In this powerful and uplifting episode of Healing Voices, Vanessa sits down with Martyn Davies — Addiction and Mental Health Advocate, founder of Sober IS Fun, and a passionate voice for change within the recovery community.

Now 8 years sober, Martyn shares his honest journey through alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction, opening up about the challenges he faced, the stigma surrounding addiction, and how recovery transformed his life. From speaking in Parliament about addiction stigma to helping shape strategic frameworks for UK drug and alcohol services, Martyn has turned lived experience into meaningful action and hope for others.

The conversation also explores the healing power of humour, vulnerability, and connection. Martyn talks about creating the UK’s first professional alcohol-free comedy club, Sober IS Fun, and how comedy can become a powerful tool for mental health, recovery, and bringing communities together.

Together, Vanessa and Martyn dive into men’s mental health, identity in sobriety, finding joy again, and why difficult conversations matter. This episode is raw, inspiring, funny in places, and deeply human — reminding us that recovery is not only possible, but life after addiction can be vibrant, meaningful, and full of purpose.

To learn more about Martyn’s work and upcoming events, visit:
🌐 soberisfun.co.uk
🌐 lostsockproductions.co.uk

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Guest Links:
@soberisfun.co.uk
🌐 lostsockproductions.co.uk

⚠️ Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent Essex Recovery Foundation.

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