The Reset by Sam Delaney

This week I am joined by Melissa Rice, the host of award winning BBC podcast Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts. Melissa was a party girl, a primary school teacher and, eventually, an alcoholic. She told me her incredible and inspiring story - from the depths of despair to rehab and recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He grew up in Glasgow and experienced extreme violence as a kid. Then he moved to London and conquered the rock n roll industry. He signed Primal Scream, Oasis and The Libertines. But throughout his success he was battling drug and drink addictions. This is the amazing story of his recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I was lucky enough to chat with US chat show host and Saturday Night Live legend Seth Meyers. He was so open, honest and, obviously, funny. We talked about the role sport plays in our mental health, his struggles with depression and self doubt and how to deal with jealousy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world knew him as Samwell Tarly for eight years - but when the show finally ended, John was hit with anticlimax, fear and imposter syndrome. He tells Sam how J-Lo ended up saving him (really). For more visit samdelaney.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everyone. I was delighted to have my pal Bobby Mair as this week’s guest on the podcast. Bobby worked with me on my (much missed - but not really) TV show ‘Sam Delaney’s News Thing.’ You will have seen him on far more popular shows such as 8 Out Of Ten Cats, Your Face or Mine and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. He is hilarious. Bobby really opened up to me about his past, his addictions, his borderli...

After 20 years at the top of British radio, Christian O’Connell started suffering from panic attacks that prevented him going on air. What followed was a complete rethink of his entire life. He joined me on The Reset to tell me the whole story. Get on the email list at samdelaney.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clarke Carlisle was a dominant centre back for QPR, Leeds and Burnley. But off the pitch depression and drink often got the better of him. He joined me for a frank chat about his darkest times and how he has fought to overcome his demons. Get on the email list at samdelaney.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt built a successful career in radio, travelling the world to produce broadcasts from the biggest sporting events. But when the pressure turned him into a booze and gambling addict, everything collapsed. Now he has been sober and bet-free for over six years. He tells me his fascinating and inspirational story. Get on the email list at samdelaney.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Tom Hodgkinson is a prolific author and also editor of The Idler magazine. His book How To Be Idle first switched me on to the huge benefits of chilling the f*ck out. He is a dead clever bloke with a ton of wisdom to share. I really enjoyed this chat. Get on the email list at samdelaney.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best-selling author, broadcaster and former spin doctor Alastair Campbell joined me to talk frankly about his life-strong struggles with depression, how he never listens to the news anymore and the day his shrink suggested they invite Tony Blair and Gordon Brown to one of his therapy sessions. Hope you enjoy this chat - Alastair is one of the most honest people I know when it comes to discussi...

Sam Thomas suffered from bulimia in his teens and later became a prominent campaigner to raise awareness of male eating disorders. These days he is in recovery from alcohol dependency and undergoing trauma therapy. His is a really interesting about how traumatic events can cause all sorts of mental illness in later life. Sam has had numerous challenges in his life and faced them all down one by on...

James Grimes started gambling when he was 16 and didn’t stop for the next twelve years. He ended up sleeping rough in train stations, contemplating suicide. Today he is in recovery and campaigning to raise awareness of just how dangerous gambling can be. This was a truly eye-opening chat about a massive issue that is impacting millions. Get on the email list at samdelaney.substack.com Hosted on Ac...

This week’s guest is someone who has revolutionised the way we talk about mental health. Luke Ambler is a former rugby league pro who founded Andy’s Man Club, the clubs that meet every Monday evening across the country. I interviewed him for the Guardian a couple of years ago and the way he spoke about mental health blew me away - he was the first bloke I met who just chatted about this stuff norm...

This week I had an eye-opening chat with writer, graffiti artist and former criminal Just Rollins. Justin grew up on the streets of south London and was involved with crime and violence from a very early age. After several spells in prison he finally sought help in his twenties and started to understand the reasons behind his violent behaviour. Now he is fully reformed - and offers great insight t...

Mark Ward was a professional footballer in the 80’s and 90’s for West Ham, Man City and Everton. After retirement, he struggled financially and mentally and wound up serving 4 years in prison on drugs charges. Here, Mark shares with Sam the challenges of life after football stardom, the emotional issues that led to his bad decisions and how he has since rebuilt his life and his mental health. Get...

Actor, heart-throb, tabloid star, addict. Paul Danan has led a high profile and notorious celeb lifestyle for many years - all the while fighting a battle with drugs that has seen him go through rehab more than 20 times. He is one of the most brutally honest people I have ever spoken to about addiction - not to mention the perils of fame. Hope you enjoy listening to our chat. Get on the email list...

SAS legend and best-selling author joins Sam to talk about how life in the military impacted his mental health, the trauma of war, the symptoms of untreated PTSD and how he learned to tackle his demons. Powerful stuff, mad stories and valuable insights from a man who has led an extraordinary life. Get on the email list at samdelaney.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

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