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52 | Ollie Dent: Cannabis, Withdrawal & Waking Up – Isolation & the Quiet Strength of Recovery
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Matt is joined by Ollie for a raw and introspective conversation tracing his journey from early childhood trauma to recovery. After losing his mother at just eight years old and navigating the fallout of his father’s 22-year prison sentence at fifteen, Ollie turned to cannabis as a coping mechanism - eventually becoming heavily dependent and identifying as a self-proclaimed “weed connoisseur.” He candidly reflects on how his rationalisation masked the deep mental health toll, including psychotic episodes and profound emotional isolation. Smoking from morning to night, his life became shaped by addiction. Now in recovery, Ollie challenges the widespread perception of cannabis as harmless, offering a powerful reminder that its impact - particularly on mental health - can be just as serious as that of any other substance.
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1. Struggles With Addiction and Recovery (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Childhood Trauma and Recovery (00:03:19)
3. Impact of Trauma on Relationships (00:09:38)
4. Impact of Trauma on Substance Abuse (00:20:53)
5. Navigating Cannabis and Recovery (00:26:30)
6. Journey to Recovery and Self-Discovery (00:41:34)
7. Turning Point in Recovery Journey (00:48:07)
8. Navigating Consequences of Addiction (00:53:01)
9. Finding Help and Support in Recovery (00:58:11)
10. Life Reflections and Belief in People (01:11:18)
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