Episode 8: Breaking the Cycle: Leanne Murphy on Healing, Burnout & Alcohol Awareness

Leanne is a mental health nurse specialising in alcohol problems.  She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland with her 2 cats Echo and Olly.  With years of frontline experience supporting individuals and families impacted by alcohol use, she brings both professional insight and deep compassion to the conversation. Leanne is passionate about helping people understand the emotional, psychological and social factors that drive drinking, moving the focus away from shame and towards self-awareness, nervous system regulation and genuine self-belief.Leanne has personally felt the devastation alcohol can bring into somebody’s life.  She speaks openly about the pressures of modern life, burnout and coping mechanisms.In this honest and powerful conversation we explore her thoughts and insights about addiction, recovery, and personal growth. Leanne shares how family loss, NHS burnout, and her own experiences with addiction shaped her approach to healing and self-compassion. Together, we dive into the myths around alcohol, the addictive voice, and the tools—like manifestation, Reiki, and Havening—that Leanne uses to support herself and others. This episode is a raw look at what it takes to break generational cycles and find real freedom.Key Takeaways:Family history and personal loss can deeply influence our relationship with alcohol and recovery.Burnout, especially in high-pressure roles like the NHS, is a sign to reassess priorities and focus on self-care.Self-compassion is crucial for lasting recovery and personal growth.Manifestation, Reiki, and Havening are powerful tools for healing and transformation.Challenging cultural myths around alcohol is essential for real change.It’s okay to ask for help—healing starts with honest conversations.Chapters00:00 – Introduction and Technical Challenges 01:49 – Leanne’s Journey in Mental Health Nursing 06:12 – Personal Impact of Alcohol and Family Loss 12:08 – Navigating Relationships and Addiction 18:08 – Burnout and Career Reflections 23:54 – The Shift from Coaching to NHS Work 30:11 – Manifestation and Personal Growth 35:59 – Coping with Setbacks and Self-Compassion 41:56 – The Addictive Voice and Conscious Awareness 48:06 – Cultural Myths Surrounding Alcohol 53:56 – The Future of Alcohol Awareness 59:57 – Exploring Reiki and Havening Techniques 01:05:49 – Next Steps and Personal Development 01:12:02 – Final Thoughts and Advice for ListenersSend us Fan Mail If you got value from this episode, don’t just sit on it—take action. Like, subscribe, and follow the show—it makes a massive difference and helps us reach more people who need to hear these stories. Share this with a mate who needs the truth, leave a review, and remember: change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you get honest, do the work, and show up for yourself and your family.Stay real, stay relentless, and keep building your legacy—one choice at a time.For more hard-hitting stories and practical tools, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation.Let’s be real: your next chapter starts now...