Adam Maxted is a professional wrestler, television personality, and fitness coach known for his honesty about mental health, body image, and personal transformation. After first gaining national attention on Love Island, Adam built a successful wrestling career across the UK and internationally. Behind his athletic success, he has spoken openly about the pressures of fame, steroid use, and the search for identity beyond appearance. Through discipline, self-awareness, and recovery, Adam has rebuilt his life around authenticity and purpose. Today he uses his platform to promote wellbeing, resilience, and healthy masculinity, inspiring others to grow through honesty and self-belief.

Amy Jo Johnson is an actor, filmmaker, and musician whose career began with iconic roles in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Felicity, and Flashpoint. After early success in front of the camera, she transitioned into writing and directing, creating award-winning short films and her feature Tammy’s Always Dying. Alongside her creative work, Amy has spoken openly about sobriety, grief, anxiety, and personal growth, using her platform to encourage vulnerability and emotional honesty. Today she continues to build meaningful, character-driven work while championing resilience, creativity, and the power of self-reflection in recovery and life.

Chris Tait is a musician, songwriter, and performer best known as the longtime keyboard player for Electric Six, the cult Detroit band behind genre-blending hits and a fiercely loyal international following. Beyond the stage, Chris has been candid about his journey through alcohol dependency, high-functioning addiction, relapse, and the pressures of touring life. His recovery led him to found Passenger Recovery, a peer-driven community supporting musicians and creatives seeking sobriety without stigma. Alongside his ongoing musical work, Chris advocates for mental health awareness, purpose-led recovery, and redefining identity beyond chaos and consumption, using his lived experience to promote connection, honesty, and sustainable creativity in life after addiction. 

Dame Carol Black is one of the UK’s leading voices in public health, social policy, and addiction research. A former Principal of Newnham College, Cambridge, and expert adviser to the UK Government on health and work, she has led landmark reviews into drugs, alcohol, and health inequalities. Her independent reviews have shaped national policy, improving access to treatment and highlighting the links between deprivation, trauma, and substance use. Dame Carol’s evidence-based approach and lifelong commitment to improving lives have made her a trusted and influential figure in health reform. Her work continues to inspire systemic change, compassion, and accountability across the UK’s recovery landscape.

Johnny Borrell is a musician, songwriter, and frontman of the acclaimed British band Razorlight. Emerging from London’s early 2000s indie scene, he became known for his raw energy, lyrical depth, and contribution to a defining era of British guitar music. Behind his success, Johnny has spoken candidly about addiction, recovery, and the emotional toll of fame. His journey from teenage heroin use to international stardom and eventual sobriety reflects a life of reinvention and introspection. Today he continues to write, perform, and advocate for creative authenticity, using his experience to challenge stigma and explore the link between art, identity, and recovery.

Katie Price is one of the UK’s most recognisable media figures, known for her honesty, resilience, and ability to reinvent herself. Rising to fame in the 1990s as a model, she went on to build a hugely successful career as an author, television personality, and entrepreneur. Behind the headlines, Katie’s life has been marked by both triumph and challenge - from motherhood and fame to bankruptcy, addiction, and recovery. In recent years, she has spoken candidly about her mental health, trauma, and journey to sobriety, using her platform to raise awareness and break stigma around addiction and recovery. Today, she continues to evolve, focusing on family, advocacy, and personal growth. Her story is one of endurance, honesty, and transformation, making her one of the most compelling and enduring voices in British popular culture.

Kerry Katona is a singer, television personality, author, and mental health advocate whose life story embodies resilience and reinvention. Rising to fame as a founding member of Atomic Kitten, she went on to become one of Britain’s most familiar faces on stage and screen. Behind her success, Kerry faced addiction, bipolar disorder, and public scrutiny, yet she has continued to rebuild her life with honesty and humour. A mother of five and best-selling author, she has spoken openly about trauma, recovery, and the power of self-belief. Today, Kerry uses her platform to challenge stigma, support others in addiction recovery, and promote mental health awareness. Her journey from fame and chaos to stability and strength has made her one of the UK’s most authentic and inspiring voices in recovery.

 Michelle Heaton is an Emmy and Brit Award-winning singer, television personality, and advocate, best known as a member of the chart-topping pop group Liberty X. Rising to fame on ITV’s Popstars, she became a household name with hits like “Just a Little.” Beyond music, Michelle has appeared on Dancing on Ice  and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. In 2021, she bravely entered rehab to confront her addiction, sparking a transformative journey that has made her a leading voice in recovery advocacy. She speaks openly about sobriety, mental health, and her preventative double mastectomy and hysterectomy following a BRCA gene diagnosis. Michelle now uses her platform to inspire others, offering hope, honesty, and practical advice through public speaking, media appearances, and her writing. She lives in London with her husband and two children, continuing to share her story to help others believe in the possibility of change. 

Millie Gooch is a writer, speaker, and founder of The Sober Girl Society, a global community empowering women to live alcohol-free lives with confidence and joy. After giving up alcohol in her twenties, Millie began sharing her experiences of sobriety, self-discovery, and social change, helping to redefine what it means to have fun without drinking. Her best-selling book The Sober Girl Society Handbook and her national talks have inspired thousands to question drinking culture and prioritise mental health. Through honesty, humour, and community, Millie continues to challenge stigma around sobriety and promote a lifestyle built on clarity, connection, and self-worth.

Patti Clark is the award-winning author of This Way Up: Seven Tools for Unleashing Your Creative Self and Transforming Your Life. Her own experience as a middle-aged woman in recovery is deeply reflected in her new book, Recovery Road Trip. Patti was born and raised in Northern California, lived in New Zealand for many years, and is now living in Portugal.

Paula McGowan OBE is a multi award-winning activist committed to improving equality in health and social care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Qualifying as an early years practitioner in 1985, she specialised in supporting neurodivergent children and has long advocated for inclusive, person-centred support.

Following the preventable death of her teenage son Oliver, Paula led a successful parliamentary petition calling for mandatory learning disability and autism training for health and social care staff. This led to the introduction of Learning Disability and Autism Training into law through the Health and Social Care Act.

Paula now focuses on the national rollout of the training and the development of the statutory Code of Practice, regularly advising Ministers. Her work has been recognised with an OBE in 2021 and an Honorary University Fellowship in 2023.

Robin Ince is a comedian, writer, and broadcaster known for combining science, philosophy, and humour to explore what it means to be human. Best known as the co-host of BBC Radio 4’s The Infinite Monkey Cage alongside Professor Brian Cox, Robin has become one of the UK’s most thoughtful voices on creativity, curiosity, and mental health. Through his stand-up shows, books, and podcasts, he encourages open conversations about anxiety, addiction, and the power of art and community. A passionate advocate for learning and empathy, Robin uses comedy as a tool for connection, helping audiences find meaning, hope, and perspective in an often chaotic world.

Young Lee is a recovered addict, counsellor, lecturer, and recovery coach based in Yorkshire, where he works at a 12-step abstinence-based rehab supporting individuals through deep personal transformation. Once an in-demand DJ sharing line-ups with the likes of Idris Elba and Mary J. Blige, Young’s life spiralled into heroin and crack cocaine addiction, drug dealing, and total collapse. After losing his home, career, and connection with his children, he sought help through Ark House Rehab and committed fully to recovery. Today, he is a respected writer, public speaker, and passionate advocate for spiritual healing, emotional sobriety, and practical recovery. Known for his honesty, warmth, and clarity, Young teaches that being recovered is not about perfection — it’s about showing up daily with humility, service, and purpose. He remains deeply committed to yoga, meditation, and supporting others in building lives rooted in truth and usefulness.