In this raw and powerful episode of Definitely Not Therapy, I sit down with Stuart — a DJ deep in the party scene, who opens up about his mental health journey, addiction recovery, and what it took to completely turn his life around 🧠💥.

At his lowest point, Stuart found himself unconscious after accidentally making and taking a drug close to crack cocaine while his kids were upstairs — a moment that shook him to his core. The wake up call he needed to save his life. For years, he’d leaned on drink and drugs to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression, using the high-energy world of music and nightlife to escape the darker stuff underneath 🍻💊🎧.

But this isn’t a story that ends there. Stuart made a bold decision to leave behind the chaos, move away from old triggers, and commit to a new lifestyle — one built on sobriety, mental resilience, and physical health. He’s now 6 months clean 🙌, and has swapped late nights for early workouts, turning his addictive tendencies into a healthier obsession: fitness 💪👟.

Stuart speaks honestly about the reality of men’s mental health, the importance of finding a support system, and how the unwavering love from his wife and family helped him stay on track ❤️. His story is one of transformation, self-awareness, and the power of choosing a different path — even when it feels impossible.

Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about what rock bottom looks like (and how to bounce back), this one hits hard — and might just inspire you to rethink how you deal with your own struggles.

🎙️ Real stories. Real people. Definitely not therapy. But definitely worth a listen.

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Welcome to Episode One of Definitely Not Therapy where host Dan Lawrence (social media sensation...his own words) will be joined by self proclaimed industry haemorrhoid, Big Al Casey although he goes by Al Casey since he lost a couple of pounds. In this episode, Both Dan & Al open up about where their mental health struggles started, how bad things got as well as some of the more recent highs. Al has never spoken about his time working with Woody & Kleiny, but we have exclusive insight on what it was like making prank videos with 2 of the most successful content creators in the UK. Al Casey is a huge advocate of spreading awareness on Men's Mental Health, even hosting a successful podcast called Lads, Dads and a Couple of Beers and has gone on to write, create, direct and star in a brand new series coming to your screens soon, called Perfectly Damaged.

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