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RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & Reinvention

Vicky Midwood - Human Health Strategist for high-performers

RAW CHATTER is a podcast of unfiltered stories about addiction recovery, mental health, and reinvention in life and business. Through candid conversations, we explore the psychology of addiction, resilience, and entrepreneurial growth. Each episode (some solo some with guests) dives into real experiences of struggle and success - raw, honest talks about recovery, resilience, and finding success beyond struggle. If you’re curious about mental health, addiction recovery, and how transformation fuels

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All Episodes

00:19:00

Season 3 Episode 24: Believe in the Power Within!

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2023/07/04

You are enough, you are deserving, words that many who use food, alcohol or both do not feel. In fact many of us have NEVER felt 'good enough' and this is the fuel for striving for goals, whether they are financial, academic, material or physical. I talk about being able to tune into your HEART and your GUT to trust yourself and to use the POWER WITHIN to drive you in a positive to way, to create the health and life you really want, not he one someone else told you to pursue, or the one

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00:25:47

Season 3 Episode 23: Connecting Back To You!

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2023/06/27

In this episode I talk about connecting back to yourself physically as well as emotionally. Connecting you with your physical feelings where they are in your body and what they are bringing to your attention. I invite you to experience the power of stroking your own skin and I talk about your inner voices and inner child. I also mention Dr. Richard Schwartz who created Internal Family Systems if you fancy checking out his work and Johan Harari who talks about the opposite of addiction being

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Season 3 Episode 22: The Man Behind the Masks

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2023/06/20

In this jam packed episode with Ashley Griffiths we are talking about masks, men's mental health, alcohol and antidepressants among other things. Ashley has a powerful story of self-discovery to tell. We discuss what he felt as a kid and having his first mental breakdown at 18, we also discuss just what a 'breakdown' is really is. We also talk about his work in the world of teaching and education and how an idea in lockdown was the catalyst to his business today. One not to miss

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00:51:09

Season 3 Episode 21 - Crush Crazy Compulsions

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2023/06/13

In this episode Laura Lloyd and I discussed so much about her story and how easy it is to fall into compulsive binge eating patterns, which got especially bad in her final year of University... It's a longer than usual episode as Laura shares some nuggets that she teaches I know you won't want to miss. There's laughter, some deep truths and a lot we hope you can both relate to and take away... Connect with Laura Here: LinkedIn:

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00:37:48

Season 3 Episode 7: From Darkness to Light

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2023/06/08

This is a powerful episode with fellow WOMEN THRIVE: Co-Author Angelic Ingram We talk about her incredible life changing experience of her body suddenly not doing what she wanted it to do... Finally getting a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis not only that but a rare form o it to boot! We get deep into emotions (so you may want to have tissues ready) as she shares her fears and thoughts about the future. This is an episode that will leave you in awe of the human mind and the power of deciding NOT to let

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00:21:25

Season 3 Episode 20: Freedom Equals Discipline

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2023/06/06

In todays episode I talk about how being disciplined helps with self-worth, brain reprogramming and frees up your mind and body to more of what brings you joy. I also talk about the importance of doing what you say you are going to do... Hate the word discipline? Change it - I use non-negotiables, the things I do each day to help me stay true to my values and identity. Use a term or word that works for you. If you are not sure how or where to begin for you in terms of creating discipline in your

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00:34:21

Season 3 Episode 19: YOU have the Power To change!

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2023/05/30

I'm celebrating 18 sober years this Bank holiday weekend (UK) and in this episode I address how that happened for me and why we need to be SUPER aware of the language we choose to use. I talk about the power of the Universe, AA, and more. As always in this episode I go off on different tangents, but the overriding message is - change is possible for you and its doesn't have to be hard unless you decide it's going to be- Go figure! Vicky If anything I talk about promotes you to want

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00:20:37

Season 3 Episode 18: Are you ready to listen?

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2023/05/23

Are you able to really listen to what your body and brain are trying to tell you? The thing is NOT the thing! In this episode I invite you to ask yourself a question is your life as it is right now happening to you or with you? Following on from last weeks episode on labels I talk about how it feels when you are in the midst of acting out with food or alcohol and what we really need to be doing to help ourselves recognise that the substances are not the real problem.... The podcast episode I

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00:38:33

Episode 17 - Let's Lose The Labels

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2023/05/16

In this episode I chat with Debs Teale who has had so many labels she's lost count! Debs is a Lived Experience Mental Health Consultant, she has had one hell of a ride though the Mental health system and now helps other navigate it too! Her story is fantastic as it was thanks to a random flyer that she picked up that she was finally able to begin to 'lose' labels and create her true identity. If anything in Deb's story resonates pease do get in touch with her or with me. Vicky

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00:41:07

Season 3 Episode 16: WTF! AUTOIMMUNE ISSUES SUCK!

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2023/05/09

I'm flying solo on why Autoimmune issue really suck and what you can do if you are struggling too! I can honest about the 3 autoimmune conditions that affect may and why the fu*king suck! Here is the Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Symptom Checker I mention in the episode. Dr, Isabella Wentz https://thyroidpharmacist.com/ I hope you feel this episode has been helpful, please like and subscribe if it was. Vicky xx Connect on socials: LINKEDIN:

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00:26:51

Season 3: Episode 15: Haywire Hormones and Health Havoc

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2023/05/02

In this episode I chat with Stephanie Shaw who has a podcast Hello Hot Flash about her health issues and frustrations at not getting answers and the help she needed. Stephanie Shaw is a health & wellness speaker and host of the podcast Hello, Hot Flash. An educator by nature, Stephanie took the strategies she implemented to recover from a two-year illness and turned them into a nutrition coaching and online education business where she teaches midlife women how to manage their hormones to lose

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00:25:03

Season 3 Episode 14: Say 'bye' to Socially...

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2023/04/25

In this episode I talk about how we need to recognise that SELF-WORTH is not about the size of our thighs, our grades, our earnings or the material possessions we own. I explain the reasons why we often procrastinate and put off making decisions because of low self worth and the link to perfectionism. If you feel some things have 'clicked' for you in this episode, tell your friends And Leave me a comment to let me know. Vicky xx Let's connect on socials: LinkedIn:

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Season 3: Episode 13: Myth Busting Fats & Carbs

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2023/04/18

I talk about the most common Myths that STILL drive yo-yo and serial dierters, as well as those recovering from anorexia, bulimia and feeling permanently in a battle with their body and weight. I talk in simple terms about WHY fat is NOT BAD nor should we be avoiding Carbs. No fancy science talk, but all the stuff I talk about is backed by up-to-date science and research. Here's the link to the FREE Masterclass I mention: https://vickym.kartra.com/page/FREEMasterclass Yours in Health

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00:16:26

Season 3 Episode 12: Say P*ss Off To Post Easter...

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2023/04/11

In this episode I talk about post holiday guilt, shame and remorse about overindulging in alcohol, food or both. I also discuss how you can help yourself feel and BE different, so that this is not just another repeat of a VERY familiar pattern of indulge, restrict, binge which you may be in...I offer suggestions to help you break that cycle. A practical based episode I hope you find helpful. I highly recommend you watch the Masterclass I mention and then grab yourself the BREAKTHROUGH

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00:20:47

Season 3 Episode 11: FU*K SURVIVE - I WANT TO THRIVE!

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2023/04/04

You know intellectually what you need to do to change your relationship with alcohol, anxiety, food, your body image or all of these, or at least you think you do...Yet you are NOT doing it, Why? You are smart, intelligent, a high achiever, a person who gets results, so why can't you crack this? In this episode I talk about the oldest part of the brain and why IT wants you to keep on doing what you are currently doing, understanding how your brain works can help you see why WILLPOWER is not

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00:21:26

Season 3 Episode 10: We're going RADICAL!

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2023/03/28

I'm talking radical honesty, the type of honesty that pulls no punches, that allows no BS, no little white lies, no omitting the truth to save someone's feelings or avoid 'getting into trouble' I delve into addiction recovery, crap communication skills and being taught to lie by parents and authority figures in our early years. One of the key first steps to recover from any addiction is to first get radically honest with yourself, then another person, woah, that's a toughie

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00:21:15

Season 3 Episode 9: Grudges aren't for Grown ups!

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2023/03/21

I'm flying solo this week on a topic that comes up a surprising amount in the 'grown ups' I work with. Its the spring equinox and time to let go of the stuff that keeps us stuck in repeating habits and thought patterns, and that includes grudges... I discuss why holding a grudge is just your ego and it will hold you back! Also covered, communication as a skill, interpretation being learned and usually based on other peoples beliefs and why we need to stop it off with assumptions

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00:43:25

Season 3 Episode 8: Inclusion for All with MJ LACE

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2023/03/14

This is an incredible lady she is an inclusion specialist...and has an amazing story to share. This episode covers so many different topics - It takes you on a journey through survival against the odds, bulimia, being very dress size from the smallest to the largest in store, alcohol issues, self-harm, having to turn off the life-support machine for a family member.... We talk about how we came across on another, the power of knowing what you want in MJ's case to be a Mum. It cover disability and

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00:26:50

SEASON 3 Episode 6: Good Grief!!

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2023/02/28

This episode is all about grieving and bereavement. I talk about why I am talking about this topic at his moment in time... I also cover why I hate the word 'loss or lost' when talking about someone not being physically here on this planet any longer And why how we grief and what we feel is not the same for everyone and it can come in waves that hit like a tsunami or as gentle whispering breeze. As well as why we don't want to get stuck in being victim to grief and letting it STOP us living our

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00:37:40

SEASON 3 Episode 5: Why "Women Thrive"

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2023/02/21

In this episode I share why I said "yes" to being a part of a book collaboration and the tussle I had with my thinking and feelings about writing again after the experience with my first book......I do tell a more bit about this than most people know! The struggle to decide what part of my story to write about and what I hope comes across in my chapter of the book "Women Thrive" Inspiring True Stories of Women Overcoming Adversity. You can join me and the other 7 authors for out live online launch

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