Matthew Butler
Matthew Butler
#52 - Ollie: Cannabis Addiction, Emotional Isolation, Manchester Roots & The Power of Recovery
#52 - Ollie: Cannabis Addiction, Emotional Isolation, Manchester Roots & The Power of Recovery
#52 - Ollie: Cannabis Addiction, Emotional Isolation, Manchester Roots & The Power of Recovery
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Ollie shares his journey from childhood trauma and cannabis addiction to recovery and hope on the Believe in People podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Ollie shares his journey from childhood trauma to recovery.
- Cannabis addiction had a severe impact on Ollie's mental health.
- Reflects on the influence of parental substance abuse.
- Discusses the role of therapy and support groups in his recovery.
- Highlights the importance of creative outlets in maintaining sobriety.
I've seen like 90% dark and now I'm in 90% light.
In this gripping episode of the Believe in People podcast, host Matthew Butler sits down with Ollie to discuss his remarkable journey from a tumultuous childhood to a life of recovery. Ollie's story is a raw and honest account of how early trauma and emotional isolation led him down a path of cannabis addiction.
Losing his mother at the tender age of eight and watching his father receive a 22-year prison sentence at 15, Ollie turned to cannabis as a means to cope with his pain. He prided himself as a 'weed connoisseur', exploring different strains and rationalising his constant use. However, this dependency had a severe impact on his mental health, leading to psychotic episodes and further emotional isolation.
In this conversation, Ollie reflects on how his addiction consumed his life, smoking from morning to night, and the realisation that cannabis can be just as damaging as harder drugs despite its social acceptance. He shares poignant memories of his parents, both plagued by addiction, and how their struggles shaped his own behaviour. Despite the darkness that overshadowed much of his early life, Ollie has made a significant turnaround.
He speaks candidly about his recovery journey, the intense therapy he underwent, and the support he found in peer groups like Narcotics Anonymous. Ollie now channels his energy into creative pursuits like music and remains committed to helping others find their way out of addiction. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of recovery, no matter how deep the struggle.
If you're looking for an inspiring story of transformation and hope, this episode is a must-listen.