Coming Clean With Me

Undiagnosed ADHD. DJ culture. Ibiza. And decades of cocaine use hidden behind success. In this episode of Coming Clean With Me , addiction specialist Elliott Wald sits down with Andy Manston , co-founder of Clockwork Orange , to unpack how a childhood shaped by undiagnosed ADHD and a lifelong relationship with music quietly evolved into decades of alcohol, speed, and cocaine use. Andy grew up in W...

From Essex tower blocks to Ibiza superstardom — and into full-blown cocaine psychosis. In this episode of Coming Clean With Me , addiction specialist Elliott Wald sits down with Danny Gould , co-founder of Clockwork Orange and one of the defining figures of British club culture in the 1990s. Danny describes growing up in Essex with an alcoholic mother, no father present, long periods of neglect, p...

From council estate chaos to cocaine, gambling, paranoia — and finally, clarity. In this episode of Coming Clean With Me , addiction specialist Elliott Wald sits down with Matthew Thomas , a gas engineer who spent over 20 years caught in cycles of cocaine addiction, alcohol misuse, and online slot gambling — before finally breaking free. Matthew grew up on council estates in Southend-on-Sea , surr...

For 20 years, Matthew Hopkins lived in a constant state of paranoia, violence, and chaos — coked up, tooled up, knives under the pillow , convinced people were coming through the door. Alcohol and cocaine weren’t just part of his weekends, they defined his identity, his relationships, and his sense of safety. In this follow-up episode of Coming Clean With Me , addiction specialist Elliott Wald sit...

Brandon Block was one of the most recognisable names in UK dance music — Space Terrace in Ibiza , global gigs, and mainstream success but behind the sets, he says he was sniffing so much cocaine he renamed it “THE WALLOP” — and by the end, he describes going through an eighth (3.5g) within an hour , buying repeatedly throughout the day, and living in a cycle where he wouldn’t go to bed without a b...

Kilos. Crime. Cocaine. And a life lived in constant hyper-vigilance. In this episode of Coming Clean With Me , addiction specialist Elliott Wald sits down with Jeff Charles , a man who spent over a decade immersed in criminality, large-scale drug supply, violence, and addiction — while quietly battling fear, shame, and a collapsing sense of self. Jeff opens up about growing up in East London and E...

Four days into a cocaine bender with no sleep , Josh Wyard says he started seeing things — and realised how far his life had slipped. In this episode of Coming Clean With Me , Josh describes how cocaine use escalated from a social line at a Skepta gig into an offshore-fuelled binge cycle, payday loans taken out in minutes, and a debt spiral that left him in a plan for £66,000 . Josh explains he gr...

Harry Beattie spent over a decade in Narcotics Anonymous while repeatedly relapsing. In this episode of Coming Clean With Me, he shares what finally changed when his sobriety began to stabilise — not through a new programme, but through major life shifts including fatherhood, daily structure, public accountability, and cold-water exposure. He reflects on why previous recovery attempts failed and w...

In this compelling episode of "Coming Clean With Me," Caught in a Trap, “host Elliott Wald engages in a deeply personal conversation with Lorri Haines, a multimillionaire entrepreneur and reality TV star known for his role in the ITV show ‘My Family and Me’. Despite his current success, Lorri's journey is one marked by significant challenges and personal growth. Episode Highlights A...

In this riveting episode of "Coming Clean with Me," addiction specialist Elliott Wald sits down with the multifaceted Savannah Simms, a rising star in the music industry known for her roles as an events manager, artist developer, and DJ. But beneath the vibrant beats and pulsating rhythms lies a story of struggle and redemption. Savannah candidly shares her tumultuous journey through add...

Matthew Hopkins, recovery warrior. Matthew's raw and unfiltered story takes listeners on a rollercoaster ride through his tumultuous past, from his rebellious childhood in Felixstowe to his shattered dreams of an army career. With unflinching honesty, Matthew opens up about his descent into a world of steroids, brawls, and drug addiction. He recounts harrowing tales of paranoia, prison stints...

In this raw and gritty episode of "Coming Clean with Me," addiction specialist Elliott Wald sits down with DJ Mak 10, a.k.a. Nathaniel Ramsey, one of the founding fathers of the UK grime scene. Like the hard-hitting beats and unfiltered lyrics that define grime music, Mak 10 lays bare his 23-year battle with addiction, pulling no punches as he recounts his journey from the grimy streets...

In this gripping episode of *Coming Clean with Me*, host Elliott Wald sits down with the inspiring Lauren Amy White to delve into her tumultuous journey from the depths of addiction to a life of sobriety and empowerment. Known for his expertise in addiction therapy, Wald guides listeners through an unfiltered conversation that reveals the raw and often hidden struggles behind White's public p...

In this riveting episode of "Coming Clean with Me," host Elliott Wald, a renowned addiction specialist with 28 years of experience, sits down with Joe Sealey, son of Manchester United legend Les Sealey, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about addiction, loss, and redemption. Joe's story reads like a Hollywood script - a promising football career shattered by injury, the sudden d...

Prepare for an intense and revealing conversation as Sean Willers, a former British soldier who fought bravely in Afghanistan, opens up about his harrowing journey from the battlefield to the depths of addiction. In this episode of "Coming Clean with Me," host Elliott Wald engages Sean in a candid discussion about the challenges he faced growing up in a turbulent household marked by alco...

In this gripping episode of "Coming Clean with Me," host Elliott Wald, an addiction specialist, sits down with Sarah Drage to explore the profound impact of alcoholism on her family. Sarah, a child of an alcoholic parent, shares the deeply personal and emotional journey of her father, Steve, whose life was overtaken by alcohol. Steve, a charismatic Yorkshireman with a quirky sense of hum...

Join addiction specialist Elliott Wald in this compelling episode of *Coming Clean With Me*, as he sits down with Paul Sculfor, the original male supermodel whose chiselled features once graced the covers of countless magazines and adorned billboards worldwide. Known for his work with fashion giants such as Armani, Versace, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton, Paul shares his journey from the glamorous ye...

In this compelling episode of ‘Coming Clean with Me’, host Elliott Wald sits down with one of his closest friends, Peter Judd, to explore a remarkable journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the nightlife industry. Titled "Peter Judd: From Cocaine to Club King," this episode delves into the personal and professional transformation of a man who once b...

ZACHARY OLIVER The Descent into Darkness Zach Oliver's childhood was a nightmare of chaos and violence. Growing up in a working-class family, his life took a dark turn when he was just five years old. His mother, battling post-natal depression, spiralled into alcoholism. The loving mother he once knew transformed into a monster before his eyes. "She turned into just an insane woman aroun...

The Addicted Psychopath - Lewis Raymond Taylor. In this gripping episode of *Coming Clean with Me*, “The Addicted Psychopath” host Elliott Wald delves into the tumultuous life of Lewis Raymond Taylor, a man whose journey from a troubled youth to a successful entrepreneur is as harrowing as it is inspiring. Diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, Lewis candidly shares his experiences of gro...

Luke Clark's Journey to Sobriety The Demons We Face   In the depths of addiction, we often find ourselves trapped in a cycle of self-destruction, unable to see a way out. For Luke Clark, mental health advocate and host of the popular podcast "Stress Sessions," this cycle was all too familiar. But today, Luke sits across from me, Elliott Wald, addiction specialist, ready to share his...

Welcome to "Coming Clean With Me" with host Elliott Wald, Addiction Specialist.  Today, I'm thrilled to have Jay Motty in the studio.  Jay is a well-known football commentator, journalist and podcaster, perhaps best recognized, as the co-owner and presenter of Manchester United's longest-running YouTube channel.  But beyond his professional accomplishments, Jay has a powerful p...

Unveiling the Raw Truth of Addiction and Recovery  Welcome to another powerful episode of "Coming Clean With Me," the podcast that dives deep into the trenches of addiction and emerges with stories of hope and transformation. I'm your host, Elliott Wald, addiction specialist, and today we're in for an unforgettable journey.  From Childhood Trauma to Substance Abuse: A Path Pave...

This episode of Coming Clean With Me dives deep into the complex world of addiction. Dr. David McLaughlin, a leading expert in the field, dismantles the myth of addiction as a simple choice. We explore the underlying emotional needs that drive people to addictive behaviors, from anxiety and loneliness to the pursuit of pleasure and coping with pain. The conversation delves into the science behind...

On the podcast today I have ultra-runner and author Charlie Engle. In a captivating conversation, Charlie takes us on his incredible journey from the depths of crack cocaine addiction to becoming one of the world's most accomplished ultra-endurance athletes. He pulls no punches as he delves into the gritty details of his substance abuse, the warm cozy feeling that first beer gave him as a chi...