Managing Depression, Anxiety and Addiction Starts with Your Thoughts

[@georgearthern2163]

Kirk talking openly about addiction and mental health saved my life. At the time of the first podcast he did I was vomiting blood from all the cocaine and shit I was putting in my body. His story is so relatable to mine. I am now sober and I big part of helping me stay sober is this podcast. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to thank Kirk enough.

[@HereForTheFacts]

Quality, keep going mate!!💪🏻

[@georgearthern2163]

@Euro2020-yh6lk nearly 18 months without booze or gear. My life has been immeasurably improved by getting help and not giving in to the demon on my shoulder. Thanks for asking?

[@maggiedennis3371]

Hello guys - It’s me the young 74 year old.. struggling today…had to listen to your. Pod cast again, ten minutes in , I am back on track.. You are both so relatable - Love the way you do not sugarcoat anything…… I went for the chocolates and crisps today. As well, Believe me , I am not new… tried everything.. been around the block… This is working for me….. ……. A warm gratitude

[@lizarnold655]

You are both real, you will make mental health ‘normal’ everyone has degrees of struggling with their brain. Don’t underestimate what you’re doing thank you

[@chrisbee487]

Keep on going 💪. I turned 3 years clean on Friday ❤

[@steveosborne9449]

Ripping the end of it 😫🤣 is so true boys, it’s so good to talk about n hear all this so many can relate we all a big family ❤️

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thabks brother

[@s4mzybr0o19]

I hope these podcasts come back again

[@JJA90]

You lads are smashing these podcasts , hilarious and helpful Thank you 🙏

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thanks for listening

[@myyoot]

Love these podcasts they really help me trying to get clean and sober

[@jordanhill7627]

These podcasts are unreal! So much respect for the openness of both of you. It’s really made me question the fact I think I’m in control of my habits. The more I listen the more I realise perhaps I’m not. Thanks both your chat really is opening my eyes and mind. 👊🏻

[@albertseward6958]

You guys are absolute legends!! You guys have inspired me to challenge myself being sober for a month, a big stepping stone to a healthier mind! Thanks guys 🙏

[@joelarman2435]

The beak .Sent me nuts.Every time i do it i end up in hospital.Boys ,i really apreciate wat ur doing.Ur both real .Both ur journeys all of us hear ,wiv that self destruct button .Surport n love this

[@maggiedennis3371]

Kirk is certainly right to do this podcast ….. he is genuine , and living it.. I would love him to be my mentor……. 74 years of age…. I relate immensely…..sensitive…. Believe me I have had a full colourful life…

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Love that, really do

[@louiseb6459]

My son is adhd diagnosed at 6/7 he’s 21 now and got clean from self medicating long may it continue everything makes him anxious he doesn’t even vape anymore or drink coffee it’s amazing really how far he’s come , and then the other day he told me he sniffed a line couple weeks back in a night club in Brighton and got insanely paranoid told me he was putting it to the test and won’t go there again 🙏 always walking a fine line , I’m his mum and an ex happy raver from back in the day , i send him these pods I know he has watched a couple . Thanks Dan thanks Kirk ❤❤

[@samtaylor4272]

What an awesome and understanding mum. You rock. I love the pod too!

[@louiseb6459]

@@samtaylor4272 oh I’m no saint but Thankyou x. I get upset sometimes worrying that I gave birth to a tortured soul ! He loves his mum though 🥰

[@samtaylor4272]

@louiseb6459 If I had a kid and they were that open and honest with me from a young age, I'd know I was doing a good job. So many would lie to their parents, I probably would at that age. Atleast you can be there to support them - too many young men have died feeling troubled and not able to talk to someone. So yeah, you're great.

[@louiseb6459]

@@samtaylor4272 🙏❤️❤️

[@guthriedenniston4543]

I love you lads. Kirk you're a great. Dan fab. Thank you. Keep it up. God bless you

[@user-lh2fy1fn4w]

Love you for this Dap im 2 weeks sober this will help me tonight thank you guys

[@user-od9dw2hk5o]

You two work great together. Two genuine blokes who have been through hell and want to help others. These podcasts have helped my mental health tremendously over the past few months. Wish you both all the success

[@nikkis9292]

Intro was hilarious good episode guys , your helping more people than you realise . 🙏

[@scottdavidson1024]

44:19 you can see Kirk trying not to crack a joke with the “any tips?”😂Jokes aside the voice notes are mega & the advice is brilliant from all. Banter, seriousness & advice all rolled into one. 🙏Thank you..

[@djshocka2007]

can relate to the impulsive adiction weather it be drink, smoking, or even them moments of binging on shit food and sweets 🙄 literally feel the same guilt after

[@lacuna_matata_9261]

"Diamonds are formed under pressure And bread dough rises when you let it rest We're all our own things. What's motivating to you may be crippling to others.” - Victor Linao Great quote .. something that may have worked to help someone else may not be what you need to help you .. we all need to find our own way to deal with our mental health , addictions and make our way through this life .. there’s no one size fits all but at least we’re here and we’re trying 😉 another smashing pod cheers lads 💚

[@maverick90194]

Love this guys crazy how listening to others with adhd feel exactly the same with the drugs and alcohol,, I used to feel like it made my head normal and quiet,, mental how you can live so many years thinking your the only one like this,, making a massive difference speaking out lads, top men 💙

[@twiggy4044]

I’ve been sober since 22 dec and listen to you guys a lot. I’m female so this is not just for lads.

[@MikeyAngling]

Keep being strong you’re doing amazing 💪🏼

[@johnk9220]

What a welcome intro, simply incredible.

[@donna6532]

Love you guys ❤❤your energy every pod cast 🙌🏼reeeeeeeeeeespect 🎉

[@precioushart4869]

Men need that social security I definitely recommend fishing out with the lads it’s peaceful and distracts your mind ❤ Give it try lads

[@karolinakoppany]

I would love to hear discussions around sober sex! To me this was one of the hardest issues to overcome as I NEVER felt comfortable! Would love to hear input on this aspect, too! 🎉

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Lol I’m not sure my wife would appreciate that but I’ll ask Kirk

[@Quartzone6145]

Would be good for us women who are supporting our men in their sobriety as in how does the effects of drink and drugs have on labido in sobriety like the science of it .

[@trscrapmetals5530]

Everything you boys are saying is so true thank you for actually saying it which is the hardest part to help people think about The fact they have a problem and need the help from Another addict or recovering addict who can truly understand what’s we are going through enough love and. Respect 👊🏻💙🎉

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thabk you appreciate it

[@prosperityandrealisation5194]

Amazing man good job dapper and kirk amazing duo need more man ❤

[@fraser1237]

The amount of times i have regretted a night out is incredible 😅 some brutal hangovers in my 20s

[@Mandy-nw6dv]

Lovely show, guys. All 3 of you have great input 👍 it's great talking about bloody life on serious notes and a friendly bit of banta thrown in. Cheers, guys, you're helping so many 😊 Just for joke kirk strokes the mike alot 😅 sorry I have adhd an notice everything 🙈 sorry 🙃

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thabk you!!

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

And yer he does lol

[@eddie4130]

Keep smashing it 🙏🙏🙏

[@stillolivia2230]

These chats are amazing especially coming from males, good to see you opening up. Can you make the Microphone sound louder cx

[@cratediggers7492]

Love it boys! Dapper bring Kirk on for a double sketch on tour haha pair of jokers x thanks for the wise words as always x

[@capoo1337]

Hi guys. Fellow Essex boy here. I suffered with severe depression and anxiety for 25+ years due to what I now know was undiagnosed ADHD, and multiple sclerosis. Mental health issues are one of the most common symptoms for sufferers of MS, and of course ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADHD at 43 years old after chatting with someone who also has ADHD. Not knowing much about it I asked how it affected him. She. He told and me it was like looking at a mirror. I was diagnosed with MS at 40. The neurologist I was under at Southend Hospital was convinced that I’d had MS since I was around the age of 16. That diagnosis helped a lot, albeit s devastating one. But being diagnosed with ADHD, and with the medication, my depression has all but gone. I stayed single for years because of gge stigma of mental health and I didn’t want to burden anyone with my issues. Thankfully, that’s now all in the past. After being single for a long time I met my fiancée, who also has MS, one late night on a MS group based in the USA. She’d been recently diagnosed anc was in the first day of steroids to help with inflammation. She was told that she wouldn’t sleep that first night and she didn’t. I was suffering with insomnia at the time. She posted on the group at 3:30 am “it’s 3:30 am in the UK, and still no sleep.” I just happened to be awake at that time and replied that I am also in the UK and can’t sleep.. “ where are you from? I’m in Brentwood Essex.” She replied. I said “ well, I’m just down the road in Southend!” We got together for just over five years, will it together in Brentwood Essex , and are engaged to be married. Stay strong with your individual journeys guys, and keep up the good work!

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thanks for that mate, very interesting, I can relate to bits

[@scottdavidson1024]

Smashing it lads! 💙🤙

[@Gemma-x4c]

I upset Kirk mega upset but will always like him and respect well done both of you 😢

[@stevenbuchanan9039]

I knew exactly what you were both thinking when Nina started talking 😂😂😂

[@joshua8398]

mate i dont care what people say that intro has got to be the funniest thing listening to it smashed and on it fair play lad haha

[@mspinkypinky3793]

I’d love you to do an interview with Danny Gould aka Danny clockwork Ann Brandon block, who are also sober!!!

[@CommanderBond-g9b]

Another fantastic podcast lads!

[@EJWEST333]

This one is on point lads ✊

[@louiseb6459]

Love what you said about the negative thought pattern Danny spot on 👌 getting to know yourself cliches everywhere 😂100% true though ❤

[@Staycie313]

Much love from new zealand boys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonydunsford1278]

I over think things as well. There is definetley a stigma surrounding the mental health thing. I don't know why and especially after we have all gone through a pandemic. Obviously inner chat nest be kind and positive affirmations on a daily basis .

[@yazz.x]

I struggle around my dad's anniversary which is the 29th *of this month. I've been sober since October but struggling so much. How do you cope around stressful times or big triggers?

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

See them as triggers, and think, why would I want to make things worse, I used to be the same for my father, now I pre plan things to do to keep me busy, its still a choice you will have to make.

[@dannymckenna-SmIles4Miles]

40:41 Daniel when you say over to you John n pull a face after made me fu**ing pi** myself mate 🤣🤣🤣 all the fu**ing best mush yeah 👍 pure 💎

[@rosscohop3108]

Funny shit guys, and educational well done 🤟🏻

[@bradleykuhlmey9748]

Great episode lads 🙌

[@bradoldham7788]

Been listening to this podcast since you started every story you tell describes some off my own.👌 proper stuff! 👏 Lemon squeezer ablouste geezers we don't drink barcardii breezerss😁

[@lacuna_matata_9261]

Would love to see Russell brand on the pod 😂 he’s brilliant 👍

[@maggiedennis3371]

You two are just amazing for me …. I am a young 74 year old……I relate so much .. omg the comfort . I have been trying A.A for 28 years.. could not get it …. You are my recovery…except for the sexual stuff …😅

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Thats great, 74 years old and still going for it lol ha ha

[@michelleg1076]

You guys are hillarious 😂

[@planetjupiter8707]

That look @ 44:06 😂

[@davidricketts9498]

You two are funny, man 😅

[@fraser1237]

parkrun is a good thing

[@jbow07]

It’s albert Einstein who sed the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results

[@kerstie4332]

Anyone else notice Kirk randomly smushing the microphone with his lips at 1hr 2? 😂

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Lol

[@victorrrrrrrrrrable]

10/10, spasibo

[@maggiedennis3371]

When is your new podcast

[@davidricketts9498]

Fuck the stigma, kurt. Keep going mate

[@dannyg9468]

Let’s call him HUW🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

[@whu95]

Seems like use to are helping eathother out loads

[@adamgregory276]

Lmao I can relate to that had me in stitches on the coke but can't get a boner 😂 you guys are inspiration keep doin what your doin ❤

[@Spinja1]

Do you or Kirk take medication for your ADHD?

[@au10666]

boissss

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

lol

[@louiseb6459]

G’wan jon

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Go to the gym...ride a mt bike..find a podcast ..start a podcast...adopt a pet...work at a shelter .pick up trash in ur neighborhood

[@lstbys666]

That intro was enough to turn this off immediately

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Yer definitely isn’t for you then, you clearly don’t know me, it’s for light hearted un-judgemental people - We are growing a lovely community here of like minded people so no hard feelings off you pop.

[@lstbys666]

@@menacetosobrietypodcast corny af

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

@@lstbys666 ur hard

[@lstbys666]

@menacetosobrietypodcast You jacked your whole style from the diary of a ceo except in this format it's deadshit interviewing deadshit

[@sgrill11124]

​@@lstbys666you sound like a very sad individual. Id like to see you set up a whole podcast, do live shows and balancing family and home life among other stuff. This guy built his career from the ground up, TWICE! His podcast is spreading a positive message, helping so many people. Stop spreading negativity.

[@cloud-seven]

Well done with the consciousness riff, beware of the voices, the voicesssss,

[@billybattsshinebox8559]

Not digging you out fella, But Im a member of your FB group, you need to get more mods and admins on it, im constantly seeing posts for advice when they are at there lowest looking for help and there having to wait up to a month or weeks to get there posts approved for that much needed advice. Pull your finger out Dapper them posts need approving that day because you never know what that person is going through in that moment when there looking for help and advice, anyway love your work keep it up 💪

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

We can only post one an hour there’s a back log of 700 and about 50 new ones a day mate and 17 moderators rotating doing them every hour how exactly do I pull my finger out mate you tell me?

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

Does my fucking head in comments like this, spending my time and money on things to help other inbetween me running my life and I’ve got to pull my finger out?

[@billybattsshinebox8559]

​@menacetosobrietypodcast wow I said I wasn't digging you out and you allowed yourself to get dug out and left 2 comments calm down😂and how does my comment piss you off it was a pretty straightforward comment people are waiting ages for much needed advice when there at there lowest, and how exactly does running a group on Facebook cost money? I run and admin multiple groups one with over 80k members on Facebook and they cost fuck all to make and fuck all to manage if you use trusted members to admin or mod, Ffs imagine getting pissed off over a comment.And instead of posts needing to be on approval have them on instant approval and get the mods and admins to check the feed and delete the posts that ain't appropriate wow just wow

[@marklivingstone3121]

Isit me or does he talk like kid Frankie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@menacetosobrietypodcast]

I am kid Franky