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#59 - Tom Fitzsimons: 3,073 Miles in a 100 Day Ultramarathon Across America, Alcoholism Redemption, National Day of Sobriety, Free Wi-Fi in McDonalds & A Cowboy Pastor on a White Horse

Matt sits down with Tom Fitzsimons, an ultramarathon runner whose awe-inspiring story of resilience and recovery has touched lives worldwide. From battling stigma and enduring unimaginable physical challenges to running 3,073 miles...

January 14, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 59 • 1:20:54

#58 - Sarah Hicks (Part 2): Surviving Sexual Assault, Systemic Failures, Victim-Blaming Culture, Advocacy for Change, Violence Against Women and Girls & Societal Transformation

In the second part of this two-part episode, Matt continues his conversation with Sarah Hicks as she reflects on her journey through trauma, recovery, and advocacy. Sarah shares the harrowing experience of surviving sexual assault,...

December 20, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 58 • 52:11

#57 - Sarah Hicks (Part 1): Emotional Manipulation, Coercion, Self-Worth, Societal Stigma, Domestic Violence, Addiction, Trauma, Abuse, Codependency, Gaslighting, Generational Influences, Parenthood, Abandonment and Overcoming Adversity

In this comprehensive two-part episode, Matt sits down with Sarah Hicks to explore her life story, touching on a wide range of themes that include addiction, trauma, abusive relationships, grief, and recovery. Sarah reflects on her early experi...

December 20, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 57 • 57:57

#56 - Zoe: Self Sabotage, Toxic Relationships, Normalising Substances, British Teenage Expectations, ADHD Challenges, Hospitality Industry Pressures, Addiction & The Journey to Recovery

In this episode, Matt speaks with Zoe about her journey through substance misuse, mental health struggles, and recovery. Zoe candidly shares her experiences of growing up in an environment where substance use was normalized, starting wi...

December 19, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 56 • 34:49

#55 - Chris Tait: Electric Six, Alcoholism, Passenger Recovery, Detroit Music Scene, Sobriety Transformation & Metropolis Records: A Call To Action

What happens when the highs of the music industry intersect with the lows of addiction? Join Matt as he speaks to Chris Tait, keyboard player for Electric Six and founder of

November 28, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 55 • 1:24:08

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hey Matt, just wanted to say what an absolute gem of a podcast you have , really well done !! The first I watched was the one with Nadine as I know her and her gorgeous family. I worked for a Hull homeless charity for 14 years so obviously knew Renew when it set up on Bev Rd - amazing organisation . How amazing that you’ve managed to get celebrities on , which will be brilliant for propelling the show. The local lasses are always a winner for me though .. much love and good luck moving forward , Sal 🙂

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