In Listen UP Episode 10, former professional footballer and ex-PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle shares boundary rules that protect sobriety, highlighting how to stop digital pile‑ons at the door, and how one daily script steadies mood swings.

Clarke Carlisle unveils four low‑mood stabilisers that transform “here we go again” into “I’m safe for tonight”:

- Keep one sentence ready for invites: “Not tonight, early start” — no debate, no guilt

- Phone in another room after 9pm: alarm on a cheap clock; messages wait till morning

- Pre‑prepare a 3‑name call list: if you're struggling, call the first name on the list — don’t wait for the “right” words

- Make routines effortless with the “same day” rule: same dinner, same bedtime, same check‑in — a bad day doesn’t cancel self-care

...and shares one number that predicts relapse more than motivation.

This episode: lk2.app/luep10

Why Listen UP matters:

- Discover how others found strength when they thought they had none
- Learn personal insights and approaches to breaking free from addiction's grip
- Understand the comprehensive support system that makes lasting recovery possible
- Hear from experts who've helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction

Abbeycare provides comprehensive 28-day residential rehabilitation programmes at our facilities in Scotland and Gloucester. Our holistic approach combines medically-supervised detoxification, cognitive behavioral therapy, counselling, and aftercare planning to address the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of addiction.

Our programmes are personalised to meet individual needs, with comfortable en-suite accommodation, nutritious meals, and a supportive community environment.

Beyond your stay, our dedicated aftercare team remains connected, ensuring you're supported at every step of your recovery journey.

Whether you're considering taking the first step toward recovery or supporting someone who is, Listen UP provides the insight, inspiration, and information you need to move forward.

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