How Joe Sealey Got Clean

Dan is joined by Joe Sealey, ex-West Ham footballer who is currently starring in the Housewives of Cheshire. Joe is also the son of late Manchester United goalie Les Sealey, Joe lost his father and his football career at the same time which is what led him down the path of addiction.
Joe talks to Dan in this episode about the role of his father and football in his life and addiction and how his wife helped him on the road to recovery. Joe opens up about what addiction and sobriety have been like for him including many of his lowest moments, the failure of rehab and what life looks like now he has been sober for many years. Joe also talks about his number 1 bestselling book which is about his addiction, sobriety and also features chapters from his dad’s book project that was started many years before.
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Menace II Sobriety Live brings the up & coming podcast to the live stage; hosted by Daniel O'Reilly and a special guest, no topic is off-limits. Combining humour with stories and issues which both Daniel and the audience will have experienced, whether first hand or through someone they know. Offering an environment for people to openly discuss their struggles was Daniel's main focus behind starting the podcast, as well as his M.A.T.E group; so now he also brings it to the stage and to the public.
What can people expect at the live podcast:
Join Daniel at Menace II Sobriety Live, as he discusses all things sobriety, ADHD, mental health and more. The podcastwill be recorded live with a special guest, including audience interaction and finishing with an open Q&A.
Daniel will not only be discussing sobriety, but everything life throws at us, and he would love for you to join him. Bring your tissues and your sense of humour, because we have no idea what topics will be discussed, but whatever the conversation, it'll be a supportive environment and may contain some dad jokes.
Story behind the podcast:
The Menace II Sobriety podcast was set up after Daniel faced his own battles with sobriety, ADHD, mental health and certain life scenarios. He set up a M.A.T.E group on Facebook, so that men could support men in an accessible, open and friendly environment. Upon seeing the responses from men around the world to some of the posts on the group, Daniel was blown away by the kindness and support of strangers. This led him to create the podcast, inviting a range of guests from different backgrounds, sharing his own personal experiences & struggles; and now, opening up to the public in a live environment, where people can come along and watch in-person, or get involved in the audience interaction.
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[@gee-fe2sq]

Not long left the gym, had that quick thought of you’ve done well, go get a half, maybe gamble a little. Thankfully this landed. Really helping these Friday night videos mate. Keep it up your really helping people out here

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Im glad these are working, that was exactly why we wanted to drop them them on a Friday!

[@lizclarkson8720]

Love this message btw. Going and getting a half doesn't sound bad but it's never just a half is it hahahaha. As the saying goes "the best line is the first line but its never the last Line".

[@gee-fe2sq]

@@lizclarkson8720 that’s part of the problem for most of us. Somehow rationalise getting a half that will be it, but it never is. I’ve noticed I can go out for a few pints so lines, but once people start to go home and go to bed I will be up till the early hours. Making sure I’ve always got abit left for myself. Strange behaviour.

[@lizclarkson8720]

@@gee-fe2sq 100%. People will get a half, have a few beers then chase the next high. Before you know it your 3 gram deep and have £200 less in your bank in the morning. Stick with it pal your doing good.

[@ninastapley9354]

What joe said about taking one day at a time and being sober for one day was so helpful for me. Really needed this tonight!!! Thanks again

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Glad it helped Nina x

[@youngdylan5083]

So true! These podcasts are a great help as part of recovery!

[@beanymanwalks]

Needed this tonight. Been off the wagon this weekend. Feeling like i use too. 😢 one day at a time again. Sunday ive won. Next hurdle is monday. One day at a time.

[@aloeblack8853]

Very much respect this man’s honesty. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Probably one of the best podcasts I’ve heard

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Love that, yer its the raw honesty that will help people relate

[@MrMuzzletoff]

Dan - thanks for this podcast mate. It’s really helped me address my grey area usage of booze and narcs. Been listening since the start and loved this episode - you are very good with interviews and joe has a great story for us all to learn from. Love the episodes with kirk too. Variety is the spice of life!!

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Wow! Since the beginning, thank you , yer its just here to make people think and see they aint alone and also inspire so if its doing any one of those things that would be great!

[@NaturalNat111]

Really interesting chat with Joe, a lot of funny crazy stories 🤣love hearing people’s experiences on here every week. 7 months free of alcohol for me and these podcasts are keeping me on the straight and narrow, so many of us are on this journey 🥰 loving your work Dan 💚💚💚 keep em coming.

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thank you, yer its great to be part of this community, thanks!

[@Gentile212]

My husband has addiction and fir the first time I am not angry I am empathic towards him after hearing this because I know it has came from childhood trauma.. I can't thank you enough.. Been suscribber from the start and this is the best.. I will be sharing.. May God bless you daniel he has a plan for you 🙏🙏

[@LukeMichaelDean1]

This podcast needs way more attention 👍👍 well done 👊🏼

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thanks Luke x

[@Sykee1983]

Another fantastic podcast. Well done Dan. I'm a few weeks behind, but catching up slowly. Brilliant interview and we'll done to Joe as well 👏

[@SScc14105]

That’s the best podcast I’ve ever watched

[@Rokcie]

Great podcast, one of my favs with the Menace so far... Joe is a legend & the respect he always openly gives to Nicole is refreshing & fkin fabulous.... IF you are lucky enough to have a solid loyal partner supporting you through the toughest times, respect is the least they deserve (more geezers especially ought to take note) Fair to say - as Joe did say - most should leave though even temporarily because when drugs are or become a priority, most users want/rely on a "carer", an enabler/facilitator.... the exact opposite of what users need to sort themselves out.

[@jimblemachine]

Morning Dan, been here since day 1, followed you since the vine days. I’m loving these pod casts, can’t wait until you get a million subs. Keep going your savings lives pal. ❤ hope you and your family are well. Enjoy your weekend

[@youngdylan5083]

What a great guest. It’s amazing how addiction can grab anyone at anytime. Dapper, your interviewer skills are fantastic mate. Great podcast.

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thank you appreciate that

[@nikkis9292]

Brilliant episode , Joe is a very likeable character. you’ll Never know how much this podcast is helping me . Thank You 🙏

[@Lsi581]

What he said when he said he never wanted to do it and always wanted to stop, that was the same as me saying that from the age of 16. I did all sort back then but now I just drink a sniff unfortunately, I can go 8 weeks clean then I’ll end up doing it again, then again few weeks, sometimes 8 if I’m lucky then mess it up again. Off my head now watching this, I had my daughter over for the weekend and was even sneaking off to the toilet and having a bump whilst she’s here. Just want to knock it on the head once and for all, these podcasts help me so much as all these guests are people I relate to, gives me hope I can stop completely. I use to fight professionally and that was only time I’d be clean during fight camp, so I relate to you training dapper. But I’m 35 now and full of injury’s to stopped fighting two years ago but still train at the gym every morning before a 12 hour shift, also started making my bed first thing like kirk said and it helps. I was also diagnosed with adhd 4 years ago. I also served in the French foreign legion which gave me the biggest natural buzz ever when we were out on tour but always went back to partying when we were back home again.

[@Sykee1983]

Keep going my brother 👊 You got this man ❤

[@andrewokeefe8118]

Always great hearing other life experiences, everyone’s story is different but the same! Also a great insight to show how addiction affects everyone from every walk of life! Incredible as always! Hope you’re all well

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

So true! Thanks

[@MyLiam22]

Many nights in the Rectory back in the day Joey 😂 Great interview and full respect to you and your journey. Keep smashing it 👍🏻

[@jdon2020]

These podcasts are so good

[@hettybl]

Hehe my dogs sober too 😂....another amazing episode. Love Joe & love his honesty! Fairplay 😊

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Yer lol that line tickled me

[@kaattiiex]

7:50am sat morning I’m watching this with my breakfast again!! Same set up for me every week ☕️ thank you !!! Another great guest 👌🏼

[@Lsi581]

He should be in some English gangster move like rise of the foot soldier or something with and old school accent like that, sounds a right geezer. He’d be good playing the role of Andrew Pritchard. That’s the vibe I get from the geezer

[@Kas1645]

Been bang on the packet for 8 years it’s like a time machine it’s so hard to quit

[@jake_c2365]

Every time I touch a drink I call up for a ticket..I'm listening to you but can't stop brother....I'm stuck

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Time to stop drinking then mate, same as me. Drink is the issue, no drink no packet.

[@MIGHTYQ277]

Brother Alcohol and cocaine become one drug called cocaethylene when processed by the liver. That is why you can’t have one without the other . The answer is total abstinence . Me personally after years of carnage destroying my self with drink and gear , blackout violence long prison sentences I can say today I have not picked up for a long time and that is a blessing . It’s been the best decision I’ve made for my life and my family’s . I take it one day at a time . Jake you can do this if you need support or want to talk drop me a msg be my pleasure Dapper I’ve been watching you a while now this platform you have created is great thing keep up the good work brother 💪🏻💪🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jordansales5126]

Exactly what I needed fell off lastnight thanks for the work your doing great guest

[@suaver011]

One of your best shows and guests so far. Also u teaming up with Kirk made your show something that's now in my google calendar. This one I have to admit kept me focusing really hard, it's been a while since I struggled this much with someone's accent. (English ain't my native language...obviously) 😅

[@candicehartley11]

Loved that.. best one yet. 💜

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

thanks

[@sassijay]

Best guest yet. What a story so pleased that Joe managed to pull it round 😊

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thanks yer, was a great one.

[@107g]

This was a good one bro

[@tomgregory-fs5bc]

I’m now 7 months after 4 years of hell with coke and booze and I lost everything. On step 5 of Cocaine Anonymous and life is getting better everyday. Love watching these podcasts they give me in inspiration on the odd day I get challenges. Thank you 🙏

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Love that Tom, you are doing great, what an amazing feeling it is when the hard work works

[@tomgregory-fs5bc]

@@menacetosobrietypodcast thanks man really appreciate it. We must stay focused. One day at a time 🙏

[@MIGHTYQ277]

Keep going tom sobriety is the way forward for you and your loved ones brother . Step 4 and 5 massive steps keep going 💪🏻

[@tomgregory-fs5bc]

@@MIGHTYQ277 thanks mate I appreciate that, it’s been tough lately but still trying to stay on the straight and narrow

[@dandrayton7697]

Love what you do mate powerful stuff dapps ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thank you!

[@maggiedennis3371]

I am ten minutes into your podcast…. I ,.miss Kirk.. . Real recovery.. let’s see how this pans out……your favourite fan

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

I get you like Kirk, he was away, I think this guys recovery is also real, as mine is, he will be back tho dont worry lol

[@jonny3084]

Always thought he was a prick. But totally changed my mind on the guy now, heard these stories before. Fair play to his honesty

[@martinbailey6414]

Dan brilliant podcast thought joe was really honest it was really great did miss our Kirk though

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

He will be back!

[@tonydunsford1278]

THe priory is not a picnic a very rigid rigorous environment. Again everyone can see the complexties surrounding any form of addiction. Thanks dan.

[@Lsi581]

3rd comment on the video look a fucking weirdo but what about doing a series/podcast/episodes of helping someone get clean and going through the process, regime, their thoughts and clarity as the brain fog is clearing etc? Would cost money I imagine but would be brilliant for people to relate to and give incentive to pack it in

[@jackpewter8076]

Dan, what hair gel to you use bro?

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

v05 Putty mate

[@jackpewter8076]

@@menacetosobrietypodcast cheers lad. Looks much better these days. I’m gna get some of that.

[@EJWEST333]

Fantastic stuff, this one was brilliant!

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thank you!

[@HGee420]

I bet I know who the Coronation Street actor was although many people in film and tv dabble in the old Colombian marching powder. That’s how I got introduced to it for the first time when I used to work for Yorkshire Tyne Tees. Without giving his full name away the first part of the surname is a famous uk bakery! That’s all I’m saying! Lol Good podcast as per usual! I’m currently sat in my hotel room contemplating putting an order in (on just eat!) lol 😂 Keep up the good work guys!

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

HA HA I think I know who you mean lol just eat is the one

[@freemanforbes4017]

It feels like a lot of people they say they need to get sober or they will throw their life away, kids job house wife etc, but I find it hard becuase I don't have anything to throw away when drinking but if I stop then only thing I do have , friends will eventually give up on me. Feels like a lose lose,

[@christianturner2414]

Brilliant guest 💪 proper chap Joe

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Yer he is!

[@Liam-us3cq]

"Schizos" "them lot" , hard to beleive someone speaking like that on such a brilliant mental health podcast. Roll on Kirk been back!

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

There was no malice in it it's just how people talk, but Kirk will be back dont worry.

[@Liam-us3cq]

Its just how arrogant twats talk pal , see you next week for next episode 💪👍

[@nathancrittenden8525]

​@@Liam-us3cq❄️

[@aimee1212]

Great podcast 😊 very relatable 👌

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thank you

[@potta061]

Iv been up 5 days I’m 1200£ lighter and Iv been to work everyday. It’s shit I hate it. Bit of luck my heart will give up soon 😂 we solider on

[@Amber-hz8mu]

Loved this one! Missed Kirk tho lol

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

so did I!

[@akay4856]

Would have been good to have Kirk on this one, would you be able to to get Greg tamin on that would be a great chat

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

He was away with his son. I'll look into Greg.

[@BlitzMCR]

Glenn tamplin do you mean? I agree he'd be a great guest he's a good lad him

[@akay4856]

@@BlitzMCR apologies I ment glenn

[@juicyj5093]

Amazing.

[@prosperityandrealisation5194]

Miss kirk the legend 💯💢🙏

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Me too!

[@penny9739]

There’s something I don’t believe about this guy. He doesn’t seem genuine. Dan and Kirk seem so much more genuine. This guy seems off.

[@joshcyprua7217]

Someone in active addicition would be a good guest aswell

[@dexterwoolley8229]

You could of got so many good stories out of this guy, if you knew how to interview. It’s a skill you’ll learn

[@Sykee1983]

He's a great interviewer. He got loads of good story's out of him. Why so negative?

[@nipplehead]

Love it boys doing great work 👍👍👍

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thank you!

[@charlottllewelyn402]

I think some eople get grams and tickets/packets mixed up.... either he has his measurements wrong or the stuff he was getting was terrible.... without any disrespect no one sniffs nearly a half ounce every day... I just can't see it. All respect again...

[@charlottllewelyn402]

"Bought a quarter, a bottle of jack and 2 bottles of wine and sat the for 3 days....."

[@garethoconnell4894]

Just another plug for book sales, ffs

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

He has a book yer, he also has a story, an addiction that he over come - got lots more people coming on - if someone’s taken the time to share their darkest times im going to help. Lots more normal lads coming on to mate and Kirk will be back soon stay tuned

[@MH-lz7jk]

Don’t listen to this prick about just another book sale! It was a great episode mate with a good story and fair play to him coming in an talking about his addition the way he did while he’s still on TV not a lot will do that! Keep it up Dapper!

[@garethoconnell4894]

@@menacetosobrietypodcastmy comment wasn't a dig at u Dan, I'm 7 months sober and clean from cocaine and your podcasts are an inspiration to me and many others.. I just see so many people today jumping on the band wagon and making money by selling story's or books.. keep up the great work