Local charity Kairos Women+ has launched a new podcast series created by and for women+ in recovery from addiction, offering honest conversations about recovery, resilience and the transformative power of peer support.
The series forms the fourth season of Kairos Women+'s podcast, A Brew and a Blether, and was developed by women+ with lived experience of addiction and recovery. It aims to challenge stigma, encourage people to seek help and raise awareness of the support available for those affected by substance use. Through honest conversations and personal reflections, women+ share the realities of their recovery journeys and the hope that recovery can bring.
The series, made in collaboration with Erskine Arts, was officially launched at a community event in Paisley on 28 August, bringing together contributors, supporters, partners and the local community.
Podcast listeners can access the two episodes on Spotify or YouTube, where contributors discuss the challenges of addiction, the importance of connection and the role recovery communities play in changing lives.
The project was made possible by the National Lottery Community Fund – Community Action. Speaking about the series, the podcast group said:
"We hope this series will inspire others and allow them to feel less alone. We hope by us opening up that other people will not be afraid to ask for help. We want to raise awareness that there is a world of recovery out there for everyone."
The podcast was created to raise awareness of recovery and amplify the voices of women+ with lived experience of addiction across Renfrewshire.
Liz Cosh, Project Worker at Kairos Women+, said:
"These episodes highlight the strength, insight and determination of the women+ who took part. Their stories show that recovery looks different for everyone, but that hope, support and connection
can make a real difference. We hope listeners will feel encouraged to seek help, challenge misconceptions about addiction and recognise that they are not alone."
The two-episode series on Spotify and YouTube, part of A Brew and a Blether Podcast. Podcast episodes can be accessed at:
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YHB85DYrBc4TbK5Xq8NHn • https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Zp6yMcQEIux1JpoC2IqkZ
For more information about the podcast or the work of Kairos Women+, visit https://kairoswomen.org.