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We Recover Loudly – Personal Recovery and Mental Health Stories

We Recover Loudly – Personal Recovery and Mental Health Stories

Written by: Shell Righini
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We Recover Loudly is a podcast for anyone reclaiming their identity after life’s toughest challenges. Whether that’s addiction, mental health struggles, chronic illness, burnout, or something else entirely. Hosted by Shell, each episode brings raw vulnerability, humour, and real-life stories that show recovery comes in many forms, and that you are never the only one to go through something challenging. From guests who have triumphed over addiction to those reclaiming themselves from burnout, anxiety, and more, we share candid conversations, personal insights, and practical tips to remind you that no matter what you’re recovering from, you’re not alone.


Because when we recover loudly ... we stop others dying quietly. So, let's turn it up and get loud!

© 2025 We Recover Loudly – Personal Recovery and Mental Health Stories
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Episodes
  • S3 Episode 014 Dawn Comolly (Sober Fish): Recovering Loudly … Swearing, Sobriety & Owning Your Story
    Aug 27 2025

    In the final episode of Season 3, Shell is joined by Dawn Comolly, better known as Sober Fish: writer, recovery advocate, and founder of one of the UK’s most vibrant online sobriety communities. Since giving up alcohol in 2016, Dawn has built a space that helps thousands of people swap hangovers and self-doubt for clarity, connection, and confidence always with her trademark honesty and humour.

    Dawn shares her journey from teenage drinking and smoking, through years of exhaustion and toxic relationships, to the unexpected click moment that changed her life. Together, she and Shell explore:

    • Why “one day at a time” really works in early sobriety
    • How COVID shifted drinking habits and the long-term fallout still being felt today
    • The hidden shame around alcohol, smoking, and sugar; and why freedom means answering to nothing
    • Building self-respect, boundaries, and a life you don’t want to escape from
    • Why authenticity, community, and even a healthy dose of swearing are essential in recovery

    Dawn’s message is clear: sobriety isn’t dull or restrictive. It’s colourful, liberating, and full of possibility. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or questioning your relationship with drinking, this conversation is packed with truth, laughter, and practical wisdom from someone who’s been there and built something extraordinary from it.

    CONNECT WITH DAWN :

    @ soberfishie

    @ the_unfuck_yourself_coach

    https://www.soberfish.co.uk/

    https://m.facebook.com/soberfishie

    For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email hello@werecoverloudly.com

    @werecoverloudly
    www.werecoverloudly.com


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    56 mins
  • S3 Episode 013 Caroline Kelf (DJ Flourish): Recovering Loudly … Boundaries, Disco Balls & Finding Your Shine
    Aug 20 2025

    In this vibrant and vulnerable episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by Caroline Kelp — aka DJ Flourish: writer, speaker, and creator of the legendary Self-Love Rave. Known for helping women navigate midlife with more joy, connection, and empowerment, Caroline brings her trademark honesty and disco-ball energy to the mic.

    Together, they explore:

    • Growing up with pain and rejection, and how those early experiences shape identity
    • The masks we wear — from teenage rebellion to corporate panels — and the courage it takes to drop them
    • Social media, addiction, and why “discomfort” can either be a doorway to growth or a drain on our nervous systems
    • The power of community, authenticity, and self-love practices in recovery
    • How DJing in her forties led Caroline to discover joy, purpose, and a whole new way to connect

    Caroline’s story is a reminder that recovery isn’t just about letting go; it’s about creating space for joy, courage, and connection.

    Whether you’re in recovery, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or simply craving more authenticity in your life, this episode is a celebration of self-love, rebellion, and showing up as your fullest self.

    CONNECT WITH CAROLINE

    https://djflourish.co.uk/

    @ ravewithdjflourish

    For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email hello@werecoverloudly.com

    @werecoverloudly
    www.werecoverloudly.com


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S3 Episode 012 Rosie Turner: Recovering Loudly … ADHD, Identity & Turning Struggles Into Strength
    Aug 13 2025

    In this candid and energising episode of We Recover Loudly, Shell is joined by Rosie Turner — accredited ADHD coach, yoga and pilates instructor, podcaster, and founder of ADHD Untangled. Rosie is on a mission to help the neurodivergent community transform what can feel like destabilising struggles into genuine strengths.

    Rosie shares her journey from chaotic school days and extreme highs and lows, to finding clarity through movement, recovery, and her ADHD diagnosis. Together, they unpack the realities of living with ADHD, from perfectionism and rejection sensitivity to the often-overlooked connection between ADHD, eating disorders, and exercise.

    In this episode, they explore:

    • Growing up neurodivergent in a world that isn’t built for you
    • How ADHD shows up differently in women (and why so many go undiagnosed)
    • The impact of becoming “the label” you’re given at school
    • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and learning to manage it
    • Why movement can be life-changing for ADHD brains
    • The rise in diagnoses and the myths and stigma still holding people back

    Rosie also opens up about building ADHD Untangled — from one-to-one coaching to retreats, teen programs, and training wellness professionals to be ADHD-informed — and why representation and understanding in the wellness and sports industries are vital for real inclusion. Recorded earlier this year, the retreat Rosie mentions has now passed but she has a new one coming up in September where there are still places. Follow this link for more information -

    https://alps.untangledco.com/bali-retreat357566-5742


    Whether you’re neurodivergent, suspect you might be, or love someone who is, this conversation is packed with insight, relatability, and practical wisdom for navigating life with authenticity.

    CONNECT WITH ROSIE:

    @rosieadhduntangled

    @ adhd_untangled

    https://untangledco.com/

    https://untangledco.com/coaching

    For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email hello@werecoverloudly.com

    @werecoverloudly
    www.werecoverloudly.com


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    55 mins
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