Nearly six years ago, just as the world went into the first pandemic lockdown, me and my oldest friend Martin, a recovering alcoholic who now works in rehab, conceived on an idea. We thought it would be fun to start a podcast that addressed the topics of addiction, recovery and our almost fifty year friendship, considering what it means to show compassion for oneself and others, and how we cope with the change, loss and repair that is embedded in trying to maintain stable mental health.
We also thought it was a good opportunity to reminisce on funny experiences we've had and sometimes take a lighter view of topics that are, by their very nature, often hard work.
What emerged superseded our wildest expectations and has grown into a beloved project that has attracted tens of thousands of downloads from all over the world.
Essentially, it's a podcast about addiction, recovery, mental health, and friendship. But it's also light-hearted, offers insight to my philosophy as a therapist and we hope it's an accessible and informative resource for anyone touched by addiction or mental health issues more broadly (i.e everyone).
You can find a new episode on fortnightly Thursdays (mostly) on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts, or you can listen to every episode (all 250+ of them) right here at the bottom of this page.
If you have any feedback for us or any topics you’d like us to cover please email us at info@grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk
You can find us on YouTube if you want to see us as well as hear us ( although I don't know why you would).
- Things to avoid saying to someone in recovery
by Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PMThis week we're talking about how to avoid unhelpful and disrespectful remarks to people in recovery, many of which say more about the person asking than they do about whoever happens to be the […]
- Social Loafingby Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This week, we're talking about how some of us make less effort when we think our contribution won't be noticed.A man turns up in A&E with an unexploded bomb stuck in an unusual place, we discuss […]
- The Ickby Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on April 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This week we're discussing the modern dating phenomenon that involved sudden revulsion at someone with whom you had been experiencing a romantic spark. I offer some theories about why it might have […]
- Huggingby Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on April 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This week, we're discussing the benefits of physical touch, and why it can be such a useful component of recovery and good mental health more […]
- DTD (Developmental Topographical Disorientation)by Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This week, we're talking about getting lost easily and how it can lead to unfair and painful levels of criticism.A woman employs a counterintuitive way to address her debilitating anxiety, and I get […]
- Bigorexiaby Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on March 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This week, we're talking about a less well-known form of body dysmorphia.A man wakes up coloured blue and can't understand why, and there are despicable practices at the camel […]
- How To Live A Good LIfeby Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on March 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This week we're talking about the components that help us get the most from our lives.A woman becomes unbelievably wealthy when buying a cup of coffee, there's underwear that measures 'flatus', I get […]
- Why it's hard to escape from addictionby Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on February 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This week, we're trying to explain why so many people remain addicted to drink and drugs even when they can see how much damage it's doing.A professional fighter gets his hair punched off, I witness […]
- How To be Kindby Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This week, we're talking about kindness, how to demonstrate more of it and what it feels like when we do.We're recording on the first day of February which reminds of of violent traditions from […]
- Dry Januaryby Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst on January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This week, we have a look at the popular 'Dry January' campaign and consider the potential benefits and drawbacks it represents. We also discuss why long term recovery for dependent drinkers is not […]