#44 - Michelle Heaton: Addiction, Balance, Celebrity Mastermind, Body Shaming, Threat Of Relapse, Sobriety Milestones & Reality Show Realities

Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma

Emmy & BRIT award-winning singer Michelle Heaton returns to the Believe in People Podcast.
With three years of sobriety achieved, Michelle shares her incredible journey from addiction to empowerment, revealing the raw truths and profound insights gained by delicately balancing family life, self-care, and personal growth.
Michelle provides an invaluable look into the complexities of sponsoring others through their sobriety, and how she manages the looming threat of relapse and the joy of reaching sobriety milestones.
As Michelle peels back the curtain on the world of reality TV, she recounts the missed opportunities that her past struggles snatched away and offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her recent participation in shows like Celebrity SAS and Dancing On Ice.
Finally, Michelle explores the pressures of fame, body image, and self-esteem, discussing the relentless pressures created by the media and society, and how Michelle navigates the trials of authenticity in her public and private life.

The Believe in People Podcast explores addiction, recovery and stigma.
If you or someone you know is struggling then this series can help.
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Chapter

1. Welcome Back 18 Months Later (00:00:00)

2. The Power of Sharing Addiction Stories (00:12:19)

3. Journey of Recovery and Personal Growth (00:16:17)

4. Celebrity Reality TV Show Experiences (00:21:06)

5. Reality TV Impact on Participants (00:29:01)

6. Dealing With Body Image and Negativity (00:40:11)

7. Navigating Self-Esteem and Social Media (00:47:37)

8. Balancing Recovery and Family Life (00:59:15)

9. Personal Growth and Conversation Style (01:08:31)

10. Believe People Podcast Promotion (01:18:13)