Mark and Ben have been sharing their Codeine Addiction Recovery Journeys on Social Media. It's a secret Addiction which has been battled by so many in secret for years. We want to change that!
We will share our stories of living with Codeine Addiction and how we broke free from it.
We will have guests on during the season sharing their own Journeys.
Lets keep talking about Codeine Addiction.
You are not alone
Mark and Ben return for the final episode of Season 2 of Over The Counter and this one was recorded completely live on TikTok. No edits, no safety net and no idea where the conversation would end up.
After the weekly check in, the lads are joined live by Ange, Aish, Raj the Pharmacist and Judas for chats covering recovery, social media, life updates and plenty of unpredictable moments along the way.
To finish off the season, things take a turn with a game of “Would You Rather: Mark or Ben” as the live audience gets involved in the final moments of Season 2.
If you joined live, you were part of the episode.
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Mark: @markbyfearo
Ben: @stageoversubstance
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Ben: @thec0deinediaries
Facebook
Mark: www.facebook.com/markbyfearo
1 May 2026
S02E09 | One Year Close & Abby’s Next Chapter
It’s the penultimate episode of the season, and things are starting to come full circle.
Mark and Ben talk through the build-up to Ben reaching one year off codeine, reflecting on where their journeys first began to overlap and how that connection has shaped everything since. Ben also brings in a piece of audio he’s chosen himself, which takes the conversation in a direction Mark wasn’t expecting.
They’re then joined by Abby, who returns to the podcast after previously sharing her recovery from codeine. This time, she opens up further about other substances she struggled with, and where life is heading now both personally and within the recovery and social media space.
An honest check-in, a few surprises, and a look at what comes next as the season draws to a close.
Follow us on:
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Over The Counter: @mark.and.ben.otc
Mark: @markrebuilds
Ben: @stageoversubstance
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Mark: @markfearo
Ben: @thec0deinediaries
Facebook
Mark: www.facebook.com/markswellness
17 Apr 2026
S02E08 | Addiction, The Brain & A Parent’s Perspective
Mark and Ben kick things off with a proper check-in on where life is at right now, what’s been going well, and what’s been challenging.
They then dive into a recent article that breaks down how addiction actually affects the brain, and why it goes far beyond just “choice” or willpower. It leads into an honest conversation about their own experiences and when things shifted from control to compulsion.
In the second half of the episode, Ben’s mum joins the conversation to share what it was like from a parent’s perspective. From the early signs to the hardest moments, and what recovery has looked like through her eyes.
A real and important episode that looks at addiction from both sides.
Article mentioned in episode:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260305223211.htm (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260305223211.htm)
You can follow us on:
TikTok
Over The Counter: @mark.and.ben.otc
Mark: @markrebuilds
Ben: @stageoversubstance
Instagram
Mark: @markfearo
Ben: @thec0deinediaries
Facebook
Mark: www.facebook.com/markswellness
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