{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68404e4cf2fbdde542c290b2/6a7614396d79b8653a0537a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Moment Michelle Heaton Became Dependent On Alcohol","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68404e4cf2fbdde542c290b2/1786123418471-f9769f52-e3a2-4a73-9672-09fcb5a1568a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Singer and TV presenter Michelle Heaton's story is about more than addiction. It's about identity, loss, and finding your way back to yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Michelle shares how a BRCA2 diagnosis, surgical menopause, and addiction became deeply intertwined, and how recovery helped her reconnect with the person she thought she'd lost.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we explore shame, healing, and why recovery is never just about one person.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode covers the following themes: Surgical Menopause &amp; Identity, Active Addiction, Shame &amp; Isolation, Recovery, and Supporting Loved Ones.</p><p><br></p><p>Need Support?</p><p>Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit <a href=\"http://samaritans.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">samaritans.org</a></p><p>Narcotics Anonymous: <a href=\"http://na.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">na.org</a></p><p>Alcoholics Anonymous: <a href=\"http://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk</a></p><p>Mental Health Mates: <a href=\"http://mentalhealthmates.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mentalhealthmates.co.uk</a></p><p>Shout: https: <a href=\"http://giveusashout.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">giveusashout.org</a></p><p>IAPT: <a href=\"https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Catch Michelle Heaton as Snow White in Snow White &amp; The Seven Dwarfs at Whitley Bay Pantomime this Christmas. Tickets available here: <a href=\"https://www.axs.com/uk/series/30228/snow-white-the-seven-dwarves-whitley-bay-playhouse-tickets?skin=playhouse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.axs.com/uk/series/30228/snow-white-the-seven-dwarves-whitley-bay-playhouse-tickets?skin=playhouse</a></p><p><br></p><p>Randox 👉 Head to the Randox Health website and check out the RanChip Insight 360 test. You can get a 10% discount by using the code OTM10 along with up to £250 cashback if you refer a friend <a href=\"https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AU</a></p><p><br></p><p>AG1 👉Head to <a href=\"http://drinkag1.com/onthemend\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://drinkag1.com/onthemend</a> to get a Morning Person Cap with AG1, plus free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs</p>","author_name":"High Performance"}