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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