SCREAMING ON THE INSIDE

In this episode we are joined by Oasis Runcorn Alumnus Kenny. With over 2 years of sobriety, he shares with us his journey of struggling with alcohol & the early stages of recovery. To overcoming cravings, helping others with their addictions and becoming a SMART coordinator & alcohol support worker.If you would like to be a guest on the show please email us at: ⁠[email protected]⁠SUPPORT LINKS:⁠https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/⁠MEETING LINKS:https://smartrecovery.org.uk/about-smart-recovery-meetings/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/https://meetings.ukna.org/https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/meetings/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/⁠FAMILY SUPPORT:⁠https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

In this episode we are joined by UKAT Admissions Coordinator Dan Beswick.Dan has worked at UKAT for 1.5 years, and has been in recovery for 7 years. He speaks with us about support, healing and connection. He shares the importance of connection and ongoing support in the recovery journey.If you would like to be a guest on the show please email us at: [email protected] LINKS:https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/FESTIVE MEETING LINKS:https://www.ukat.co.uk/christmas/festive-season-meetings-2025/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/FAMILY SUPPORT:https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

In this episode of Screaming on the Inside, hosted by Natalie, we’re joined by Jane Simons, Clinical Director for Service Delivery at VIA, to explore the ELMS Project—a pioneering initiative to develop the UK’s first dedicated women’s detox unit.Jane explains how the ELMS Project aims to address the growing need for gender-specific treatment, offering women a safe, trauma-informed space for drug and alcohol detox. With a focus on a holistic, person-centred approach, the unit will provide a range of therapeutic services, from yoga and massage to emotional support in a comfortable, non-clinical environment.They discuss the unique barriers women face when accessing treatment, from stigma to caregiving responsibilities, and how the ELMS Project plans to overcome these challenges. Jane also highlights the importance of continuity of care, ensuring that women transitioning from detox have a clear path forward to further treatment.Tune in to hear about this transformative project that’s set to reshape detox services for women in the UK, and learn how VIA is crowdfunding to make the unit even more welcoming.

In this episode we are joined by Primrose Lodge Alumnus Arpan. Arpan spent 56 days in treatment and has over 2 years of sobriety. He speaks with us about his previous experiences of detox & rehab in the USA, to his treatment at Primrose Lodge and the difference it has made in his life. He courageously shares with us his journey from rock bottom, isolation, relapse and disconnect; to finding the strength and resilience to endure the storm and overcome his suffering.SUPPORT LINKS:⁠https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/⁠SUBSTANCE MISUSE SUPPORT:https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/substance-misuse-and-gambling-support/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/⁠FAMILY SUPPORT:⁠https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

In this episode we are joined by Liberty House Alumna Kimberley. Kimberley spent 24 days in treatment and has reached 1 year of sobriety. She bravely speaks with us about being young and vulnerable to becoming a mother struggling with her sobriety.She shares with us her incredible & moving journey. From the depths of loneliness, social pressures and disconnect. To finding the inner strength and determination to conquer her demons, and face her fears.SUPPORT LINKS:https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/SUICIDE PREVENTION SUPPORT:https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT: https://www.sarsas.org.uk/https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE SUPPORT: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/FAMILY SUPPORT:https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

In this episode we are joined by Liberty House Alumnus Jamie. Jamie spent 28 days in treatment and is a few months into his recovery journey. He speaks with us about being in isolation, loneliness and agony; to gaining confidence, speaking his truth and finding his purpose. He shares with us his story and journey of recovery and connection.SUPPORT LINKS:https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/⁠SUICIDE PREVENTION SUPPORT:https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/FAMILY SUPPORT:⁠https://al-anonuk.org.uk/⁠

In this episode we are joined by Recovery Lighthouse Alumna Nina. Nina has over 1 year sobriety and has been an active member of the recovery community in Brighton. She will be sharing with us her journey of growth from active addiction to graduating university with a masters degree. If you would like to be a guest on the show please email us at [email protected] Alumni Support Resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Young Persons Support: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/guide-to-camhs/ Christmas & mental health support: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-and-mental-health/ Family support: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

UKAT Banbury Lodge lead therapist, Dimitra Theofili speaks with us about young persons in recovery and eating disorder treatment. She shares her 17+ plus years of experience, advice on how to navigate recovery and relapse prevention. She gives her message of hope and the importance of staying connected in recovery.  If you would like to be a guest on the show please email us at [email protected] Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Young persons support: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/guide-to-camhs/ Eating disorder support: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/ Mental health support: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Family support: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

UKAT Sanctuary Lodge Alumnus, David Jones has been speaking with me about his recovery journey. He shares his story of hitting rock bottom, relapse, and giving his recovery and life a second chance. He shares with us his message of hope & strength and the importance of giving back to the community. If you or a family member who has been affected by addiction would like to be a guest on the show please email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ Alumni support resources:  ⁠⁠https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/⁠ Suicide Prevention:  ⁠https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/⁠ Mental Health Support: ⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/⁠ AA Meeting Finder: ⁠https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/⁠ Family Support: ⁠https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

UKAT Liberty House alumna, Amanda shares with me her amazing journey, from a lifetime of active addiction to hitting rock bottom, where she was finally able to ask for help into recovery. We reflect on the joys of recovery and the life awaiting us on the other side. If you would like to guest on the show please email us at [email protected] or leave us a message on Spotify! Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/

Today Celeste is speaking with Jagoda and Seb from our UKAT London Clinic, where our mission is to create a warm, supportive and confidential space where you can get the help and support you need, with a range of mental health and addiction interventions. We offer Family Support, 1-2-1 therapy and bespoke treatments to suit your individual needs. Today we will be diving into some of the treatments on offer, and how they work. UKAT London Clinic Treatment Programmes: https://www.ukatlondonclinic.com/treatment-programmes/ Support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/

UKAT Banbury Lodge Alumnus, Tom has been speaking with me about his journey from the lows of cocaine addiction into a life of action, recovery and hope.  We discuss the need for action and willingness, and the many blessings that come with recovery, one day at a  time.  If you would like to guest on the show please email us at [email protected] Alumni support resources:  https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/

UKAT Alumnus, Steve Wood has been speaking with me about his recovery journey, taking control of his behaviours in SMART recovery, and helping others as a peer support worker.  Wishing you all a very merry festive period and a happy new year! Important support resources below: Alumni support resources:  https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Christmas Mental Health Useful Contacts - MIND https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/useful-contacts/ The Stages of Change - SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org.uk/articles-essays/stages-of-change/ Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/

Last month saw Nacoa’s National COA week, which highlights the plight of over 2.5 million children who have a parent or caregiver who drinks too much. Sadly, those who are affected by their parent’s drinking are impacted all year round.  This episode features our wonderful Alumni, Christina, who has been kind enough to share with us her experience of growing up with an alcoholic mother, and how this shaped her life and eventual recovery. We will be covering topics including suicide, suicide childhood trauma in this episode. Nacoa: Support and Advice https://nacoa.org.uk/support-advice/ Alumni support resources:  https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/

This episode features ‘J’, a UKAT team member, who has been kind enough to share with us her experience of co-dependently loving someone in addiction, and how this impacted on her and her family. We also discuss life after trauma and how hope for the future is always possible if we can find acceptance. Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ Family support: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

This episode features our very own Oasis Runcorn Alumni, Dave Waites, who has been kind enough to share with us his inspirational story of recovery from alcohol addiction. We will be covering topics including suicide and domestic violence in this episode. Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ Domestic Violence support: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

This episode features Celeste in discussion with Tracey Beynon, the lead therapist at the Sanctuary Lodge Rehab centre. They discuss a number of topics including ADHD, Autism, common issues for people in early recovery and loneliness in aid of mental health health awareness week.   BREAKING THE DRAMA TRIANGLE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0DEAV7kVsjE06ylTfFenLFjQ3XlOrbi/view?usp=sharing

A former resident of Oasis Runcorn, David McCormack shares his experiences with us about his mental health and addiction. He shares frankly about being diagnosed bipolar amongst other mental health experiences. In his time since completing treatment he has set up his own social inclusion football league, started university work in a rehab and almost qualified as a pt instructor. 

In this bonus interview episode we talk to Tom Woodman who is an alumni of UKAT's Liberty House Clinic. Since completing treatment almost 5 years ago, Tom has implemented a successful recovery programme, is working full time and surrounded by his loving family & friends. In this special episode, Tom shares his recovery experiences with us. 

Happy New Year from the ALUMNI team!! A special season two part holiday episode, Lee is joined by our newest addition to the UKAT team, Alumni Coordinator, Celeste. In this episode they discuss New Year's resolutions in recovery, self compassion in recovery, support and help available over the holiday season and much more.

A special season two part holiday episode, Lee is joined by our newest addition to the UKAT team, Alumni Coordinator, Celeste. In the episode they compare early/ long term recovery, forming relationships in recovery, triggers to relapse, new year's resolutions in recovery, self compassion in recovery, support and help available over the holiday season and much more.

Episode 5 of Screaming on the inside welcomes a UKAT Alumni member Mark Rathbone. Mark attended our Banbury Lodge centre in 2019. He joins us today having recently overcome cancer to discuss his experiences and share his story in recovery.

The topic is Anxiety and Addiction. This episode we have Nuno Alburquerque who is the treatment lead for UKAT. Nuno has a BSc in substance misuse management, a trauma and healing qualification, trauma, attachment, affect dysregulation and shame, as well as being a certified relapse prevention specialist. 

We are pleased to have Jenna Veerapen manager of Sanctuary Lodge as this month's guest, with 15 years experience working in the field of Psychology Jenna brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the conversation, tune in now for a great episode on Bridging the gap, an honest chat about life after rehab.

We are honoured to have Ella Hayes member of UKAT Alumni and talented singer / song writer as our second guest of the year! Ella's journey in recovery began in a UKAT facility and now she is inspiring people across the country with her passion for recovery and music.

UKAT's Lee Spinks speaks to Matt Ingram - member of UKAT Alumni and creator of the hit recovery blog ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES as the first guest of the year. Matt's journey in recovery began over 18 months ago, inspiring people across the country with his story of transformation and a true example of the gifts good recovery can bring.