Welcome to In Their Words: COA Lives with Jonathan Ashworth
I’m Jonathan Ashworth,
As a politician, in parliament I championed the cause of COAs, the children of alcoholics. It opened up a word of voices to me I’d never heard before.
Now it’s my mission to share real stories from people from all walks of life affected by parental addiction.
I know how healing it can be to find a common thread of fellow feeling. I know how painful it be to feel alone.
And through these conversations I want to shine a light on experiences too often kept in the shadows.
Come with me on this journey to explore the challenges, the hope, and the healing. This is, ‘In their Words: COA Lives.’
About In Their Words: COA Lives with Jonathan Ashworth
Hosted by former politician Jonathan Ashworth, In Their Words: COA Lives explores the hidden harm of parental addiction.
As a politician, Jonathan championed Nacoa UK the cause of Children of Alcoholics (COAs). And ended up changing the issue around the world by normalising the conversation.
Now he's ready to explore the pain and the passion that has brought his high profile guests to the COA community.
What to expect?
Each episode features honest, heartfelt conversations with people from all walks of life whose childhoods were shaped by addiction. Together, they share their journeys—the challenges, the hope, and the healing.
Whether you’re a COA yourself or simply want to understand more about the lasting effects of parental addiction, this podcast offers empathy and insight. If you are someone in recovery, you will be able to share in the stories of resilience and recovery.
Join us on this journey!
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