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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 1H 29M

I Watched Myself Die | Shane

from Menace to Sobriety · host Daniel O'Reilly

In this raw and emotional episode of Menace to Sobriety, Daniel sits down with Shane for one of the most confronting conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Shane opens up about years of addiction, repeated relapses, and the physical and mental consequences that followed. From losing control, damaging his health, and struggling with shame, to the moment he genuinely believed he was watching himself die this episode doesn’t hold back. This isn’t a glamorised story. It’s a real, uncomfortable look at how addiction creeps in, how denial keeps you trapped, and how quickly things can spiral when you think you’re “still in control”. If you’re still in the mix, with relapse, or convincing yourself you’re different this episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. This podcast is for anyone on the journey, thinking about starting it, or supporting someone who is. ⚠️ Trigger warning: addiction, relapse, mental health struggles 🎧 Watch / listen now 📩 Reach out if you need help you’re not alone Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

In this raw and emotional episode of Menace to Sobriety, Daniel sits down with Shane for one of the most confronting conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Shane opens up about years of addiction, repeated relapses, and the physical and mental consequences that followed. From losing control, damaging his health, and struggling with shame, to the moment he genuinely believed he was watching himself die this episode doesn’t hold back. This isn’t a glamorised story. It’s a real, uncomfortable look at how addiction creeps in, how denial keeps you trapped, and how quickly things can spiral when you think you’re “still in control”. If you’re still in the mix, with relapse, or convincing yourself you’re different this episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. This podcast is for anyone on the journey, thinking about starting it, or supporting someone who is. ⚠️ Trigger warning: addiction, relapse, mental health struggles 🎧 Watch / listen now 📩 Reach out if you need help you’re not alone Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

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