We Recover Loudly – Personal Recovery and Mental Health Stories

• S3 Episode 014 Dawn Comolly (Sober Fish): Recovering Loudly … Swearing, Sobriety & Owning Your Story

  In the final episode of Season 3, Shell is joined by Dawn Comolly, better known as Sober Fish: writer, recovery advocate, and founder of one of the UK’s most vibrant online sobriety communities. Since giving up alcohol in 2016, Dawn has built a space that helps thousands of people swap hangovers and self-doubt for clarity, connection, and confidence always with her trademark honesty and humour.Dawn shares her journey from teenage drinking and smoking, through years of exhaustion and toxic relationships, to the unexpected click moment that changed her life. Together, she and Shell explore:Why “one day at a time” really works in early sobrietyHow COVID shifted drinking habits and the long-term fallout still being felt todayThe hidden shame around alcohol, smoking, and sugar; and why freedom means answering to nothingBuilding self-respect, boundaries, and a life you don’t want to escape fromWhy authenticity, community, and even a healthy dose of swearing are essential in recoveryDawn’s message is clear: sobriety isn’t dull or restrictive. It’s colourful, liberating, and full of possibility.  Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or questioning your relationship with drinking, this conversation is packed with truth, laughter, and practical wisdom from someone who’s been there and built something extraordinary from it.CONNECT WITH DAWN :@ soberfishie @ the_unfuck_yourself_coach https://www.soberfish.co.uk/https://m.facebook.com/soberfishie For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email [email protected] @werecoverloudly www.werecoverloudly.com

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• S3 Episode 013 Caroline Kelf (DJ Flourish): Recovering Loudly … Boundaries, Disco Balls & Finding Your Shine

  In this vibrant and vulnerable episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by Caroline Kelp — aka DJ Flourish: writer, speaker, and creator of the legendary Self-Love Rave. Known for helping women navigate midlife with more joy, connection, and empowerment, Caroline brings her trademark honesty and disco-ball energy to the mic. Together, they explore: Growing up with pain and rejection, and how those early experiences shape identityThe masks we wear — from teenage rebellion to corporate panels — and the courage it takes to drop themSocial media, addiction, and why “discomfort” can either be a doorway to growth or a drain on our nervous systemsThe power of community, authenticity, and self-love practices in recoveryHow DJing in her forties led Caroline to discover joy, purpose, and a whole new way to connectCaroline’s story is a reminder that recovery isn’t just about letting go; it’s about creating space for joy, courage, and connection. Whether you’re in recovery, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or simply craving more authenticity in your life, this episode is a celebration of self-love, rebellion, and showing up as your fullest self. CONNECT WITH CAROLINEhttps://djflourish.co.uk/@ ravewithdjflourish  For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email [email protected] @werecoverloudly www.werecoverloudly.com

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• S3 Episode 012 Rosie Turner: Recovering Loudly … ADHD, Identity & Turning Struggles Into Strength

  In this candid and energising episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by Rosie Turner — accredited ADHD coach, yoga and pilates instructor, podcaster, and founder of ADHD Untangled. Rosie is on a mission to help the neurodivergent community transform what can feel like destabilising struggles into genuine strengths. Rosie shares her journey from chaotic school days and extreme highs and lows, to finding clarity through movement, recovery, and her ADHD diagnosis. Together, they unpack the realities of living with ADHD, from perfectionism and rejection sensitivity to the often-overlooked connection between ADHD, eating disorders, and exercise. In this episode, they explore: Growing up neurodivergent in a world that isn’t built for youHow ADHD shows up differently in women (and why so many go undiagnosed)The impact of becoming “the label” you’re given at schoolRejection Sensitive Dysphoria and learning to manage itWhy movement can be life-changing for ADHD brainsThe rise in diagnoses and the myths and stigma still holding people backRosie also opens up about building ADHD Untangled — from one-to-one coaching to retreats, teen programs, and training wellness professionals to be ADHD-informed — and why representation and understanding in the wellness and sports industries are vital for real inclusion.  Recorded earlier this year, the retreat Rosie mentions has now passed but she has a new one coming up in September where there are still places.  Follow this link for more information -  https://alps.untangledco.com/bali-retreat357566-5742  Whether you’re neurodivergent, suspect you might be, or love someone who is, this conversation is packed with insight, relatability, and practical wisdom for navigating life with authenticity.CONNECT WITH ROSIE: @rosieadhduntangled @ adhd_untangled https://untangledco.com/ https://untangledco.com/coaching For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email [email protected] @werecoverloudly www.werecoverloudly.com

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• S3 Episode 011 *Special Edition* Ruth Tansey: Recovering Loudly … Homelessness, Healing & Finding Purpose

  In this special episode, Shell is joined by Ruth Tansey, team member at the Essex Recovery Foundation, one of the services she credits with her amazing recovery.Ruth shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood marked by identity struggles and domestic violence, to years lost in addiction, abusive relationships, and life on the streets of London. Now over three years sober, she reflects on how recovery has not only transformed her own life, but given her the opportunity to support others on their path to healing.Together, they explore:The human realities of homelessness and addictionHow trauma shapes our coping mechanisms and how to break the cycleWhy community is essential for lasting recoveryWhat life in early sobriety is really likeHow purpose and connection replace chaos and isolationWhether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about what a vibrant recovery community looks like in action, this episode is proof that transformation is possible.https://www.essexrecoveryfoundation.org/ For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email [email protected] @werecoverloudly www.werecoverloudly.com

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• S3 Episode 010 *Special Edition* Steve Lawson: Recovering Loudly … Recovery, Community & Showing Up Sober

  In this special episode, Shell is joined by Steve Lawson, community researcher at the Essex Recovery Foundation, ahead of the weekend’s Essex Recovery Festival - a celebration of connection, visibility, and healing through community. Steve shares his powerful personal journey from military life and working fatherhood, to depression, addiction, and the moment he knew something had to change. Now two years sober, he reflects on how recovery transformed not just his life, but his relationships, identity and gave him purpose. Together, they explore: How alcohol is normalised (and glamorised) in British cultureThe hidden link between mental health and substance useThe myth of “functioning addiction” and the danger of waiting until it's too lateMen’s mental health and why it’s still so hard to talk aboutWhy recovery isn’t boring — it’s expansive, joyful and full of second chancesSteve also shares what to expect from this year’s Essex Recovery Festival, including breathwork, sound healing, axe throwing (!), live music, and the kind of connection that can change lives.   Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or still figuring it out this episode shows what real recovery looks like when it's rooted in community, not shame. https://www.essexrecoveryfoundation.org/festivalhttps://www.essexrecoveryfoundation.org/ For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email [email protected] @werecoverloudly www.werecoverloudly.com

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