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

For this episode of Heads In Space I'm joined by Ken. A man of many parts. 01.01.2024 38:43

Send us Fan Mail We discuss his early years, life in New York and how recovery is shaping his future.

In this episode of Heads In Space we discuss the person as an open book. 19.12.2023 36:19

Send us Fan Mail We explore common threads and how liberating sobriety can be.

For this episode of Heads In Space I speak to Des. Someone who grew up in a " wet place ". A pub in the West End of London. 06.12.2023 39:57

Send us Fan Mail We consider the art of survival in sobriety and how we deal with a life stripped of the 'privilege' to drink.

Here I speak with Pippa who is, in her own words, not just a survivor but a thriver. 27.11.2023 44:32

Send us Fan Mail Pippa is a graduate of the care system. Both of her parents were alcoholics and Pippa was fostered at the age of five.

In this episode I speak to Caroline, a self-employed journalist and author. 20.11.2023 40:51

Send us Fan Mail We discuss, among other things, how to navigate the pitfalls in life and how to live in the sweeping beam of the lighthouse rather than wallowing in a sinking boat.

For this episode of Heads In Space I speak with one of my sponsees, Paul . 13.11.2023 31:52

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the evolution of recovery within the person and how two people who trust one another can evolve and grow within and outside of the Fellowship.

Andy and I discuss misbehaviour and how it developed. How the career path and the drinking behaviours seemed to go hand in hand. 06.11.2023 42:20

Send us Fan Mail We conclude that although times have changed the fundamentals remain the same. Problems don't go away but we can learn to live on good terms with life.

In this episode of Heads in Space I speak with my wife Patrice. 30.10.2023 27:42

Send us Fan Mail What could possibly go wrong?

Tessa and I, discuss among other things, Courage and how that sits with a soul adrift. 23.10.2023 41:07

Send us Fan Mail We agree that learning who you are is humbling but it also imbues the person in recovery with the ability to say no and be actively generous of spirit.

We discuss changing places. Making ends meet, lies and deception. 16.10.2023 39:18

Send us Fan Mail In the end we agree that though we are " self taught" we have been re-cycled and made to work in a more responsible, sustainable way.

Graham and I discuss self worth 09.10.2023 31:19

Send us Fan Mail We share common ground, success and failure and how to maintain equilibrium in times of stress.

Here Nick and I allow ourselves to look within and discuss making reparations with the past. 02.10.2023 48:53

Send us Fan Mail Nick and I discuss the small acts of kindness that have nourished us in our pursuit of recovery and peace of mind. We agree that we are blessed if we can just stay in the moment.

Natalie and I discuss how low we can go as individuals and how to step out of " a pity party" 25.09.2023 34:03

Send us Fan Mail For Natalie recovery is priceless. She says it is "the kindest thing I have ever done"

Nick and I discuss personal tragedy and how to overcome the emotional turmoil. 18.09.2023 39:07

Send us Fan Mail Nick says that however bad things get we should be mindful that at some point there will be learning to be had and to grow from.

Sue and I launch ourselves into space. 11.09.2023 35:12

Send us Fan Mail As a painter Sue has exhibited at The Royal Academy and discusses with me here spirituality and trying at life. She also lets me read one of my poems!

Mike and I discuss the weather in our heads and explore when we crossed the line of normal and accepted behaviour. 04.09.2023 39:00

Send us Fan Mail Mike talks of 'the switch' in the heads of addicts and how different people are when they are powerless and how the gift in recovery is a desire to give it away..

Steve and I try to open the book, 'The Story of Life' and make an appeal to the audience 28.08.2023 40:43

Send us Fan Mail We meander through various subjects, make mention of the savage truth and try to shed light on our shared condition.

John and I discuss how we can expand in our lives and break out of the imposter syndrome that is so constricting for people like us. 21.08.2023 33:57

Send us Fan Mail We explore counselling and therapy and how we can use our experience to reach out to others who may be in need. We also have a laugh and forgive one another.

How to explore and progress in life after a faulty start, with my son James. 14.08.2023 29:46

Send us Fan Mail I make an amends to James and swallow some home truths. What could possibly go wrong?

How we can share moments in our lives with generosity, with Paul. 07.08.2023 30:28

Send us Fan Mail Here we investigate ways in which we can develop a soundtrack to life.

Making sense out of our mistakes in which we seek progress not perfection 31.07.2023 46:50

Send us Fan Mail Eilleen speaks with me about life, love, birth, harm and spiritual growth. On how we swap the " committee in the head" for peace of mind. One day at a time.

Showing up for Life with Chad 23.07.2023 27:24

Send us Fan Mail In this, the first of Heads in Space I'm in conversation with Chad. Celebrating difference and similarities and realising we can make profound changes, by showing up for life.