Sideways

In this weeks episode, we get an update on the state of Martin's bruised toes, he tells us all about the research he's been doing into the similarity between addiction and life in a cult, and I try my best to think of some music which is in keeping with the subject matter having inadvertently made a rod for my own back by adding music to last weeks very well-received episode, "Rocke...

This week Martin tells us what he has in common with Elton John, what distracted him when attending his gig in the beautiful grounds of Leeds Castle, and we pick our way through the nostalgia of our parent's drinks cabinets. I also sing a song. https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ You can email us at info@grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk Thanks again for listeni...

This week we're talking about an episode of The Simpsons that I haven't seen. We also talk about what it's like to have a ladies bike, ingenious places that alcoholics hide their drink, and discuss a memorable day when Martin went cross-country to the pub in Frittenden to try and keep away from the police. It's an action-packed bumper episode. https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.c...

In this week's episode, we're talking about the impact of having an addict in the family, the effect it has on everyone else, and why we didn't speak to one another for several years. We also examine how selfishness can sometimes be necessary. https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ You can email us at info@grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk Thanks again fo...

In this week's episode, Martin explains how a visit to the cashpoint became a painful metaphor for his blossoming addiction. We also talk about how addicts find ways to enable their addiction and I make sure that Martin wasn't involved in a robbery at the local Sainsbury's. https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ You can email us at info@grahamlandi...

This week we're trying to work out whether putting labels on people is helpful, or whether it might have unforeseen consequences that actually prevent us from getting better. Martin talks about how an insistence on always acknowledging a condition doesn't necessarily make it easier to deal with, and Graham forgets the word "cocaine". https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ http...

Martin tries to convince me that I like Oasis and questions me on my preferences regarding the main characters in hit US sitcom "Friends". We also talk about how Matthew Perry managed to hide his addiction, eventually emerged into recovery and how Martin has what we always refer to as his "lost decade". https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ Y...

This week we're talking about what Martin has in common with legendary England footballer, Tony Adams. From there we find ourselves walking a much darker path but one which desperately needs exploring. https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ You can email us at info@grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk Thanks again for listening, we really appreciate it.

In our festive episode, we discuss why Christmas is a great time for an addict and a truly difficult time in recovery. We also cover Christmas shopping, the anxiety around giving gifts and why alcoholics should never buy beer for their relatives.  https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ You can email us at info@grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk Thanks again for listening...

In this week's episode, Martin tells us a story that illustrates how we sometimes tell ourselves what we want to believe. We discuss the best way to respond to someone who has finally reached the point at which they tell you they think they've got a problem, and ask ourselves how many times it's OK to be arrested because you're off your face on drink or drugs. https://www.graha...

This week we're talking about why homelessness is so caught up in addiction and we try to work out why on earth some of us throw fast food at people who are already finding it almost impossible to keep going. There are also some tips about kebabs and making cakes in a mug. https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ You can email us at info@grahamlandiwellbeing.c...

This week we talk about who we are, what we do and why we decided to record our conversations about addiction and recovery. We also talk about why Martin used to have a habit of disappearing without saying goodbye when we were on a night out. https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ You can email us at info@grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk Thanks again for listening, we...