Sober Girl Society founder Millie Gooch challenges everything we think we know about dependency in a conversation that dismantles the “rock bottom” myth. Despite a successful career and social life, alcohol was quietly affecting her mental health and relationships, leading her to realise she couldn’t keep going as she was.

This discussion explores the cycle of “hangxiety” and how drinking is often normalised despite its impact on wellbeing. Millie also reflects on her later ADHD and autism diagnosis, and how it helped her understand why neurodivergent minds can be more vulnerable to using alcohol as relief.

From a simple question that can help you reflect on your own relationship with drinking, to the reality that sobriety is only the beginning, this is an honest conversation about dependency, identity, and recovery.

This episode covers the following themes: High-Functioning Addiction, Hangxiety, Neurodivergence, Social Stigma, and Authentic Recovery.

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Sexologist and TV expert Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn (Celebs Go Dating, 90 Day Fiancé) joins us to break the heavy silence and shame surrounding sex, intimacy, and recovery.

In a particularly raw moment, Matt admits he’s never spoken openly about sex with another man, highlighting the exact stigma that causes so many men to suffer in silence.

Dr. Tara, who has built an audience of over 2 million followers sharing advice on modern relationships, unpacks the reality of hypersexuality and how using sex to escape emotional pain only deepens our wounds. She shares her own journey of breaking free from oppressive cultural expectations, while offering vital advice on navigating heartbreak, handling mismatched desire, and practicing sexual mindfulness.

It’s an essential, judgment-free conversation about learning to listen to your body and trading performance for genuine connection.

This episode covers the following themes: Hypersexuality, Shame, Heartbreak, Male Stigma, and Connection.

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Singer-songwriter and actor Will Young speaks with disarming honesty about surviving decades of trauma, hypervigilance, and the long shadow of shame. Following a breakdown during Cabaret, Will opens up about spending over ten years in a state of severe dissociation, describing it as living behind frosted glass, unable to recognize faces or feel joy.

He also shares his profound path to healing through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, learning to befriend the frozen parts of his past rather than fight them.

It's a powerful and reassuring look at how the core self can endure even the deepest pain, and how a simple daily act of kindness from a neighbor ultimately helped save his life.

This episode covers the following themes: Trauma, Shame, Dissociation, Therapy, and Healing.

Need Support?

Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org

Narcotics Anonymous: na.org

Alcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk

Shout: https: giveusashout.org

IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/

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