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In Listen UP Episode 20, bestselling author of Euphoric Recall, The Scheme charity co-founder, and 8.5-year recovery advocate Aidan Martin shares how he rebuilt his life from one of Scotland's most deprived communities...
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Listen UP By Abbeycare
Hosted by Eddie Clarke · health · EN-GB
About this Podcast:
Every month, we bring you an unfiltered recovery conversation with someone who's either experienced addiction firsthand, or works closely with those in recovery. No sanitised success stories - just practical insights on what actually works in recovery, that you can apply, in your life too. Inside each episode, you'll find: - Direct conversations with guests who understand recovery from personal or professional experience - Pivotal moments from their journey - their insights, and how you can apply them - How they navigated each stage along the way (including the failures) Month by month, we help you unlock the hidden patterns behind successful recovery stories (without the clinical approach). Listen UP's Presenter Eddie Clarke is Abbeycare's Outreach Manager, and in long term recovery personally. He's spent over 9 years helping hundreds through their own recovery, and identified the exact patterns that differentiate those who ach
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What is Listen UP By Abbeycare about?
Every month, we bring you an unfiltered recovery conversation with someone who's either experienced addiction firsthand, or works closely with those in recovery. No sanitised success stories - just practical insights on what actually works in recovery, that you can apply, in your life too.
Who hosts Listen UP By Abbeycare?
Listen UP By Abbeycare is hosted by Eddie Clarke. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
What has Listen UP By Abbeycare covered recently?
Recent episodes include ""Seeing The Life In People's Eyes Come Back..." | Listen UP Episode 20 - Aidan Martin" (8 October 2026, 45 minutes), ""I Was Tortured With Loneliness..." | Listen UP Episode 18 - James Docherty" (3 September 2026, 58 minutes), and ""It Was Terrifying... And The Best Thing I've Ever Done..." | Listen UP Episode 17 - Allan Houston" (25 June 2026, 54 minutes).
How often does Listen UP By Abbeycare publish?
Listen UP By Abbeycare publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 20 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Listen UP By Abbeycare?
Booking probability for Listen UP By Abbeycare is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Listen UP By Abbeycare requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Listen UP By Abbeycare's contact route on record: verified email.
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Eddie Clarke hosts Listen UP By Abbeycare, a health podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 3, 202658 minS1
In Listen UP Episode 18, 20-year recovery advocate and prevention worker James Docherty shares the biological reality behind every failed attempt to cut down or stop, highlighting why detox must come before any...
Episode #17
"It Was Terrifying... And The Best Thing I've Ever Done..." | Listen UP Episode 17 - Allan Houston
Jun 25, 202654 minS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 17, senior addiction worker at Glasgow ADRS, and Humanizing Healthcare co-lead, Allan Houston shares his recovery journey and what two decades on the frontline of Scotland's drug crisis actually...
Episode #17
"It Was Terrifying... And The Best Thing I've Ever Done..." | Listen UP Episode 17 - Allan Houston
Jun 25, 202654 minS1In Listen UP Episode 17, senior addiction worker at Glasgow ADRS, and Humanizing Healthcare co-lead, Allan Houston shares his recovery journey and what two decades on the frontline of Scotland's drug crisis actually...
- May 21, 202651 minS1
<p>In Episode 16, CEO of the Scottish Recovery Consortium and 30-year sector veteran Tracey McFall shares what Scotland's drug and alcohol crisis actually looks like from the inside, highlighting why treatment alone...
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- Apr 30, 202651 minS1
<p>In Listen UP Episode 15, creative lead Kate Black of In Cahootz and participant Paul Byrne share a clear path from anxiety to action, highlighting simple entry points with no referral, and steady peer support that...
- Apr 2, 202658 minS1
<p>In Listen UP Episode 14, Scottish Drugs Forum CEO Kirsten Horsburgh shares frontline, human-first insights - highlighting how showing people their lives matter can shift everything, and why meeting people without...
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"It's Scary... But It's Doable..." | Listen UP Episode 13 - May Riddell
Mar 12, 202657 minS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 13, recovery advocate May Riddell shares a straight‑talk roadmap for early abstinence, highlighting the daily structure that cuts through fear, and honest group work that turns shame into...
Episode #12
"I've Never Been So Proud Of You Son" | Listen UP Episode 12 - Eddie Gorman
Feb 19, 202656 minS1<p>In Episode 12 of Listen UP, Harbour Service Manager Eddie Gorman reveals how practical strategies on the ground turn addiction recovery into real, measurable change:<br/><br/>-The most effective way to tackle...
Episode #11
"It Was The First Time I'd Been Honest" | Listen UP Episode 11 - Andy McLaren
Jan 29, 20261h 7mS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 11, former professional footballer Andy McLaren shares how a public setback became the turning point, highlighting how to turn shame into momentum, and how to rebuild fast when everyone is...
Episode #10
"Talk To Somebody... The Right Somebody" | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle
Dec 11, 20251h 5mS1<p>In Listen UP Ep 10, former professional footballer and ex-PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle shares boundary rules that protect sobriety, highlighting how to stop digital pile‑ons at the door, and how one daily script...
Episode #9
"Every Time I Hear A Speaker, It Gives Me Hope." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan
Nov 6, 202550 minS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 9, Gayle Brannigan of The St Mirren Charitable Foundation shares the simple anchors that keep recovery on track, highlighting a morning reset that steadies emotions, and the power of hearing...
Episode #8
"There Was So Much Good In My Life..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford
Oct 9, 202549 minS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 8, bestselling 12‑step author and Somerton Lodge founder John Elford shares the exact turning points that moved him from homelessness and hospital detoxes to 22 years sober, highlighting the...
Episode #7
"Small Changes, Big Impact" | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan
Sep 25, 202551 minS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 7, Alcohol Focus Scotland’s Marc Buchanan shares a simple, stackable approach to reducing alcohol harm in Scotland, highlighting how pricing, outlet density, and marketing limits work together...
Episode #6
"People Can And Do Change" | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire
Sep 11, 20251h 11mS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 6, Marie McGuire, a seasoned therapist, dives into the universal truths of addiction, highlighting the critical role of trauma-informed therapy and community-based support in recovery, all while...
Episode #5
"We Don't Need To Struggle Alone" | Listen UP Episode 5 - Iain Lee
Jul 31, 20251h 8mS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 5, discover recovery strategies that saved broadcaster and presenter Iain Lee's life, and how he understood lasting sobriety is possible, even after devastating relapses and career...
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Start Small, Aim Big — Recovery Is Possible | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly
Jul 10, 202557 minS1<p>Start Small, Aim Big — Recovery Is Possible | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly<br/><br/>In Listen UP Episode 4, Paul Donnelly, founder of The Max Kolbe Recovery Movement, shares practical steps to navigate...
Episode #3
"Addiction Thrives In Isolation, Recovery Blooms In Connection" | Listen UP Episode 3 - The Recovery Collective
May 22, 20251h 8mS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 3, The Recovery Collective, the minds behind Scotland’s first alcohol-free music festival, dive into how they create safe, stigma-free events, highlighting the role of music in recovery and the...
Episode #2
"The Thing About Trauma We Don't Talk About..." | Listen UP Episode 2 - Darren McGarvey
Apr 24, 20251h 22mS1<p>In Listen UP Episode 2, Darren McGarvey unpacks how trauma - and overcoming it - influences addiction recovery.<br/><br/>Darren opens up:<br/>- Recovery isn't a straight line...we need to confront uncomfortable...
Episode #1
"I Think My Love Of Comedy Just Outweighed It So Much." | Listen UP Episode 1 - Darren Connell
Mar 25, 20251h 7mS1<p>Join us for the inspiring inaugural episode of the Listen Up recovery podcast hosted by Eddie Clarke, and featuring our first guest, comedian Darren Connell.<br/><br/>In this episode, Darren shares his experiences...
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