DJ and broadcaster Milly Chowles speaks with people from the world of electronic music who are recovering from addiction, mental illness and trauma as she sets out to understand how they came back from the darkest of places and the role that music, art and creativity played in their recovery as well as it's place in their lives now. These are real and raw conversations that explore how inspriring, brave and funny people have turn their past pain into unstoppable passion and purpose.
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Outstandingly good podcast which has incredible guests sharing their own life stories, and giving support to others regarding issues around mental health, creativity, and neurodiversity and so many other issues (like substance abuse). This is podcast gold and huge thank you to Milly and her guests who share so much with so much heart ❤️
2023-01-02
what a treat
this podcast is everything i need in life
2022-12-25
Back2life
Brilliant funny and life affirming You can come back from the darkest places and you may even be able to laugh about it Tina Trivett
2022-04-01
Highly recommend.
Only two episodes in, but find these great insightful interviews, recommend for anyone in recovery.
2021-05-21
Joyful podcast about recovery and creativity
An honest, meaningful and joyful podcast, giving voice to recovery in all its forms, including addiction, mental illness, loss of identity and trauma, and the healing life force that music, art and creativity can bring. Milly is a natural host and puts her subjects at ease; it feels like listening in on close friends having an intimate chat. These important conversations helped me understand what recovery means and how none of us are really alone in wanting to heal our past—perfectly timed after a year that has signalled isolation, loss and trauma for many. Thought-provoking, funny, raw and uplifting in equal amounts.
2021-05-15
A great listen
This podcast combines so many experiences and feelings, from memories of searching for raves and moments of euphoria as well as reminders of darker, harder times when existing has been more challenging. Milly Chowles communicates with such a natural familiarity with the guests that it makes me feel instantly involved and part of the conversation. I found the second episode with Lizzie Allan so deep, personal and at times, hilarious , it’s inspired me to think of new ways to get creative and embrace shame that I’ve been carrying around. One of the most inspiring things I have heard in a while. A great and necessary conversation that de-stigmatises shame, addiction and mental health issues.
2021-05-14
engaging, loveable, and rawly honest
As someone who didn’t grow up within rave culture, I wasn’t sure I would have the context to engage with this subject matter but I was so wrong. All you need to be is human to connect with this podcast. Milly is an open and generous host, the first guest Eris is captivating and the topics covered are simultaneously timeless and current. This is an enriching listen and I look forward to more episodes.
2021-05-07
Sensitive, thought provoking and brilliant guests - a must listen
Absolutely love this new podcast! Really fascinating interviews with interesting people who have a story to tell.
2021-05-07
Great episode
Super inspired conversation between Milly and Eris, intimate and touching. Loved this
