Listen UP By Abbeycare
Every month, we bring you an unfiltered recovery conversation with someone who's either experienced addiction firsthand, or works closely with those in recovery.
No sanitised success stories - just practical insights on what actually works in recovery, that you can apply, in your life too.
Inside each episode, you'll find:
- Direct conversations with guests who understand recovery from personal or professional experience
- Pivotal moments from their journey - their insights, and how you can apply them
- How they navigated each stage along the way (including the failures)
Month by month, we help you unlock the hidden patterns behind successful recovery stories (without the clinical approach).
Listen UP's Presenter Eddie Clarke is Abbeycare's Outreach Manager, and in long term recovery personally.
He's spent over 9 years helping hundreds through their own recovery, and identified the exact patterns that differentiate those who achieve lasting sobriety, from those who struggle.
SHOW LINKS:
- All Listen UP Episodes - https://www.abbeycarefoundation.com/listenup/episodes/
- Listen UP Podcast Homepage - https://www.abbeycarefoundation.com/listenup/
Why Listen UP matters:
- Discover how others found strength when they thought they had none
- Learn personal insights and professional approaches to breaking free from addiction's grip
- Understand the comprehensive support system that makes lasting recovery possible
- Hear from those who've experienced recovery and 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.
Connect with Abbeycare:
Website: https://www.abbeycarefoundation.com/
Phone: 01603 513 091
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbbeycareRehab/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3222194
X: https://twitter.com/Abbeycare
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DISCLAIMER
All videos are for entertainment purposes only and are not intended to replace professional medical help. If you are struggling with alcohol or substance misuse, please speak to your GP or qualified health professional in the first instance.
Listen UP By Abbeycare
"It Was The First Time I'd Been Honest" | Listen UP Episode 11 - Andy McLaren
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In Listen UP Episode 11, former professional footballer Andy McLaren shares how a public setback became the turning point, highlighting how to turn shame into momentum, and how to rebuild fast when everyone is watching:
- From the pitch to the personal battle: Former Scottish footballer Andy McLaren openly shares his struggles with addiction.
- Andy's sobriety journey: Credits his transformation to confronting his demons head-on and embracing sobriety.
- Inspiration in action: Shows that change is possible, no matter how public or private the struggle.
- How to break stigma: Advocates for mental health awareness and support systems in football and beyond.
#ListenUP, #recovery, #alcoholrecovery, #sobrietytools, #ukrehab, #CBT
- This Episode - lk2.app/luep11
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.
Connect with Abbeycare:
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