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School of Rock Bottom

10 years sober, I bring my experience as a rehab recovery coach & actor to explore addiction, alcoholism, recovery & mental health. You don’t need to lose everything or hit a stereotypical ‘rock bottom’ to change — recovery begins when you can no longer ignore the pain. Featured in The Week’s Ultimate Podcast List of 2024, I know first-hand that experiencing rock bottom moments can be the greatest teacher & a springboard for a beautiful life. I interview people who’ve survived and

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01:10:33

A Stress-Addicted Workaholic To A Champion of Balance...

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2023/11/07

[TW//Anaphylactic Shock, Near Death, Hospitalisation, Stress] Matt Follows was a workaholic, addicted to stress, adrenaline, cortisol and an unhealthy lifestyle. Matt worked in advertising and was obsessed with winning awards and nothing else. Eventually he paid the price when he had a massive anaphylactic shock on the set of a Diet Coke shoot. Luckily for Matt, they were filming opposite Middlesex Hospital and thanks to the high speed driving of the line producer on the job he was rushed into

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00:52:40

Shot & Paralysed Then A Paralympics Superstar! School...

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2023/10/24

[TW//Near Death Shooting, Serious Injury] South African Justin Govender was shot in the back by the police and he became a paraplegic at 17 years of age. What was a tragic moment at the time was to become one the most remarkable journeys of a lifetime. Justin hurtled into the abyss of feelings of hopelessness and despair waiting for a miracle to happen - only to hit rock bottom and realise he had to be the miracle. He went on to find himself through wheelchair basketball and it breathed new life

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01:02:26

Cathy Tyson: Misery, Isolation, Shame To Finding Joy...

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2023/10/10

[TW//Divorce, anxiety, depression] Today I welcome acting royalty - the incredible BAFTA award-winning Cathy Tyson! Following the breakdown of her marriage in her 20s, Cathy suffered from anxiety and her self-esteem plummeted. She branded herself a 'failure' which resulted in bouts of extreme misery, loneliness, isolation, the breakdown of relationships and feelings of shame which lasted years. Cathy strongly felt (back then) that admitting her struggles would be more evidence that she was a

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01:00:39

Recovery From Sex, Crime, Prison & Drug Addiction!...

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2023/09/25

[TW//Sexual abuse, sex addiction, criminal acts, drug and alcohol use] In 1993, author Michael Emmett found his name in the headlines when he was nicked for a £13million drug bust and sentanced to 12-and-a-half years in prison. Today we are going on a journey of recovery from crime, prison, drugs, the love of money and sex addiction. Discover the shocking and hugely inspiring life of Michael Emmett whose dad was connected to The Krays, Freddie Foreman, Frankie Frasier, The Richardson's Gang & The

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00:59:21

Postnatal Depression - How To Come Back Stronger!...

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2023/09/12

[TW//Postnatal Depression, Suicidal Thoughts] 80% of mothers experience "baby blues" but 10% have a dramatic increase in symptoms that lasts beyond the usual 1-3 weeks and can develop into postnatal depression. These symptoms were horrific for my next guest, actor Carryl Thomas, who experienced suicidal thoughts and a breakdown. She found the strength to ask for help and is now a hugely positive voice on helping other parents with baby blues, postnatal depression and finding a sense of the

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00:56:23

From Injecting Crystal Meth To The Olivier Awards!...

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2023/08/29

[TW//Crystal Meth, Intravenous Drug Use] Today I welcome Olivier Award nominated actor Robert Hands who trained at Bristol Old Vic and has been an actor for 35 years appearing in leading roles in film, theatre, television and West End musicals. Robert quit alcohol in his late 20's but many years after was offered to smoke methamphetamine and within three months he was injecting crystal meth. Robert lost absolutely everything but he then went on an incredible journey of recovery and getting his

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00:39:38

Transforming Grief: Navigating Loss Through the Power...

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2023/08/15

[TW//Sudden death of a parent and grief] 8 million people suffered from the sudden death of someone close to them last year. Since the pandemic, 1 in 8 have experienced bereavement and 10-20% will go on to suffer from complex grief or prolonged grief. Today I welcome T.M/O who is a multidisciplinary artist, notorious wordsmith, and an exceptionally inspirational character! UK based T has been performing her hard hitting spoken word since 2017, on stages nationwide from Edinburgh to Weymouth. Most

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00:46:47

A Way Out Of Cocaine & Drug Addiction! School of Rock...

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2023/08/01

[TW//Drug Misuse, Suicidal Thoughts] Today I welcome singer, songwriter and author of the Amazon bestseller The Joy of Addiction, Sebastian Wocker. Aged 17, Wocker landed the principal part of Woof in the 1983 European tour of the musical Hair where, suffering teenage angst, low self-worth and low self-esteem, he went into a deep depression and had to throw in the towel after two months. He returned to his safe haven of drugs and alcohol in London, where he auditioned for and got into LAMDA

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00:57:22

Break Free From Food Addiction & Regain A Positive...

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2023/07/18

[TW//Food Addiction, Bullying] At least 5% of the world's population are addicted to foods full of fat and sugar which can supercharge the brain’s reward system similarly to the way addictive drugs do leading to a multitude of health problems, including: Obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, depression, osteoarthritis, cancer, reproductive problems and gallstones. By age 12, former actress and theatre maker Jenny McDonald was

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00:57:48

How A Managing Director Manages Depression. School of...

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2023/07/04

[TW//Clinical Depression, Suicidal Thoughts] 5% globally have depression or a depressive illness. Depression/anxiety has become a leading cause of disability. By 2030, the World Health Organization predicts the disorder to be the main contributor to the global burden of disease. In The UK, in March 2020 prevalence was 10% rising to 21% during the pandemic and now sits at round 16% or 1 in 6. Today, to mark the 10th episode, I welcome a guest who works outside of the creative industries to add

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01:31:36

Jonathan Goodwin: Nearly Dying & Using A Wheelchair...

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2023/06/20

[TW//Near Death Accident, Serious Injury] Jonathan Goodwin has been called “the closest thing we can boast to a real life superhero”, and “the worlds greatest theatrical stunt performer”. The judges of both Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent described him as ''the most dangerous act in the world." Jonathan has been hanged, buried alive, locked in a box while covered in 200,000 bees, attacked by sharks, bitten by rattlesnakes and hung from his toes from helicopters. Jonathan has

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00:57:55

How I Triumphed Over Gambling, Love Addiction &...

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2023/06/06

[TW//Gambling, Love Addiction, Alcohol Dependence, Trauma, Abuse] Today I welcome actor and former magician Nicole Hall as we discuss how genetics and environment may have impacted her journey into love, gambling and alcohol addiction. Nicole generously shares how she used fantasy as a way to escape the negative memories and emotions from childhood trauma. Then Nicole discovered she was very gifted in performing and it also served as the perfect escape. This led her to university and much

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00:54:07

Torchwood Star Kai Owen: How I Stopped Drinking!...

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2023/05/23

[TW//Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Alcoholism] Today I welcome actor Kai Owen who is a popular and familiar face on the British stage and television, appearing in numerous shows on major UK television channels. Kai is best known for his roles in the hugely popular UK continuing drama series Hollyoaks playing the role of Pete Buchanan and as Rhys Williams in the smash hit series Torchwood. Kai had an idyllic childhood growing up in the heart of Snowdonia in Wales surrounded by inspiring, hard

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00:48:40

Bounce Back From Body Dysmorphia, C-PTSD,...

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2023/05/09

[TW//Complex PTSD, Dissociation, Hyperarousal, Body Dysmorphia] Today I welcome singer/songwriter Rachel Mayfield who is a groundbreaking conceptual artist, known for her work in the genre of alternative arts. She began her early career as the principal songwriter and front person of rock band Delicious Monster who charted nationally with their brand of Indie Rock and hailed as ‘One of the most important women in music’ by the high culture press and the NME. Rachel has battled and overcome many

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00:56:56

You Can Heal From Childhood Sexual Abuse, PTSD &...

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2023/04/25

[TW//PTSD, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Paedophilia, Alcoholism] There are 2 million adult survivors of sexual abuse in the UK. 1 in 4 women are raped or assaulted. 1 in 20 men. 1 in 5 children. Childhood abuse survivors are 7x more likely to be alcohol addicts; 10x more at risk of intravenous drug addiction and 12x more likely to attempt suicide. Today it is an honour to welcome Andy Jeffery who was heavily involved in drama as a youngster and has over 20 years in theatre management and organising

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00:50:57

Defeat Imposter Syndrome, Anxiety & Alcohol Abuse!...

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2023/04/11

[TW//Imposter Syndrome, Alcohol Misuse, Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts] Today I welcome actor and singer, Georgina White. An emotional rock bottom is excruciatingly painful, often hidden from those around you and kept a secret. On the outside, you may appear to have everything yet, on the inside, be planning ways to end your life or feel completely trapped and desperate. Georgina's relationship to alcohol had broken down beyond repair. What started off as a way to have fun and be social very, very

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00:57:22

Recover From Bipolar, Prison, Addiction & Alcoholism!...

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2023/03/28

[TW//Bipolar, Prison, Addiction, Alcoholism, Depression, Suicide] Today I welcome actor, RADA graduate and RSC royalty Mark Lockyer. In the early 1990s, he was a rising star of the The Royal Shakespeare Company. By the mid-90s, his life was in chaos that led to imprisonment and eventually a mental hospital where he got the treatment he needed. Mark took his one man autobiographical show, Living With The Lights On, on tour in the UK and abroad to five stars reviews. Just like this podcast, it is a

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01:07:29

Beat Bulimia, Binge Eating & Anxiety. School of Rock...

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2023/03/14

[TW//Eating disorders, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Anxiety, Body Image, Suicide] 1.25 million people in the UK struggle with eating disorders such as bulimia and binge eating. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental health conditions. Suicide is the major cause of death, with those suffering with bulimia 7 x more likely to commit suicide. Today I welcome Kelly Wenham who is an accomplished actress, voice over artist, writer and director. At the age of 16, she landed the role of

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00:42:44

Inbetweeners Star Gets Recovery From Alcohol & Love...

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2023/02/27

[TW//Alcoholism, Love Addiction, Drug Use, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts] I'm delighted to welcome actor David Schaal, best known for playing Jay’s Dad in The Inbetweeners and Taffy in The Office. David has an amazing career but has had to survive huge mental health challenges in his life including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, love addiction and alcoholism. David expertly takes us through the causes and conditions of these dark moments and then shows us exactly how he turned it

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00:01:43

A New Episode Every Other Tuesday!

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2023/02/21

I set out with the ambition that if this podcast helps just one person then my mission has been accomplished. Therefore, I am BEYOND thrillled & humbled that so many of you are joining me on this journey 🥹 This trailer is for anyone who is here for the first time who wants more information - I hope you will stick around and join the ever growing community! Thank you for your support! Much love & good health, Oliver ❤️

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