Last month saw Nacoa’s National COA week, which highlights the plight of over 2.5 million children who have a parent or caregiver who drinks too much. Sadly, those who are affected by their parent’s drinking are impacted all year round. This episode features our wonderful Alumni, Christina, who has been kind enough to share with us her experience of growing up with an alcoholic mother, and how this shaped her life and eventual recovery. We will be covering topics including suicide, suicide childhood trauma in this episode. Nacoa: Support and Advice https://nacoa.org.uk/support-advice/ Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/
This episode features ‘J’, a UKAT team member, who has been kind enough to share with us her experience of co-dependently loving someone in addiction, and how this impacted on her and her family. We also discuss life after trauma and how hope for the future is always possible if we can find acceptance. Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ Family support: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/
This episode features our very own Oasis Runcorn Alumni, Dave Waites, who has been kind enough to share with us his inspirational story of recovery from alcohol addiction. We will be covering topics including suicide and domestic violence in this episode. Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ Domestic Violence support: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
This episode features Celeste in discussion with Tracey Beynon, the lead therapist at the Sanctuary Lodge Rehab centre. They discuss a number of topics including ADHD, Autism, common issues for people in early recovery and loneliness in aid of mental health health awareness week. BREAKING THE DRAMA TRIANGLE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0DEAV7kVsjE06ylTfFenLFjQ3XlOrbi/view?usp=sharing
A former resident of Oasis Runcorn, David McCormack shares his experiences with us about his mental health and addiction. He shares frankly about being diagnosed bipolar amongst other mental health experiences. In his time since completing treatment he has set up his own social inclusion football league, started university work in a rehab and almost qualified as a pt instructor.
A special season two part holiday episode, Lee is joined by our newest addition to the UKAT team, Alumni Coordinator, Celeste. In the episode they compare early/ long term recovery, forming relationships in recovery, triggers to relapse, new year's resolutions in recovery, self compassion in recovery, support and help available over the holiday season and much more.
Episode 5 of Screaming on the inside welcomes a UKAT Alumni member Mark Rathbone. Mark attended our Banbury Lodge centre in 2019. He joins us today having recently overcome cancer to discuss his experiences and share his story in recovery.
The topic is Anxiety and Addiction. This episode we have Nuno Alburquerque who is the treatment lead for UKAT. Nuno has a BSc in substance misuse management, a trauma and healing qualification, trauma, attachment, affect dysregulation and shame, as well as being a certified relapse prevention specialist.
We are pleased to have Jenna Veerapen manager of Sanctuary Lodge as this month's guest, with 15 years experience working in the field of Psychology Jenna brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the conversation, tune in now for a great episode on Bridging the gap, an honest chat about life after rehab.
UKAT's Lee Spinks speaks to Matt Ingram - member of UKAT Alumni and creator of the hit recovery blog ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES as the first guest of the year. Matt's journey in recovery began over 18 months ago, inspiring people across the country with his story of transformation and a true example of the gifts good recovery can bring.
It can be really easy to focus on the things we do not have and are unhappy with but making time to take stock of our blessings can help drive us towards even greater achievements. In this episode, Michael speaks to Spinsky who is five years clean and sober from heroin addiction.
It is essential to our recovery to have a high level of self-care as it will lead to longer-term success, happiness and personal growth. An effective recovery program requires replacing the use of drugs or alcohol with healthier alternatives. A lack of self-care leaves us vulnerable to negative feelings. This episode Michael speaks to Nuno Albuquerque the globally renowned Addictions specialist, now working for UKAT, previously working at the Kusnacht Practice (The most exclusive substance and mental health clinic in the world)
Most things in life take a village - start building yours. Fear drives addictive processes and thoughts, recovery teaches us to turn thoughts of fear into thoughts of love, acceptance and tolerance. We can do this by sharing our feelings with others and asking for support from those around us. When North meets South - a chit chat between Michael and Jason about the values of support in recovery.
A podcast about how to combat loneliness. Being free from the cycle of addiction doesn’t make us feel any less lonely. However, being connected and taking responsibility for our own emotional well-being, as well as having a sense of duty to others, will help us feel less lonely with time.
A podcast about how to turn limiting self-belief into opportunities. Our addiction grows in strength each time we give in to our fears and hide away from life’s obstacles. Structure and fighting the fear is how we win the battle.
In this episode we are joined by Liberty House Alumna Kimberley. Kimberley spent 24 days in treatment and has reached 1 year of sobriety. She bravely speaks with us about being young and vulnerable to becoming a mother struggling with her sobriety.She shares with us her incredible & moving journey. From the depths of loneliness, social pressures and disconnect. To finding the inner strength and determination to conquer her demons, and face her fears.SUPPORT LINKS:https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/SUICIDE PREVENTION SUPPORT:https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT: https://www.sarsas.org.uk/https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE SUPPORT: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/FAMILY SUPPORT:https://al-anonuk.org.uk/
In this episode we are joined by Liberty House Alumnus Jamie. Jamie spent 28 days in treatment and is a few months into his recovery journey. He speaks with us about being in isolation, loneliness and agony; to gaining confidence, speaking his truth and finding his purpose. He shares with us his story and journey of recovery and connection.SUPPORT LINKS:https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/SUICIDE PREVENTION SUPPORT:https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/FAMILY SUPPORT:https://al-anonuk.org.uk/
In this episode we are joined by Recovery Lighthouse Alumna Nina. Nina has over 1 year sobriety and has been an active member of the recovery community in Brighton. She will be sharing with us her journey of growth from active addiction to graduating university with a masters degree. If you would like to be a guest on the show please email us at alumni@ukat.co.uk Alumni Support Resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Young Persons Support: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/guide-to-camhs/ Christmas & mental health support: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-and-mental-health/ Family support: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/
UKAT Banbury Lodge lead therapist, Dimitra Theofili speaks with us about young persons in recovery and eating disorder treatment. She shares her 17+ plus years of experience, advice on how to navigate recovery and relapse prevention. She gives her message of hope and the importance of staying connected in recovery. If you would like to be a guest on the show please email us at alumni@ukat.co.uk Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Young persons support: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/guide-to-camhs/ Eating disorder support: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/ Mental health support: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Family support: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/
UKAT Sanctuary Lodge Alumnus, David Jones has been speaking with me about his recovery journey. He shares his story of hitting rock bottom, relapse, and giving his recovery and life a second chance. He shares with us his message of hope & strength and the importance of giving back to the community. If you or a family member who has been affected by addiction would like to be a guest on the show please email us at alumni@ukat.co.uk Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Suicide Prevention: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Mental Health Support: https://www.mind.org.uk/ AA Meeting Finder: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/ Family Support: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/