Best Shell Righini Podcasts (2025)

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S3 Episode 014 Dawn Comolly (Sober Fish): Recovering Loudly … Swearing, Sobriety & Owning Your Story 56:03

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In the final episode of Season 3, Shell is joined by Dawn Comolly, better known as Sober Fish: writer, recovery advocate, and founder of one of the UK’s most vibrant online sobriety communities. Since giving up alcohol in 2016, Dawn has built a space that helps thousands of people swap hangovers and self-doubt for clarity, connection, and confidenc…

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S3 Episode 013 Caroline Kelf (DJ Flourish): Recovering Loudly … Boundaries, Disco Balls & Finding Your Shine 1:01:45

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In this vibrant and vulnerable episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by Caroline Kelp — aka DJ Flourish: writer, speaker, and creator of the legendary Self-Love Rave. Known for helping women navigate midlife with more joy, connection, and empowerment, Caroline brings her trademark honesty and disco-ball energy to the mic. Together, they exp…

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S3 Episode 012 Rosie Turner: Recovering Loudly … ADHD, Identity & Turning Struggles Into Strength 54:31

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In this candid and energising episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by Rosie Turner — accredited ADHD coach, yoga and pilates instructor, podcaster, and founder of ADHD Untangled. Rosie is on a mission to help the neurodivergent community transform what can feel like destabilising struggles into genuine strengths. Rosie shares her journey f…

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S3 Episode 011 Special Edition Ruth Tansey: Recovering Loudly … Homelessness, Healing & Finding Purpose 27:28

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In this special episode, Shell is joined by Ruth Tansey, team member at the Essex Recovery Foundation, one of the services she credits with her amazing recovery. Ruth shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood marked by identity struggles and domestic violence, to years lost in addiction, abusive relationships, and life on the streets of Lon…

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S3 Episode 010 Special Edition Steve Lawson: Recovering Loudly … Recovery, Community & Showing Up Sober 30:09

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In this special episode, Shell is joined by Steve Lawson, community researcher at the Essex Recovery Foundation, ahead of the weekend’s Essex Recovery Festival - a celebration of connection, visibility, and healing through community. Steve shares his powerful personal journey from military life and working fatherhood, to depression, addiction, and …

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S3 Episode 09 Iain Anderson: Recovering Loudly … Trauma, Truth-Telling & Turning Pain Into Punchlines 1:09:00

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In this raw, riotous, and deeply moving episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by writer, comedian, and former homeless addict Iain Anderson, creator of the critically acclaimed one-man show Traumedy: A Guide to Being a Fabulous Homeless Addict. Together, they explore what it means to survive addiction, homelessness, identity loss, shame and…

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S3 Episode 08 Lauren McQuistin: Recovering Loudly … Big Feelings, Brutal Honesty, and Finding Your Voice 59:49

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In this honest, sharp, and emotionally rich episode of We Recover Loudly, host Shell is joined by Lauren McQuistin - author, vocal coach, retired opera singer and the voice behind the brilliant and brutally relatable @brutalrecovery. They explore what recovery really looks like when you don’t hit rock bottom and how trauma, voice, and identity are …

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S3 Episode 07 Glen Rowe: Recovering Loudly … Loud Music, Quiet Healing, and Rewriting the Rules 1:03:03

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In this passionate and deeply honest episode of We Recover Loudly, host Shell sits down with Glen Rowe: 32 years in the music industry and counting, legendary tour manager, mental health advocate, and founder of KYOTO Music and the charity KATO Trust. Together they explore what it means to recover, reconnect, and reimagine an industry you’ve spent …

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S3 Episode 06 Camille Vidal: Recovering Loudly … Mindful Drinking, Authenticity, and Letting Go of the Mask 1:04:57

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In this open-hearted and empowering episode of We Recover Loudly, host Shell sits down with Camille Vidal, a globally renowned bartender, wellness educator, and founder of La Maison Wellness. Together they explore what it means to live, lead, and drink more mindfully. Camille shares her journey from growing up in a vibrant, creative home in the Sou…

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S3 Episode 05 Kieron 'The Boy' Bailey : Recovering Loudly … Failure, Grief, and Discovering Your Purpose 1:25:04

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In this honest and powerful episode of We Recover Loudly, host Shell sits down with Kieron Bailey : a hospitality industry veteran, leadership coach, and creative disruptor! They explore his raw and relatable journey through recovery from grief, and professional collapse. Kieron shares openly about growing up in a chaotic, and busy council estate h…

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S3 Episode 04 Chloe: Recovering Loudly … Chaos, Creativity, and the Courage to Start Again 1:18:36

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In this honest and engaging episode of We Recover Loudly, host Shell is joined by Chloe Belle Porter who began drinking at just 11 years old and spent much of her teens and twenties caught in a cycle of chaos, people-pleasing, and emotional burnout. Together, they explore the impact of early trauma, people-pleasing, and the emotional toll of growin…

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S3 Episode 03 Neil Hudson-Basing Recovering Loudly … People-Pleasing, Neurodivergence, and the Freedom of Sobriety 53:35

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In this powerful new episode of We Recover Loudly, host Shell is joined by Neil Hudson Basing. Neil is a mental health advocate, Pause and Rewind podcast host, and co-founder of House of Happiness, a regular sober event redefining alcohol-free joy. Together, they explore what sober living without addiction looks like, diving into the impact of neur…

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S3 Episode 02 Merly Kammerling Recovering Loudly … Burnout, Grief, and Boundaries That Heal 1:04:04

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In this new episode of We Recover Loudly, host Shell is joined by Merly Kammerling - a therapeutic coach and integrative therapist with over a decade of experience supporting professionals in the hospitality industry. Together, they explore the far-reaching impact of burnout, both from Merly’s clinical work and her personal journey through mental h…

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S3 Episode 01 Reed Amber Recovering Loudly … Habitual Drug Use, Hard Truths, and Healing 56:27

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In this unflinchingly honest episode of the new season of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by the phenomenal Reed Amber Thomas-Litman—sex worker, content creator, podcast host (Come Curious), and fierce mental health advocate. Together, they explore the messy, meaningful, and often misunderstood paths to healing. Reed opens up about navigating ha…

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S2 Episode 026 - Anthony Hammond - From Boozing in Pubs to A Pub with NO Booze! 1:15:28

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In this new episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by Aussie entrepuneor Anthony Hammond, who is the brains behind Pub with NO booze. Anthony, a second generation publican, had always been immersed in the world of hospitality since his childhood in country pubs. In 2013 he first had glimmers that his drinking was causing problems, but it was…

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S2 Episode 025 - Al Roberto - From Smashing Drum Sets to Smashing Painkillers and Alcohol 1:04:23

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In this new episode, Shell is joined by chef Al Roberto who shares his remarkable journey from rock star on global stages and to smashing success in the kitchen back in his home town of Yorkshire, and beyond. The episode takes a deep dive into Al's early influences, from the rituals of post-shift beers with his father to the adrenaline-fueled cultu…

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S2 Episode 024 - Tony Kost - From Shadows of Addiction to Shining in Sobriety 58:43

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In this new episode, Shell is joined by Tony Kost, an amazing advocate for sobriety in the hospitality industry. He shares his inspiring journey from the dive bars of his youth to working alongside culinary legends like Iron Chef Michael Simon, a path that unfortunately took a downturn due to alcoholism. Tony is gearing up to celebrate 8 years of s…

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S2 Episode 023 - Ian Blessing - From Sommelier Excellence to Alcohol-Free Innovation 1:00:47

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In this new episode Shell speaks to the fabulous Ian Blessing, creator of a groundbreaking line of non-alcoholic cocktail bitters, 'All The Bitters'. A former sommelier from the infamous French Laundry, he co-founded the company with his wife Carly, crafting the bitters from organic, wild-foraged ingredients, which offer flavour as well as function…

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S2 Episode 022 - Chef Brother Luck - From Being Top Chef To Being Brother Luck 50:38

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Wow, this episode is truly amazing! It was recorded late last year with the fantastic Chef Brother Luck, and we had a deep conversation about the power of vulnerability and sharing your story authentically to help others through their own struggles with pain, grief, or depression. Chef Brother Luck openly rejects the toxic chef lifestyle and attitu…

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S2 Episode 021 - James Cummings - From Writers Block To Butchers Block 49:47

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In the newest episode of "We Recover Loudly," host Shell chats with special guest, Boiling Point lead writer James Cummings about the fascinating world of the hospitality industry, and how it has been depicted in such a relatable and impactful way by the whole team behind the award winning films and tv series. James shares his personal stories of w…

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S2 Episode 020 - Derek Brown - From Escaping the Mind to Mindful Drinking 57:15

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In this new episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by the wonderful Derek Brown. Derek is an author and NASM-certified wellness coach, and also the founder of Positive Damage, Inc. As one of the US’s top bartenders, he previously owned the Spirited Awards 2017 “Best American Cocktail Bar” Columbia Room in Washington, D.C. Derek published his…

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S2 Episode 019 - Jason-Candid Knüsel - From Hospitality Home Comforts to Hospitality Home Truths 53:42

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In this new episode, Shell welcomes the delightful Jason-Candid Knusel, who is the director of non profit Healthy Hospo. With 15 years of experience in the food and drinks industry, including working at renowned venues like The Savoy and the NoMad Hotel in London, Jason has seen the importance of investing in a healthier hospitality culture. Alongs…

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S2 Episode 018 - Joshua Gandee - From "Just Don't Drink" to "I Am Josh, And I Don't Drink" 52:26

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In this new episode, we get to know Joshua Gandee, a bartender and creative who has been working in and around the restaurant industry for over a decade. In 2017, Joshua made the decision to quit drinking and has since been promoting a non-alcoholic culture in his city of Ohio and beyond whether with his buddies Focus On Health, with Historic Revel…

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S2 Episode 017 - Gabriel Rucker - From Flying Into Addiction to Coming Home to Roost 30:56

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This week's guest is the iconic, and exceptionally talented, chef Gabriel Rucker. Having started in kitchens at a young age, even though he dropped out of culinary school, Gabriel's incredible talent was there from the start. At 25, Gabriel became the chef at Portland’s iconic Le Pigeon, where he redefined French cuisine with his signature adventur…

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S2 Episode 016 - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE - Rupert Davison (A Rule of Tum) 59:54

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ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY PODCAST RELEASE !!! This week's episode marks one year since releasing episode one. To mark this milestone, it was important to invite a guest along who has been instrumental in the genesis of this whole project, and indeed my sobriety. My guest, Rupert Davison is one of the company directors of A Rule of Tum. Rupert is a director…