T.W Suicide, drug and alcohol use. In this, the final episode of Devil's Guide to Sobriety, we take a look at the challenges to my own recovery since the traumatic events described in the previous episode. We also talk about our favourite episodes over the years and take a sneaky littile peek behind the scens (Shhh ) Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast, listened to it, and shared it with friends. I always wanted it to be raw and real, a lived experience of a young woman navigating through recovery, the ups and the downs. As much as I would have loved to continue with this pro ..read more

This content is published purely to indulge Maria. If you're not her you shouldn't listen to it. Unless you really want to. This has been your content warning.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/devilsguidetosobriety ..read more

In this very special episode Jess is answering your questions and I come out of the shadows to ask them. We try to get to the bottom of why she is the way she is - an absolute deviant.  It's the final episode of series 2 so go listen to it, tell your friends, aquaintaces and random strangers to support this podcast! (Pretty please) -Love, Daria Contact us: https://www.instagram.com/devilsguidetosobriety/ https://www.patreon.com/devilsguidetosobriety Devilsguidetosobriety@gmail.com   Artwork by Mia Seabrook: https://www.instagram.com/look_what_i_drew_mum_/ Theme tune by Richard Spe ..read more

TW: heavy drug use, addiction In this episode with Jade, we explore the world of psychedelics and addiction. Jade opens up about her spiritual journey though the use of psychedelics alongside her gender identity throughout her 20's. This was an eye opening and philosophic interview. I learnt so much whilst speaking to Jade. Contact us: https://www.instagram.com/devilsguidetosobriety/ https://www.patreon.com/devilsguidetosobriety Devilsguidetosobriety@gmail.com Artwork by Mia Seabrook: https://www.instagram.com/look_what_i_drew_mum_/ Theme tune by Richard Speight of Seething Akira: https://ww ..read more

In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of interviewing my housemate, my bestie, the man behind the theme tune, the bassist of Seething Akira, Richard Speight. I originally interviewed Maria and Richard together but for this episode we talk about Richard's new found sobriety. Richard hasn't drunk for over 5 months - a break from alcohol that has given him insight into being present for the experiences in life. We talk about gigging and touring sober which is always a subject I am curious about as it takes so much strength. We also talk about how the house dynamics have changed due to our ..read more

TW: Homelessness, drug abuse, sex work, rape, loss of a child In this episode, I interview the incredibly brave @charpunx.  This interview is definitely one of the most serious episodes we have recorded and I applaud Charlotte for coming on and sharing her story. We talk about how she survived living on the streets and the lifestyle that came alongside it. Charlotte opens up about her addiction to heroin and how she survived being homeless, self medicating with hard drugs. We also talk about what lead her to getting sober and into recovery. We touch on the Brighton punk scene and one of o ..read more

TW: depression, excessive drug use What an abolsute pleasure to be talking to @jackcmcnally who is a co-host of The Folklore Radio Show on @slackcityradio I met him through his fiancé Courtney who I work with at Lust. We share some of our personal horror stories in realtion to the Brighton party scene. We touch on Jack's mental health and how alcohol started to effect his wellbeing. He explains how coming down to Brighton for university opened up a social scene that he had never been exposed to before. This is another funny and fabulous episode, I could talk to Jack for much longer about all ..read more

TW: substance abuse In this episode I interview one of my actual human ex-boyfriends (brace yourself) Alex Durdle. In this episode we talk about the 8 month bender we both spent together and how much we enabled each of as addicts. We are also celebrating Alex's 3 month anniversary clean from cocaine and how that has changed his life dramatically. I also get to ask his parter some questions about what it's been like to date someone i recovery. This is a funny, silly episode but with some clear, strong messages at the end. I commend Alex for being so honest and open about his issues surrounding ..read more

T.W. self harm, domestic violence, suicide, death, mental health.  In this episode I am delighted to interview my amazing friend Chloe who very bravely and openly talks about hitting rock bottom and the journey to bounce back up, her battle with self-harm and traumatic life experiences remarkably similar to my own that we each dealt with very differently.  I cannot express how lucky I am to have this incredible woman as a friend and commend her so much for being so honest in this episode.  Chloe’s mental health Instagram: @rebelliousredhead Contact us: https://www.instagram.com ..read more

T.W. Sex, sexual assault, rape, grooming, drug use, abortion.  Welcoming back one of my absolute favourite guests from series 1, the one and only Holly Lang.  As we did a toxic relationship last time, it only seemed right to carry on where we left on and do a sex episode. This episode just made me want to do a sex podcast with Holly every week instead, we had so much fun! Although we talk about some darker topics in this episode, there is light at the end of the tunnel and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Contact us: https://www.instagram.com/devilsguidetosobriety/ https ..read more