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School of Rock Bottom

by Oliver Mason

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"Cocaine brought me to my knees!" Addiction & Recovery. School of Rock Bottom 96: Paul Sculfor

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Paul Sculfor is widely regarded as Britain's first male supermodel. Behind the fame, success and glamorous lifestyle, he struggled with addiction for years. Now more than 22 years sober, Paul opens up about cocaine addiction, alcohol…
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Is Your Fear Lying to You? School of Rock Bottom Thought #51: Oliver Mason

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Fear can make recovery feel impossible. Addiction tells you that you are going to lose everything you love, or that you will never get the life you want. But what if those thoughts are not predictions, but lies? In this School of Rock…
"I Was a Boring Alcoholic!" Alcohol Addiction & Recovery. School of Rock Bottom 94: Tamsin

September 28, 2026 · 60 min

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Can You Control Your Thoughts? School of Rock Bottom Thought #50: Oliver Mason

September 21, 2026 · 9 min

What if the thought “Life is shit. What’s the point?” isn’t the truth, but simply a thought? In this next School of Rock Bottom Thought Series, Oliver Mason explores self-pity, addiction, recovery, intrusive thoughts, anxiety and the…
"Ketamine Addiction Was Destroying My Life!" Addiction Recovery. School of Rock Bottom 93: Rick Keane

September 14, 2026 · 59 min

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Are You Addicted to Attention? School of Rock Bottom Thought #49: Georgina Baillie

September 7, 2026 · 7 min

What happens when the attention you once craved becomes the very thing that destroys you? In this next thought, I revisit a conversation with Georgina Baillie as she opens up about cocaine addiction, sex work, eating disorders, validation…
"I Used to Drink Vodka for Breakfast!" Addiction & Recovery. School of Rock Bottom 92: Ruth Harris

August 31, 2026 · 57 min

Ruth Harris used to drink vodka for breakfast. She survived years of addiction, repeated attempts to get clean and sober, domestic violence and some of the darkest moments of her life. Eight years later, she is a recovering addict…
Can Self-Pity Lead to Relapse? School of Rock Bottom Thought #48: Oliver Mason

August 24, 2026 · 14 min

Self-pity can keep addiction alive long after the drink or drug has stopped. In this next thought, Oliver Mason explores the connection between self-pity, addiction, relapse, shame and self-forgiveness, and why the way we speak to…
“I Had to Drink to Stop Withdrawal!" Alcohol Addiction & Recovery. School of Rock Bottom 91: Aish

August 17, 2026 · 59 min

Aish went from drinking 2–3 glasses of wine a week to more than 400 units of alcohol a week. She became physically dependent on alcohol, experienced severe withdrawal and alcohol-induced psychosis, got sober, stayed sober for a year, and…
Should I Date in Early Recovery? School of Rock Bottom Thought #47: Joe Sealey

August 10, 2026 · 7 min

What happens to relationships when you enter recovery? Can love help someone recover, or does recovery have to come first? In this next quick thought, I revisit a conversation with Joe Sealey as we reflect on one of the biggest questions…

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About the show

11 years sober, I bring my experience as an in-rehab recovery coach & actor to explore addiction, alcoholism, recovery & mental health. You don’t need to lose everything or wait to hit a stereotypical ‘rock bottom’ to change — recovery begins when you can no longer ignore the pain. Featured in The Week’s Ultimate Podcast List of 2024, I know first-hand that rock bottom moments can be the greatest teacher & a springboard for a beautiful life. I interview people who’ve survived and thrived through adversity, offering insights and hard-earned lessons to show that there is hope and a way out.