The Recoverist
Episodes
What are the harms of gambling addiction? What are the lesser known forms of gambling? Hear Sian's story from Beacon Counselling
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gambling is something that is advertised, sponsored and known of very well - and is appearing almost everywhere these days. Yet the harms and the cons...
What is addiction and recovery like as a family member or parent? Hear Babs' experiences & her own story of growth
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined on this episode of The Recoverist by Babs, who discusses her experiences as a mother supporting her son through addiction and recovery. ...
A lived experience journey exploring fellowship in Narcotics Anonymous with Richie
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richie joins Dan to talk about his journey through Narcotics Anonymous and the role that fellowship has played in his recovery. Discussing his journey...
A story of hope & inspiration through addiction, recovery and new life in the recovery community with Katy
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan welcomes Katy to share her powerful story of addiction and recovery, exploring their impact on her life. Katy opens up about her lived experience,...
Ketamine - Exploring the increasingly prominent topic, how it affects people and how they recovery with Jo
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Recoverist, Dan is joined by Jo Moore to explore a topic that's often misunderstood - ketamine use and recovery. Jo shares her ...
A little more about us, reflections on season 1 & The Recoverist launch Event - Rachel, Jacob & Dan
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off Season 2 by reflecting on the incredible journey of The Recoverist's first season alongside Rachel (Lived Experience Network lead & Tr...
How can you go about recovering in an alternative way? Lived Experience discussion with Jayne
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jayne joins Dan in this episode where they explore the alternatives to recovery services. Jayne shares her inspiring story of self-detoxing and findin...
How do over-the-counter medications become a problem & how to get help? A Key Worker’s thoughts
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Pete, a Senior Practitioner at Wirral Ways. Pete talks about his own recovery journey and what led him into his current role working ...
What does creativity look like in recovery? From the perspective of an Art Therapist
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Recoverist, Dan is joined by Laura, an artist and art therapist. They spend time talking about the power of art within recovery...
What does rehab in the community look like? Hear about The Discovery Academy
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our second pilot episode of The Recoverists, Dan is joined by Damien, Wirral Ways’BRIC (Building Recovery in Communities) Lead. Damien talks abou...
James & Sharon: A discussion on two people's experience with addiction & entering into recovery
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dan as he chats to James and Sharon in the first ever episode of the Recoverist. James and Sharon are members of the Wirral Lived Experience Netw...