11 years sober, I bring my experience as an in-rehab recovery coach & actor to explore addiction, alcoholism, recovery & mental health. You don’t need to lose everything or wait to hit a stereotypical ‘rock bottom’ to change — recovery begins when you can no longer ignore the pain. Featured in The Week’s Ultimate Podcast List of 2024, I know first-hand that rock bottom moments can be the greatest teacher & a springboard for a beautiful life. I interview people who’ve survived and thrived through adversity, offering insights and hard-earned lessons to show that there is hope and a way out.
School of Rock Bottom
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11 years sober, I bring my experience as an in-rehab recovery coach & actor to explore addiction, alcoholism, recovery & mental health. You don’t need to lose everything or wait to hit a stereotypical ‘rock bottom’ to change — recovery begins when you can no longer ignore the pain. Featured in The Week’s Ultimate Podcast List of 2024, I know first-hand that rock bottom moments can be the greatest teacher & a springboard for a beautiful life. I interview people who’ve survived and thrived through adversity, offering insights and hard-earned lessons to show that there is hope and a way out.
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Recent Episodes
July 6, 2026
Is Alcoholic a Dirty Word? School of Rock Bottom Thought #45: Mary-Kate Harrington
<p>What does it really mean to call yourself an alcoholic? Why is that word still so difficult to say out loud? In this next quick thought, I revist a conversation with Mary-Kate Harrington as we explore whether embracing the word "alcoholic" can actually reduce shame, break denial and help normalise conversations around addiction and recovery. We discuss stigma, identity, sobriety and why the language we use around alcohol addiction matters more than ever.</p><p>For many people, the word "alcoholic" still conjures outdated stereotypes of what addiction looks like. But alcoholism doesn't discriminate. It affects people from every walk of life, regardless of age, profession or background.</p><p>In this honest conversation, we talk about the freedom that can come from naming our struggles, why shame loses its power when we speak openly and whether moving away from words like "alcoholic" could unintentionally reinforce stigma. We also discuss sobriety, recovery, dating while sober, social situations and why open conversations about addiction may help younger generations recognise that they are not alone.</p><p>This episode isn't about telling people what label they should use. If the word alcoholic is not for you that is totally fine. It's about exploring identity, honesty and the importance of finding language that supports recovery while keeping difficult conversations visible.</p><p>A reminder that everyone is free to use the language that best safeguards and empowers their recovery.</p><p>Listen or watch THE FULL EPISODE</p><p>YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/454m93u3</p><p>Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/mw5btxfc</p><p>Apple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3</p><p>About the “THOUGHT” series -</p><p>Every other Monday at 5 PM, I’ll bring you a quick ‘thought’—a powerful moment from previous episodes designed to kickstart your week with insight, motivation, and connection. These shorter clips help us stay connected as a community, while every other Tuesday delivers a full, brand-new episode with fresh stories and lessons. </p><p>Oliver is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773e</p><p>Podcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you!</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1</p><p>Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypal</p><p>Follow MK</p><p>Instagram - www.instagram.com/marykatejoanharington</p><p>Twitter - Mary-KateMKJH</p><p>Times article - https://tinyurl.com/5n98y4f3</p><p>Follow Oliver </p><p>Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjv</p><p>Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59r</p><p>TikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9</p><p>LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7</p><p>Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeah</p><p>X - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpds</p><p>#AlcoholRecovery</p><p>#GenZSobriety</p><p>#SoberCurious</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 29, 2026
"I Was Living With Addiction and My Children!" School of Rock Bottom Ep 88: Tash Peacock
<p>"I was smuggling drugs inside my body. I was passing out most nights. I hated my life." </p><p>Eight years ago, Tash Peacock was a mum of two battling alcohol, cocaine and speed addiction. She was depressed, anxious, isolated and trapped in a cycle she couldn't escape. Addiction had taken her further than she ever imagined, leading her to take huge risks just to keep going. Then one morning, after a three-day binge, she found her two-year-old daughter playing in the same room where drugs had been taken just hours before. </p><p>That moment cut through the denial and planted a seed. </p><p>Tash opens up about the reality of addiction, relapse and recovery. We talk about getting drunk for the first time at 13 and ending up in hospital, being arrested as a teenager, using amphetamine-based slimming tablets, seeking chaos and excitement, and why she believes undiagnosed ADHD played a huge role in her addiction. </p><p>We also explore why some people can have one drink and stop while others can't, whether addiction is a choice, why recovery can feel like grief, and why the life she once thought would be boring became the best thing that ever happened to her. </p><p>This isn't just a conversation about addiction. It's a conversation about self-hatred, identity, hope and what happens when you finally decide you don't want to live like this anymore. </p><p>Tash talks about sobriety with a joy that is genuinely infectious. You'll leave this conversation feeling lighter, more hopeful and with a reminder that even the most chaotic lives can be rebuilt, one decision at a time. </p><p>Oliver is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773e </p><p>Thank you to Gavin Sisters for sponsoring this episode! Visit -</p><p>www.gavinsisters.co.uk</p><p>and use promo code SCHOOLOFROCKBOTTOM for 10% off! </p><p>Podcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you! </p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1</p><p>Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypal </p><p>Topics -</p><p>0:00 Trailer & Intro</p><p>3:05 A rock bottom moment</p><p>10:50 Do you REALLY decide to get sober?</p><p>13:05 How Tash smashed her denial</p><p>16:45 The moment Tash could no longer ignore the pain</p><p>18:25 Are addicts weak?</p><p>21:05 Nature vs nurture</p><p>23:05 Addiction to slimming tablets</p><p>26:45 Love addiction</p><p>28:05 Alcohol to coke/speed</p><p>31:20 Addiction link to ADHD</p><p>36:25 Functioning vs non functioning</p><p>38:50 Smuggling drugs inside yourself</p><p>42:35 Severe cognitive decline</p><p>44:35 How Tash got sober</p><p>50:05 The Clear Head Club</p><p>Follow Tash </p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theclearheadclub_ </p><p>Follow Oliver</p><p>Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjv</p><p>Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59r</p><p>TikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9</p><p>LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7</p><p>Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeah</p><p>X - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpds </p><p>Please subscribe, follow, like, leave a review and comment!</p><p>YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/2p24s75y</p><p>Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/bdhvpmbk</p><p>Apple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3 </p><p>#addiction</p><p>#recovery</p><p>#sobriety</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 22, 2026
Do You Really Need Alcohol to Socialise? School of Rock Bottom Thought #44: William Porter
<p>If you've ever believed alcohol is what makes nights out, parties or social events enjoyable, this conversation may completely change the way you think about drinking. What if the confidence, laughter and connection you've been giving credit to alcohol were actually there all along? In this next quick thought, I revisit a conversation with William porter and the surprising psychology behind socialising, why alcohol can become a placebo, and how it quietly convinces us we need it to relax. Understanding this one idea could change the way you experience every social occasion.</p><p>Many people assume alcohol creates happiness, confidence and connection. But what if those feelings come from something much more natural? We explore the science behind endorphins, why social situations feel rewarding without alcohol, and how drinking can gradually convince us that we need it just to enjoy ourselves.</p><p>We discuss why children naturally relax and have fun without alcohol, how regular drinking changes our expectations of social events, and why so many people believe they can't enjoy a party, holiday or night at the pub without a drink. We also talk about learning to feel comfortable again without chemical interference, the role of alcohol-free drinks in recovery, and why every recovery journey is different.</p><p>Whether you're sober, sober curious, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a fresh perspective on one of the biggest myths surrounding drinking.</p><p>Listen or watch THE FULL EPISODE</p><p>YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/yxkh2eny</p><p>Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/bdfj6568</p><p>Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ</p><p>About the “THOUGHT” series -</p><p>Every other Monday at 5 PM, I’ll bring you a quick ‘thought’—a powerful moment from previous episodes designed to kickstart your week with insight, motivation, and connection. These shorter clips help us stay connected as a community, while every other Tuesday delivers a full, brand-new episode with fresh stories and lessons. </p><p>Oliver is an ambassadors for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773e</p><p>Podcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you!</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1</p><p>Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypal</p><p>Follow William</p><p>https://www.alcoholexplained.co</p><p>Follow Oliver </p><p>Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjv</p><p>Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59r</p><p>TikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9</p><p>LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7</p><p>Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeah</p><p>X - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpds</p><p><br /></p><p>#Sobriety </p><p>#AlcoholRecovery </p><p>#SoberCurious</p><p><br /></p>
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