IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast - S2 EP 3 - Feat CHRIS KIRKLAND

IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST welcomes you to the second season of our recovery conversation. IN RECOVERY is a companion guide for those on their addiction recovery journey. We also want to offer advice and support for those still suffering and offer solutions for those who just want to know more. This is a well-being podcast produced and presented by people with lived experience who want to carry the message of recovery.Every episode we speak to someone in the spotlight who shares their struggles with addiction. This week former professional goalkeeper CHRIS KIRKLAND who famously played for Liverpool, Wigan and Sheffield Wednesday. Secretly he was hiding a severe painkiller addiction that almost cost him everything. Chris now does a lot of work to carry the message of recovery and joins us to share his story.Former resident of Ark House ALEX joins us to talk about his cocaine addiction. Alex has not long left Ark House Rehab and speaks to us about what the rehabilitation process has taught him.We are also joined by the founder of The Recovery Games, NEIL FIRBANK. The games started over ten years ago to give those in recovery a chance to see what life can look like free from substances. This event has become a huge hit with over 40 teams taking part in an It's A Knockout style competition every year. Neil tells us how recovering from a heroin addiction, 24 years ago, spurred him on to help others on their journeys.This podcast shares real conversations, lived experience and honest stories of hope and transformation within the recovery community. From personal journeys to professional insights into addiction and treatment, IN RECOVERY gives a powerful voice to those walking the path of change. Join our recovery conversation..CONTACT THE RECOVERY GAMESThe Recovery Games take place on the 13th September. If you want to volunteer, provide sponsorship or get more information then please visit the team on their social media. FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/recoverygames/?locale=en_GBINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/recovery_games1/If you or a loved one need help from addiction, please know there is help. Reach out and speak to Ark House today....PHONE 01723 371869EMAIL [email protected] 15 Valley Road, Scarborough, Y011 2LYWEBSITE www.arkhouserehab.co.ukFACEBOOK  @arkhouserehabltdINSTAGRAM @in_recovery_podcast