This episode explores the reality of gambling addiction, often called the “silent addiction” due to its lack of visible signs. Problem gambling and compulsive gambling can go unnoticed for years, quietly impacting mental health, finances, relationships, and families.

Through a deeply personal story of a father, a daughter, and the lasting impact of addiction, we uncover how gambling harm extends far beyond the individual.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Gambling addiction and why it is often hidden
• The link between gambling addiction, mental health, and suicide
• The impact of problem gambling on families and affected others
• Emotional effects including guilt, shame, and isolation
• Grief and loss connected to addiction
• Recovery, healing, and finding support

This conversation highlights the voices of affected others — the partners, children, and families living with the consequences of addiction.

If you are struggling with gambling addiction, supporting someone with problem gambling, dealing with grief, or exploring sobriety and recovery, this episode offers insight, awareness, and support.

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She give us a powerful insight into high-functioning alcoholism and the reality of living with a hidden alcohol addiction while maintaining a successful career.

On the outside, Tamsin was a thriving journalist, building her career, showing up every day, and appearing completely in control.

But behind closed doors, she was battling alcohol dependence, navigating the exhausting cycle of functioning alcoholism, denial, and quiet isolation.

This episode explores what it really means to be a high-functioning alcoholic — the blurred lines between “normal drinking” and alcohol abuse, the justifications, the secrecy, and the impact on mental health.

We talk openly about addiction, shame, and the pressure to keep everything together while struggling internally.

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, felt stuck in patterns of binge drinking, or wondered if you can be “functional” and still have a problem, this conversation will resonate.

We also touch on early sobriety, the difficulty of stopping drinking, and the first steps toward alcohol recovery — even when you feel like you don’t fit the stereotype of an “alcoholic.”

This is for anyone navigating alcohol addiction, functioning alcoholism, or starting their sobriety journey.

After a life-saving operation, Stevie Marie was prescribed medication to help manage pain and support her recovery. From an Operation to remove Cervical Cancer, a Diagnosis she'd received 3 times by the time she was 25.

At first, it seemed like the treatment she needed to heal. What was Medically Prescribed to reduce pain and support with recovery. Like for so many others, eventually became an Addiction.

We dive into how prescription medications can sometimes lead to unexpected addiction, why it happens, and how difficult it can be to recognise the problem when the drug comes from a doctor.

Stevie Marie’s experience is a powerful reminder that even medications meant to heal can carry hidden risks—and that recovery is possible, even after losing years to addiction.

Stevie Marie, who is now Sober and in Recovery from Codeine Addiction bravely shares her story over on Social Media to raise awareness and support others. You can follow her Journey - @Stevie_Marie12

If you're sober, sober curious, or in your 30s and wondering why life still feels confusing and messy sometimes, this Episode is for you.

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In this episode, I talk about the relapse that finally led me to get sober for good.

After I found myself back in the same cycle — waking up in withdrawal and reaching for vodka at 7am just to feel normal again. What started as a way to cope went straight back to Vodka at 7am, and the reality of addiction was impossible to ignore.

I share honestly about what relapse looked like for me, the fear and exhaustion of living through alcohol withdrawal, and the moment I realised something had to change.

Addiction had taken a serious toll on both my mental and physical health, and I knew I couldn’t keep living that way.

This episode is about the brutal reality of relapse, the shame that often comes with it, and why relapse doesn’t mean recovery is over.

I talk about what finally pushed me to ask for help and commit to sobriety for good.

If you're sober, sober curious, or in your 30s and wondering why life still feels confusing and messy sometimes, this Episode is for you.

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In this episode, I share the honest story of my struggle with alcohol addiction.

What started as a way to quiet my racing thoughts and cope with undiagnosed ADHD slowly turned into something far more serious. By 27, I had become physically dependent on alcohol and was drinking around the clock as my life spiralled out of control.

I talk openly about alcohol-induced psychosis, the guilt and shame that come with addiction, and how easy access to alcohol delivery made it harder to stop. What once felt like comfort and relief quickly began to damage both my mental and physical health.

This episode explores the reality of living with alcoholism, the loneliness and misunderstanding that often come with it, and the moment I finally asked for help and began my journey to sobriety.

If you're sober, sober curious, or in your 30s and wondering why life still feels confusing and messy sometimes, this conversation is for you.

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