause some triggers for you, so remember to get in touch if you need support, go to your GP or ask loved ones around you to help if you need it. 

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If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

Welcome to episode 5 of The Two Roads Travelled Podcast. Today you'll get an alternative view of alcohol misuse, a different perspective maybe one you might not have heard before or that might make you second think an alcoholic. No one chooses this path, not everyone becomes an alcoholic, it’s a bit like not everyone is diabetic. The struggles and battles an alcoholic goes through can be soul destroying, sometimes life and death are your only options. There are survivors in addiction, sadly not everyone makes it. But the survivor’s try to help others because they have the real understanding, and a way of giving back in their own recovery. 

Today we have John McMahon with us talking about his experience and the addictive personality linked so closely to addiction and the way it affected him and people around him at the time. John is a trained counsellor, ex university lecturer and recovering alcoholic. John runs Bottled-up with his wife Lou supporting those affected and their families. Offering an online membership as well as one to one sessions.   

Get in touch on Instagram: @johuey_acoa or follow on Twitter @joanne_huey

If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

Welcome to episode 4 of the two roads travelled podcast. 

There has been a change to the schedule, this week Jo and Paula are chatting to Joanna from the C3 Foundation Europe. 

Today Paula and Jo will be talking with Joanna from the C3 Foundation European, the award winning charity.

They'll be discussing The Sinclair Method (TSM), this is a medication assisted treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. The medication is available from GP's and has been for quite some time, not that you'd know it!

This is a subject that not a lot of people will be aware of, but one that many people could benefit from before becoming a alcohol dependant. Alongside the medication there is full psychosocial support for the drinker as well as their families.

Here are the links we talk about in the podcast.

Website https://www.c3foundationeurope.org/

Information of how the NHS treats alcohol misuse http://www.c3foundationeurope.org/nhs-information/

Local Nalmefene guidelines http://www.c3foundationeurope.org/local-nhs-nalmefene-selincro-guidelines/

Nalmefene NICE guidelines (2014) https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta325/ifp/chapter/What-has-NICE-said

Get in touch on Instagram: @johuey_acoa or follow on Twitter @joanne_huey

If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305

Welcome to episode 3 of the two roads travelled podcast.  Today Paula and Jo will be chatting to Kevin Hempstead from KH Counselling, Kevin is a humanistic counsellor with extensive experience in addiction, childhood sexual abuse and bereavement, he works with people one to one as well as facilitating groups. The topic for today is about the impact of alcohol misuse on the families. They'll be discussing what the home environment is really like, how the families clash with the drinker and they'll be delving deeper into what the families experience day to day. 

Get in touch on Instagram: @johuey_acoa or follow on Twitter @joanne_huey

If you want to know more about alcohol misuse, find out answers to the many questions you have and learn some tried and tested self help tips from the child of a alcoholic then order a copy of Jo's book Transition here: bit.ly/JHtransition.

You can also join our community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/daughtersofalcoholics  If you'd like to ask any questions about today's episode feel free to email [email protected] or call on: UK (+44) 07732 403305