Trigger Warning - Suicide attempts/eating disorders/bereavement/alcohol misuse/drug misuse/abuse
Content Warning - Swearing/Assault
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Today we're talking to Adam Pike. This episode was originally recorded to be released during alcohol awareness week as we delve into Adam's experiences of addiction, relationship breakdown, physical injury and pain. While we cover a lot of heavy topics which might be triggering for some, it's a hopeful conversation with lots of wisdom and learning from Adam who is now helping others with their challenges.
If you're looking to adjust your relationship with alcohol then have a look at https://www.lowermydrinking.com/ to compare your consumption to the national average and find out what support is near you.
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LINKS
MENFULNESS MERCH - https://menfulness.myshopify.com/
YORK HEALTH TRAINERS - https://www.york.gov.uk/CYCHealthTrainers
SUICIDE SUPPORT - https://www.samaritans.org/
EATING DISORDER SUPPORT - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - https://www.thecalmzone.net/guides/grief
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SUPPORT - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/recreational-drugs-alcohol-and-addiction
YORK DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE - https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/find-support/york-drug-and-alcohol-services
BRENE BROWN ON EMPATHY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
JOHANN HARI - ADDICTION - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diZe29kLMqM&t=380s
BOOKS:
ADRIAN CHILES - THE GOOD DRINKER - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62965796
JOHANN HARI - LOST CONNECTIONS - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36979438-lost-connections
GABOR MATE - THE MYTH OF NORMAL - https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/
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FOR THE RECORD
HAPPY
Toto - Africa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY
SAD
Crosby, Stills and Nash - Southern Cross - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3kImL2gDkI&t=38s
Dan Fogelberg - Leader of the Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsocZrEcp0Y
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