BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio 5 live
Routes To Recovery
Routes To Recovery
Routes To Recovery
Wednesday 9th September 2020
Spencer Matthews and Laura Willoughby join Melissa Rice and Jade Wye to discuss different paths to recovery from addiction in 'Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts'.
55 minutes
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Routes to Recovery: Spencer Matthews on Sobriety and Community Support
Recovery is basically: don't be a sh**. And now I've got a chance to work on myself and build myself up, and I am grateful that I did find something that worked for me, because it's a very, very painful place if you're drinking to excess or to extremes and you can't find a pathway, or you're struggling to find a pathway that is suitable for you.
Ever wondered how different paths can lead to the same destination? In this episode of 'Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts', hosts Melissa Rice and Jade Wye sit down with TV personality and entrepreneur Spencer Matthews to explore the varied routes to recovery from addiction. Spencer opens up about his personal journey to sobriety, highlighting the dangers of alcohol addiction and the crucial role that finding the right recovery path plays in achieving lasting change.
He shares how he replaced drinking with sports and work, emphasizing how these new habits have bolstered his self-esteem and overall well-being. Melissa and Jade also bring in Laura Willoughby, co-founder of Club Soda, to discuss a behavior change-focused approach to managing addiction. Laura underscores the power of community in fostering positive change and offers insights into smart recovery as an alternative to traditional methods like AA.
She delves into how everyday life can be managed better with the right support systems in place. The episode wraps up with a heartening message about the benefits of music in recovery and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. Whether you're on your own journey or supporting someone else, this episode offers a wealth of perspectives on how to navigate the complex road to sobriety.