The jazraiundertheinfluence's Podcast

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Welcome to the first edition of Jaz Rai's Under The Influence. It's a new podcast brought to you by the Sikh Recovery Network, our aim is to shed light on the issues people face when dealing with alcoholism and substance misuse. Joining us will be people who work in recovery to share their experiences, as well as people who have gone through recovery who will share their story and perhaps give hope to people out there who may be struggling with similar problems.

Episodes

  1. 09/13/2022

    Spinney Hill Project

    In this episode Mushtaq and Arafat from the Spinney Hill Project join us to discuss their ongoing work within the community.    Spinney Hill, 186a Evington Road, LE2 1HN 0300 1240 945 info@spinneyhil.org.uk  www.spinneyhill.org.uk    If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414 turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire  0300 303 6000   Recovery Walk 24th September, Meeting at the Leicester Town Hall walking to Victoria Park, 10am - 2pm, contact Sikh Recovery Network or Turning Point Leicester for more details.

    38 min

  2. 09/05/2022

    John G, we do recover

    From addiction to supporting others in addiction.  John walks us through his journey battling addiction to now working to help others in the same fight.   If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414 turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire  0300 303 6000   Recovery Walk 24th September, Meeting at the Leicester Town Hall walking to Victoria Park, 10am - 2pm, contact Sikh Recovery Network or Turning Point Leicester for more details.

    44 min

  3. 11/16/2021

    Surinder Singh

    Surinder Singh, known to his friends as Shin, talks family, relationships, being a dad, addiction and rehab. All the issues he faced prior to his recovery journey.    If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414   turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire  0300 303 6000

    41 min

  4. 11/15/2021

    Les Jones

    Turning Points Les Jones talks to us today about the issues he had with alcohol.  Les is now the peer mentors coordinator for Turning Point with 10 years of recovery.    If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414   turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire  0300 303 6000

    42 min

  5. 11/21/2020

    Manny

    In this episode we're joined by Manny and he tells us about his incredible journey through addiction. The factors that drove him to seek help and the turnaround he's made in his life since beginning his recovery.   If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414   turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire  0300 303 6000

    39 min

  6. 11/20/2020

    Sharen Kalirai from Al-Anon UK

    Sharen helped to set up Punjabi speaking family groups to try to help family members of alcoholics to find ways to cope with a loved ones drinking and addictions. The importantance of Punjabi groups is so that everyone in the group can understand cultural aspects without explanation.     With a rise of alcoholism during covid lockdown there has been a rise in demand for family members who can no longer manage under these testing circumstances.         https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/how-do-i-get-help/    07882486946         sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414

    35 min

  7. 11/19/2020

    Kameldeep Singh

    Today we are joined by Kameldeep Singh who is the Vice-Chair of the West Midlands Police Sikh Association.   He has taken time out of his busy schedule to give us an insight into the effects of alcoholism on the Sikh community from his point of view over his years in the Police force.   If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414   turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire  0330 4303 6000   dearalbert.co.uk/ 0800 880 3153 - call   or   07712 707 999 - text

    36 min

  8. 11/18/2020

    Sarah Hancock-Smith

    Today Sarah Hancock-Smith joins us, she is the senior operations manager at Turning Point in Leicester and is going to tell us a bit more about the services they offer and some of the challenges they face, especially during the lockdown we have faced this year.    If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414 turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire  0330 4303 6000 dearalbert.co.uk/ 0800 880 3153 - call   or   07712 707 999 - text

    38 min

  9. 11/17/2020

    Aunee Bhogaita - From Leicester in Recovery

    In this edition we are joined by Aunee Bhogaita, she is in recovery and has been gracious enough to share her journey with us.   If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414 turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire 0330 4303 6000 dearalbert.co.uk/ 0800 880 3153 - call   or   07712 707 999 - text

    41 min

  10. 11/16/2020

    Mark Aspley & Jon Roberts

    Welcome to the first edition of Jaz Rai's Under The Influence.  It's a new podcast brought to you by the Sikh Recovery Network, our aim is to shed light on the issues people face when dealing with alcoholism and substance misuse. Joining us will be people who work in and around recovery to share their experiences, as well as people who have gone through recovery themselves who will share their story and perhaps give hope to people out there who may be struggling with similar problems.  We are joined in this, our first podcast, by Mark Aspley who is the lead commissioner for public health with leicester city council.  We're also joined by Jon Roberts BA (Hons) UKRF/BACP member, a recovery practioner and substance use counsellor and the founder of Dear Albert.    If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.   sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414 turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire   0330 4303 6000 dearalbert.co.uk/ 0800 880 3153 - call   or   07712 707 999 - text

    42 min
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Welcome to the first edition of Jaz Rai's Under The Influence. It's a new podcast brought to you by the Sikh Recovery Network, our aim is to shed light on the issues people face when dealing with alcoholism and substance misuse. Joining us will be people who work in recovery to share their experiences, as well as people who have gone through recovery who will share their story and perhaps give hope to people out there who may be struggling with similar problems.

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