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Mel Barrett: Triplets, Trauma & Transformation - Finding Fellowship, Pub Culture, Cocaine & Non-Linear Recovery
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Mel shares her powerful journey from growing up as a triplet in a family where drinking was the norm, to finding recovery through boxing, community, and addressing her mental health. She opens up about identity struggles, belonging in pub culture, escalating substance use in Brighton, dangerous encounters with dealers, and the moment of clarity in Spain that changed everything.
From cannabis use after quitting alcohol to finding strength in 12-step fellowships, boxing, and medication, Mel’s story highlights the non-linear path of recovery and the importance of building your own sobriety toolbox.
Click here to text our host, Matt, directly!
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This is a toolkit for recovery & resilience. Whether you’re in recovery or seeking to understand addiction, there’s something here for everyone.
📩 Contact: [email protected]
🎵 Music: “Jonathan Tortoise” by Christopher Tait (Belle Ghoul / Electric Six)
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Cr4wzZ6bxku1cRcoYKbGK
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🎙️ Facilitator: Matthew Butler
🎛️ Producer: Robbie Lawson
🏢 Network: ReNew
Chapters
1. Welcome & Episode Setup (00:00:00)
2. Childhood, Triplets & Drinking Culture (00:00:58)
3. Identity, Queerness & Belonging (00:06:00)
4. Pub Life, Community & Early Alcohol Habits (00:10:47)
5. Cocaine, Brighton Nightlife & Escalation (00:16:20)
6. Consequences, Dealers & Transactional Lines (00:23:45)
7. The Spain Realisation & Quitting Alcohol (00:30:00)
8. 12-Step Entry, Sobriety & Weed Substitution (00:36:20)
9. Losing Love, Moving to London & Serious Recovery (00:42:00)
10. Mental Health, Medication & Recovery Boxing (00:48:30)
11. Routines, Structure & Sustainable Change (00:54:00)
12. Advice, Resources & Closing Q&A (01:00:10)
13. Farewell & Calls to Subscribe (01:07:36)
45 episodes
Manage episode 509496560 series 3327478
Mel shares her powerful journey from growing up as a triplet in a family where drinking was the norm, to finding recovery through boxing, community, and addressing her mental health. She opens up about identity struggles, belonging in pub culture, escalating substance use in Brighton, dangerous encounters with dealers, and the moment of clarity in Spain that changed everything.
From cannabis use after quitting alcohol to finding strength in 12-step fellowships, boxing, and medication, Mel’s story highlights the non-linear path of recovery and the importance of building your own sobriety toolbox.
Click here to text our host, Matt, directly!
🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Please take a moment to leave a review — it helps others find us.
🔗 Then share this episode with someone you know who could benefit from it.
Browse the full archive at 👉 www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com
This is a toolkit for recovery & resilience. Whether you’re in recovery or seeking to understand addiction, there’s something here for everyone.
📩 Contact: [email protected]
🎵 Music: “Jonathan Tortoise” by Christopher Tait (Belle Ghoul / Electric Six)
🔗 Listen & Subscribe
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Cr4wzZ6bxku1cRcoYKbGK
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe-in-people/id1617239923
🎙️ Facilitator: Matthew Butler
🎛️ Producer: Robbie Lawson
🏢 Network: ReNew
Chapters
1. Welcome & Episode Setup (00:00:00)
2. Childhood, Triplets & Drinking Culture (00:00:58)
3. Identity, Queerness & Belonging (00:06:00)
4. Pub Life, Community & Early Alcohol Habits (00:10:47)
5. Cocaine, Brighton Nightlife & Escalation (00:16:20)
6. Consequences, Dealers & Transactional Lines (00:23:45)
7. The Spain Realisation & Quitting Alcohol (00:30:00)
8. 12-Step Entry, Sobriety & Weed Substitution (00:36:20)
9. Losing Love, Moving to London & Serious Recovery (00:42:00)
10. Mental Health, Medication & Recovery Boxing (00:48:30)
11. Routines, Structure & Sustainable Change (00:54:00)
12. Advice, Resources & Closing Q&A (01:00:10)
13. Farewell & Calls to Subscribe (01:07:36)
45 episodes
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