Miracle Mansion Podcast by Broadway Lodge

Broadway Lodge

Raw, first-hand experiences of addiction and recovery from Broadway Lodge rehab. In each episode, Head of Treatment & Counselling, Markkus, interviews a former client who has been through addiction and treatment at Broadway Lodge. Each have a very different story to tell and offer an insight into what a residential stay is like and how it can change your life. We hope this podcast series can help to break the stigma of addiction, help the public to gain more understanding about addiction and give those who are living in active addiction some hope that recovery really is achievable with the right support.

  1. 30/06/2025

    Jamie's journey to recovery after a life of crime and drug addiction

    Jamie has returned to Broadway Lodge, clean and sober, to record this powerful episode in which he candidly shares his journey of addiction and prison sentences and how a six-month stay at Broadway Lodge marked the beginning of a profound personal transformation.  He reflects on how he struggled to live life as others seemed to, favouring the structure that jail gave him.  Jamie opens up about his early life and the emergence of addictive behaviours that eventually led to his dependence on crack cocaine and heroin. He also speaks about why he ended up in prison for so many years and how the therapeutic treatment at Broadway Lodge has enabled him to turn his life around.  The changes Jamie has made during and since his treatment have been remarkable. Not only is he thriving in recovery and helping others, but his family is also experiencing the positive impact of his transformation.  We are deeply grateful to Jamie for sharing his story with such honesty and courage, offering hope and inspiration to those who may be struggling with addiction themselves, demonstrating that an enjoyable life clean from drugs after active addiction, really is possible. We apologise for the audio quality of this episode.  All Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes are available to listen to and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can also watch all published episodes on YouTube – subscribe to our channel here to be one of the first to see latest episodes!

    51 min

  2. 23/01/2025

    Alex’s story: Clean from heroin & crack cocaine since 1999

    From heroin user at just 14 years old to devoted husband, father and businessman with over 25 years clean time. Alex was just 17 when he was admitted Broadway Lodge on 8th February 1997, addicted to heroin and crack cocaine. He talks about the years leading up to treatment, his relapse and how his recovery journey has gone since his clean date in 1999.  You’ll hear about Alex’s first 9 years in recovery where he felt like the grim reaper was living inside of him, despite a number of achievements and successes in his 20’s, and how he managed to turn this around.  We’d like to send our sincere thanks to Alex for bravely sharing his personal story of addiction and life in recovery since treatment and his generous support at our 50th anniversary reunion in 2024. We are very grateful.  All Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes are available to listen to and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can also watch all published episodes on YouTube – subscribe to our channel here to be one of the first to see latest episodes!

    1 hr

  3. 15/10/2024

    A chat with Alice

    In this episode, Alice opens up about how an ‘internal monster’ was developing alongside her during a privileged and idyllic childhood. Alice took her education and care of her ponies very seriously but explains how perfectionism had a negative impact on her wellbeing growing up.  During college, while she was very driven academically, Alice enjoyed the feeling of being slightly rebellious, going to parties with friends, drinking and using drugs with everyone else and having a great time. Drinking and using drugs for Alice grew progressively over ten years from the age of 17 and she talks about the lead up to her stay at Broadway Lodge for addiction treatment.  Hear how life has changed for the better since her stay at Broadway Lodge and what new interests and exciting pursuits Alice has been engaging in. We are so grateful to Alice for coming in and being so open and honest about her recovery story. Thank you Alice! All Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes are available to listen to and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can also watch all published episodes on YouTube – subscribe to our channel here to be one of the first to see latest episodes!

    1h 5m

  4. 03/10/2024

    A chat with Ruby

    Ruby began addiction treatment at Broadway Lodge for alcoholism in summer 2019 having just turned 26 years old. In this episode, Ruby openly talks to Markkus about her school-age years in the lead up to discovering mind altering substances and a traumatic event that resulted in escalating alcohol and drug abuse.  Markkus describes Ruby as a ‘go getter’, always picking herself up from failed relationships and job losses. In her mid-twenties, she realised that if she could get the professional help she needed to sort out her emotions and to stop the drinking and drug use, she would have a chance at living a happy and successful life.  You will hear how Ruby’s life has changed since her stay at Broadway Lodge. Later in this episode, she shares her valuable tips and advice for anyone who is going to embark on their own journey into recovery and passes on her wisdom about what she has learned through her experience.  We are so grateful to Ruby for making time to come in and courageously sharing her story of addiction and recovery. We are all wishing her the very best of luck with her university studies and ongoing recovery journey.  All Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes are available to listen to and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can also watch all published episodes on YouTube – subscribe to our channel here to be one of the first to see latest episodes!

    1h 3m

  5. 06/08/2024

    A chat with Terry

    Terry came to Broadway Lodge in September 2012 for a detoxification after 20 years of alcohol and drug misuse and has been clean and sober ever since.  In this episode, Terry outlines how he felt as a child and how his experiences at school affected his inner voice and shaped how he felt about himself, leading to a desire to try substances to change this feeling and to gain acceptance. Terry talks about the way his addiction manifested and how his life and career has excelled since getting into recovery, overcoming addiction and deep-rooted self-hatred.  Terry is a true inspiration showing that recovery is possible and we wish him all the best of luck with his exciting future plans.  All Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes are available to listen to and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can also watch all published episodes on YouTube – subscribe to our channel here to be one of the first to see latest episodes!

    1h 5m

  6. 19/12/2023

    A chat with Sarah

    In this episode, Markkus (Head of Treatment & Counselling), discusses life before, during and after Broadway Lodge with former client Sarah, who stayed with us for 6 months for alcohol addiction during the coronavirus pandemic. Sarah reflects on her younger years before her alcohol addiction and explains the reasons she gave for drinking and what led her to stay at Broadway Lodge. Sarah has a relatable story and shows that a break from work and home life to get professional help for addiction and dealing with emotions, thoughts and mental well-being can be one of the best things you can do, regardless of how daunting the prospect feels.  We are really grateful to Sarah for travelling all the way from Sheffield to North Somerset to record this episode and for bravely sharing personal details of her addiction and recovery. Thank you Sarah! All Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes are available to listen to and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can also watch all published episodes on YouTube – subscribe to our channel here to be one of the first to see latest episodes!

    1h 9m

  7. 25/09/2023

    A chat with Ben

    When Ben came into treatment at Broadway Lodge for cocaine addiction in July 2019, he said he did it as a way to try and get his wife back because she had left him a few weeks before and told him he needs help. As Ben settled in, with a small amount of willingness to listen to what staff had to say, his mindset and approach to treatment began to shift and he started to take it a lot more seriously. He completed four weeks treatment at Broadway Lodge and not only has he applied what he has learned to his life, but also to his business which he has turned around too. In this episode, Ben talks about his treatment during his short stay with us, people pleasing and how he managed early recovery. He also discusses his relationships with loved ones, how he turned his business around using inspiration from what he learnt at Broadway Lodge and his fears around socialising without drinking again. We have a huge amount of thanks and appreciation to Ben for returning to Broadway Lodge to bravely share his experience of the damage that cocaine addiction had on his life, his family and his business and how just a four week stay with professional support enabled him to turn everything around.  We apologise for the sound quality in this episode, unfortunately there was a settings error when recording the audio but we hope you are still able to listen comfortably.  All Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes are available to listen to and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can also watch all published episodes on YouTube – subscribe to our channel here to be one of the first to see latest episodes!

    51 min

  8. 14/06/2023

    A chat with Katie

    In this episode, Katie talks openly to Markkus, our Head of Treatment & Counselling, about her life before and during active drug addiction, as well as her life in recovery since treatment at Broadway Lodge over eight years ago.  Katie shares how she remembers never feeling happy as a child and sought ways to escape so would occupy herself with art, writing or reading. Once she was a little older, she became very curious about trying drugs and alcohol to see if they could change how she felt. By the age of 15, Katie was introduced to various drugs including ecstasy, LSD, crack cocaine and heroin. She talks about leaving home at a young age, how her drug use became problematic really quickly, her relationships in addiction and how she eventually found residential treatment at Broadway Lodge for treatment.  We are very grateful to Katie for bravely sharing her story of addiction and recovery, it was an absolute pleasure welcoming her back to Broadway Lodge to record this episode. We are wish her all the best of luck with her future courses and on-going recovery journey. You can find all of the Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes in video format on our YouTube channel Broadway Lodge - YouTube and on our website Podcast Episodes Archives - Broadway Lodge  All Miracle Mansion Podcast episodes are available to listen to and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can also watch all published episodes on YouTube – subscribe to our channel here to be one of the first to see latest episodes!

    52 min
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Raw, first-hand experiences of addiction and recovery from Broadway Lodge rehab. In each episode, Head of Treatment & Counselling, Markkus, interviews a former client who has been through addiction and treatment at Broadway Lodge. Each have a very different story to tell and offer an insight into what a residential stay is like and how it can change your life. We hope this podcast series can help to break the stigma of addiction, help the public to gain more understanding about addiction and give those who are living in active addiction some hope that recovery really is achievable with the right support.

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