Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma

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Believe in People is the UKs leading podcast dedicated to addiction, recovery, lived experience storytelling, and the power of peer support in transforming lives. Produced by ReNew, the series brings honest, unfiltered conversations with people who have faced addiction, homelessness, trauma, stigma, prison, relapse and recovery and found a way forward.Hosted by Matt Butler and produced by Robbie Lawson, each episode provides real insight into the experiences behind substance use, the roots of trauma, and the pathways into healing and long-term recovery. You will hear from public figures, frontline workers, peer mentors, musicians, parents and people with lived experience who are changing communities across the UK.Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone, working in treatment services, or simply curious about what real recovery looks like, this podcast offers depth, truth and hope. With new episodes released regularly, Believe in People is for anyone seeking honest stories, practical learning, and a deeper understanding of how people rebuild their lives. 2025 British Podcast Award Nominee - Best Interview 2025 British Podcast Award Nominee  - Best Factual 2024 British Podcast Award Winner - Best Interview 2025 Radio Academy Award Nominee - Best Speech & Entertainment 2024 Radio Academy Award Nominee - Best New Podcastwww.believeinpeoplepodcast.com Search terms: addiction, recovery podcast UK, lived experience stories, peer support, substance misuse recovery, trauma and recovery. 
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K-HOLE: The Ketamine Documentary | The Hidden Harms of Ketamine
Episode 1
Friday, 4 September, 2026

K-HOLE: The Ketamine DocumentaryK-HOLE is a ketamine documentary produced by Inspired Youth in partnership with Believe in People, exploring ketamine addiction, ketamine bladder damage, substance misuse, trauma, recovery, treatment and the impact ketamine is having on individuals, families and communities.Hosted by Matthew Butler, K-HOLE travels across Northern England, bringing together lived experience, families, clinicians and frontline professionals to explore the realities of ketamine use and the need for earlier recognition, harm reduction and effective support.🎤 FeaturingFinley Worthington — Ketamine addiction, severe bladder harm and recovery.Amber Currah — Addiction, motherhood and lasting physical harm.Mark Gregory — Addiction, relapse and residential rehabilitation.Adam Kennedy — Lived experience and specialist ketamine support.Kerry Truman — A mother's experience of her daughter's ketamine addiction.Louise Haley — Supporting a friend through addiction.Matthew Simms — Ketamine-related bladder damage and urological harm.Josephine Moore — Residential rehabilitation and complex needs.Julie Ashley — Physical harm, healthcare awareness and earlier recognition.Peter Furlong — Ketamine harm reduction and non-judgemental support.James Mawhinney — The impact of addiction on families and loved ones.Natalie Scholes — Specialist ketamine treatment and emerging need.🎬 CreditsHost: Matthew ButlerDirector: Kev CurranProject Manager: Paul HaleyDrone Cinematography: Kev JacksonAudio Production: Liam PowersBelieve in People Producer: Robbie LawsonCreated by Inspired Youth in partnership with Believe in People, with support from Hull City Council Public Health Team and funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside.🔗 Watch K-HOLE & find support, resources and information:believeinpeoplepodcast.com/k-hole🔎 Topics: Ketamine addiction • Ketamine bladder damage • Ketamine recovery • Ketamine treatment • Substance misuse • Trauma • Harm reduction • Lived experienceMUSIC CREDITS“Aura Cinematic” | Liam Powers [KOTB]Licensed directly by Liam Powers to Inspired Youth.“Ket Mist” | Liam Powers [KOTB]Licensed directly by Liam Powers to Inspired Youth.“Last Light” | Theatre Of DelaysSteve Bolch • BMI • IPI: 00370587737 • Bensound #202604258573“Stellar Sway” | Theatre Of DelaysSteve Bolch • BMI • IPI: 00370587737 • Bensound #202604258573“The Universe’s Embrace” | Tungsten StarsKennoniah Dean Bellile • BMI • IPI: 1198693982 • Bensound #202604258573“Recursive Dreamscapes” | Theatre Of DelaysSteve Bolch • BMI • IPI: 00370587737 • Bensound #202604258573“I Don’t Know” | Solemn SladeZachary James Sprowls • ASCAP • IPI: 675560614 • Bensound #202604258573“A Kind Heart” | Roger GabaldàBMI • IPI: 387766986 • Bensound #202604258573“Tales” | EsterBensound #202604258573“Impressionism” | Roman SenykBMI • IPI: 1166427646 • Bensound #202604258573“Polaris” | Roman SenykBMI • IPI: 1166427646 • Bensound #202604258573“Part Of Me” | Andy BirdBensound #202604258573“Lost Ballet” | AM SoundBensound #20500690“K HOLE INTRO” | KOTBWritten by Liam Powers • Courtesy of Enemy Lines Records • Licensed to Inspired Youth.“BRINK” | KOTBWritten by Liam Powers • Courtesy of Enemy Lines Records • Licensed to Inspired Youth.Click here to text our host, Matt, directly!🎧 If this episode connected with you, please subscribe and review. It directly helps us reach more people affected by addiction, trauma and stigma. 🔗 Then share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!Browse the full archive at 👉 www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com Believe in People is a platform for lived experience, recovery insight and honest conversation. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or working on the frontline, this podcast exists to inform, challenge stigma and inspire change.If you or someone you know needs support with drugs, alcohol, housing, domestic abuse, or mental and physical wellbeing, free and confidential help is available via Change Grow Live:📩 Contact: robbie@believeinpeoplepodcast.com🎵 Music: “Jonathan Tortoise” - Christopher Tait (Belle Ghoul / Electric Six)Listen & Subscribe:Spotify | Apple Podcasts🎙️ Facilitator: Matthew Butler 🎛️ Producer: Robbie Lawson 🏢 Network: ReNew