Mike Doherty

Heads in Space

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Conversations with real people in various stages of their journey with recovery. The aim is to help those who are struggling with their mental health, by showing real stories of growth and struggle in everyday life. Celebrating difference and similarities and realising we can make profound changes, by showing up for life.

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Mike Doherty

Episodes

Stuart and I go head to head. 14.08.2025 35:12

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Stuart who kept me waiting for some time before a change of heart had him volunteer to join me in this discussion.

Today for Heads in Space I'm joined by Steve 28.04.2025 32:12

Send us Fan Mail This is a man who describes himself as a digital nomad. Living and working on the move. Here we discuss how he attempts to balance the emotional and spiritual demands of a man in recovery whilst also fulfilling the challenges of a shifting workplace.

Mario 21.04.2025 36:21

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Mario who is lyrical in his description of both the madness and the joy in recovery. Listen here to a man who works hard at being a good and caring human being.

James goes to Japan 07.04.2025 19:17

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sit with my son James in our front room waiting for an Uber to take him to Heathrow and then onwards to Osaka in Japan for six months. We discuss love, life and loss and we end on a note of hope and renewal.

In this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Zach. We discuss how to get beyond obsession and into the light and colour that is available in normal life. 17.03.2025 45:57

Send us Fan Mail He says, " there was no fun or glamour to it and it was costing me more than money"

For this episode of Heads in Space I enter into a dialogue with my son Sam. 24.02.2025 47:20

Send us Fan Mail We explore our shared experience of life under the cloud of an "ism" and the benefits of recovery. I am humbled by his acceptance of my condition and profoundly grateful that I can sit down with him now and have this kind of conversation.

In this episode of Heads in Space I speak with Nick. Conveniently we have left " dry january" behind and look forward to a New Year of hopes and promises. 17.02.2025 46:11

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the merits of having choice in a relatively normal life rather than the foreboding promise of despair. Please join us!

For this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Gill. A large, imposing man who has a story that ultimately demonstrates the power of faith in the healing power of recovery. 09.12.2024 49:34

Send us Fan Mail Here is a man who suffered childhood trauma and abuse. Who has moved from Belgium to South Africa and now lives and works in the UK. A man whose life is beginning to make sense, ODAAT.

For this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Tom. We discuss the duality of obsession. 02.12.2024 44:52

Send us Fan Mail My question to him was " how can one be entirely sane and actively insane at once?" An everyday conversation for people like us.

In this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Fletch. A man with a big voice and a story to tell it with. 21.10.2024 46:46

Send us Fan Mail Fletch was born with a degenerative disease. He suffers near constant pain but displays a graciousness in adversity and gratitude now for a life that is finally on track. His story and the way he tells it is an inspiration for those of us who suffer from addiction.

In this episode of Heads in Space I sit with Bill in his home, the aptly named Hope Cottage. 14.10.2024 50:03

Send us Fan Mail We discuss truth and lies. How to maintain an inner dialogue of strength and positivity and the benefits of keeping a journal. We also have a laugh because it's good for the soul.

In this episode of Heads in Space I sit with Michael. A man relatively new to fellowship but filled with enthusiasm and energy. 07.10.2024 57:37

Send us Fan Mail We discuss taking hostages to fortune and how life can change in the most profound and rewarding ways.

Paul and I go head to head again for Heads in Space. Paul and I first aired our views in 2023. 30.09.2024 45:44

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we review the year just gone and how things have stayed the same whilst simultaneously moving on in ways that we can't control.

In this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Lee, with whom I share a surname and plenty else besides. 23.09.2024 39:04

Send us Fan Mail Lee is currently going through a divorce and here I ask him how he deals with the " big stuff " as he navigates through life.

In this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Rob who comes from 'oop North' which occasions friendly banter between us. 16.09.2024 43:28

Send us Fan Mail Rob describes how after six months in a rehab in South Africa he gets to an airport for the flight home and is undone in six seconds by the offer of a wine tasting.

In this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Andy. He recently turned 29. If you know, you know. ODAAT 06.09.2024 45:35

Send us Fan Mail I asked him a simple question that took us about three quarters of an hour to answer; Andy, why do you keep coming back?

In this episode of Heads In Space I speak at length with Mandy. Please stay with us as we discuss relentless obsession and skewed perceptions. 02.07.2024 45:07

Send us Fan Mail In the end Mandy says "everything my head told me I couldn't without alcohol I've been able to do sober. Don't listen to that head. Life now is beautiful"

In this episode of Heads in Space I speak to James who despite being over twenty years in recovery still suffers from the " Black Dog " of depression. 17.06.2024 45:08

Send us Fan Mail We discuss living with demons, real and imagined and how to survive.

In this episode of Heads in Space I talk to Chrissie who lost everything. Who was lost and broken and now can live in the comfort of honesty. From living on the streets to sitting in my front room! 23.05.2024 42:21

Send us Fan Mail We discuss how we can begin to heal from within, absorb the pain of self loathing and move on into recovery and a sense of enduring self worth.

In this episode of Heads in Space I go with Matt to dark places. 29.04.2024 42:31

Send us Fan Mail Eventually we emerge laughing. This is what happens between two recovering alcoholics. Most of the time!

In this episode of Heads In Space I discuss with Mark surviving childhood and suicide in the family. 15.04.2024 41:21

Send us Fan Mail How does the young man prosper despite himself yet still find ways to sabotage his life and those of the people around him? Honesty and patience prevail now and the world has turned around.

In this episode of Heads in Space I discuss with Jordan how we can approach life from different ends of the age spectrum. 18.03.2024 41:41

Send us Fan Mail No matter how great the difference may be we both have an opportunity to grow and thrive in new and markedly better ways.

My second solo version of Heads In Space which I veer off into the territory of Step 2. 05.03.2024 14:33

Send us Fan Mail In future episodes I hope to be joined by fellow travellers who will help me explain the unfolding nature of The Steps. Please give me feedback via my Instagram channel mike.doherty.5268

In this episode of Heads in Space I go it alone. I write a note to my former self. I explore Step 1 and I read poetry aloud as is my wont. 27.02.2024 22:05

Send us Fan Mail My aim is to reach out to those in need of spiritual sustenance and offer the hand of friendship to anyone who might be inclined to take it. Your feedback would be appreciated.

In this episode of Heads in Space I'm joined by Dave. Not yet far advanced into the New Year we discuss the difficulty of taking that first " leap of faith" 22.01.2024 53:29

Send us Fan Mail How minds set through years of abuse to self harm can respond to reason in the face of what initially seem like insuperable odds. And how satisfying the ensuing journey can be.