In this raw, emotional, and brutally honest episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Emmalina, once a part of the furniture in Ibiza's community, a fellow recovering alcoholic and now a senior nurse prescriber working in addiction recovery in a UK prison. Emma has been sober for 15 years now. We have both been through similar struggles, and this is quite possibly the most important interview I will ever do, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity. We talk about: 🎉 The madness and magic of Ibiza from 2000–2010 🌴 🍺 Drinking culture, blackouts, and invisible lines crossed 🍻 🤒 The moment she woke up with sick in her hair and a tongue swollen “like a tennis ball” 💥 🏥 Losing control, hitting rock bottom, and how she found sobriety in Sweden 🇸🇪 🩺 Life after addiction: parenting, purpose, and helping others find recovery 👩‍⚕️ 🙅‍♀️ Why AA isn't a cult, and how the 12 steps can change everything 🙏 This is more than a story about addiction; it’s about healing, forgiveness, love, and how recovery can become your greatest superpower. If you've ever struggled with drinking, or loved someone who has… this one’s for you. ⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of addiction, seizures, and alcohol-related trauma. #ibiza #party #alcohol Recovery Resources ⬇️ 🇬🇧 UK Drug & Alcohol Support Resources1. Talk to FrankWhat it offers: Honest, non-judgmental info on drugs and alcohol. Helpline: 0300 123 6600 Live chat: Available on the website Text support: Text 82111 2. NHS – Find Addiction ServicesWhat it offers: Search tool for local drug/alcohol services through the NHS. Also see: NHS Alcohol Support Page 3. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) UKWhat it offers: Free peer support groups across the UK. Helpline: 0800 9177 650 (24/7) 4. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) UKWhat it offers: Support for drug addiction, including online and in-person meetings. Helpline: 0300 999 1212 5. SMART Recovery UKWhat it offers: Self-management tools and peer groups. Alternative to 12-step programs. 6. We Are With You (formerly Addaction)What it offers: Free, confidential support with local and online services. 7. Turning PointWhat it offers: Community-based services, including detox and rehab in some areas. 8. ReleaseWhat it offers: Legal advice and advocacy around drugs and drug-related issues. 9 . Al-Anon Family Groups UKWhat it offers: Support for family and friends of problem drinkers. Helpline: 0800 0086 811