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The Recovery Hub Podcast - Life After Addiction

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  • An Inside Job #4: Inside Out

An Inside Job #4: Inside Out

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Explore Jamie's candid journey through addiction and recovery at HMP Berwyn. Discover resilience and the power of change in this inspiring episode.
Explicit
24 minutes
Honest
Raw
Inspiring
Engaging
Hopeful

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The Recovery Hub Podcast - Life After Addiction
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Finding Strength: Jamie's Journey at HMP Berwyn

Episode Overview

  • Jamie shares his candid thoughts on balancing drugs and alcohol.
  • Discusses the role of boredom in relapse and recovery.
  • Highlights the importance of finding purpose for a successful recovery.
  • Reflects on his experiences at HMP Berwyn's recovery wing.
  • Stresses the value of community support in overcoming addiction.
"I've never met a stupid addict. It's just desperation, isn't it?"
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode of The Recovery Hub Podcast, Marcus chats with Jamie, a familiar face from the streets of Wrexham, now taking steps towards recovery at HMP Berwyn. Jamie opens up about his struggle with addiction, sharing that he can't envision a life of total abstinence. Yet, he's making positive strides in his own way.
This episode is filled with raw honesty as Jamie talks about the 'recovery factory' at Berwyn, his past encounters with the law, and the constant battle between drugs and alcohol. His story is a testament to resilience and the unpredictable path of recovery. With a touch of humour and candid reflections, Jamie discusses the challenges of staying sober and the importance of finding something meaningful to occupy one's time.
He candidly shares how boredom often leads him back to old habits, highlighting the need for a purposeful life to aid recovery. This conversation is both enlightening and relatable for anyone who has faced similar struggles. As Marcus and Jamie laugh and reminisce, they remind us of the power of connection and understanding in the recovery journey. It's an episode that not only sheds light on addiction but also offers hope and insight into the transformative power of change.
What can we learn from Jamie's story about the importance of having a supportive community and finding purpose in recovery?
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