The Reset by Sam Delaney

OCD, addiction, toxic relationships…Dr Natalie Cawley encountered patients with all of these issues and more during her first year working as a psychotherapist. Simultaneously, she was trying to cope with her own emotional pressures, as she adapted to a new job in a new city after the breakdown of a long term relationship. Now, she has written a moving and funny memoir about that time: ‘Just About Coping - A Real-Life Drama From The Psychotherapists Chair.’ She joined me to discuss the fascinating and challenging work of a mental health professional.

Daniel Reisinger is an Australian born, award-winning filmmaker. His new movie ‘& Mrs’ is a romantic comedy-drama starring Aisling Bea and Tom Hanks. It’s about a bride-to-be coping with the sudden death of her fiancé just weeks before their planned wedding. For Daniel, the film had a special resonance as he lost his mother shortly before going into production. He talks about processing his grief while trying to make his first movie, what he learned about bereavement and why he thinks we should all get more comfortable talking about death.If you are dealing with a bereavement, find support at The Good Grief Trust (as mentioned in this episode)

Richard Tyler is a former west end star turned therapist. A few years back, he received a shock cancer diagnosis and was given just three months to live. But he defied his diagnosis and still fights on today. Now he has written a memoir - As A Kite Falls - in which he details what he has learned about living in the face of adversity.

Tom Kerridge grew up on a council estate in Gloucestershire before working his way up through the restaurant business and opening the Hand And Flowers in Bray - the only double Michelin starred pub in the world.When he turned 40, he decided to quit alcohol and has never looked back. In this entertaining chat he tells me about the stress of working in a kitchen, sobriety, fatherhood and how he manages to keep his edge as he gets older.His new book, Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain, is out now

A revealing and honest chat with one of my broadcasting heroes. Adrian talks about a life in football, the pressures of life on the road, the family secret that plagued him for years and his decision to quit drinking alcohol.

Allie Bailey thought that running would save her from her demons. She started running to stop drinking but found herself addicted to both things simultaneously. While running - and often winning - ultra-marathons all over the globe, Allie was often drunk and almost always hungover. Soon she realised she couldn’t outrun her bad habits. Following lockdown, a breakdown and an attempt to take her own life, she finally found a way of getting and staying sober . Allie tells me her story with honesty, humour and tons of swearing.Buy her book - There Is No Wall

Janey Lee Grace is best known as a broadcaster on BBC Radio 2 - especially as the long-time co-host of the legendary Steve Wright In The Afternoon show. After a lifetime of fun-filled adventures in pop music, Janey quit alcohol in 2018 after realising she was stuck in ‘the grey zone.’ Now she helps others quit booze and live happier lives through the brilliant Sober Club communityYou can listen to Janey’s podcast, Alcohol Free Life, here

When Mike, Tim and Andy lost their young daughters to suicide they felt lost, alone and engulfed by grief. Then they found each other, became firm friends and decided to walk across the UK raising suicide awareness. Inspirational, strong and funny, these are the three of the most incredible blokes I’ve ever interviewed. I hope you enjoy listening to their important and powerful story.Buy their book Three Dads Walking - 300 Miles Of Hope hereFind out more about their forthcoming walk hereFind out more about Papyrus, the suicide awareness charity

After finding fame as a child actor in the sixties, David Charkham fell foul of showbiz temptations and sank into addiction. After seeking treatment and getting sober in the eighties, he put his efforts into helping others on their own recovery journeys. As well as working for years in the NHS, he has helped some of the biggest stars of entertainment get, and stay, sober, including Ozzy Osbourne. He joined me this week to share his incredible life story, his experiences of working on the road as a sober coach with global rock tours - and all of the wisdom he has picked up along the way.David now works with The Cabin, a luxury rehab centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand.He is also a patron of the Outside Edge Theatre Company, helping people get sober through creativity and performance