This Is Powerful With Paul Sculfor

• S3 Ep9: Kevin Kennedy Is Speaking To You

  His lowest point was that dreadful moment of clarity when he knew he had to stop drinking forever…now he knows that recovery is the new rock and roll.  A British household face and name, Kevin Kennedy has appeared in many popular television series but is probably best known for his iconic portrayal of the “sex symbol” Curly Watts in Coronation Street. His West End credits and broader theatre work spans a wide and dynamic range. Beyond acting, Kevin has enjoyed a notable music career, beginning as the original bass player with the legendary band The Smiths, before forming his own group, Bunch of Thieves. Nearly 27 years clean and sober, Kevin is a proud and passionate advocate for recovery. His autobiography, The Street to Recovery, tells the powerful story of his journey through fame, addiction, and recovery, inspiring thousands. Kevin is also the Patron and Co-founder of Kennedy Street Recovery, a recovery hub founded by he and his wife Clare, which is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction. He actively uses his platform to champion recovery. Please let us know your thoughts on our listener feedback form: https://forms.gle/AFptgi3mMJKTZdYg8 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there are plenty of resources on the Stride Foundation website: https://stridefoundation.com/ Watch all our episodes on YouTube @thisispowerfulwithpaulsculfor  Find This Is Powerful on Instagram @this_ispowerful Follow us on social media for more insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with us @this_ispowerful on Instagram and YouTube. We’d love to hear from you! Find Paul on Instagram @paulsculfor  Find Kennedy Street online https://linktr.ee/Kennedystreet Find Kevin on Instagram @realkevinkennedy Find Kevin on Faceboook https://www.facebook.com/share/15XF4cYKWD/?mibextid=wwXIfr Kevin’s agent https://www.gavinbarkerassociates.co.uk/males/kevin-kennedy-

  --------  

  49:48

  --------

  49:48
• S3 Ep8: Facing Compulsive Behaviours With Jeremy Lipkowitz

  This former Buddhist monk helps men break free of porn addiction. Jeremy is a meditation teacher and coach who helps high-achieving men break free from compulsive behaviors and build lives of integrity, discipline, and deep fulfillment.  Speaking to us today from Thailand, Jeremy is originally from the San Francisco area in California. With over 13 years of meditation experience and hundreds of days spent in silent retreat, Jeremy blends ancient wisdom with modern day science to guide individuals toward emotional resilience and personal freedom. This episode is like a free coaching session with Jeremy, from which I think anyone could take a bit away with them. He talks about why pleasure is not the same as happiness, he advises how you might be able to take back your power to choose and the silent taboos that don’t have to lead to destruction. Please let us know your thoughts on our listener feedback form: https://forms.gle/AFptgi3mMJKTZdYg8 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there are plenty of resources on the Stride Foundation website: https://stridefoundation.com/ Follow us on social media for more tips, resources, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with Paul on Instagram as he’d love to hear from you! Watch all our episodes on YouTube @thisispowerfulwithpaulsculfor  Find This Is Powerful on Instagram @this_ispowerful Find Paul on Instagram @paulsculfor  Find Jeremy on Instagram @jeremylipkowitz Find Jeremy online JeremyLipkowitz.com Listen to Jeremy’s podcast Unhooked https://open.spotify.com/show/7rdPRXvg3tY93PVE7tleSA

  --------  

  43:41

  --------

  43:41
• S3 Ep7: The Party Will Continue With Ross Mac

  He never imagined he could continue his DJ career if he left behind drugs and alcohol. Internationally known DJ and nightclub promoter Ross Mac is now nearly 11 years sober but when he began his sober journey, Ross didn’t know anyone else who had found sobriety. In this intimate discussion that touches on challenges in finding sobriety in the music industry and the rise of sober events, Ross expresses the great importance of community support in recovery.  Ross’ story is highlighted by honest anecdotes about relapses, the influence of his wife in seeking help, and how he eventually found great strength through recovery meetings. Ross is a trustee for the Men And Their Emotions (MATE) and the Phoenix Addiction Treatment Solutions Charity. Check them out in the links below. Please let us know your thoughts on our listener feedback form:https://forms.gle/AFptgi3mMJKTZdYg8 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there are plenty of resources on the Stride Foundation website: https://stridefoundation.com/ Follow us on social media for more tips, resources, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with Paul on Instagram as he’d love to hear from you! Watch all our episodes on YouTube @thisispowerfulwithpaulsculfor  Find This Is Powerful on Instagram @this_ispowerful Find Paul on Instagram @paulsculfor  Find Ross on Instagram @_rmwelness_  and @djrossmac  Find MATE online https://www.menandtheiremotions.org.uk/ Find Phoenix Addiction Treatment Solutions Charity online https://phoenixcharity.co.uk/

  --------  

  42:56

  --------

  42:56
• S3 Ep6: How Love and Kindness Interrupted Chaos With Andy

  Thanks to the kindness and support offered to him by a stranger in a railway station, he escaped a life of homelessness and illiteracy. Since 2005, Andy has been delivering drug and alcohol intervention programs, drawing on his own experiences in order to connect with young people. In this episode, Andy shares how a life of chaos gave way to purpose. From an early life lived on the streets and in prisons, Andy now enjoys a happy family life.   Please let us know your thoughts on our listener feedback form: https://forms.gle/AFptgi3mMJKTZdYg8 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there are plenty of resources on the Stride Foundation website: https://stridefoundation.com/ Follow us on social media for more tips, resources, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with Paul on Instagram as he’d love to hear from you! Watch all our episodes on YouTube @thisispowerfulwithpaulsculfor  Find This Is Powerful on Instagram @this_ispowerful Find Paul on Instagram @paulsculfor 

  --------  

  52:57

  --------

  52:57
• S3 Ep5: Making Lemonade with Emma Levy

  She was thrown a curveball that made her question the way she was living in the now and planning for the future.  As well as being a motivational speaker, Emma Levy is the host of the award nominated podcast ‘When Life Gives You Lemons’, where she interviews high performing individuals, from across the sporting, cultural and corporate worlds and beyond, who have been through adversity but who have then come back stronger and gone on to achieve amazing things.  Emma Levy’s unique perspective on post traumatic growth developed after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Emma is a physiotherapist with Team GB, recently working at the Paris Olympic Games 2024. She has always been committed to the power of movement and exercise as well as the link between the mind and the body and the effect a positive mindset can have during and after trauma.  Please let us know your thoughts on our listener feedback form: https://forms.gle/AFptgi3mMJKTZdYg8 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there are plenty of resources on the Stride Foundation website: https://stridefoundation.com/ Follow us on social media for more tips, resources, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with Paul on Instagram as he’d love to hear from you! Watch all our episodes on YouTube @thisispowerfulwithpaulsculfor  Find This Is Powerful on Instagram @this_ispowerful Find Paul on Instagram @paulsculfor  Find Emma on Instagram @lifelemonspodcast The When Life Gives You Lemons podcast https://podfollow.com/1668697394

  --------  

  37:54

  --------

  37:54

More Health & Wellness podcasts

Trending Health & Wellness podcasts

About This Is Powerful With Paul Sculfor