"Addiction Thrives In Isolation, Recovery Blooms In Connection" | Listen UP Episode 3 - The Recovery Collective
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In Listen UP Episode 3, The Recovery Collective, the minds behind Scotland’s first alcohol-free music festival, dive into how they create safe, stigma-free events, highlighting the role of music in recovery and the value of community support.
Shaun Kenny and Derek Watt of The Recovery Collective unveil how creating alcohol-free music events transforms isolation into connection and stigma into empowerment.
- How their love of music inspired a movement
- The surprising role of community events in reducing isolation
- The role of sober events in dismantling addiction stigma
- How 2,000+ attendees found greater connection at an alcohol-free festival
...and reveal the practical steps to use creativity as a recovery tool.
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- Discover how others found strength when they thought they had none
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- Understand the comprehensive support system that makes lasting recovery possible
- Hear from experts who've helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction
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Chapters
1. What Is the Recovery Collective (00:00:00)
2. Starting Out & Early Challenges (00:01:55)
3. Creating an Alcohol-Free Festival (00:03:10)
4. Building a Festival Family (00:09:50)
5. Remembering the First Line-Up (00:29:05)
6. How Music & Mental Health Connect (00:36:20)
7. Big Names & Surreal Backstage Moments (00:42:45)
8. A Look at This Year’s Line-Up (00:44:15)
9. The Impact of the Event on Lives (00:54:45)
10. Favourite Moments & Personal Reflections (00:57:50)
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