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MultispectiveAuthor: Jennica Sadhwani
Multispective is a podcast that shares true, personal, dark and unique stories of overcoming adversity. We invite guests from all over the world to get raw and vulnerable, sharing their life experiences on topics such as mental health, trauma, addiction, grief, incarceration, abuse and so on... Video episodes available on YouTube. Please follow/subscribe on your preferred platform and let us know your thoughts.If you enjoy Multispective, please support by rating the show You can also support us on our Patreon page. www.patreon.com/multispectiveFor more information, please visit: www.multispective.org Language: en-us Genres: Personal Journals, Society & Culture, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How I recovered from a heroin addiction
Episode 92
Saturday, 8 November, 2025
In this episode, Leon recounts a childhood cracked by coercive control, a slide from party drugs to 17 years on heroin, and the moment a tube platform changed his life. We unpack the tools that broke denial: a blunt warning, a rigorous NHS program, mindfulness, and the slow rebuild into purpose.• identity split between England and Scotland shaping early outlook• his mom's affair, and the treacherous life of violence and drugs that ensued• coercion and control dynamics in the home• adolescent self-medication and early substance experimentation• heroin’s appeal as warmth and silence from trauma• functional using, secrecy, and eventual isolation• Hierarchy of drugs• near overdose, suicidal ideation• key worker’s intervention and 12-week outpatient rehab• CBT, grief work, exposure therapy, and mindfulness practices• rebuilding with journaling, music, movement, and service work• acceptance, partial forgiveness, and the role of consistent allies• current mission: conversations on shadow work and healingIf you enjoyed the episode and would like to help support the show, please subscribe, rate and review- it really makes a huge difference.Send us a text Support the showAdditionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward!If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.org Email: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorg Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispective Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispectiveProducer & Host: Jennica SadhwaniEditing: Stephan MenzelMarketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...
