Can resilience truly triumph over adversity? Paul Gill’s compelling story offers a resounding yes. Once challenged by homelessness and addiction, his journey through Hepatitis C recovery is a beacon of hope and courage. Joined by his key worker, Warren, and healthcare professional Gareth Leach, Paul reveals the power of unwavering support and modern medical treatments in reclaiming his life. Through candid conversations, we learn about the critical role that healthcare teams play, not just in tr...
Feb 10, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Episode Show Notes Episode Title: From Struggles to Success: Micah’s Journey with Inspire Host: Ben Fairless Podcast: Catch Me When I Fall Summary: In this episode, host Ben Fairless sits down with Micah, a remarkable individual who has transformed his life with the support of Inspire. Micah opens up about his past struggles with drug addiction, his journey through recovery, and the shocking news of being diagnosed with Hepatitis C. He shares how he overcame these challenges, including his exper...
May 21, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode of "Catch Me When I Fall," host Ben Fairless# explores the journey to a smoke-free life with special guest Telha Rashid from Smokefree Lancashire. Together, they delve into the reasons why smoking is harmful to health, the benefits of quitting smoking, and the invaluable support services provided by Smokefree Lancashire. Whether you're considering quitting smoking yourself or seeking resources to support others, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration...
Mar 13, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Embark on a riveting odyssey with host Ben Fairless as he unravels the compelling narrative of Shawn Birch in this episode of 'Catch Me When I Fall.' Shawn's journey is more than a story—it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Highlights: 🌌 Navigating Darkness: Shawn recounts the pivotal moments of realization amid the shadows of addiction, providing a poignant glimpse into the challenges that marked his path. 🤲 Strength in Connection: Discover the transform...
Nov 14, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode of "Catch Me When I Fall," join host Ben Fairless as he dives deep into the world of anxiety, a common yet often misunderstood mental health challenge. Our special guest, Dr. Rachel Chin, a renowned clinical psychologist, shares her expertise and provides valuable insights into anxiety, its various forms, and effective coping strategies. Throughout the episode, we explore the definition of anxiety, its distinct differences from stress, and the common symptoms individual...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode of "Catch Me When I Fall", we hear from Kris, an ex-service user who shares his story of addiction, recovery, and redemption. Kris speaks candidly about how he misused his partner's prescribed medication to aid his addiction and how he eventually found the help he needed to turn his life around. We also hear from a worker at Inspire, a local organization that provides support and guidance to people dealing with addiction and mental health issues. They share how the...
Feb 17, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to 'Getting to Know You,' a series where we introduce you to amazing and inspiring people from all walks of life. This week's episode is a special Christmas edition featuring Cath and Kristy, and we promise it will be both funny and entertaining. In each episode, we sit down with our guests and get to know them on a deeper level, learning about their passions, struggles, and what makes them unique. Whether you're looking for motivation, insight, or simply want to be e...
Jan 05, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Danielle Hickey, our Head of Services for Lancashire services, joins us in this episode for a bit of a chinwag. We thought it would be a great idea to check in with Danielle about how she is adjusting to her new role after not being in post for too long. Having served in many different roles within Change Grow Live, we wanted to understand why Danielle felt ready to take on this new role. Apart from her role, we wanted to know where her Escape is and what she does to wind down. We get a fantasti...
Dec 13, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3
🔔Episode 2 is here of "Getting To Know You ......"! In the hot seat is Tom, as Ben asks the important questions. Starting off, we get the lowdown on what the role of a recovery worker entails, as well as some great tips and advice for anyone struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. After that, we focus on Tom as a person, his likes, dislikes, and his favorite pizza topping! (Not to be missed ). Tom steps up to the 💥⚡️ "Quick Fire Round" 💥⚡️ and we will see how he battles it ...
Oct 31, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The "Getting to know you" series is now available on our Podcast! If you are not familier with our "Getting to know you" series, it's where we ask a mem,ber of staff or volunteers to take the hot seat and get asked questions mainly about themselves, perhaps their role and much more. In the hot seat, this time is Jess! Starting off, we thought we'd talk about recruitment and what it involves. Since there have been a few vacancies recently, we thought it would be a go...
Oct 07, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Steve Downie, 54, who has been sober for almost two years, is using his experience of reaching rock bottom to help other addicts at a Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) Recovery Group. Wanting to give something back to the people of Chorley who helped him find his feet again, Steve qualified to facilitate the recovery groups by hiring a room to run his sessions, with the help of former drug addict Andrea Horrocks who set up the charitable organisation four years ago. If you want to kn...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Inspire & Quit Squad Episode show notes: In this episode, Tracy, Maggie and Alex talk to Katie about the service they provide, supporting people who want support quitting smoking. Getting support for your quit attempt makes you three times more likely to succeed. If you are don’t feel ready to quit yet, the team are happy to answer queries and provide any information you need, to help you wherever you’re at on your journey. Hear more about the link between smoking and other patterns of behav...
Feb 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Alcohol & Relationships - Episode show notes: In this special edition for Alcohol Awareness Week, Ben, Katie, Nina, and Jordan are talking about the impact of alcohol on relationships. Partners, children, friends, and work colleagues all struggle when someone they care about is drinking to excess and often don’t know where to go for help. This episode shares personal stories that we hope will inspire people to reach out and get help and offers practical tips and advice for anyone interested ...
Nov 15, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In todays episode Ben Fairless hops into the hot seat to focus on the important subject of Men’s Mental Health. Men’s mental health is important because it’s well known that many men keep their stress to themselves . They don’t want to seem like a burden. They’d rather carry on acting like everything’s okay for the sake of their families or just so they don’t have to deal with the inevitable conversations that would come from talking about their emotions in the first place. We are here to try an...
Aug 30, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Integrated care is on everyone’s agenda. This episode reflects on our experience as a multi award winning early adopter of an integrated approach. Dr Mark Spencer and Katie Egan from Fleetwood Primary Care Network share their learning and experience on this incredible journey. Learn how a regular GP consultation changed everything for Mark and started a hope revolution as we moved from a mindset of ‘telling’ to one of ‘listening to the community’. Katie shares the difference our PCN involvement ...
Aug 23, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 2 show notes: Hepatitis C – . Jon and Sammie talk to Katie about their quest to get everyone treated for Hep C, sharing our innovative approaches to support people against a backdrop of stigma and shame. We also debate why the Covid pandemic has seen such a significant increase in people coming forward for treatment. Subscribe, download, and listen for free by searching for "Catch me when i fall" on Spotify, Stitcher, I Tunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts from. For mo...
Apr 26, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 1 show notes: Older adult drinkers – people are living longer and drinking more. Katie and Tony share their experiences of both living with and supporting older adult drinkers and grapple with some tough questions about how we overcome the stigma and acceptability of drinking too much. Subscribe, download, and listen for free by searching for "Catch Me When I Fall" in your favourite Podcast platform. For more information on the work of Inspire go to www.inspirelancs.org.uk To p...
Mar 03, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
