Sarah McCalden

Hi I'm Sarah and I'm an Addict

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Welcome to Hi, I'm Sarah and I'm an Addict. Here we share raw, inspiring stories of addiction, recovery, and resilience. Hosted by Sarah McCalden, a recovering addict and advocate, this series shines a light on the challenges and triumphs of recovery. Through candid conversations with addicts, their loved ones, and experts, we explore the impact of addiction and the power of healing. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone, or curious about addiction, this podcast offers hope, understanding, and community. Subscribe now to join us on this journey of strength and transformation.

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Sarah McCalden

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You Can Want Sobriety for Someone — But You Can’t Give It to Them 20.10.2025 22:01

A Year On — Addiction, Recovery, and Telling the Truth In this episode, I speak honestly about what’s happened in the year since I first launched this podcast. What began as a space for sharing stories from the past has become a place where I’m now telling the truth about the present. I talk about what it’s like to live alongside addiction, not just as someone in recovery, but as someone who loves...

Episode 6 - Karen's Story: Sex Addiction & Personal Growth: A Deep Dive 15.02.2025 49:55

Welcome to another episode of Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength. In this episode, I sit down with Karen, a recovered sex addict, to have an eye-opening conversation about what sex addiction really is—and it’s probably not what you think. At its core, sex addiction isn’t about sex; it’s about intimacy issues, emotional disconnection, and deep-se...

Episode 5: Claire's Recovery from Alcoholism 14.02.2025 44:07

Welcome to another episode of Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength . In this powerful episode, I speak with Claire , a recovering alcoholic from New Zealand who has over a decade sober. Claire’s journey to sobriety began when her 16-year-old daughter gave her an ultimatum: “Get sober, or I’ll never talk to you again.” That moment changed everything. She s...

Episode 4: Cat's Journey of Recovery 11.01.2025 48:09

In this episode: Join Sarah McCalden in an enriching conversation with Cat, who has triumphed over addiction with 29 years of sobriety. Broadcasting from New Zealand, Cat shares her profound insights on overcoming shame, the stigma surrounding addiction, the importance of self-kindness, and finding passion in life. What You'll Learn: Understanding Shame and Stigma: Dive deep into how shame and the...

Episode 1 - Sarah's Introduction 01.01.2025 10:46

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Hi, I'm Sarah and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength . In this episode, your host Sarah McCalden shares her personal journey of addiction and recovery. Starting from her tumultuous years in King's Cross, London, to the transformative experiences that have led her to today, Sarah opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her journey...

Episode 3 Hannah's Journey of Recovery 01.01.2025 59:17

Podcast Episode 3: Journey Through Recovery with Hannah Episode Overview : In this heartfelt episode, Sarah sits down with Hannah, whose journey with her husband’s addiction and recovery has shaped her perspective on resilience, community, and healing. Together, they discuss the challenges of living with and supporting someone through addiction, as well as the power of fitness, boundaries, and sel...

Episode 2: Mary-Anne's Journey of Recovery 01.01.2025 41:05

In this episode of Hi, I'm Sarah and I'm an Addict: Voicing the Journey from Struggle to Strength , host Sarah McCalden talks with special guest, Mary-Anne, who has maintained her sobriety since June 2004. Sarah met Mary-Anne during a critical time in her own recovery, and Mary-Anne's story provided hope amidst Sarah's struggles. Join us as Mary-Anne shares insights from her journey and the positi...