Eternal Media
Eternal Media
Knowing The Score #6 - Ian
Knowing The Score #6 - Ian
Knowing The Score #6 - Ian
Wednesday 18th June 2025
An insightful conversation with Ian on overcoming addiction, the role of education, and the path to recovery after prison.
Explicit
63 minutes
hopeful
reflective
challenging
informative
supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Eternal Media
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
38 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Conquering Addiction: Ian's Journey of Recovery
Episode Overview
- Ian's journey from addiction to recovery
- The impact of cocaine and alcohol on mental health
- The role of prison in Ian's rehabilitation
- Insights into drug education and societal views
- Hope and resilience in the recovery process
When adulthood hit — with work, pressure, and fatherhood — cocaine became my way of coping.
In this episode of 'Knowing The Score,' we delve into the poignant and inspiring journey of Ian, a man in recovery from cocaine and alcohol addiction. Joined by hosts Marcus, Fionn, Emma, Lucja, Arlo, and Lucke, Ian shares his story of growing up in a sheltered environment, where adulthood brought pressures of work and fatherhood, leading him to cocaine as a coping mechanism.
Ian's candid discussion reveals the struggles and turning points in his life, particularly his time in prison for drug dealing. He speaks openly about the relief he felt during his first night in prison, which marked the beginning of his path to recovery. With 19 months clean, Ian highlights the importance of being rehabilitated and the opportunities he found through volunteering with St Giles Trust.
The conversation touches on the societal perceptions of drug addiction and the lack of comprehensive education surrounding it. Ian's experience contrasts sharply with the 'Just Say No' campaigns and the simplistic education many receive in schools about smoking and drugs. Through peer mentorship and life experience, Ian emphasizes the transformative power of recovery and the need for understanding and support from society.
His story is a testament to resilience and the potential for change, offering hope to others grappling with addiction. As the episode concludes, Lucke invites listeners to the final episode, which will feature reflections from young people involved in Mind Our Future, highlighting the importance of discussing and understanding addiction. Ian’s narrative is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, and with support and education, individuals can overcome their past and build a brighter future.