Matthew Butler
Matthew Butler
#24 - Kevin Kennedy: Alcohol Culture, Addiction, Coronation Street, The West End & 25 Years in Recovery
#24 - Kevin Kennedy: Alcohol Culture, Addiction, Coronation Street, The West End & 25 Years in Recovery
#24 - Kevin Kennedy: Alcohol Culture, Addiction, Coronation Street, The West End & 25 Years in Recovery
Monday 19th June 2023
Join Kevin Kennedy as he discusses his journey from addiction to sobriety and his work with Kennedy Street Recovery Services.
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70 minutes
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Empowering
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Matthew Butler
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Kevin reflects on the challenges of addiction and the importance of peer support in his 25-year journey of sobriety.
- He shares his rock bottom moment and the pivotal role of peer support in his recovery.
- Kevin's story serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating the transformative power of seeking help and finding purpose after addiction.
- He emphasizes the significance of honesty and seeking assistance in the recovery process.
- Kevin discusses the challenges of overcoming addiction and the profound impact of peer support in his recovery journey.
If you don't know what to do and you don't want your family to know about your addiction, ask for help and you will get it. But once you've started that journey, then it's up to you. It's not easy, believe me. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, but it's not. Addicts, whether you're a gambler, drug addict, alcoholic, we're special people.
Picture this: a beloved TV character, known for bringing joy to millions, faces a very real battle behind the scenes. In this episode of the 'Believe in People Podcast', host Matthew Butler sits down with Kevin Kennedy, famously known as Curly Watts from Coronation Street. Kevin's story is one of resilience, transformation, and hope.
With 25 years of sobriety under his belt, Kevin opens up about his journey through addiction, the pivotal moments that led him to seek help, and the importance of peer support in recovery. Beyond his acting career, Kevin has dedicated himself to helping others through Kennedy Street Recovery Services, a peer-led charity offering support and guidance to those battling addiction.
He shares candid insights on how he navigated the highs and lows of his alcoholism, the role of community in his recovery, and how he found a new purpose in life. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical advice on living a sober life, Kevin's story is a testament to the power of honesty, support, and finding joy beyond addiction.