Believe in People Podcast

Believe in People Podcast British Podcast Award winning series exploring the realities of addiction, recovery, and stigma. Listen 👉

www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com

Almost a year to the day since we last sat down with Electric 6's Chris Tait, and tonight we picked the conversation bac...
24/11/2025

Almost a year to the day since we last sat down with Electric 6's Chris Tait, and tonight we picked the conversation back up right where we left off.

Ahead of their show, we talked about the night in Nashville that changed everything, breaking family cycles, parenting with intention, the pull of chaos, creativity in recovery, and the growing vision behind Passenger Recovery in Hamtramck, Michigan.

Full episode coming soon to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts!

When we hear arranged marriage, we often assume the woman is the one oppressed, but in Taz’s story, the opposite was tru...
21/11/2025

When we hear arranged marriage, we often assume the woman is the one oppressed, but in Taz’s story, the opposite was true. His experience became a catalyst for confronting identity, culture, addiction, and ultimately healing.

New episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you listen. 💜

17/11/2025

🎙️On this episode of the Believe in People Podcast Matt sits down with Kerry Katona for an honest and powerful conversation about recovery,motherhood and choosing healthier circles.

Kerry opens up about the realities behind the headlines, the strength it takes to start again, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.

💜 If you or someone you know is struggling with substance misuse, this series could really help. You’re not alone, and support is always within reach.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com/katiepricekerrykatona

We’re excited to share that Believe in People is now available on the Nation Player app, sitting alongside some of the U...
17/11/2025

We’re excited to share that Believe in People is now available on the Nation Player app, sitting alongside some of the UK’s standout podcasts, including BBC staples like Desert Island Discs, Crime Next Door, and History's Heroes.

It feels like a real milestone for a series built around honesty, recovery, and the stories that help people feel less alone. If you’re already following the journey, thank you, and if you’re new here, now’s a great time to start listening!

The latest episode looks at how culture, religion and addiction intersected across Taz’s life as a British-born Pakistan...
14/11/2025

The latest episode looks at how culture, religion and addiction intersected across Taz’s life as a British-born Pakistani Muslim raised in 80s England. The conversation provides a clear, detailed look at how identity conflict, cultural pressures and trauma shaped his early experiences and later addiction.

We were privileged to have Taz join us to share his story with honesty, clarity and insight. Taz talks about:

• What it meant to grow up around open racial hostility and how it shaped his sense of safety and identity.
• How cultural pressure around arranged marriage affected his autonomy and mental health as a young man.
• Early exposure to violence, gang environments and substance use, and how these became normalised.
• The progression from alcohol and cannabis to he**in, driven by anger, instability and loss of control.
• Experiences of prison, relapse and repeated attempts at detox.
• How intergenerational trauma influenced his adult behaviour, relationships and parenting.
• How therapy helped him understand his inner child, his father and the roots of his behaviour.
• His transition into mentoring and supporting others in recovery.

For anyone wanting to understand what it feels like to grow up between cultures, to be labelled through addiction, or to live with intergenerational trauma, Taz’s story provides a clear and detailed account.

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RcQC5kLwZLubSpQaVKQ9K

👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taz-hussain-identity-islam-addiction-racism-arranged/id1617239923?i=1000736678048

👉 Website: www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com/taz

11/11/2025

Behind the headlines and tabloid snapshots, the new episode of Believe in People features Katie Price & Kerry Katona, two women who have lived their lives in the public eye and are now sharing what recovery and accountability really look like.

They talk openly about how a drug became a coping mechanism, how living under a microscope intensified shame, and how accountability and self-acceptance became turning points. They explore the double standard faced by those who are mothers, women and survivors, and they show that recovery is more than just abstinence.

At its core, this is about understanding the root of dependency, supporting those still in the dark, and creating space for change. Because we believe in people.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance misuse, this series could help.

Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yp5d9fss

Listen on Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/yc2t5yt2

Huge congratulations to Jim White, who recently marked 14 years of sobriety!From anchoring the legendary Deadline Day br...
06/11/2025

Huge congratulations to Jim White, who recently marked 14 years of sobriety!

From anchoring the legendary Deadline Day broadcasts at Sky Sports to co-hosting the mid-morning show on talk SPORT, Jim’s voice has become one of the most recognisable in sports broadcasting. But beyond the headlines and football deals, it’s his honesty about his recovery and resilience that truly inspires.

We had the pleasure of meeting Jim earlier this year after an introduction from his ex-wife Fiona at the Radio Academy Awards, and it was clear why he’s so respected; gracious, grounded, and generous with his time.

In his own words:

“For anybody out there struggling today, I’m with you, and we’re with you, and remember, you’ll get through it. You can get through it.”

Jim, your journey shows what’s possible when courage meets accountability. Here’s to 14 years of strength, sobriety, and inspiring others to believe in themselves.

It’s been three years since we first had Michelle Heaton on our podcast. It was early days in her recovery, and she spok...
02/11/2025

It’s been three years since we first had Michelle Heaton on our podcast. It was early days in her recovery, and she spoke with such honesty and courage. Having someone of Michelle’s profile share so openly not only legitimised what we were building but also shaped the direction of our series. Hearing how cathartic she found the experience helped us realise that what we were aiming to build and how we were doing it was the right thing.

Thank you, . 💜

“People often expect the podcast to be a hard listen, and yes, we talk about some heavy stuff. But there’s just as much ...
28/10/2025

“People often expect the podcast to be a hard listen, and yes, we talk about some heavy stuff. But there’s just as much laughter as there is honesty. There’s a fine line between comedy and tragedy, and if there’s one thing we do on this podcast, it’s laugh. Because sometimes, the best way to face life’s hardest battles is with a good laugh.” - 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸 𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦

What a week! On the latest episode of the Believe in People Podcast, we were joined by Katie Price and Kerry Katona. We ...
24/10/2025

What a week! On the latest episode of the Believe in People Podcast, we were joined by Katie Price and Kerry Katona. We talked about everything from addiction and recovery to living life in the public eye, motherhood, and rebuilding yourself after chaos. Both Katie and Kerry are open, honest, and incredibly down to earth, sharing their experiences with courage and humour, even in the face of the online trolling and scrutiny they deal with every day.

The full episode will be coming soon, and we’ll be posting clips from the conversation over the next few weeks so you can get a taste of their insights, laughs, and real-life stories! 💜

What a night at the surrounded by incredible talent and industry leaders!No trophies picked up this year (hard to compe...
06/10/2025

What a night at the surrounded by incredible talent and industry leaders!

No trophies picked up this year (hard to compete when you’re up against Louis Theroux and The Newsagents), but the competition was fierce, and the inspiration was real.

There are always lessons in defeat, and our mission remains unchanged: to help people access the right support earlier, feel inspired, and maintain abstinence.

Here’s to continuing to believe in people. 💜🎙️

18/08/2025

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪 🎧

From binge drinker to sober movement leader - Henry Beercock joins us to tell the story behind Alcohull Free.

After nearly 20 years of drinking, Henry gave it up, left his corporate role, dropped 7 stone, ran a half-marathon, and started a rebellion in Hull.

🎙️ In this episode:

🟣 Booze, burnout, and breaking the cycle
🟣 Building a sober community that’s anything but boring
🟣 Life without alcohol in a high-pressure, public-facing world
🟣 Why freedom starts when the hangovers stop

This one’s honest, energising, and might just change how you see sobriety.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or 👇

www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com/henry

🔥 Follow, share, and join the sober rebellion.

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