Rock Your Bottom
Episodes
#Ep17 - PAUL WHATUIRA: A PhD in Pain
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Before hitting rock bottom, I hit the top of the mountain.” <br><br>This week, I can’t fully fathom the episode I get to share with...
#Ep16 FIFO, MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDAL IDEATION: Lachie Samuel Marius Story
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is an incredible one. I’m joined by Lachie Samuel Mariu, all the way from Perth, who opens up and shares his raw and honest jo...
#Ep15 ALCOHOL, MENTAL HEALTH & HITTING ROCK BOTTOM IN DETOX: PAIGE SWANEY
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Paige Swaney joins me on the couch to share her powerful journey from addiction to recovery/sobriety and the impact mental health challenge...
#Ep14 HEALTH TRAUMA, ALCOHOLISM & PSYCHIATRIC DRUG WITHDRAWAL: JANEY MORRIS'S STORY
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have a real treat for you all today! <br>On the couch with me this week is Janey Morris. It was one of those chats where I walked away KNOWING...
#Ep13 LOTTA DANN ON SOBRIETY, LIVING SOBER & RETHINKING ALCOHOL
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode features the wonderful Lotta Dann, commonly known as Mrs D, who joins me from afar to share her powerful journey of sobriety.Fou...
#Ep12 DRUG ADDICTION, SEXUAL ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH: WAHINE MĀORI HOLLY BECKHAM'S STORY
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I have the most beautiful wahine, Holly Beckham, join me on the couch to share her incredible journey. Holly spent 19 years in the grip of ...
CHOOSING SOBRIETY IN A SOCIETY THAT GLORIFIES DRINKING - GUYON ESPINER #ep11
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A face you may well and truly know. This week, I’m joined on the couch by Guyon Espiner. We speak on topics such as his experience with alcohol, the...
27 YEARS CLEAN FROM ALL SUBSTANCES AFTER A RELAPSE OVERSEAS - TIPENE PICKETT'S STORY #Ep10
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1989 was the year Tipene Pickett first entered treatment here in Aotearoa. His recovery journey has been one incredible ride, and I’m so grateful he...
"EAT, DRINK AND DRUG MYSELF TO DEATH": MITCHELL INGRAMS STORY #Ep9
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Rock Your Bottom podcast, Mitch joins me on the couch to share his journey through addiction and into recovery. This story holds so m...
$200K ROBBERY GONE WRONG TO WORKING WITHIN THE ADDICTIONS SECTOR: JAMES STURCHES' STORY #Ep8
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY TUESDAY! 💛 This week I’m joined by a dear friend, James. James opens up about his childhood and how it led him down a dangerous path, one t...
A LIFE BEYOND METH: FINDING JESS – JESSICA APANUI'S STORY | #Ep7
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by the one and only Jessica Apanui. Known across Aotearoa for her honesty and vulnerability on LBM, Jess bravely shares her jou...
ALCOHOL NEARLY TOOK EVERYTHING...NOW SHES RECLAIMED HER LIFE - Ali Burns' Story #Ep6
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rock Your Bottom, I’m joined by Ali Burns, who opens up about her journey through alcohol addiction, hitting rock bottom, and reb...
GANGS, ADDICTION, DEPORTATION- Now He Helps Others Recover: Tony Hudson's Story #Ep5
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by Tony Hudson, whose past was shaped by violence, crime, gangs, addiction, and incarceration. Tony shares how his early life ...
"ALCOHOL TOOK MY SOUL" - Wendy's Story #Ep4
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Wendy as she shares her powerful journey through alcoholism and addiction. Wendy opens up about the pa...
"METHAMPHETAMINE DUMPED ME ON MY HEAD" - Dave Burnsides' Story #Ep3
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Dave Burnside, Lived Experience Lead at Odyssey here in Tāmaki Makaurau. Dave opens up about his powerful journey th...
BOOZE, BLACKOUTS & SEIZURES - Brookes Story #Ep2
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke as she opens up about her journey from alcoholism to recovery, the heartbreak of losing her mum, and how she's...
Meth, Money & Mayhem Ep. 1 w/ Candice - A story of hope
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Candice joins me to share her story from active addiction into recovery. With over half a decade in recovery Candice shares how she managed to get the...