The jazraiundertheinfluence's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Watson
Welcome to the first edition of Jaz Rai's Under The Influence.
It's a new podcast brought to you by the Sikh Recovery Network, our aim is to shed light on the issues people face when dealing with alcoholism and substance misuse. Joining us will be people who work in recovery to share their experiences, as well as people who have gone through recovery who will share their story and perhaps give hope to people out there who may be struggling with similar problems.
Surinder Singh, known to his friends as Shin, talks family, relationships, being a dad, addiction and rehab. All the issues he faced prior to his recovery journey.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.
sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414
turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire 0300 303 6000
Turning Points Les Jones talks to us today about the issues he had with alcohol. Les is now the peer mentors coordinator for Turning Point with 10 years of recovery.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.
sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414
turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire 0300 303 6000
In this episode we're joined by Manny and he tells us about his incredible journey through addiction. The factors that drove him to seek help and the turnaround he's made in his life since beginning his recovery.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.
sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414
turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire 0300 303 6000
Sharen helped to set up Punjabi speaking family groups to try to help family members of alcoholics to find ways to cope with a loved ones drinking and addictions. The importantance of Punjabi groups is so that everyone in the group can understand cultural aspects without explanation.
With a rise of alcoholism during covid lockdown there has been a rise in demand for family members who can no longer manage under these testing circumstances.
https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/how-do-i-get-help/
07882486946
sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414
Today we are joined by Kameldeep Singh who is the Vice-Chair of the West Midlands Police Sikh Association.
He has taken time out of his busy schedule to give us an insight into the effects of alcoholism on the Sikh community from his point of view over his years in the Police force.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.
sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414
turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire 0330 4303 6000
dearalbert.co.uk/ 0800 880 3153 - call or 07712 707 999 - text
Today Sarah Hancock-Smith joins us, she is the senior operations manager at Turning Point in Leicester and is going to tell us a bit more about the services they offer and some of the challenges they face, especially during the lockdown we have faced this year.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.
sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414
turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire 0330 4303 6000
dearalbert.co.uk/ 0800 880 3153 - call or 07712 707 999 - text
In this edition we are joined by Aunee Bhogaita, she is in recovery and has been gracious enough to share her journey with us.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.
sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414
turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire 0330 4303 6000
dearalbert.co.uk/ 0800 880 3153 - call or 07712 707 999 - text
Welcome to the first edition of Jaz Rai's Under The Influence.
It's a new podcast brought to you by the Sikh Recovery Network, our aim is to shed light on the issues people face when dealing with alcoholism and substance misuse. Joining us will be people who work in and around recovery to share their experiences, as well as people who have gone through recovery themselves who will share their story and perhaps give hope to people out there who may be struggling with similar problems.
We are joined in this, our first podcast, by Mark Aspley who is the lead commissioner for public health with leicester city council.
We're also joined by Jon Roberts BA (Hons) UKRF/BACP member, a recovery practioner and substance use counsellor and the founder of Dear Albert.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the topics we've discussed here you can reach out for advise via the channels listed below.
sikhrecoverynetwork.org/ 0333 006 4414
turning-point.co.uk/services/leicestershire 0330 4303 6000
dearalbert.co.uk/ 0800 880 3153 - call or 07712 707 999 - text