Believe in People

Believe in People explores the realities of addiction, recovery, and stigma through conversations with those who’ve lived it.

Featuring voices from across the recovery community - individuals with lived experience, frontline professionals, public figures, and policymakers - offering unfiltered insight into the personal and societal challenges surrounding substance use.

Hosted by Matthew Butler and produced by Robbie Lawson, this award-winning series is a trusted platform for dialogue, empathy, and change.

🎙 2024 British Podcast Award Winner - Best Interview

🎙 2025 Radio Academy Award Nominee - Best Speech & Entertainment

🎙 2024 Radio Academy Award Nominee - Best New Podcast

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Podcasting since 2022 • 67 episodes

Believe in People

Latest Episodes

69 | Alexis Ffrench x Believe in People Podcast Collaboration: Classical Connections, Apple Music & Believe

Apple Music x Believe in People: A Classical Connections FeatureIn this special collaboration, Believe in People host Matthew Butler is featured on Classical Connections, the Radio Academy Award-winning podcast hosted by renowned ...

July 03, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 69 • 14:26

68 | Andy Woodward - The Whistleblower Who Changed Sports History Forever (Part 1)

In the first of a powerful two-part conversation, Andy Woodward joins Believe in People to recount the beginning of a journey that would ultimately expose one of the biggest scandals in British sporting history. A former prof...

July 01, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 68 • 1:19:21

67 | Young Lee: Recovery vs. Recovered - Fatherhood, Identity & The Spiritual Path

In this gripping return to Believe in People, Young Lee opens up about what happens after the chaos of addiction — when the drugs are gone, the dust has settled, and the real work begins. Once a rising star in the music scene, Young shares how ...

May 26, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 67 • 1:11:28

66 | Ross McAndrew: Suicide & Sobriety – From Losing His Father to Leading With Andy’s Man Club

Ross joins the podcast to share his powerful journey from personal tragedy to public advocacy, following the suicide of his father - a traumatic event that profoundly shaped his mental health. We explore how Ross turned to alcohol and cocaine t...

May 23, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 66 • 1:15:11

65 | Woody Albrow: Butane, Breakdown & Belief – A Journey Through Trauma & Transformation

Matt speaks with Woody, the National Connecting Communities Lead at Change Grow Live, who shares a candid account of his journey through addiction, recovery, and professional development. Woody refl...

April 10, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 65 • 1:02:26

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Fan Mail

hey Matt, just wanted to say what an absolute gem of a podcast you have , really well done !! The first I watched was the one with Nadine as I know her and her gorgeous family. I worked for a Hull homeless charity for 14 years so obviously knew Renew when it set up on Bev Rd - amazing organisation . How amazing that you’ve managed to get celebrities on , which will be brilliant for propelling the show. The local lasses are always a winner for me though .. much love and good luck moving forward , Sal 🙂

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