Mark and Ben kick things off with an honest check in on where they are at in their recovery journeys right now.

We hear a powerful audio clip from Gabor Maté, challenging us to stop asking what’s wrong with addiction and start asking what’s right with it, opening up a deeper understanding of why we use.

We’re then joined by Aish, who shares her recovery from alcohol and what that journey has really looked like behind the scenes.

The episode wraps with a discussion around an article linking good nutrition to stronger recovery outcomes and lower relapse rates, exploring how what we put into our bodies can support what we’re trying to change.

Real conversations. Real recovery. No filters.

You can follow us on:

Tiktok

Over The Counter: @mark.and.ben.otc

Mark: @markmyrecovery

Ben: @thecodeinediaries

Aish: @kindathrivinaish

Aish's new Podcast: @thesoberseatpod

Instagram

Mark: @markfearo

Ben: @thec0deinediaries

** Aish's new Podcast is called The Sober Seat. Launching soon **

Email

markandbenotc@gmail.com

Season 2 is here and Mark and Ben are back checking in honestly on their recovery journeys and where life has taken them since Season 1.

This season opens up the conversation beyond codeine as we welcome Cocaine Shane, who shares his recovery journey from cocaine addiction and how he uses social media to stay accountable and help others feel less alone.

We also dive into a powerful real life story about a man who turned his life around from addiction to running a rehab centre, breaking down what change really looks like and why recovery is possible, even when it feels out of reach.

Real conversations. No filters. Just recovery as it really is.

You can follow us on:

Tiktok

Over The Counter: @mark.and.ben.otc

Mark: @markmyrecovery

Ben: @thecodeinediaries

Shane: @shanesas86

Instagram

Mark: @markfearo

Ben: @thec0deinediaries

Email

markandbenotc@gmail.com

We are back for a Christmas special. Mark and Ben bring us up to date on their Codeine Addiction Recovery journeys. Mark is now 13 months Codeine free, Ben at 8 months.

We also welcome Stevie Marie back to the Podcast for a Christmas Chat. We learn how Stevie is dealing with a rise in the number of Troll comments being directed her way on Social Media!

Ben has a Festive game for us to play too!!

Season 2 will start in the New Year.

If you would like us to talk about a particular part of Codeine recovery please contact us by our socials or email listed below.

You can follow us on:

Tiktok

Over The Counter: @mark.and.ben.otc

Mark: @markmyrecovery

Ben: @thecodeinediaries

Stevie: @stevie_marie12

Instagram

Mark: @markfearo

Ben: @thec0deinediaries