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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.
Podcast Summary:
In this episode of the Your Choices Matter Podcast, we hear Ben's powerful story of recovery from addiction. Ben opens up with raw honesty about his struggles and relapses, providing hope to those still caught in the grips of addiction.
His journey proves that despite setbacks, it is possible to find help that truly resonates and discover a renewed sense of purpose through new hobbies and interests. Ben's inspiring story reminds us and proves that a fresh start and a new and fulfilling life is achievable.
If You Need Help Contact:
For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
On today's "Your Choices Matter" podcast, we interview a young man who has successfully navigated a full year of staying completely sober from alcohol.
In this intimate conversation, he describes the
This episode examines the nuanced line between alcohol dependence and binge drinking. After more than a decade of regular heavy drinking, some may have concluded that our guest, John, had become dependent on alcohol. Others may have characterised his habits as problematic binge drinking. Regardless of the terminology, this is a poignant story of a man who made some tough choices and has since created a dramatically better life for himself and is family.
Through his journey to sobriety, John has gotten married, found steady employment, and feels optimistic and hopeful about his future, including the prospect of becoming a father. His story serves as an inspiring
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For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
On this Episode of Your Choices Matter, our podcast explores the impact of the decisions we make, on our lives and the lives of others. This is a publication that is designed to support people who are in recovery from substance and alcohol dependency.
In today's episode, we embark on a powerful journey alongside a remarkable woman named Jackie.
Jackie bravely shares her story of childhood trauma and its lasting impact. She paints a vivid picture of the challenges she faced, the relationship issues she endured, and the difficult choices she made along the way. However, her narrative is not purely one of hardship.
Through resilience and determination, Jackie has embarked on a path of healing. She is now committed to breaking free from the cycle of negative experiences and sharing her story to inspire others.
This episode delves into the following:
If you or someone you know is struggling and needs help with drug and alcohol dependency, please reach out to the Your Choices Matter program. Caring professionals are waiting to assist. Details can be found on our website at www.yourchosiesmatter.uk.
We encourage you to share this episode with anyone who might benefit from Jackie's inspiring story and the valuable resources offered by Your Choices Matter.
For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
On this week’s intensely personal episode of the Your Choices Matter Podcast, married couple Ben and Steph share their raw, emotive story of Ben’s clandestine battle with alcoholism and how he finally found the path to sobriety and self-redemption.
In an exposé on the secrets and lies that support hidden addiction, Ben reveals how he concealed heavy daily drinking from his family, while maintaining external appearances as a high-functioning working professional and family man. Steph opens up about the traumatic emotional impact of working through the path to recovery and the challenges to the important trust that exists inside a relationship.
In an intimate look inside the cyclical nature of addiction, we hear how Ben’s alcohol abuse fueled deep denial about the severity of his problem, leading to incidents of unacceptable behavior that
Now two years sober and helping other families battle
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If You Need Help Contact:
For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
Welcome to the latest episode of the Your Choices Matter podcast. Today, we hear the powerful story of Loghan, who made the brave decision to break free from addiction. His raw and honest words give insight into the immense challenges of detox, rehabilitation, and the ongoing work of recovery. While his journey has been difficult, Loghan stands as an inspiration that a better life is possible through courage and commitment.
Loghan's story highlights that with determination and support, people can rewrite their stories. There is always hope, and we all have the power to create change.
You do not need to be alone if you are struggling with addiction. There is help and support and remember 'your choices matter' and small steps today can lead to transformation.
We thank Loghan for courageously sharing his story and wish him the very best on his recovery journey. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories of resilience next time on the next Your Choices Matter podcast episode.
If You Need Help Contact:
For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
Dive deep into the extraordinary life of Tony Lomor, a former professional footballer whose journey extends far beyond the pitch. From scoring goals to battling alcohol and cancer (five times over!), Tony's story exemplifies the raw power of human resilience.
In this emotional, raw and inspiring episode, he sheds light on the choices he made (and we all make) and their profound impacts on our lives.
Tony's heartwarming dedication to making his daughters proud, even amidst life's fiercest storms, resonates with the underlying theme of our episode: the significance of each decision we take.
This Podcast is part of the 'Your Choices Matter' programme by Elastic FM, offering a beacon of hope for those seeking recovery from substance and alcohol dependency.
Visit yourchoicesmatter.org.uk to explore further. Don't miss this inspiring episode!
If You Need Help Contact:
For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
My second Podcast as part of the You Choices Matter programme is with Wayne From Derbyshire. Our programme is all about helping people who are in recovery from dependence on drugs and alcohol to find help and support.
As we learn in this interview, the process of recovery starts with honesty, an acknowledgement of the issue and starting to confront the significant challenge of addiction.
This is a truly authentic, sometimes sad and raw but definitely no-holes-barred summary of living a life battling against the addiction to alcohol and the impact that has on all aspects of a person's life.
If You Need Help Contact:
For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
In the year 2012, Sue Curr almost lost her life to alcohol abuse. After a major health scare, the Doctor said her organs were in such a bad state that she might not live. As Sue lay on her hospital bed, a defining moment occurred and she resolved never to drink again. Since that day more than 11 years ago, Sue has managed to stay in recovery and she now draws on her experience to support people in a similar situation.
This is a genuinely fascinating, sometimes sad but detailed and inspiring story of a lady who slipped to the depths of despair but found her way back to a positive and fulfilling life by making conscious choices every day.
Sue can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by mobile 07802 544 805
If You Need Help Contact:
For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
Every choice we make in life is important. As all human beings make choices literally every minute of the day, it’s easy to forget that our progress in life, together with some of the most positive and negative experiences we encounter, can often be attached to our decisions.
Sadly, some people find themselves in a situation where they make too many of the wrong decisions. And some people don’t make the wrong
The Your Choices Matter programme, created by Elastic FM and supported by Derbyshire County Council, is designed to support people in the Midlands
This Podcast channel will share the opinions of experts, but also the stories of people who have been affected by addiction to alcohol and substance
If You Need Help Contact:
For anyone needing help to make changes to their alcohol or drug use, please reach out for help to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or see the GRID website for more details: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.