In this episode of You Look Happier, we sit down with Mark, who is celebrating 35 years of sobriety!

An author, father, and proud grandad, Mark opens up about the pivotal decision to leave his old life behind and how moving to Ireland helped him to break free from alcohol.

He shares candidly about the challenges, lessons, and joys along his journey — from breaking away from addiction to building a meaningful life rooted in family, creativity, and resilience.

Links:

Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Staying-Sober-Years-Without-Taught/dp/B0FLGFJH17

Instagram: @stayingsoberbook

TikTok: @mark.sullivan671

Website: www.markfrancisosullivanauthor.com

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In this deeply personal episode, Ellie sit's down with Annie—a mum of two and fitness business owner—who has faced a lifetime of challenges both big and small.

From her mum’s mental health battles, a devastating house fire, and the heartbreak of a friend’s suicide, Annie has carried a lot quietly.

Today, she bravely opens up about her struggles, her resilience, and the journey toward healing.

A raw, honest conversation about grief, strength, and the courage it takes to speak your truth.

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In this powerful and deeply honest episode of You Look Happier, Shannon opens up about her journey through postnatal psychosis, the grip of disordered eating, and the long road to healing her sense of self-worth. With raw vulnerability, she shares the unseen battles of early motherhood, the trauma she carried into it, and the moment she knew she had to fight — not just for herself, but for her daughter.

Together, we explore what it means to break cycles, find softness after survival, and redefine what it truly means to be a “good mum.”

This is a story of resilience, radical self-love, and the messy, beautiful work of becoming whole!

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