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How a Phone Call on Air Changed Iain Lee’s Life Forever

How a Phone Call on Air Changed Iain Lee’s Life Forever

Update: 2025-08-11
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After decades in the spotlight as a broadcaster, comedian, and writer, Iain Lee found himself in a moment that would change and possibly save, more than one life.


In this powerful episode, Iain recounts the night a caller to his late-night radio show shared that he had taken an overdose. What followed was a raw, real-time crisis that showed the power of being present and how connection, even through a radio line, can save someone’s life.


Iain opens up about how that moment led him to retrain as a counsellor, his experience living with ADHD, and what it means to sit with people in their darkest moments. With vulnerability, insight, and deep empathy, this episode is a reminder that healing starts with being heard.


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How a Phone Call on Air Changed Iain Lee’s Life Forever

How a Phone Call on Air Changed Iain Lee’s Life Forever