"All Of That Goes Out The Window." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Listen Now!
Name the real payoff alcohol gives you — and swap it for a safer relief mechanism that lasts. Former footballer Clarke Carlisle explains, in Episode 10.
EP.10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10
"It Turns Us Into Two People That Can't Be Reconciled. It's Only Through Recovery You Get An Insight Into That.."
In Listen UP Episode 2, Darren McGarvey unpacks how addiction and recovery can result in two versions of our identity.
LISTEN HERE - lk2.app/luep2
"Abbeycare showed me the way forward."
A clear plan beats willpower—see how a step-by-step path makes entering rehab feel less overwhelming. From Abbeycare's Recovery Gathering 2025.
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#recoveryjourney #soberjourney
Speak To Somebody That You Trust | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly - Available Now!
Paul Donnelly explains the easy way to know who to trust, in Episode 4 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 4 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep4
#communitysupport
"It Took A Long Time To Set Boundaries." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Listen Now!
In Episode 10, former footballer Clarke Carlisle shares why limiting always-on access can lower stress, reduce cravings, and support early sobriety.
EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10
"The Way To Face Trauma Is..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell - Listen Now!
Name your goal, face the fear, and move toward the light — so trauma stops running your days and recovery starts to feel calm and clear. May Riddell explains, in Listen UP Episode 13.
LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep13
"We've Settled For The Language Around Trauma Changing..." | Listen UP Episode 2 - Now Available
Uncover the nuances of addressing trauma for successful recovery in Episode 2, of Listen UP! with guest Darren McGarvey.
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"Different Groups Experience Alcohol Differently..." | Listen UP Ep 7 - Marc Buchanan - Listen Now!
If events centre around alcohol, plan your way to stay sober and included - set meet points, allies, and exits. Marc Buchanan explains, in Listen UP Episode 7.
EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7
We Didn’t Realise How Much People Love This Event | Listen UP Episode 3 - The Recovery Collective - Available Now:
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A recovery-focused music event that brings joy and transforms lives. The Recovery Collective explains in Episode 3 of Listen UP.
Families:
👉Try the Observer Shift:
✅See the behaviour, not the person
✅Relabel it: symptom of illness ≠ attack on you
✅Protect your peace while staying present
We support families helping a loved one in addiction every week.
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Celebrate the growth that comes with recovery:
✅ The courage to face uncomfortable truths
✅ The willingness to let go of old narratives
✅ The support of people who challenge us to change
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Families: Feel like you're always stepping in, but nothing changes?
✅Start tracking patterns.
✅Set boundaries, not bailouts.
✅Expect emotions—yours and theirs.
Family Recovery Compass, by Abbeycare: The only newsletter for families loving someone in addiction lk2.app/frc
Just Do The Steps That You've Been Shown | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly - Now Live!
The simple yet striking lyrics that helped Paul Donnelly on his recovery journey, in Episode 4 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 4 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep4
#addictionawareness
I Thought I Was Too Young To Be Sober | Listen UP Episode 1 - Darren Connell - Now Available
Darren Connell explains why overcoming shame about sobriety is key to recovery in Episode 1 of Listen UP.
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"No One Is Safe From This Disease..." | Listen UP Episode 5 - Iain Lee - Listen Now!
Iain Lee reveals the universal impact of addiction, regardless of wealth or status, in Episode 5 of Listen UP.
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#addictionrecovery #mentalhealth
"I Wanted It To Be Something Really Special." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Listen Now!
Discover how vetting providers and choosing aligned services, helped Gayle Brannigan better serve those in recovery, and their families.
EPISODE 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9
Families: Trying to help, but nothing ever changes?
✅ Spot the hidden rewards that keep addiction alive
✅ Step out of the rescuer role
✅ Let consequences, not conflict, do the teaching
Weekly tools for real family change: Family Recovery Compass, by Abbeycare → lk2.app/frc9
"I Was Too Scared To Ask For Help..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell - Listen Now!
Get past fear of judgement and get real support — so you can protect your family and your future with a plan that works. May Riddell explains, in Ep 13 of Listen UP.
LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep13
"The Way To Face Trauma Is..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell - Listen Now!
Name your goal, face the fear, and move toward the light — so trauma stops running your days and recovery starts to feel calm and clear. May Riddell explains, in Episode 13.
LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep13
"I've Done It, And Thousands Of Others Have..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell - Listen Now!
In Listen UP Episode 13, May Riddell shares how seeing healthy, sober people flips the switch — showing why your first meeting or rehab stay can spark real change.
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"I Wanted To Pay My Rent..." | Listen UP Ep 13 - May Riddell - Listen Now!
See how aiming for one clear next step — like paying bills — opens doors to work, pride, and a fresh start in recovery. Unwrap the specifics in Episode 13, with guest May Riddell.
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Families: Addiction isn’t about hurting you - it’s how your loved one copes.
• Spot triggers
• Notice coping effect: relief, confidence, escape
• Suggest safer ways to meet the same need
Understanding reduces anger, helping you respond clearly.
Join us → lk2.app/frc11
"I'm grateful for Abbeycare."
When you recognise who’s in your corner, taking that first step into treatment gets easier. From Abbeycare's Recovery Gathering 2025.
www.abbeycarefoundation.com...
#addictionrecovery #rehabjourney
Families: Helping a loved one doesn’t have to cost you. See clearly what’s helping - or hurting.
✅ Pick one draining behaviour.
✅ Write down what it gives you v what it costs.
✅ Which version leads to real change?
Weekly clarity with Family Recovery Compass → lk2.app/frc12
"It Was A Spiritual Home For Me..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell - Listen Now!
In Listen UP Episode 13, May Riddell unpacks how the right setting turns fear into relief — so you keep coming back and start healing for real.
LISTEN NOW - EPISODE 13 - lk2.app/luep13
#addictionrecovery
"Recovery Is Difficult...But It's Doable..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell - Out Now!
Real hope, not hype: recovery works, and life can feel good again. May Riddell explains, in Episode 13 of Listen UP.
EPISODE 13 - NOW LIVE - lk2.app/luep13
#addictionrecovery
"Resources Are Everywhere, But Recovery Takes Work..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell - Coming Soon!
Expect support and clear steps - plus real results - when you show up ready to work. May Riddell explains, in Ep 13 of Listen UP.
EP 13 - LIVE THU 12TH MARCH
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"It's Like Finding An Oasis In The Desert..." | Listen UP Ep 13 - May Riddell - Coming Soon!
In Listen UP Ep 13, May Riddell discloses why a consistent, long‑standing programme can anchor your first 90 days and beyond, in recovery.
EP 13 - LIVE THU 12TH MARCH 2026
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"There's A Constant Bombardment Of Adverts..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Listen Now!
Discover how to manage real-world triggers in shops for safer, steadier recovery in episode 7 of Listen UP, with guest Marc Buchanan.
EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7
Families - trying to make sense of the latest emotional outburst?
✅ Emotional explosions are about protecting a coping mechanism
✅ What looks personal, usually isn’t
✅ A calm pause keeps boundaries intact: “Let’s revisit this later”
Family Recovery Compass → lk2.app/frc13
