Addicted to Recovery Christopher White and Max Thomas

This week we welcome Steven Rosen onto the Podcast.
Steve celebrated 36 years clean time in November and is a truly inspirational person.
From childhood trauma and a life of criminal activity, to finding the path to recovery and the process of self discovery.
"My spirit was extinguished and I couldn't do it anymore. Finally, I held my hands up and I was like, let me try it your way"

In this episode, Chris and Max discuss the mental health benefits of golf, and the role of team sports in recovery.
They cover challenges like managing work, sleep issues, and addictions to phones and caffeine, as well as concerns about body image.
They stress the importance of daily self-reflection and the negative impact of excessive phone use on family time. Max shares his love for lawn care, and they discuss their recovery journeys, meetings, and staying connected.
The conversation also touches on Mental Health Awareness Week, suicide rates, and the importance of discussing mental health, recognizing warning signs, and the benefits of exercise and self-care.
Lastly they answers some listener questions. We hope you enjoy!

This week we are joined by our beloved friend and sponsor, John.
We talk all things sponsorship and how our relationship has blossomed over the years.
John opens up about his gambling addiction and how it brought him to his knees.
He also shares his experience around relapse and how he managed to overcome to odds and is now over 14 years clean.
Come and say hello.

This week on the Podcast, Chris and Max are joined by Nick, and the conversation flowed so smoothly they could have talked all night!
They dive into the age-old debate of nature versus nurture, discuss treatment centers and relapse, and Nick shares his journey from childhood to the present, shedding light on how addiction has been a constant companion throughout.
We hope you find it engaging and insightful!

Sonny's upbringing normalised drug use, leading to a life filled with parallels: fame, joy, and deep sadness. Despite his youth, he confronted addiction head-on. Now a father, husband, and six years sober, Sonny has broken free from its grip. Join us in celebrating his journey.

This week Chris and Max are joined by the one and only Danniella Westbrook.

Danni gets honest about her upbringing and how finding fame at a young age has been a factor in her life long battle against addiction. 

If you are struggling to face up to the reality of the disease of addiction and are looking for some hope and a way out, look no further.

Danni's story proves that anyone can achieve sobriety.

She is an incredible, resilient and inspiring individual who believes that her path is now one of helping others and being a living example that recovery works if you work it.