School of Rock Bottom
By Oliver Mason
11 years sober, I bring my experience as an in-rehab recovery coach & actor to explore addiction, alcoholism, recovery & mental health. You don’t need to lose everything or wait to hit a stereotypical ‘rock bottom’ to change — recovery begins when you can no longer ignore the pain. Featured in The Week’s Ultimate Podcast List of 2024, I know first-hand that rock bottom moments can be the greatest teacher & a springboard for a beautiful life. I interview people who’ve survived and thrived through adversity, offering insights and hard-earned lessons to show that there is hope and a way out.
Latest episode
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"Why I Don’t Call Myself an Addict!" Addiction Recovery. School of Rock Bottom 86: Sean Willers
Sean Willers was homeless as a teenager, served in Afghanistan, became an international DJ playing some of the biggest clubs in the world, and then woke up in a hospital bed with no memory of how he got there. That moment didn’t just end a n… -
Is Anorexia an Addiction? School of Rock Bottom Thought #43: Sophie Anderson
Anorexia isn’t just about food, weight, or body image. In this next thought clip, I revisit a conversation with Sophie Anderson about the deeper reality behind eating disorders, trauma, control, anxiety, family dynamics, and the hidden emoti… -
"I Nearly Died in Ibiza!" Addiction Recovery. School of Rock Bottom 85: Dan Charles
If you can imagine a life built around music, parties, friendship and a sense of total freedom, you start to understand the world Dan Charles lived in for over a decade. But that world came to a sudden stop in Ibiza in 2018 when a life-threa… -
What Does Sober Really Means? School of Rock Bottom Thought #42: Sober Dave
What does sobriety actually mean once the alcohol is gone? In this next thought, I revisit a moment with Dave Wilson aka Sober Dave for a discussion about addiction, identity, dopamine and emotional sobriety. Dave opens up about drinking fro… -
"Suddenly I Was Drinking in the Morning!" Addiction Recovery. School of Rock Bottom 84: Hattie
If you think you enjoy drinking too much to ever stop, this episode will challenge you. Today I'm joined by Hattie Underwood from Sober Happy Free to talk addiction, sobriety, cocaine use, ADHD, anxiety, and what really happens when … -
Do You Really Want to Drink Normally? School of Rock Bottom Thought #40: Oliver Mason
Many people struggling with alcohol and drug addiction dream of one day being able to drink or use normally again — to have one or two, enjoy it, and stop there. But what if that fantasy is part of the trap? In this next q… -
Alcohol, Cocaine to Rice Cakes: Addiction Recovery & ADHD. School of Rock Bottom 83: Leanne Bayliss
If you think you’re in control of your drinking, listen to this. Today I sit down with Leanne Bayliss, who went from cocaine and alcohol addiction to raising a disabled child alone while rebuilding her life sober. This is not a journey about… -
Is Gambling Addiction the Same as Alcohol & Drugs? School of Rock Bottom Thought #39: Gab Stone
Addiction doesn’t care what the substance is. In this next quick thought, I revisit a conversation with Gab Stone, as we strip back the illusion that gambling is somehow different to alcohol or drugs. What you’ll hear migh… -
"Drug Addiction Took Over My Life!" School of Rock Bottom 82: Kyle Hall
What if addiction isn’t really about drugs - but about the feeling that you never truly belonged anywhere? Today, I sit down with Kyle Hall, whose story moves from growing up in an alcoholic home to crystal meth addiction, psychosis, and eig… -
Will a Drink or Drug Make You Feel Better? School of Rock Bottom Thought #38: Oliver Mason
Addiction is a liar. It convinces you that a drink or a drug will make you feel better — but that promise is one of the most dangerous lies in recovery.In this week’s quick thought, Oliver Mason explores why “feeling bette…