05 Jun 2024
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Welcome to another episode of the Altered Attitudes Podcast. Today we have a deeply moving story of transformation and resilience. In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Ricky, a man who overcame a harrowing battle with heroin addiction and criminal behaviour to help found a new recovery centre, Harmony House in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Ricky's story is a testament to the power of recovery and the human spirit's ability to heal and grow. Throughout our conversation, Ricky shares candid insights into the dark periods of his life, starting with how addiction robbed him of everything he held dear. He opens up about the trauma and dysfunction that fuelled his substance abuse, the destructive consequences that followed, and the relentless cycle of history repeating itself.
Ricky describes his transformative experience in residential rehab, where he began the long journey of becoming honest with himself and conscious of his actions. He highlights the importance of the 12 Steps programme and how helping others became a crucial part of his own recovery.
Ricky's dedication to transmitting recovery and creating a supportive environment for others culminated in the founding of Harmony House. This new adventure stands as a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction, illustrating that recovery is possible.
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About Jess Pennell
Jess Pennell is a communications and content creator for Rehabs UK with a background in journalism, with experience including an internship with The Times and a BA (Hons) in Journalism. Since joining East Coast Recovery in 2021, which has now transitioned into Rehabs UK, she has worked closely with professionals and those in recovery to research, write and communicate awareness on addiction and its impacts. Her work helps to ensure accurate information is accessible to those seeking support.
About Lester Morse
Lester Morse is a neurolinguistic programmer, recovery mentor and coach. With over 30 years of lived experience of addiction and recovery he has supported individuals and families affected by addiction. His career includes frontline outreach, managing homeless and sober living houses as well as working within the criminal justice system. In 2008 he opened residential rehab East Coast Recovery, where he developed the successful Altered Attitudes treatment programme. He now leads Rehabs UK, a trusted independent treatment connector that helps families access addiction treatment and support.
About Ricky Bolden
Ricky is a qualified NLP Practitioner, recovery advocate, and group facilitator with over 25 years of experience in supporting those with addiction and mental health challenges. He leads multidisciplinary teams at Harmony House and the Adam Outreach Project and uses his lived experience as well as professional background to support individuals in achieving sustainable long-term recovery. A trusted management partner of Rehabs UK, Ricky and Harmony House offer treatment solutions for those who do not require detox.