Menace to Sobriety
Menace to Sobriety
Daniel O'Reilly
Daniel O'Reilly (AKA Dapper Laughs) provides interesting & funny stories in this no holds barred real talking rollercoaster of a podcast!
From Addiction To The Apprentice | Kieran McCartney
From estate agent to TV star but at what cost? Kieran shares how addiction crept in, how grief pushed him deeper, and the moment he realised things had gone too far. We talk sobriety, temptation, and why “just one drink” isn’t always that simple. A brutally honest conversation about addiction, mindset, and rebuilding your life. 🎧 Listen now. Swindon Celebrity Charity football match tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41997339 Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Apr 10
52 min
The Drink Wasn't Killing Me So I Was Going To Do It  Myself... Olivia Taylor
This is one of the most raw and emotional conversations we’ve ever had. Olivia Taylor shares her story of a**iction, t*auma, and the moment everything nearly ended in a 90mph crash. From a*ohol and caine a*iction to surviving a*use, losing herself completely, and finally rebuilding her life this episode is powerful. We also dive deep into emotional regulation, a**iction p*ychology, and why so many people are really just trying to escape how they feel. If you’ve ever struggled, felt lost, or questioned your own mind… this one will hit. Follow Olivia at: @sobercoasterlife www.oliviaeliserecovery.com 🎧 Listen now. Swindon Celebrity Charity football match tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41997339
Apr 3
1 hr 6 min
I Shouldn’t Be Alive… They Cut My Skull Open
This is one of the most powerful and raw conversations we’ve had. Jon opens up about a life shaped by a*diction, trauma, and the search for identity from growing up around a**ohol to spiralling into destructive habits that nearly cost him everything. After years of battling his demons, things took a terrifying turn when a hidden brain condition led to emergency surgery… his skull removed, a blood clot drained, and his life hanging by a thread. But this episode isn’t just about rock bottom it’s about self-awareness, survival, and what it really takes to change. This is a real story from a real person no filters, no pretending. If you’re struggling, or you’ve ever felt lost… this one’s for you. Swindon Celebrity Charity football match tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41997339 Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Mar 27
1 hr 20 min
I Lost Everything to A*diction… | Ryan
This is one of the realest conversations I have had. From going viral… to going missing. From nearly making it… to losing everything. In this episode, Ryan (Rags The Goat) opens up about: •⁠ ⁠Battling a*diction, p*ychosis & being sectioned •⁠ ⁠Losing opportunities at the peak of going viral •⁠ ⁠Walking the streets, hitting rock bottom •⁠ ⁠The truth behind social media vs real life •⁠ ⁠Fatherhood, redemption & finding himself again This isn’t just a story about a*diction… It’s about not giving up when everything feels gone. If you’re struggling, this episode might be the one you needed. Swindon Celebrity Charity football match tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41997339 Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Mar 20
1 hr 14 min
I Started Drinking at 13… | Nicole
In this episode of Menace to Sobriety, we’re joined by Nicole, who shares her raw and honest story about growing up around party culture, early dr** and alcoh*l use, and how a**iction slowly crept into her life. Nicole opens up about starting young, the realities of nightlife and dancing, and the warning signs many people miss. We also dive into the female perspective on a**iction and recovery, a conversation many listeners have asked for. This episode isn’t polished or sugar-coated it’s a real look at how a**iction develops, how it hides in plain sight, and what it takes to confront it. If you’re interested in understanding a**iction, s*briety, and how the mind works when life takes difficult turns, this episode is for you. Swindon Celebrity Charity football match tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41997339 Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Mar 13
47 min
Addiction Took My Son | Vanessa
In this deeply emotional episode, Vanessa bravely shares the heartbreaking story of her son Luke a kind, funny, and charismatic young man whose life was tragically lost after struggling with a**iction. Luke was the type of person who lit up every room he walked into. Friends loved him, family adored him, and he had a bright future ahead of him. But what began with nights out and experimenting with substances slowly spiralled into a battle with a**iction that changed everything. This episode is difficult, but it’s an important one. If sharing Luke’s story helps even one person seek help or recognise the signs sooner, then his legacy will continue to make a difference. ⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses a**iction, mental health struggles, and s*cide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Swindon Celebrity Charity football match tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41997339 Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Mar 6
1 hr 43 min
The Voice in Your Head Isn’t You
This episode is different. I opened up the inbox and read your real messages about c*caine, al*ohol, re*apse, funerals, losing families, the “just one pint” voice, and trying to stay sober when life hits hard. Some of these stopped me in my tracks. We talk about: •⁠ ⁠Recreational c*caine that “isn’t a problem”… until it is •⁠ ⁠The little voice telling you to go back •⁠ ⁠Grief, funerals and staying s*ber through loss •⁠ ⁠Discipline vs motivation •⁠ ⁠Losing friends when you change •⁠ ⁠Why s*briety feels like a loss before it feels like a win Drop a comment. You’re not alone. Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Feb 27
1 hr 8 min
P*rn and Sexual A*diction | Taner Hassan
Is p*rn a*diction real… or is it just “normal behaviour”? In this episode of Menace to Sobriety I am Joined by Taner Hassan, we dive deep into compulsive sexual behaviour, p*rn use, and the uncomfortable truth about using s*x to change the way we feel. We break down: •⁠ ⁠The 10 clinically recognised signs of compulsive sexual behaviour •⁠ ⁠Why p**n hits your dopamine harder than real intimacy •⁠ ⁠How a**iction isn’t about the substance it’s about the relationship •⁠ ⁠Why people in early sobriety often transfer a**ictions •⁠ ⁠The difference between healthy s*xuality and shame-driven behaviour •⁠ ⁠When “everyone does it” becomes a problem This isn’t about judgement. It’s about honesty. 🎧 Watch / listen now 📩 Reach out if you need help you’re not alone Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Feb 20
59 min
You Don't Have A DRINKING Problem | Derek Rowe
What happens when the drink stops… but the fire doesn’t? In this episode of Menace To Sobriety, we sit down with Derek Rowe as he opens up about living like a volcano — calm one minute, erupting the next. The mood swings. The ego. The people walking on eggshells. This isn’t just about addiction. It’s about what was underneath it. We talk about: The ego that keeps you stuck •⁠ ⁠Anger, shame and identity loss in sobriety •⁠ ⁠Facing yourself without running •⁠ ⁠Why real change feels like walking through hell Sobriety isn’t just quitting. It’s confronting the truth in the mirror. If this hits, share it with someone who needs to hear it. ⚠️ Trigger warning: addiction, relapse, mental health struggles 🎧 Watch / listen now 📩 Reach out if you need help you’re not alone Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Feb 13
1 hr 27 min
I Watched Myself Die | Shane
In this raw and emotional episode of Menace to Sobriety, Daniel sits down with Shane for one of the most confronting conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Shane opens up about years of addiction, repeated relapses, and the physical and mental consequences that followed. From losing control, damaging his health, and struggling with shame, to the moment he genuinely believed he was watching himself die this episode doesn’t hold back. This isn’t a glamorised story. It’s a real, uncomfortable look at how addiction creeps in, how denial keeps you trapped, and how quickly things can spiral when you think you’re “still in control”. If you’re still in the mix, with relapse, or convincing yourself you’re different this episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. This podcast is for anyone on the journey, thinking about starting it, or supporting someone who is. ⚠️ Trigger warning: addiction, relapse, mental health struggles 🎧 Watch / listen now 📩 Reach out if you need help you’re not alone Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife
Feb 6
1 hr 29 min
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