Break The Chain Podcast
Episodes
#48 - Harnessing the Power of Communication Workshop with James Dear live @ NZ Spirit Fest 2025
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, James Dear, founder of the Break the Chain movement, delves into the transformative power of communication in overcoming a...
#47 - Ketamine Education Services with Founder Finlay Worthington
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Finley Worthington shares his personal journey through ketamine addiction, detailing the struggles he faced and the eventual decision...
#46 - Breaking the Cycle of Addiction & Crime with Mark Cowan
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mark Cowan, a former inmate who spent 20 years in and out of prison due to his struggles w...
#45 - Discussing Young & Addicted: Generation Ketamine with BBC Documentary Producer Rachel Stonehouse
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Rachel Stonehouse, an Investigative Reporter and documentary producer for BBC News and formerly for BBC NewsBeat. She re...
#44 - BBC Radio 5 - The Impact of the Recreation Use of Ketamine with Rachel Stonehouse & James Dear
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Rachel Stonehouse & James Dear were featured on BBC 5 Live with Stephen Nolan, following the release of the documentary 'Yo...
#43 - Running Against All the Odds with Joe Ramsden
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Joe Ramsden, Two years ago, on the very day of this year's London Marathon, Joe found himself hospitalized for the...
#42 - Forgiveness: The Cure for Anger with Stephanie Crean
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to a truly inspiring woman, Stephanie Crean. We do not speak much about the devastating events that shaped her life due to ...
#41- Pathways to Sobriety (UK Edition) with Marek Hyde
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you addicted to alcohol or substances and finally ready to do something about it but don't know where to start? Then this episode is ...
#40 - Being a Man with Muay Thai Champion and Mental Health Advocate Richie Hardcore
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a man? Where do we get ideas about what that means? In this episode, I was joined by retired muay Thai champion a...
#39 - 27 Years of Addiction & Suicidal Thoughts - Sober & Grateful with Tim Lodgen
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to ex US marine and MMA fighter Tim Lodgen about his 27 year battle with alcoholism and other substances. Tim tells us that he...
#38 Why we Need to Talk About Porn with Jo Robertson
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to sex therapist and porn researcher Jo Robertson. We talk about navigating the new porn landscape and the effects that...
#37 Consequences of Ketamine Addiction with Josh Rhodes
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to my friend Josh Rhodes about ketamine addiction, its consequences, harm reduction, and the journey to sobriety. ...
#36 - Family Disputes (Parenting Through Adversity) with Frank Hicks
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Hicks joins us to talk about handling family disputes after spending years in the courts over the custody of his children. He i...
#35 - Saving the Planet with Kate Parker
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Parker is well known for her ocean activism with Sea Shepherd and other organisations. In this episode, we talk about the real problems that th...
#34 - Taking Back Your Life - PTSD with Richard Margesson
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard shares his journey of healing from P.T.S.D. from the perspectives of an ex-psychologist, hypnotherapist, and war veteran. We take a compr...
#33 - A Spiritual Perspective on Mental Health with Acharya das
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We were very fortunate to have Acharya Das on the podcast again. We talk about some of the fundamental problems that society is facing such as a...
#32 - Building Resilience in Recovery with Maddie Kitchen from Sobriety Film
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maddie Kitchen has been in recovery from alcohol addiction for 15 years. She joins us to discuss a wide range of topics including adverse childhood ex...
#31 - The Truth Set Me Free from Alcohol & Drug Addiction with Alika Gambill
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alika from Pro Recover Power tells us how he managed to get free from a 20-year addiction to alcohol, drugs, and lying. ...
#30 - SHOT BRO - Confessions of a Depressed Bullet with Rob Mokaraka
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob kindly joins James to discuss his gripping near-death experience and recovery from depression and trauma. In 2009 Rob had a mental and spir...
#29 Body-Image, Eating Disorders & Self-Harm with Louise Ratcliffe
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a valuable episode for anyone struggling to find self-worth. Louise Ratcliffe is a friend and fellow classmate who is training to be a ...
#28 - Preventing Suicide with Michael Hempseed
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is hands down one of the most important episodes to date! Michael is the author of the book "Being a True Hero: Understanding & Prevent...
#27 - The Science of Alcoholism & Why You Can't Stop with Gill Tietz
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gill Tietz is the host and creator of the fabulous Sober Powered Podcast. She is a recovering alcoholic and has a BS in chemistry and an MS in ...
#26 Addiction in the Punk Scene with Alex from Wonk Unit
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Alex Wonk from the legendary Wonk Unit who are key players on the UK punk scene. Alex battled Alcoholism and drug addictio...
#25 - How I Overcame My Mental & Physical Health Problems with Samantha Doyle
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Break The Chain Podcast #25 In this episode, I speak to real-life Wonder Woman Samantha Doyle, Samantha talks to us about she...
#24 - Life After Being Shot in the Neck with Eric Patrick Thomas
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beak The Chain Podcast #24 This podcast is one not to be missed. I had the great honour of interviewing Eric Patrick Thomas. (a.k....
#23 - Healing Trauma, Overcoming Anger, Addiction, & Sexual Abuse with Trevor Tacey
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor discussed childhood trauma, how to overcoming uncontrollable anger, drug addiction, including blaming himself for the death of his brother and ...
#22 The War Within with Undefeated Professional Fighter Nathan Decastro
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is an incredibly special episode because Nathan is the closest person in the world that I've ever had as an enemy. Years later we are able to sit...
#21 - Addiction, the 12 Steps and Grief with Brooke Robichaud
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, I talk with the co-founder of Seek Purpose Brooke Robichaud. Brooke is a recovering addict, author, student of the 12 ...
#20 - Dealing with Grief on Special Occasions with Eddie Jury
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special podcast that I did with my good friend Eddie Jury who is the owner of the clothing brand rude awakenings. We discussed dealin...
#19 - What are the benefits of yoga? With Carrie Burns
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie from Inspire Yoga Whangamata has kindly come on the show today to discuss Yoga with us. She explains to us what yoga actually is and wha...
#18 - Behind Closed Doors: Living with Bi-Polar, BPD & PTSD with Tina Dickinson
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a really interesting episode, partly because Tina and I used to be in a relationship, and also because of how diverse the range of subjects ar...
#17 - Guns, gangs, meth & homelessness to C.E.O. with Matthew K.
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, I speak to Mathew Kratiuk. To say that Mathew has had a roller coaster of a life would be an understatement. &nbs...
#16 - Change to Surrender: Escaping from Hell with Zowie-Sky
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BTC Podcast #16 This weeks episode is with Zowie-Sky Zowie is the founder of the change to surrender movement. In this episode, she tells us her stor...
#15 - Great Leaders Live Like Drug addicts with Michael Brody-Waite
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Break The Chain Podcast 15 Great Leaders Live Like Drug addicts with Michael Brody-Waite He went from being a homeless drug addict...
#14 - Surviving Sexual Abuse with Katelyn Townsend
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Break the Chain podcast episode 14 This week's podcast was a super heavy one but sheds some light on some topics that despe...
#13 - Ketamine Addiction & The Road to Recovery with Harry McGill
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a particularly special podcast because I got to talk to my best friend of over 12 years. We talk about our journey, which documents our strugg...
#12 - High Performance and Finding Fulfilment with Callum Keen
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BTC#12 In this episode, I talk to Callum Keen from Plant Calisthenics. He is a calisthenics coach, movement specialist, and bird enthusia...
#11 Finding your self-worth with Alyssa Sulli
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Alyssa Sulli. Alyssa is an absolute powerhouse! She has managed a fortune 500 company, been a fund-raising event coordinat...
#10 The healing journey - with Laura Chamberlain
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Laura Chamberlain Laura is a qualified journalist and trainee yoga therapist. She discussed her healing journey and the various ...
#9 - James Dear on Word of the bird podcast with comedian Jaydon Bird
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I went on comedian Jaydon Birds Word of the bird podcast. We spoke mainly about addiction and mental health. Jaydon does some hilarious come...
#8 - Why did I started a mental health movement? with James Dear (on Grey Mental health podcast)
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was on the Grey Mental Health podcast with Greyson Sarginson, I discuss my own life and the events that brought about the decision ...
# 7 - Why Do We Suffer? with Spiritual Teacher Acharya Das
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I was very fortunate to be able to talk to Acharya Das. Acharya Das is a teacher of the Vedic and Yoga philosophy, meditation and Kirtan. He has been ...
#6 - Life After Heroin with Marek Hyde
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I talk to my childhood friend Marek Hyde about his battle with drug addiction. We have been friends since we were ...
#4 - Addiction, recovery, exercise and diet with Serge from Power Serge Wellness
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Serge is a personal trainer, health and wellness enthusiast, animal rights activist and an advocate of the plant-based diet Find him on facebook and ...
#3 - The Truth About Addiction with Koorosh Rassekh
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was such a privilege to interview Koorosh Rassekh, one of the leading experts in addiction. He is the founder of Evo health and wellness and ...
#2 - Overcoming Trauma with Kyle Walker
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Kyle Walker from positive connections about overcoming trauma. He discusses his own journey including healing from the trauma ...