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Believe in people podcast

Matthew Butler

The Believe in people podcast explores addiction, recovery and stigma with a variety of different people.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction then this podcast can help.

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Matt is joined by Nadine and they candidly discuss the journey throughout her addiction to heroin and her lifestyle in recovery, including; becoming a new parent, understanding her autism and sharing her lived experiences with Methadone through TikTok

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02/24/23 • 40 min

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Matt is joined by Emma Hardy, Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle.
Emma candidly discusses her background in teaching to becoming politically active in 2011 and using her profile and influence to tackle stigma.
Emma and Matt discuss:

  • Stigma, addiction, recovery and education in Hull.
  • The RE:Uniform campaign, reverse advent calendar and poverty premium.
  • Emma's involvement with Endometriosis and Menopaus'ull.

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01/31/23 • 55 min

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Matt is joined by Emmy & Brit Award winning singer, Michelle Heaton, member of the pop group Liberty X.
In April 2021, Michelle bravely checked into rehab to fight her battle with addiction and today, 21 months sober, Michelle discusses:

  • Addiction, recovery and how to live a healthy and sober life.
  • Recognising and setting boundaries in social situations.
  • Understanding the importance of peer support and asking for help.
  • The decision to have an elective double mastectomy and hysterectomy due to her higher risk of cancer as she has the hereditary BRCA gene
  • Staying active and her appearance on ITV’s Dancing on Ice.
  • Offering practical advice to others.

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01/24/23 • 51 min

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In this episode Matt talks to Dr Helen Hawes GP about her route into the profession, managing pain for a person with an opiate addiction, life choices, religion, abortion, diversifying the workforce and a holistic approach to patient care.
Helen is part of the Modality Partnership in Hull - a patient-focused GP Partnership, committed to supporting practice communities and protecting the future of primary care.
https://www.modalitypartnership.nhs.uk/contact
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ReNew is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, families, carers and affected others in Hull.
ReNew offers:

  • Expert advice and information on drugs, alcohol, homelessness, prison and how to improve your health and wellbeing.
  • A multi-disciplinary approach to care; our team includes experienced health and care staff, nurses and doctors.
  • A whole family approach – working holistically with all members of the family to achieve and promote recovery.
  • Therapeutic group and 1:1 interventions.
  • A community and inpatient detoxification provision.
  • Access to residential rehabilitation environments.
  • A comprehensive harm reduction offer - reducing drug related deaths and harm via blood borne virus screening and issuing emergency lifesaving overdose reversal medication (Naloxone).
  • Education, training and employment services – with direct links to all local education providers and an in-house community training provision.
  • Multiple connecting communities offers, including – an outreach provision, a rough sleepers’ provision, criminal justice provision and a provision exclusively for women.
  • Multiple peer led support provisions, including; Alcohol Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous and a daily breakfast club which is free and open to everyone.

ReNew are happy to talk to you face-to-face, online, over the telephone, or whatever way suits you.
If you're worried about something, please contact ReNew via telephone for support between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on 01482 620 013.
For support out of hours please call the freephone on 0800 6 126 126.

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12/23/22 • 44 min

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#14 - Darren: The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous, Opiate Addiction & Championing Recovery
In this episode, Darren takes Matt through his journey from taking his first substance aged nine - right through to present day and his time with Narcotics Anonymous (also referred to as NA).
NA offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
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ReNew is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, families, carers and affected others in Hull.
ReNew offers:

  • Expert advice and information on drugs, alcohol, homelessness, prison and how to improve your health and wellbeing.
  • A multi-disciplinary approach to care; our team includes experienced health and care staff, nurses and doctors.
  • A whole family approach – working holistically with all members of the family to achieve and promote recovery.
  • Therapeutic group and 1:1 interventions.
  • A community and inpatient detoxification provision.
  • Access to residential rehabilitation environments.
  • A comprehensive harm reduction offer - reducing drug related deaths and harm via blood borne virus screening and issuing emergency lifesaving overdose reversal medication (Naloxone).
  • Education, training and employment services – with direct links to all local education providers and an in-house community training provision.
  • Multiple connecting communities offers, including – an outreach provision, a rough sleepers’ provision, criminal justice provision and a provision exclusively for women.
  • Multiple peer led support provisions, including; Alcohol Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous and a daily breakfast club which is free and open to everyone.

ReNew are happy to talk to you face-to-face, online, over the telephone, or whatever way suits you.
If you're worried about something, please contact ReNew via telephone for support between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on 01482 620 013.
For support out of hours please call the freephone on 0800 6 126 126.

Click below for ReNew's:
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12/20/22 • 49 min

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Matt is joined by Mark Moody, CEO of the UK's largest Drug & Alcohol Charity, Change Grow Live.
Mark candidly discusses his rise from an entry level position with only 40 people in the organisation all the way to being responsible for over 4,000 employees. Mark and Matt discuss:

  • The impact of Dame Carol Black's independent review on drugs
  • The public's perception of Change Grow Live
  • Growing up in Scotland during the heroin epidemic

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ReNew is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, families, carers and affected others in Hull.

ReNew offers:

  • Expert advice and information on drugs, alcohol, homelessness, prison and how to improve your health and wellbeing.
  • A multi-disciplinary approach to care; our team includes experienced health and care staff, nurses and doctors.
  • A whole family approach – working holistically with all members of the family to achieve and promote recovery.
  • Therapeutic group and 1:1 interventions.
  • A community and inpatient detoxification provision.
  • Access to residential rehabilitation environments.
  • A comprehensive harm reduction offer - reducing drug related deaths and harm via blood borne virus screening and issuing emergency lifesaving overdose reversal medication (Naloxone).
  • Education, training and employment services – with direct links to all local education providers and an in-house community training provision.
  • Multiple connecting communities offers, including – an outreach provision, a rough sleepers’ provision, criminal justice provision and a provision exclusively for women.
  • Multiple peer led support provisions, including; Alcohol Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous and a daily breakfast club which is free and open to everyone.

ReNew are happy to talk to you face-to-face, online, over the telephone, or whatever way suits you.

If you're worried about something, please contact ReNew via telephone for support between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on 01482 620 013.

For support out of hours please call the freephone on 0800 6 126 126.

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12/02/22 • 62 min

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In this episode, Sober Girl Society's founder, Millie Gooch, talks to Matt about why she quit drinking - and how it's changed her life since.
Millie talks to Matt about; binge drinking, labels, alcohol temptations, therapy, mental health, how to deal with sobriety, being a safe drinking ambassador, sober dating, sober sex, Sober Girl Society events, being an Instagram & TikTok influencer, her Sober Girl Society handbook and much, much more!
You can learn more about Millie and her Sober Girl Society at:
https://sobergirlsociety.com/
www.facebook.com/sobergirlsociety
www.instagram.com/sobergirlsociety
www.tiktok.com/@sobergirlsociety
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ReNew is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, families, carers and affected others in Hull.

ReNew offers:

  • Expert advice and information on drugs, alcohol, homelessness, prison and how to improve your health and wellbeing.
  • A multi-disciplinary approach to care; our team includes experienced health and care staff, nurses and doctors.
  • A whole family approach – working holistically with all members of the family to achieve and promote recovery.
  • Therapeutic group and 1:1 interventions.
  • A community and inpatient detoxification provision.
  • Access to residential rehabilitation environments.
  • A comprehensive harm reduction offer - reducing drug related deaths and harm via blood borne virus screening and issuing emergency lifesaving overdose reversal medication (Naloxone).
  • Education, training and employment services – with direct links to all local education providers and an in-house community training provision.
  • Multiple connecting communities offers, including – an outreach provision, a rough sleepers’ provision, criminal justice provision and a provision exclusively for women.
  • Multiple peer led support provisions, including; Alcohol Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous and a daily breakfast club which is free and open to everyone.

ReNew are happy to talk to you face-to-face, online, over the telephone, or whatever way suits you.

If you're worried about something, please contact ReNew via telephone for support between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on 01482 620 013.

For support out of hours please call the freephone on 0800 6 126 126.

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10/18/22 • 63 min

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ReNew's Service Manager, Di, joins Matt for episode 12 and gives a candid account of managing Hull's Drug & Alcohol Service and talks about her 35 years in the sector.
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ReNew is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, families, carers and affected others in Hull.

ReNew offers:

  • Expert advice and information on drugs, alcohol, homelessness, prison and how to improve your health and wellbeing.
  • A multi-disciplinary approach to care; our team includes experienced health and care staff, nurses and doctors.
  • A whole family approach – working holistically with all members of the family to achieve and promote recovery.
  • Therapeutic group and 1:1 interventions.
  • A community and inpatient detoxification provision.
  • Access to residential rehabilitation environments.
  • A comprehensive harm reduction offer - reducing drug related deaths and harm via blood borne virus screening and issuing emergency lifesaving overdose reversal medication (Naloxone).
  • Education, training and employment services – with direct links to all local education providers and an in-house community training provision.
  • Multiple connecting communities offers, including – an outreach provision, a rough sleepers’ provision, criminal justice provision and a provision exclusively for women.
  • Multiple peer led support provisions, including; Alcohol Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous and a daily breakfast club which is free and open to everyone.

ReNew are happy to talk to you face-to-face, online, over the telephone, or whatever way suits you.

If you're worried about something, please contact ReNew via telephone for support between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on 01482 620 013.

For support out of hours please call the freephone on 0800 6 126 126.

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10/11/22 • 56 min

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Holly has just turned 21, graduated this week and landed her first job with Change Grow Live. She talks with Matt about the importance of volunteering, the opportunity her internships have provided for her and and how they've helped her find employment with her local drug and alcohol service.
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ReNew is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, families, carers and affected others in Hull.

ReNew offers:

  • Expert advice and information on drugs, alcohol, homelessness, prison and how to improve your health and wellbeing.
  • A multi-disciplinary approach to care; our team includes experienced health and care staff, nurses and doctors.
  • A whole family approach – working holistically with all members of the family to achieve and promote recovery.
  • Therapeutic group and 1:1 interventions.
  • A community and inpatient detoxification provision.
  • Access to residential rehabilitation environments.
  • A comprehensive harm reduction offer - reducing drug related deaths and harm via blood borne virus screening and issuing emergency lifesaving overdose reversal medication (Naloxone).
  • Education, training and employment services – with direct links to all local education providers and an in-house community training provision.
  • Multiple connecting communities offers, including – an outreach provision, a rough sleepers’ provision, criminal justice provision and a provision exclusively for women.
  • Multiple peer led support provisions, including; Alcohol Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous and a daily breakfast club which is free and open to everyone.

ReNew are happy to talk to you face-to-face, online, over the telephone, or whatever way suits you.

If you're worried about something, please contact ReNew via telephone for support between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on 01482 620 013.

For support out of hours please call the freephone on 0800 6 126 126.

Click below for ReNew's:
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09/28/22 • 46 min

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Matt is joined by Pete and they candidly discuss the journey throughout his addiction to heroin and his lifestyle in recovery, including; the modern history of addiction, drug culture, heroin chic and how his personal experiences led to helping others and gaining employment in the sector.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction then this podcast series can help.

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03/24/23 • 74 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Believe in people podcast have?

Believe in people podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

What topics does Believe in people podcast cover?

The podcast is about Addiction, Health & Fitness, Alcohol, Mental Health, Help, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Support, Drinking, Recovery and Drugs.

What is the most popular episode on Believe in people podcast?

The episode title '#19 - Nadine: Parenting, Partying, Autism, Methadone, TikTok, Trauma & A 17 Year Heroin Addiction' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Believe in people podcast?

The average episode length on Believe in people podcast is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of Believe in people podcast released?

Episodes of Believe in people podcast are typically released every 15 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of Believe in people podcast?

The first episode of Believe in people podcast was released on Mar 11, 2022.

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