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Christmas Special: Enjoying a Sober Christmas, with Elliott Wald
Menace to Sobriety - December 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week Daniel is joined by Elliott Wald for a Christmas Special! They will be discussing Daniel’s journey from last Christmas to now, the struggles that people with addiction face over the holiday period; particularly from peer pressure, at work parties and the pressure to take part with frie...
Mental Sobriety, with Hayley Broughton-McKinna
Menace to Sobriety - December 08, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Dan is joined by Hayley, a qualified associate psychological practitioner (see more here: https://pmac.uk/about-us/). With Hayley facing her own struggles over the years, suffering an eating disorder in her teens, losing her mum to alcohol 8 years ago and recently being diagno...
Ollie Ollerton: SAS, Sober & Strong
Menace to Sobriety - December 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Dan is joined by Ollie Ollerton, ex-alcoholic, former UK Special Forces operative and one of the founding Directing Staff on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins; delving into all things mindset! Ollie discussed being attacked by a chimp as a child, before embarking on his career b...
Growing Up Around Addiction, With Lorri Haines
Menace to Sobriety - November 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin Dan as he chats with Lorri Haines, entrepreneur and family man from Essex. Lorri is the CEO of mental health and well-being app ‘Shoorah’ which launched in 2023 and has run multiple successful business ventures since he was a teenager. Lorri also stars in an ITV show with his fiancée; Ferne...
Changing Your Idea of Yourself With Terry Devine.
Menace to Sobriety - November 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan chats with Terry Devine, discussing his journey from ‘hopeless, hope-to-die street level junkie’, to being 11 years clean and a life coach. Terry shares his experiences as an ex heroin user of 20 years, which included bouts of homelessness, sofa-surfing, eating out of bins & suicide attemp...
From Life’s Tragedies to Life Coach, with Carl Crowley!
Menace to Sobriety - November 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan chats with Carl Crowley, ex-armed forces to up & coming motivational therapist, as he opens up about his childhood trauma, addictions and breakdown of relationships. Carl shares his story, dealing with the death of loved ones, the struggles of dealing with anxiety, depression & being overwei...
Addiction, Single Parenting and Fighting the ‘imp’ with Anna Jasper
Menace to Sobriety - November 03, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin Dan in this episode as he talks to Anna Jasper, a single mum sharing her journey within the throes of addiction, broken family, single parenting, the loss of a loved one and the realisation of the strength it's taken to get this far. Discussing the universal problem of addiction, the effect...
Outsmarting Addiction: Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Patrick Fox
Menace to Sobriety - October 26, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin Dan in this episode as he talks to Patrick Fox, a life coach who helps men rethink their relationship with alcohol. They dive into the common misconceptions about drinking, how our minds can trick us into desiring alcohol, and tools to change our thinking and break free from dependency. Pat...
Relapse Is Part Of My Recovery, I'll Never Stop Fighting with Howa
Menace to Sobriety - October 19, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan is joined by Howa, a brave woman who shares her harrowing life story involving childhood sexual abuse, mental health struggles, and a battle with addiction spanning over 20 years. Despite multiple suicide attempts and ongoing relapses, Howa remains determined to beat her demons through creat...
One Year Sober: The Hardest and Best Year of My Life
Menace to Sobriety - October 12, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan O'Reilly celebrates an incredible milestone - one year sober! In this raw and emotional episode, Dan reflects on the highs and lows of his journey with producer John. They have an honest heart-to-heart, with Dan opening up about his addictions, sobriety struggles, and the taboos around addic...
Dan Does the Impulsivity Test with the Cocaine Hypnotist
Menace to Sobriety - October 05, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan hands the reins over to addiction specialist Elliot Wald in this episode. They delve into the changes in Dan's social circle, his mental resilience strategies like boxing, and how Dan's trust had to be rebuilt with his wife Shelley. Elliot administers an impulsivity test to Dan, scoring him ...
Me and My Addiction with Author Stewart Lee
Menace to Sobriety - September 28, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan chats with Stewart Lee, author of "Me and My Addiction," about his journey with alcoholism and sobriety. Stewart shares his relatable story, from trying to fit in as an awkward teenager to hitting rock bottom and attempting suicide. He discusses getting and staying sober, including stints in...
Sober trainer Adam 'Lubbs' Lubbock fights Industry Silence!
Menace to Sobriety - September 21, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan chats with personal trainer Adam 'Lubbs' Lubbock about taking a stand against the fitness industry's silence on alcohol. Adam shares why he feels compelled to speak out, even if it means losing clients and followers. He provides insight into sobriety, discipline and the connections between m...
From Prison to Life Coach with Lewis Raymond Taylor
Menace to Sobriety - September 14, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan chats with inspirational speaker Lewis Raymond Taylor, who shares his unbelievable story of transforming from a violent criminal and diagnosed psychopath to a successful entrepreneur and life coach. They dive into Lewis' traumatic childhood, descent into alcoholism and addiction, multiple st...
The Real Danger of the Come Down: Suicide by Addiction and the Role of Cocaethylene with Nicola Abraham
Menace to Sobriety - September 08, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis episode will challenge the way many of us think about drink, cocaine and the comedown. Dan is joined by Nicola Abraham to talk all about Cocaethylene and its role in suicide. They discuss the rise in male suicide, the lack of knowledge about this side effect of using and Nicola’s own trag...
Menace To Sobriety LIVE: Baring Souls: Men Get Real About Addiction
Menace to Sobriety - September 03, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsGet tickets for the next show! https://bigbellycomedy.club/livepodcasts/Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, camaraderie, and open discussions as "Menace II Sobriety Live" takes the stage! Hosted by the dynamic trio of Daniel O’Reilly, Kirk Norcross, and Elliot Wald, this up-and-c...
Why I Wanted to End My Life with John Connelly
Menace to Sobriety - September 01, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsContent Warning: Suicide In this episode, Dan wants to talk about a topic that is frequently intertwined with addiction, so much so that he sees it consistently in his mental health group and receives DMs about it daily: suicide in men. He is joined by John Connelly who talks about his own expe...
Let's Have A Quick Chat
Menace to Sobriety - August 29, 2023 21:20 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsLast week’s episode with Edie Cob (S3EP34 https://omny.fm/shows/menace-2-sobriety/034-m2s ) gave Dan new insight into his own stories of addiction and why he sometimes acted the way he did, particularly in regards to the birth of his children. It meant he spent the weekend unpicking his emotions...
If You Want to Know Why You’re Using Drugs, Stop Using Drugs with Ex-Addict and Founder of ADAPT Eddie Cob
Menace to Sobriety - August 25, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsKirk and Dan are joined by Eddie Cob, founder of ADAPT a charity which helps addicts seek recovery from addiction free of charge. Eddie started using drugs at a young age and shares in this episode her own experiences of addiction, recovery and life after drug addiction including life with her h...
How Joe Sealey Got Clean
Menace to Sobriety - August 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan is joined by Joe Sealey, ex-West Ham footballer who is currently starring in the Housewives of Cheshire. Joe is also the son of late Manchester United goalie Les Sealey, Joe lost his father and his football career at the same time which is what led him down the path of addiction. Joe talks ...
The Dreaded Relapse With Dan & Kirk
Menace to Sobriety - August 10, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan and Kirk discuss the topic of relapse in the context of sobriety. They share their personal experiences with relapse, highlighting the different ways it can manifest and the challenges it presents. Kirk opens up about his own relapses, detailing the triggers and emotions that led him back to...
What You Need To Change To Live Sober
Menace to Sobriety - August 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of Menace 2 Sobriety, hosts Daniel O'Reilly and Kirk Norcross discuss the importance of recognizing the need for change and taking the first steps towards sobriety. They share personal stories and experiences, including Kirk's hilarious and bizarre encounter with delirium while o...
What Is Your Rock Bottom?
Menace to Sobriety - July 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Kirk, Dan and producer John explore the concept of hitting rock bottom, the depth of the human experience, how our mind alters with addiction and the manipulation that comes alongside that. They also again discuss the link between neurodivergence and addiction and what we can do...
Mark Normand On Send It Show
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Managing Depression, Anxiety and Addiction Starts with Your Thoughts
Menace to Sobriety - July 20, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin Kirk and Dan as they talk about the connection between mental health and addiction, the role dopamine plays in how your brain reacts to drink and drugs as well as the stigma many individuals have to face when they have struggles with their mental health, addiction or even with diagnoses suc...
Change Your Life and Just Go Sober Already! With NEW Co-Host Kirk Norcross
Menace to Sobriety - July 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this very first episode with Kirk Norcross as co-host, Dan and Kirk begin to explore a new format for the show! Dan and Kirk talk about what you can expect from the show going forward including how their producer John, who has been there for every episode but isn’t an addict, will be getting ...
When I Want to Get Smashed
Menace to Sobriety - July 06, 2023 10:13 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan shares his personal experience of feeling the urge to get drunk and use drugs, even after months of sobriety. He reflects on a recent event where he was surrounded by people drinking and how it made him question his own sobriety. Daniel discusses the importance of analyzing his thoughts and ...
10 Ways I Stay Sober (Lessons to Sobriety)
Menace to Sobriety - June 29, 2023 08:15 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan has learnt many lessons in his journey to sobriety and in this episode, he shares 10 of the things that have helped him remain sober. It’s complicated and requires work to learn what may trigger you in your addiction but there are often similar themes and issues and Dan hopes by sharing thes...
6 Ways To Change Your Life Now!
Menace to Sobriety - June 22, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis episode is for anyone out there who is ready for a personal revolution and willing to do the hard work in order to change their life and themselves for the better. Join Dan as he explores the 6 ways he has utilised to turn his life around. Dan has just survived the toughest yet most revolu...
Story Time: Where did it all go wrong?
Menace to Sobriety - June 17, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDan is turning 39 and decided he wanted to look back on his life along with his audience and take a look at his relationship with alcohol, to see if he can see where things might have got difficult for him and even see if he can pinpoint some of the causes of his problem drinking. KEY TAKEAWAYS...
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