The Recovery Tapes

Ep:33 Ben Lowe From Chaos To Coach

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:08:37 GMT

On this episode of The Recovery Tapes i sit down with ben a men's leadership coach. We get into the reality of what addiction does to your identity, the moments that force change and what it actually takes to re-build your life from the ground up. ben opens up about discipline , purpose and why most men stay stuck even when they say they want more. this isn't a polished success story its the raw truth about doing the work when no one is watching. if your struggling re-building or just trying to become a better man this episode is for you. please remember to give the show a 5 star rating and a follow on all socials and share this episode with someone who could gain help from the podcast enjoy!

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Ep:32 Dr Richard Bradlow

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:11:41 GMT

On this weeks episode of The Recovery Tapes i sit down with Dr Richard Bradlow to talk about addiction and Adhd in our society and why both are on the rise. We break down the brain behavior and why so many people are suffering in silence. if you've ever felt overwhelmed and impulsive or stuck in a cycle this episode is for you.

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Ep:31 Why recovery feels so hard

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:07:19 GMT

On this episode of the recovery tapes i sit down and do my first solo recording. To share some of the things i have learnt in my 8 years of sobriety i speak about the change we go through from loosing friends to the way your brain patterns shift and also touch on how lonely it can be. If there is anyone out there you can send this onto who could benefit from this podcast please do as i arrange for an addiction doctor to come on next week to cover some similar topics as i continue to share help and knowledge for the people going through it right now Enjoy!

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Ep:30 Le Vietnam the bahn mi story

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:57:00 GMT

On this Episode of The Recovery Tapes i sit down with Le the Bahn mi king of Perth to hear the story of Le Vietnam for a belter of an episode on food culture and connection. i put a spin on Recovery as we hear how the restaurant got back pumping after covid and we also hear some big names that have come through for a feed in the heart of perth city. this was a good fun episode to record and i know your gonna enjoy it to! stay tuned next week for something diffrent next week as we have an announcement to make on the next chapter of the show!!

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Ep:29 Paranormal Activity

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:29:29 GMT

On this weeks episode of The Recovery Tapes i sit down with Caleb a Perth-based paranormal investigator as we dive into the eerie experiences and tools used to connect with the spirit world. From shadowy figures to unexplained whispers as we talk about some famous haunted places in Perth city from Freemantle prison to the Midland Round house and everywhere in between for an interesting episode with an interesting twist

But it's not just about the scares. We'll also discuss how to recover from these intense experiences and keep mental health in check after a ghost hunt. Please remember to give the show a 5 star rating and give us both of us a follow on socials as we look to both grow for bigger and better things to come in 2026 enjoy!

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Ep:28 Iskander a fighters journey

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:41:23 GMT

On this episode of The Recovery Tapes i got the opportunity to interview an up and coming Muai Thai fighter from Perth Iskander. We hear a story from a kid who didn't give up on his dreams and kept at his goals over a long period of time. From loosing his first 2 fights to the come back and the recovery after, the mental preparation it takes to train and how staying humble the whole time plays a huge key in your personal growth. We hear about fight camp some running preparation with some chat around the mental strength it takes to be a fighter. This was an easy free flowing chat that i really enjoyed and i know you will too enjoy!

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Ep:27 Ben Aka Crafternoons

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:49:43 GMT

On this weeks episode of The Recovery Tapes i sit down with ben Aka Crafternoons. Something a little different to the usual chats i have but he did not disappoint as we hear the story of how his steak sandwich and craft beer social media page took off. We hear bens opinion on how a steak is best cooked and a light chat about the craft beer scene. With a few shout outs to some other foodies and some local venues here in Perth. I really really enjoyed this episode and it was a pleasure to meet ben as i can confirm he is a top bloke! stay tuned next week for another great chat with a young muai thai fighter on the come up as we get ready to level up in 2026 enjoy!

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Ep:26 Cliff Rise and Recover Now

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:02:35 GMT

On this episode of the Recovery Tapes i sit down with Cliff my first American Guest on the podcast and he did not disappoint! Cliff has his own recovery page ''Rise and Recover Now'' and is actively helping people fight there battles with addiction. By sharing his story of the struggles he has faced he shows up daily and is out here literally doing gods work for the recovery community. Im proud to have had cliff on as a guest as he is a true inspiration to all the people he connects with

this was a belter of an interview enjoy!

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Ep:25 Mind over Marijuana with Michael

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:56:03 GMT

On this episode of The Recovery Tapes i sit down with Michael for a chat about how weed and medication are silent killers. Slowly molding your life into a haze of the same old same old we hear about some of mental health struggles he faced on his trip up north and how taking action in life and pushing through and coming out the other side is an Absolut necessary for a better life Enjoy!

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Ep:24 Jackson one.eighty.fitness

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:45:13 GMT

On this episode of the recovery tapes i sit down with Jackson from one.eighty.fitness and what a yarn it was! starting out on the east coast we hear some of the struggles jackson faced and overcome. Mentally pushing through facing his demons and eventually ending up over in WA in the mining life and following his dreams and helping others become the best version of there selves this story is exactly why i podcast a solid 1 hour chat here ladies and gentlemen i hope you enjoy this as much as i did enjoy!!!

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Ep:23 Vape wars and imports

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:16:02 GMT

On this episode of the Recovery tapes i sit down and read some wild shit that's been going on in Perth. We hear about shop burnings shootings and house raids with some hectic import busts off the coast of WA over Christmas time. We hear about cash and drugs hidden under concrete slabs on the south side and some crazy amounts of tobacco being found in warehouses on the northside. stay tuned for nevverland studios next week as we meet our first guest of 2026 enjoy!

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Ep:22 Shout out and Thank You 2025 Recap.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:22:05 GMT

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Ep:21 James Aka Slaying sober

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:53:46 GMT

On this episode of The Recovery Tapes we meet James from the podcast Slaying Sober. this was the first time i interviewed another recovery podcaster and he didn't disappoint telling us his story of a battle with alcohol threw his teen years that eventually grew into something bigger. We also hear the reason why he started podcasting with some wholesome dad chat that will leave you smiling. this will be the last interview of 2025 in a year that was the birth of the recovery tapes catch ya next week enjoy!!

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Ep:20 The Mind Labyrinth pt2

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:36:15 GMT

this week on The Recovery tapes we hear part 2 of Dylan's story as we dive deeper into some of the choice he had to make to transition from bikie life back to every day bloke. We touch on some of the decision he had to make and how its one of those things you cant change you just have to keep moving forward in a positive way.

stay tuned for another good episode next week as we have another recovery podcaster come on and tell us his story and how it all began for him. Enjoy! .

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Ep:19 The Mind Labyrinth

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:13:30 GMT

On this Episode of the Recovery tapes we meet Dylan aka The Mind Labyrinth for a powerful episode on the deep inner workings of the mind. Dylan explains to us his 90 day program that he offers for people to go from anxious to anchored. We hear about clipping problems at the roots so they don't fester and close the show out with some mental health chat. This was a solid interview with raw honesty right from the start this wont be the last time you hear Dylan on the podcast enjoy!

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Ep:18 From Dough to Dreams the story of ill locale

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:54:06 GMT

On this episode of the Recovery tapes We sit down with matt the owner of ill locale pizzeria and hear a story of hustle grind and determination to succeed after hearing this story i have the upmost respect for matts hustle and it all starts out with humble beginnings on the other side of the world! i had a lot of fun recording this and i know your gonna enjoy listening stay tuned for another good episode next week as we approach episode 20!

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Ep:17 Jarvis Aka ChainBreaker

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:45:26 GMT

On this episode of the Recovery Tapes i sit down with Jarvis Aka Chain Breaker to hear a raw story from the streets of a battle with heroin morphine and prescription pills. These drugs are some of the deadliest addictions to face with Heroin being of the most dangerous drugs to use in our country. Jarvis tells us how by the grace of god he has turned his life around completely and is now actively helping others live better lives. I cant thank this bloke enough for his honesty and raw story telling on the podcast enjoy!

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Ep:16 Bhoondi

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:26:46 GMT

On this episode of the Recovery tapes we hear a story of how getting clean and following your dreams can be one of the best things you'll ever do! Bhoondie tells us how it all started out for fun and quickly took over his life. He tells his recovery story, how he manages his sobriety today and is now living his dreams traveling the world for muai thai and recording his documentary had alot of fun recording this and i hope you do too enjoy!

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Ep:15 Sobriety Grind

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:23:12 GMT

On this episode of the Recovery tapes we head across the seas to Canada to hear Michaels story and he doesn't hold back. We hear about life growing in up in Canada back in the 80s the drug and music scene and how it all fell apart. But years later he's turned it all around and is now helping people on his own platform ''sobriety grind''

i enjoyed this chat and i hope you do too enjoy!

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Ep:14 Sponsors vinyl's and recovery

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:16:38 GMT

On this episode of the recovery tapes we hit neverland studios with friend of the show neils. He answers some questions of socials as we have a good yarn off the back of a few article read outs and as always we have a good chat around recovery enjoy!

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Ep:13 Shannon Althouse wrongfully accused

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:27:45 GMT

On this episode of the recovery tapes we sit down with Shannon Althouse and hear an unreal story of courage and strength. after being wrongfully accused of a very serious crime he was acquitted but it doesn't end there. this is one of the realest recordings i have ever done and I've grown myself personally from hearing this man speak

shout out to Shannon for his honesty and brutal truth telling for our youth and people who dont quite understand how deep this life runs Enjoy!!!

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Ep:12 Ashley Breaking the cycle tassie

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:41:23 GMT

On this Episode of the Recovery Tapes we hear Ashley's story of how it was growing up in tassie. We speak about youth crime rehab avalabilies and what life's like inside Risdon prison. i cant thank Ashley enough for his honesty i hope you enjoy!

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Ep:11 Neils Aka Universal.

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:20:56 GMT

On this episode of the Recovery Tapes we sit down with neils Aka Universal to hear his experiences with Addiction at a young age and how his love for hip hop saved him

we hear a few yarns from back in the day. To how he got signed with a few twists and turns in between and how he keeps everything in balance today enjoy!

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Ep:10 Special Guest PerthDudeFood.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:47:21 GMT

On this episode of the Recovery Tapes we sit down with Lauchy aka PerthDudeFood and talk everything food in Perth. From Sunday roasts at the pub to the local restaurants with a few yarns in-between enjoy!

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Ep:09 Addiction Recovery with pat.

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:39:17 GMT

on this episode of the Recovery Tapes we sit down with friend of the show patt. we hear some more of patts story around his recovery and speak about gateway drugs and

answer some questions from socials enjoy!

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Ep:08 Special Guest Mr Sikkant

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:53:33 GMT

On this episode of The Recovery Tapes we hear the story of Perth icon sikkant. from what it was like starting out to racking up the views across all platforms and some of the

people he's met along the way. I cant thank Jasky enough for taking the time to sit down with me i really enjoyed this episode and so will you!

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Ep:07 James Bertolami part 3

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:00:51 GMT

On this episode of the recovery tapes we hear part 3 of James's story and how ultra running and overcoming addiction have parallels in his life. i cant thank James enough for his honesty once again as he leaves us with a strong and encouraging message about addiction and tells us some helpful information about staying clean. Enjoy!

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Ep:06 James Bertolami part 2

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:44:35 GMT

On this episode of the recovery tapes we hear part 2 of James's story. We dive a bit deeper into his story and hear some of the things that stay with you even when your clean. cant thank him enough for the honesty as we hear some more truths about addiction enjoy!

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Ep:05 Michael Lawrence

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:09:54 GMT

On this episode of the recovery tapes we hear Michaels story and he doesn't hold back. from having fun as a teenager to

beating a full blown addiction and all the twists and turns in between....enjoy!

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Ep:04 James Bertolami part 1

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:33:49 GMT

on this episode of the recovery tapes we sit down with James and hear part 1 of his story. from what it was like growing up in Perth as a teenager to battles with addiction. And how Muay Thai has always kind of been there to save him we had a lot to speak about so we broke it up into more then one episode enjoy!

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Ep:03 Carl Wolstenholme, Accountability

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 02:55:51 GMT

on this episode of the recovery tapes we hear a raw unfiltered story from carl. Like a rollercoaster

to be honest this guys accountability blew me away and the end results even better enjoy!!!

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02: Jeff James Awake Again life after a coma

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:01:45 GMT

On this episode of the recovery tapes we sit down with Jeff and go into detail on the struggles of

what life is really like after being in a coma. From learning to walk again to the mental battles

he faces and a new found positive outlook on life. Enjoy!!!

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EP:01 Patt Rojas

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:09:09 GMT

on this episode of the recovery tapes we sit down with pat and hear his story. from the streets to making music

and all the struggles in between! What it was like growing up in Perth and some positive advice for anyone battling

with addiction. Enjoy!

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