Hi I"m Sarah and I"m an Addict

A Year On — Addiction, Recovery, and Telling the TruthIn this episode, I speak honestly about what’s happened in the year since I first launched this podcast. What began as a space for sharing stories from the past has become a place where I’m now telling the truth about the present.I talk about what it’s like to live alongside addiction, not just as someone in recovery, but as someone who loves a person still struggling and suffering. I share how I’ve found my way back to meetings, what it means to

Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength Episode 6 - Karen's Recovery from Sex AddictionWelcome to another episode of Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength.In this episode, I sit down with Karen, a recovered sex addict, to have an eye-opening conversation about what sex addiction really is—and it’s probably not what you think.At its core, sex addiction isn’t about sex; it’s about intimacy issues,

Welcome to another episode of Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength.In this powerful episode, I speak with Claire, a recovering alcoholic from New Zealand who has over a decade sober. Claire’s journey to sobriety began when her 16-year-old daughter gave her an ultimatum: “Get sober, or I’ll never talk to you again.” That moment changed everything. She stopped drinking, saved all the money she would have spent on alcohol, and used it to travel the

In this episode:Join Sarah McCalden in an enriching conversation with Cat, who has triumphed over addiction with 29 years of sobriety. Broadcasting from New Zealand, Cat shares her profound insights on overcoming shame, the stigma surrounding addiction, the importance of self-kindness, and finding passion in life. What You'll Learn: Understanding Shame and Stigma: Dive deep into how shame and the stigma of addiction affect our lives and the journey to overcoming them. The Power of

Podcast Episode 3: Journey Through Recovery with Hannah Episode Overview:In this heartfelt episode, Sarah sits down with Hannah, whose journey with her husband’s addiction and recovery has shaped her perspective on resilience, community, and healing. Together, they discuss the challenges of living with and supporting someone through addiction, as well as the power of fitness, boundaries, and self-discovery in their journeys. Key Topics Covered: Hannah’s Introduction to Recovery: Hannah’s

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Hi, I'm Sarah and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength. In this episode, your host Sarah McCalden shares her personal journey of addiction and recovery. Starting from her tumultuous years in King's Cross, London, to the transformative experiences that have led her to today, Sarah opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her journey to recovery. The episode also touches on the motivation behind this podcast and what listeners can expect

In this episode of Hi, I'm Sarah and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength, host Sarah McCalden talks with special guest, Mary-Anne, who has maintained her sobriety since June 2004. Sarah met Mary-Anne during a critical time in her own recovery, and Mary-Anne's story provided hope amidst Sarah's struggles. Join us as Mary-Anne shares insights from her journey and the positive transformations that sustained recovery can bring.In this episode, you will learn: How Mary-Anne