John Levesley: Sobriety, Binge Drinking Recovery and Creating Hull & Yorkshire Daily Through Clarity

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, John shares a powerful story of quiet transformation - a shift from binge drinking, late nights and emotional exhaustion to clarity, creativity and meaningful connection.After a 5am moment of reckoning, John made a life-changing decision: to stop drinking. Not because he identified as an alcoholic, but because alcohol no longer aligned with the life he wanted to build. In the space that sobriety created, he discovered a new passion for photography and founded Hull and Yorkshire Daily, a widely followed platform capturing the beauty, grit and character of the region.With honesty and insight, John reflects on how removing alcohol unlocked personal growth, emotional stability and even physical transformation. His story explores the pressures of drinking culture, the search for authenticity, and what it means to rebuild a life based on values rather than habits.This conversation is a compelling reminder that sobriety is not only a response to harm - it can be a deliberate, empowering choice that makes room for creativity, purpose and self-belief.In this episode:A 5am moment of clarity and choosing sobrietyLeaving binge drinking culture behindHow photography became a new identity and outletCreating Hull and Yorkshire DailyPersonal, emotional and physical transformationRedefining authenticity without alcoholLiving a values-led life and finding connection through creativitySearch terms: sobriety podcast UK, binge drinking recovery, alcohol recovery stories, lived experience, creative recovery, trauma and recovery, Hull photography.Click here to text our host, Matt, directly!🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Please take a moment to leave a review — it helps others find us. 🔗 Then share this episode with someone you know who could benefit from it. Browse the full archive at 👉 www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com This podcast is a toolkit for recovery & resilience. Whether you’re in recovery or seeking to understand addiction, there’s something here for everyone. If you want to change your direction, grow as a person, and live life to its full potential, Change Grow Live is here to help you. We’re here for you if you need help with challenges including drugs or alcohol, trouble with housing, domestic abuse, or your mental and physical wellbeing. Change Grow Live services are free and confidential. Click the link below to refer yourself to your local service. https://www.changegrowlive.org/local-support/find-a-service 📩 Podcast Contact: [email protected]🎵 Music: “Jonathan Tortoise” by Christopher Tait (Belle Ghoul / Electric Six) 🔗 Listen & Subscribe Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Cr4wzZ6bxku1cRcoYKbGK Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe-in-people/id1617239923 ...

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