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Mel Barrett: Triplets, Trauma & Transformation - Finding Fellowship, Pub Culture, Cocaine & Non-Linear Recovery
Mel Barrett: Triplets, Trauma & Transformation - Finding Fellowship, Pub Culture, Cocaine & Non-Linear Recovery
Mel Barrett: Triplets, Trauma & Transformation - Finding Fellowship, Pub Culture, Cocaine & Non-Linear Recovery
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Mel Barrett shares her journey from chaotic beginnings to sobriety through boxing, community, and mental health recovery.
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Matthew Butler
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is a unique journey for everyone.
- Finding a supportive community can be transformative.
- Addressing mental health is crucial in recovery.
- Sobriety involves rebuilding one's sense of self.
- Healing can come from unexpected places like boxing.
"If I fly back home tomorrow, and I carry on this behaviour, if I carry on drinking, I will never stop."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of recovery in this episode featuring Mel Barrett. Growing up as a triplet in a family where drinking was as common as breathing, Mel shares her journey from a chaotic household to finding her path to sobriety. With humour and honesty, she reflects on the challenges of fitting into pub culture, the allure of cocaine in Brighton, and the life-altering moment of clarity in Spain that set her on a new course.
Mel's story is a testament to the non-linear path of recovery, where finding community and addressing mental health play crucial roles. From discovering boxing as a therapeutic outlet to navigating her queer identity, Mel's experiences offer valuable insights into the complexities of addiction and the power of personal transformation. This episode isn't just about quitting substances; it's about rebuilding one's entire sense of self and finding strength in unexpected places.
As Mel candidly recounts her past filled with chaos and drama, she also highlights the importance of support networks and the healing power of sharing one's story. Her journey is a reminder that recovery is unique to each individual and that it’s never too late to seek change. Are you curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Tune in to hear Mel's inspiring story.