IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast - S2 EP 8 - Feat LUKE BATEMAN (Australian Rugby League)

IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast - S2 EP 8 - Feat LUKE BATEMAN (Australian Rugby League)

Welcome to IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST, your essential companion guide to recovery and well-being.  IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST is thrilled to be named one of the Best Podcasts by The Sunday Times (June 2026) and is riding high in the charts, as we continue our second season.  We are so grateful to everyone for their support. If you are listening on Apple - we would love you to leave us a review. 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. In this episode three more interviews with people who want to share their stories of hope, faith and courage as well as give game changing advice.   LUKE BATEMAN is a former professional rugby league footballer playing in the Australian National Rugby League notably for the Canberra Raiders. He finished in the top 3 of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of here and was one of the stars of Season 11 of The Bachelors Australia. In 2021 however checked into rehab after finally being able to come to terms with what had been a hidden gambling addiction for years,  that cost him almost 300,000 pounds. He is now walking a new path in recovery becoming one of Australia’s most unlikely book influencers and soon to be published author. Former resident of Ark House KATIE is back to talk about her recovery journey. She was discharged from Ark House Rehab for breaking the rules and having a relationship whilst in treatment. She wants to share her story to help others who may be struggling.  We are also joined by ROSE from New Vision in Bradford which is a free, confidential drug and alcohol service in West Yorkshire. We speak to Rose who is recovery co-ordinator about the Ket Effect - a campaign launched by New Vision to highlight the massive surge in popularity of Ketamine. NEW VISION - THE KET EFFECT Watch the Ket Effect campaign film https://www.facebook.com/reel/767319296001026 PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed this episode and the series.  SAM AND RICHARD - THE HOSTS Are both in recovery themselves and so have lived experience of alcoholism and addiction.  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 371869 EMAIL info@arkhouserehab.co.uk [info@arkhouserehab.co.uk] ADDRESS 15 Valley Road, Scarborough, Y011 2LY WEBSITE www.arkhouserehab.co.uk FACEBOOK  @arkhouserehabltd INSTAGRAM @in_recovery_podcast

IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast - S2 EP 7 - Feat OMAR BOGLE (Footballer)

Welcome to IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST, your essential companion guide to recovery and well-being.  IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST is thrilled to be named one of the Best Podcasts by The Sunday Times (June 2026) and is riding high in the charts, as we continue our second season.  We are so grateful to everyone for their support. If you are listening on Apple - we would love you to leave us a review. 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. In this episode three more interviews with people who want to share their stories of hope, faith and courage as well as give game changing advice.   OMAR BOGLE is a British Footballer who had to take time out from his beloved game when a painkiller addiction took over his life, following an injury. In this frank chat he talks to us about the dark times he faced and how he came out the other side. From going into rehab to changing how he lives his life, we want to thank Omar for carrying the message of recovery to others.  Former resident of Ark House MATTY is back in Ark House to talk about his recovery journey. He gives some amazing advice on how to approach meditation, which is game changing for how your mind works.  We are also joined by MICHELLE FOSTER from The Basement Project in Halifax. This award winning community-based organisation in Yorkshire is built on the expertise of lived experience. They offer those in addiction a new way of life, free from the need or desire to use any mind-altering substance.  THE BASEMENT PROJECT  https://thebasementproject.org.uk/ PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed this episode and the series.  SAM AND RICHARD - THE HOSTS Are both in recovery themselves and so have lived experience of alcoholism and addiction.  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 371869 EMAIL info@arkhouserehab.co.uk [info@arkhouserehab.co.uk] ADDRESS 15 Valley Road, Scarborough, Y011 2LY WEBSITE www.arkhouserehab.co.uk FACEBOOK  @arkhouserehabltd INSTAGRAM @in_recovery_podcast

IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast - S2 EP 6 - Feat DAVID SCHAAL (The Inbetweeners)

Welcome to a special episode of IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST, to coincide with Alcohol Awareness Week in the UK  Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 takes place from 6–12 July, spearheaded by the charity Alcohol Change UK [https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1]. The 2026 theme is 'Alcohol and me', encouraging you to pause, reflect on the role alcohol plays in your life, and explore how it affects your overall health. IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST is thrilled to be named one of the Best Podcasts by The Sunday Times (June 2026) and is riding high in the charts, as we continue our second season.  We are so grateful to everyone for their support. If you are listening on Apple - we would love you to leave us a review. 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. For this special episode we speak to two people who have battled with alcoholism and the Executive Director Alcohol Change UK.  DAVID SCHAAL is a British actor who is best known for his role as Jay's Dad in The Inbetweeners and for playing Taffy in The Office. He speaks to us about his journey with alcoholism and several other addictions that ended up destroying certain parts of his life.  Former resident of Ark House KAREN comes back to Ark House Rehab years after she came here to get sober. These vital conversations are to help anyone listening who also may be finding the recovery journey tough. We want to give you the support and inspiration to keep strong. We are also joined by JOE MARLEY from Alcohol Change UK who speaks to us about this week's aim alongside their End the Delivery Trap campaign which is pushing for mandatory safety pauses, age and intoxication checks, and self-exclusion options to curb the harms associated with round-the-clock alcohol. ALCOHOL CHANGE - More information on their website  https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed this episode and the series.  SAM AND RICHARD - THE HOSTS Are both in recovery themselves and so have lived experience of alcoholism and addiction.  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 371869 EMAIL info@arkhouserehab.co.uk [info@arkhouserehab.co.uk] ADDRESS 15 Valley Road, Scarborough, Y011 2LY WEBSITE www.arkhouserehab.co.uk FACEBOOK  @arkhouserehabltd INSTAGRAM @in_recovery_podcast

IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast - S2 EP 5 - Feat ORE ODUBA

IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST is thrilled to be named one of the Best Podcasts by The Sunday Times (in June 2026) and is riding high in the charts, as we continue our second season.  We are so grateful to everyone for their support. If you are listening on Apple - we would love you to leave us a review. 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 presenter and Strictly Come Dancing champion, ORE ODUBA bravely speaks about an addiction steeped in stigma - online pornography. He tells us about his journey and why being an advocate for change is so important to him Former resident of Ark House STEPH speaks honestly about her battle with alcohol and how she struggled in her recovery journey after Rehab. These vital conversations are to help anyone listening who also may be finding the recovery journey tough. We want to give you the support and inspiration to keep strong. We are also joined by the founder of Sobriety Films UK, MADDIE KITCHEN  who is a Director and fellow of The Royal Society for Arts and uses film to raise awareness of recovery and champion recovery for those that need healing from addiction, mental ill health and trauma.  She tells us all about how to enter this year's RECOVERY STREET FILM FESTIVAL. Recovery Street Film Festival (RSFF) is a UK-wide film festival showcasing films created by, with, or about people affected by substance use and recovery. This includes individuals, families, friends, professionals, and communities with lived experience.The festival exists to amplify lived experience, reduce stigma, and celebrate storytelling through film. ENTER YOUR FILM (and find out more information) https://rsff.co.uk/competition-information 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 371869 EMAIL info@arkhouserehab.co.uk [info@arkhouserehab.co.uk] ADDRESS 15 Valley Road, Scarborough, Y011 2LY WEBSITE www.arkhouserehab.co.uk FACEBOOK  @arkhouserehabltd INSTAGRAM @in_recovery_podcast

IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast - S2 EP 4 - Feat JIMMY CONSTABLE (911)

IN RECOVERY - THE ARK HOUSE PODCAST is thrilled to be named one of the Best Podcasts by The Sunday Times (on Sunday 21st June 2026) and is riding high in the charts, as we continue our second season.  We are so grateful to everyone for their support. If you are listening on Apple - we would love you to leave us a review. 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 a member of 90's boy band 911 who sold more than 16 million records worldwide. JIMMY CONSTABLE spiralled when the band split, using drink and drugs to try and cover his emotions. He opens up about his recovery journey.  Former resident of Ark House SAM speaks honestly about his battle with Cannabis and Ketamine. He is celebrating being over 5 years clean and sober and gives his story of faith, hope and courage in the hope it can help people listening.  We are also joined by the founder of Sober Butterfly, HANNAH TAYLOR who has dedicated so much time and energy into helping people in sobriety find new activities and friends. Sober Butterfly was born in the Great Pause of 2020 and was developed to promote the positives to enjoying a sober lifestyle, by revitalising your mental health and wellbeing whilst maintaining a glittering social life – They are reinventing the definition of sober and showing how you can live life to the fullest and most colourful without alcohol. 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 SOBER BUTTERFLY  https://soberbutterfly.com/about 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 371869 EMAIL info@arkhouserehab.co.uk [info@arkhouserehab.co.uk] ADDRESS 15 Valley Road, Scarborough, Y011 2LY WEBSITE www.arkhouserehab.co.uk FACEBOOK  @arkhouserehabltd INSTAGRAM @in_recovery_podcast