Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma
ReNewBelieve in People is the UK’s leading podcast dedicated to addiction, recovery, lived experience storytelling, and the power of peer support in transforming lives. Produced by ReNew, the series brings honest, unfiltered conversations with people who have faced addiction, homelessness, trauma, stigma, prison, relapse and recovery and found a way forward.
Hosted by Matt Butler and produced by Robbi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationTrue CrimeSelf-Improvement | |||
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In this episode of Believe in People, Lewis Raymond Taylor shares the extraordinary story of how he went from addiction, violence and repeated prison sentences to becoming the founder of a global coaching business that has trained more than 15,000 co... more
The TikTok sensation known to millions as "Sober Queen" joins us on Believe in People.
Carole Watson's story is unlike anything we've featured before. Her addiction began at just ten years old and continued for more than 45 years through drugs, alco... more
In this episode of Believe in People, Kaitlin Reeve, known online as Sober As A Mother Focused, joins us to discuss motherhood, addiction recovery, trauma, shame, and the unique barriers women face when seeking support.
Kaitlin shares her deeply per... more
In this special episode of Believe in People: EXTRA, recorded on the road at the British Podcast Show in London, we sit down with broadcaster Richard Bacon for an honest conversation about alcohol addiction, cocaine use, stigma, and what it means to ... more
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Fantastic podcast! Raising awareness about such a stigmatised topic.
Apple Podcasts5KirstyO81
United Kingdom2 years ago - Loved it!
Searching for something to listen to, happened upon this and listened to Kevin Kennedy. I’m 20 years around and he and Clare have been part of my journey over the years.
Now to listen to the rest, great find!
Apple Podcasts5MarieTierneyUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Amazing!
Fantastic idea for a podcast. What an amazing way to spread awareness ❤️
Apple Podcasts5REMMAJ1990United Kingdom4 years ago
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series centers on honest, unauthenticated conversations about addiction, recovery, trauma, stigma, and peer support within the UK context. Episodes weave lived-experience storytelling with practical insight from people who have faced homelessness, imprisonment, relapse, and long-term recovery, along with professionals and advocates offering evidence-based or experiential perspectives. The show frequently explores how anonymity, social media, and public narratives shape recovery, the role of community and mentoring, and actionable paths toward healthier futures. Noteworthy is a strong emphasis on empathy-driven storytelling, stigma reduction, and the transformative power of peer-led support, with episodes ranging from personal journeys ... more
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this podcast launched 4 years ago and published 70 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Carole Boss Watson
2. Kaitlin Reeve
3. Richard Bacon
4. Ed Edwards
5. Melissa Love
6. The Secret Drug Addict
7. Kieran McCartney
8. Nadine Balmer
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