Addiction Took My Son | Vanessa

In this episode of Menace to Sobriety, we’re joined by Nicole, who shares her raw and honest story about growing up around party culture, early dr** and alcoh*l use, and how a**iction slowly crept into her life. Nicole opens up about starting young, the realities of nightlife and dancing, and the warning signs many people miss. We also dive into the female perspective on a**iction and recovery, a conversation many listeners have asked for. This episode isn’t polished or sugar-coated it’s a real look at how a**iction develops, how it hides in plain sight, and what it takes to confront it. If you’re interested in understanding a**iction, s*briety, and how the mind works when life takes difficult turns, this episode is for you. Swindon Celebrity Charity football match tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41997339 Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

In this deeply emotional episode, Vanessa bravely shares the heartbreaking story of her son Luke a kind, funny, and charismatic young man whose life was tragically lost after struggling with a**iction. Luke was the type of person who lit up every room he walked into. Friends loved him, family adored him, and he had a bright future ahead of him. But what began with nights out and experimenting with substances slowly spiralled into a battle with a**iction that changed everything. This episode is difficult, but it’s an important one. If sharing Luke’s story helps even one person seek help or recognise the signs sooner, then his legacy will continue to make a difference. ⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses a**iction, mental health struggles, and s*cide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Swindon Celebrity Charity football match tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41997339 Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

This episode is different. I opened up the inbox and read your real messages about c*caine, al*ohol, re*apse, funerals, losing families, the “just one pint” voice, and trying to stay sober when life hits hard. Some of these stopped me in my tracks. We talk about: •⁠ ⁠Recreational c*caine that “isn’t a problem”… until it is •⁠ ⁠The little voice telling you to go back •⁠ ⁠Grief, funerals and staying s*ber through loss •⁠ ⁠Discipline vs motivation •⁠ ⁠Losing friends when you change •⁠ ⁠Why s*briety feels like a loss before it feels like a win Drop a comment. You’re not alone. Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

Is p*rn a*diction real… or is it just “normal behaviour”? In this episode of Menace to Sobriety I am Joined by Taner Hassan, we dive deep into compulsive sexual behaviour, p*rn use, and the uncomfortable truth about using s*x to change the way we feel. We break down: •⁠ ⁠The 10 clinically recognised signs of compulsive sexual behaviour •⁠ ⁠Why p**n hits your dopamine harder than real intimacy •⁠ ⁠How a**iction isn’t about the substance it’s about the relationship •⁠ ⁠Why people in early sobriety often transfer a**ictions •⁠ ⁠The difference between healthy s*xuality and shame-driven behaviour •⁠ ⁠When “everyone does it” becomes a problem This isn’t about judgement. It’s about honesty. 🎧 Watch / listen now 📩 Reach out if you need help you’re not alone Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

What happens when the drink stops… but the fire doesn’t? In this episode of Menace To Sobriety, we sit down with Derek Rowe as he opens up about living like a volcano — calm one minute, erupting the next. The mood swings. The ego. The people walking on eggshells. This isn’t just about addiction. It’s about what was underneath it. We talk about: The ego that keeps you stuck •⁠ ⁠Anger, shame and identity loss in sobriety •⁠ ⁠Facing yourself without running •⁠ ⁠Why real change feels like walking through hell Sobriety isn’t just quitting. It’s confronting the truth in the mirror. If this hits, share it with someone who needs to hear it. ⚠️ Trigger warning: addiction, relapse, mental health struggles 🎧 Watch / listen now 📩 Reach out if you need help you’re not alone Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

In this raw and emotional episode of Menace to Sobriety, Daniel sits down with Shane for one of the most confronting conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Shane opens up about years of addiction, repeated relapses, and the physical and mental consequences that followed. From losing control, damaging his health, and struggling with shame, to the moment he genuinely believed he was watching himself die this episode doesn’t hold back. This isn’t a glamorised story. It’s a real, uncomfortable look at how addiction creeps in, how denial keeps you trapped, and how quickly things can spiral when you think you’re “still in control”. If you’re still in the mix, with relapse, or convincing yourself you’re different this episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. This podcast is for anyone on the journey, thinking about starting it, or supporting someone who is. ⚠️ Trigger warning: addiction, relapse, mental health struggles 🎧 Watch / listen now 📩 Reach out if you need help you’re not alone Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

Why does life feel flat after c***ine? And why does relapse often happen just when you start to feel okay? In this episode of Menace to Sobriety, addiction specialist Elliott Wald explains how c***ine hijacks your dopamine system and why recovery isn’t about willpower. We break down why early sobriety can feel boring, empty and confusing, and how understanding your brain can stop the shame. 🎧 Full episode out now 💬 Share with someone who needs this Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

In this episode of Menace to Sobriety, I’m joined by comedian and content creator Daryl Robinson. Daryl opens up about growing up around drink and drugs, how c**aine slowly became normalised, and the reality of three-day benders that nearly cost him everything. We talk about fatherhood, shame, anxiety, and the lie that “cutting back” means you’ve got control. He shares the exact moment things changed — writing a brutally honest list on a comedown, promising himself he’d have to read it before ever drinking again. A simple decision that ended up saving his family, his career, and his life. This is a raw, honest conversation about: •⁠ ⁠Drugs becoming normal without you realising •⁠ ⁠Why kids alone aren’t enough to make you stop •⁠ ⁠The danger of the “fuck it button” •⁠ ⁠Relapsing, shame, and starting again •⁠ ⁠Finding excitement in life without drink or drugs If you’re struggling, questioning your relationship with substances, or feeling stuck in the same cycle this one will hit home. You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone. Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

Wayne Lineker joins Menace to Sobriety for one of the most honest conversations he’s ever had. From alcohol, ❄️ and Ibiza excess… to rehab, pneumonia, and almost losing everything. Wayne opens up about what really happens when the party stops. This episode covers: •⁠ ⁠His a*diction to alcohol, ❄️ & Ocean Beach •⁠ ⁠The health crash that nearly killed him after getting sober •⁠ ⁠Why rehab saved his life •⁠ ⁠The moment his family drew the line •⁠ ⁠Life, ego, relapse and rebuilding from the ground up This is not a headline story — this is the truth behind it all. If you’re struggling, questioning your drinking, or trying to get sober — you’re not alone. Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

This episode goes deep. From Ibiza excess to ketamine addiction, from ego and escapism to rehab, relapse and real recovery. Rick opens up about dropping to eight stone, organ failure, chasing validation, and the moment he realised everything he valued was a lie. We talk shame, family, ADHD, ego, relapse, rehab and what actually keeps you sober when the noise stops. If you’ve ever felt lost, empty, or like you’re running from yourself — this one’s for you. ⚠️ Raw conversation. No filters. 🎧 Minister of Sobriety. Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife