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Recovery & Wellbeing

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Our podcast will:- Tell you all about our service- Give you service users stories first hand- Learn about services we work with and how to access them- Tips & Tricks from staff and service users in your road to recovery- Guest speakers

Mental Health Health & Fitness Education mental health alcohol drugs domestic violence harm reduction addiction
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Episodes

Under the skin of CGL

July 09, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Our locality manager Kevin, who is in charge of the Coventry service shares a really raw and honest portrayal of his youth, his route into his work and his passions; as well as his challenges with racism. A really powerful insight into Kevins life.

Meet our volunteer co-ordinator Chris

July 02, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Our volunteer coordinator Chris is the man who recruits and trains all our volunteers and peer mentors and has had a huge hand in helping them into work. Chris shares an emotional insight into his life 'alcohol free' and the challenges around the passing of our colleague Simon, who was Chris' best friend. www.facebook.com/groups/cglcovpeersupport 

Meet Kelly

June 24, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Our former volunteer Kelly talks about domestic violence and recovery.

Katrina talks about sex workers in Coventry

June 24, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Our friend over at Coventry Councils rough sleepers team talks to Chris about sex workers in Coventry. Links discussed in podcast: https://nationaluglymugs.org/ https://www.changegrowlive.org/positive-choices-coventry http://www.facebook.com/cglcoventry http://www.facebook.com/groups/cglcovpeersupport http://www.facebook.com/groups/cglcovwomen

Meet Kelly

June 23, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

A former volunteer of ours Kelly talks to Chris about her life in Recovery whilst also talking about the topic of domestic violence. If you're experiencing domestic violence there is a wealth of information on this website https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ which can help you.

Army veteran Craig talks Recovery

November 20, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

* Trigger Warning: This contains information which may cause upset. The first podcast in our series; service user Craig tells Chris Jennings, our volunteer coordinator, all about his journey. If you would like support with us please call 02476 010241. If you would like to contact us about getting on one of our next podcasts please email Paul or Molly at [email protected]

Army Veteran Craig: FINAL TEASER!

November 20, 2020 10:00 - 52 seconds - 638 KB

Craig is working with CGL in his recovery… but what’s life like for him now? Here he tells Chris….