In this heartfelt conversation, two people open up about the devastating impact of losing family members to overdose. Together, we explore the raw emotions that follow such a loss—grief, anger, confusion—and the silence that often surrounds addiction. This episode dives deep into the shared experiences of heartbreak and resilience, highlighting how these tragedies ripple through families and communities.

We talk about:

• The day everything changed – personal stories of loss and its immediate aftermath.
• Breaking the stigma – why speaking openly about overdose matters.
• Finding support and healing – the role of therapy, peer groups, and advocacy.
• Turning pain into purpose – how sharing stories can inspire change and prevent future loss.

This discussion is more than a reflection on grief; it’s a call for compassion, understanding, and action. Whether you’ve experienced similar loss or want to learn how to support others, this episode offers honesty, hope, and a reminder that tomorrow can change again—with awareness and recovery.

#addiction #recovery #community #support #fellowship

Frontline Without a Past is a podcast that explores what it means to work in the world of addiction without having lived it. Through honest conversation we unpack the challenges, emotions and learning that comes with helping others navigate recovery.

We shall touch on the human side of addiction : the moments of doubt and compassion, the lessons learned from those with a lived experience, and the balance between professional boundaries and personal connection.

We are trying to understand addiction from every angle - bringing together stories of empathy , growth and community resilience. Whether you work in this field , have been affected by addiction, or just want to understand more, Frontline Without a Past opens up space for reflection, honesty and hope. #addiction #recovery #community

From East coast chaos to West coast recovery, this podcast tells the honest story of one person's fight to break free from addiction and rebuild a life in recovery. It's about more than geography- it's about leaving behind old patterns, environments, and people that fueled addiction, and finding a new sense of purpose, place, and peace. Through raw storytelling, reflection, and the realities of recovery, this podcast shines a light on the challenges and the hope that come with choosing a different path. Listeners will hear about the struggles of addiction, the courage to walk away, and the strength it took to start again on Scotlands West coast. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for an honest voice on addiction and change, this podcast offers connection, truth, and a reminder that moving forward is always possible. This story is about " One Journey, Two Coasts, One Recovery"

"Addiction through their eyes " is a raw and honest podcast where a woman shares her personal journey through addiction, recovery, and everything in between. Told directly from a female perspective, this episode offers a deeply personal lens into the struggles, resilience and hope that comes with living through addiction. This story is not only about pain, but also strength, survival, and finding light on the other side. This podcast gives a voice to a woman whose truths need to be heard- unfiltered, powerful and real.

Grief and loss do not follow rules. In this episode, we open the door to a deeply personal journey through loss after overdose—a kind of pain that can feel invisible to the world. You’ll hear one story, told not just with words but with silence, breath, and all the emotions in between. It’s about remembering the person behind the addiction, holding space for the questions that may never get answers, and finding moments of light in the darkest hours. This isn’t just one story—it’s for anyone who’s ever felt alone in their grief.

Addiction often begins quietly, slipping in through moments of loneliness, stress or just curiosity. For one person their substance use first felt harmless maybe even necessary. But over time that casual relief turned into dependance. Life narrowed, promise were broken, relationships strained. Shame grew louder than hope and the substance became the centre of everything.

They realised they were no longer living but just existing. Recovery began with small steps: asking for help, admitting the truth out loud, attending a meeting. It wasn't easy. There were relapse, regrets and days when it felt impossible.

Today they stay in recovery by staying connected to the recovery community and the wider community.

Recovery isn't a finish line, it is a daily practice. And each day sober is a quiet victory and proof that healing is possible, and that life they once thought was lost is still within reach.

This is a follow up to the previous episode where I as a family member navigates the emotional storm of having a loved one in addiction. From fear and frustration to moments of hope. I share what I feel it is like to live in the shadow of someone else's struggle, and how it reshapes love, boundaries, and identity. This is my side of the story, not just about him, but about what it has done to me, and how I am learning to hold on, let go, and heal

This is a brief monologue of what I as a family member of a loved one in addiction has went through. This story is based on some of the issues we as a family have encountered and how this disease has affected us.

This is the start of a monthly podcast which shall share stories of all aspects of recovery and addiction. We hope this helps in some way to give and insight into this world. We hope it supports , educates and lets people realise they are not alone.