🎧 Episode 2: From a crack cocaine close call to clean living - Stuart’s Raw Recovery Story

Definitely Not Therapy

In this gripping and emotionally honest episode of Definitely Not Therapy, Dan Lawrence is joined by DJ Stuart — a man who nearly lost everything to addiction but made the courageous choice to change his life.
🔥 Addiction Nearly Took His Life... Stuart shares how his party-fueled lifestyle spiraled into a dangerous cycle of substance abuse. One terrifying moment — passing out after accidentally making and taking a drug close to crack cocaine while his children were just upstairs — became the wake-up call that changed everything.
💬 A Story of Transformation and Mental Strength This isn’t just a drug recovery story — it’s a raw look into men’s mental health, anxiety, depression, and the pressures of masking pain behind nightlife, music, and escapism. Stuart opens up about using alcohol and drugs to cope, and how hitting rock bottom forced him to reflect and rebuild.
💪 From Substance Abuse to Fitness Obsession Now 6 months sober, Stuart has traded in late-night DJ sets for early morning gym sessions. He’s channelled his addictive personality into health, fitness, and mental resilience. With the support of his wife and family, he’s proof that recovery is possible — and that real strength comes from choosing to face your struggles head-on.
❤️ Topics Covered:
Addiction and drug abuse recovery
Men’s mental health and emotional vulnerability
The impact of nightlife and DJ culture on wellbeing
How fitness can support sobriety
The power of family and support systems
Turning your life around at rock bottom
🎙️ Definitely Not Therapy brings you unfiltered conversations with real people navigating life’s toughest moments — from mental breakdowns to breakthroughs.
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