Miracle Mansion Podcast by Broadway Lodge

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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.

  1. Oct 20

    Alex changed her life after years of ketamine addiction & trauma

    In 2024, Alex spent six months at Broadway Lodge receiving treatment for ketamine addiction. She has been drug-free ever since.  In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Alex shares her story of trauma, addiction and recovery, offering an honest insight into the experiences that shaped her life. Growing up with a single parent who struggled with alcoholism, Alex was surrounded from a young age by people using drugs and alcohol. Amid a childhood marked by abuse and trauma, she found herself longing for the connection and sense of belonging she felt was missing from her life. Alex talks openly about the years that followed, exploring experiences of racism, self-harm and teenage pregnancy, as well as the devastating impact ketamine addiction had on her health. She also shares what led her to seek help, what life was like during her stay at Broadway Lodge and the positive changes she has experienced since beginning her recovery journey. We are incredibly grateful to Alex for her honesty, courage and openness in sharing such deeply personal experiences. Her story is a powerful reminder that, even after years of trauma and addiction, recovery really is possible and achievable. To find out more about Broadway Lodge and the treatment we offer for ketamine addiction and other addictions, please visit www.broadwaylodge.org.uk 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!

  2. Apr 16

    Dean's Over 4 Years Clean & Sober

    After more than 25 years of alcohol and drug use, Dean arrived at Broadway Lodge in December 2021 ready for change. Now over four years clean and sober, he reflects on the turning points that shaped his recovery. In this episode, Dean sits down with Markkus, Director of Therapy & Aftercare at Broadway Lodge, to talk openly about his teenage years, the challenges that led him to treatment and his experience at Broadway Lodge. He also shares what life looks like today and the progress he’s worked hard to build. This is an honest and powerful conversation about recovery and long-term change. It was a pleasure to catch up with Dean and hear about his recovery journey so far. We are really grateful to him for coming back and bravely sharing his experience of recovery – a big thank you to Dean!  Please note – this episode contains explicit language. 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!

  3. Apr 10

    Kelly's clean from ketamine and thriving

    Kelly joins Markkus, Director of Treatment & Aftercare at Broadway Lodge, on her two-year clean anniversary (February 2026). After staying at Broadway Lodge in 2024 for ketamine addiction, Kelly has remained clean and sober, from ketamine, other drugs and alcohol, ever since. In this episode, Kelly reflects on life after university in 2013, when nights out on the rave scene led to experimenting with ketamine and other drugs. What began as fun escalated, and before long she found herself crossing a line, where fun turned into a ketamine obsession, and a life without substances felt unimaginable. This came despite the painful physical health challenges she was experiencing as a result of regular ketamine use. Kelly shares her journey through treatment at Broadway Lodge, her decision to embrace abstinence, and the work she’s done to build a fulfilling life in recovery. Today, she still enjoys raving, but now does so clean and sober. She also talks about all of the recovery activities and projects she’s involved with that continue to help her thrive. It was a pleasure to reconnect with Kelly and hear how positive she feels in her recovery. She also discusses co-founding The K-Hold, a new ketamine-specific support group in Bristol, launched in March 2026.  A big thank you to Kelly for courageously sharing her experience of addiction and recovery so far.  Please note – this episode contains explicit language and details and descriptions of drug use. 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!

  4. Feb 20

    Waseem’s episode – clean from drugs after decades of heroin & crack cocaine addiction

    Now 14 months in recovery from drug addiction, Waseem courageously shares details about his past and addiction to heroin and crack cocaine since the 1990's.  He talks about being a 'dry drunk', relapse, relationships being his downfall and the changes he experienced while staying at Broadway Lodge to get clean and sober.  Thank you to Waseem for being open, honest and sharing details of your recovery journey on our podcast.  Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/9Mc_8s-ItoI Warning: This podcast episode includes details of illicit drug use and is not suitable for children. 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!

  5. 06/30/2025

    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!

  6. 01/23/2025

    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!

  7. 10/15/2024

    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!

  8. 10/03/2024

    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!

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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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