The Recoverist
Join us on The Recoverist, a fresh and honest podcast that dives deep into the world of recovery and sobriety. Each week, we bring you authentic conversations, expert insights, and practical wisdom for anyone navigating the journey of recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply curious. From family dynamics to creative pursuits, traditional treatments to alternative approaches, we explore the many paths to recovery while celebrating the small victories and sharing the laughs along the way. Our guests share their raw, unfiltered stories and hard-earned wisdom, proving that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Whether you’re years into your recovery journey or just starting to explore, The Recoverist offers a judgment-free space where real stories meet practical advice. Subscribe now to join our community who are redefining what recovery looks like. New episodes drop weekly. Tags: Recovery, Sobriety, Mental Health, Wellness, Personal Development, Self-Help, Addiction Recovery
Episodes
Mar 8, 2025
Mar 8, 2025
44 min
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 Network (LEN) and are both in recovery. They talk about their experiences of opening up to family members and their own recovery. They shed light on the powerful work of the Spider Project, an abstinence based creative therapies service based in Birkenhead. They share their personal stories of recovery in this pilot episode and how they overcome their addictions, becoming the people they are today. They also talk about stigma and the impact that this can have on people accessing services.
Guests: James & Sharon – LEN Members and individuals with Lived Experience
Themes: Personal Story, Lived Experience, Creative Outlets, Recovery, Spider Project, Recovery Services, Family, Relationships
Show notes:More information on the Wirral Lived Experience Network: https://wirralmind.org.uk/services/lived-experience-network/wirral-lived-experience-network-for-drug-and-alcohol-misuse/
More information on the Spider Project: https://www.spiderproject.org.uk/