Getting A Lift: Studio Sessions with Bobby

Getting a Lift: Studio Sessions with Mhairi Murray   Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health, depression, suicidal thoughts, addiction, childhood trauma, bullying, relationship breakdowns, and financial hardship. If anything in this conversation affects you, support is available through Samaritans (116 123), NHS 24 (111 in Scotland), or the Shout text service by texting SHOUT to 85258. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or seek emergency assistance..💜   For years, Bobby Brown battled depression, self-doubt, addiction, debt, and the lasting impact of a difficult childhood. After hitting rock bottom following a relationship breakdown, he finally made the decision that would change everything: he asked for help.   In this powerful and emotional conversation, Bobby shares how therapy helped him take accountability, rebuild his confidence, and completely transform his life. What started as posting videos online and giving away free coffee from a small garden shed has grown into a thriving coffee business, a rapidly growing social media platform, and a community of supporters inspired by his honesty and authenticity.   This episode is a raw and uplifting reminder that it's never too late to change your story.   Episode Highlights  Growing up between Scotland, Germany, and Cyprus and the impact it had on his identity Living with depression, addiction, and years of low self-worth The life-changing moment that led him to seek therapy Why connection became the foundation of his recovery The creation of his free community coffee shed Building an online audience through authenticity and consistency Turning a passion for coffee into a business Going from benefits and debt to generating £43,000 in coffee sales Lessons on accountability, resilience, and taking action before you're ready   A candid, inspiring conversation about mental health, healing, entrepreneurship, and proving that your past doesn't have to define your future.   Key Highlights/Chapters 01:31 Growing Up Without Stability 08:38 Years of Feeling Lost 11:21 Depression, Addiction & Isolation 16:19 How Self-Sabotage Ruined Relationships 25:08 The Moment Everything Had to Change 28:53 Finally Reaching Out for Help 31:49 Posting Videos with No Plan 40:11 The Therapy That Changed His Life 43:16 Going Viral on Social Media 45:47 The Free Coffee Shed Experiment 50:08 Falling in Love with Specialty Coffee 51:42 Building a Community One Cup at a Time 53:30 His First Big Business Opportunity 54:55 Becoming Scotland's Coffee Guy 57:37 Launching His Own Coffee Beans 58:06 Massive Sales in Six Weeks 01:00:45 Why Authenticity Wins Online 01:04:18 Escaping Benefits and Debt 01:06:25 Paying Back What He Owed 01:07:43 Coping with Success & Pressure 01:08:56 No Five-Year Plan, Just One Day at a Time   Follow Bobby: thebobbybroon & bobbysplaceog - Instagram                           Bobbybroon - TikTok                          Robert Brown - Facebook   Follow Mhairi: the_misfit_maw on Instagram & TikTok   Produced in partnership wth Go Studios.