Will I Recover From OCD? School of Rock Bottom Thought #27: Oliver Newton

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School of Rock Bottom

Oliver Mason

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10 years sober, I bring my experience as a rehab recovery coach & actor to explore addiction, alcoholism, recovery, mental health & the creative journey. Featured in The Week's Ultimate Podcast List of 2024, I know first-hand rock bottom moments can be the greatest teacher & a springboard for a beautiful life. Remember, you don’t have to lose everything or wait to hit 'bottom' to recover — it’s simply when you can't ignore the pain anymore. I share my journey & interview people who’ve survived & thrived through adversity, sharing hard-earned lessons to remind others there is hope & a way out.

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Will I Recover From OCD? School of Rock Bottom Thought #27: Oliver Newton

School of Rock Bottom

11 minutes 29 seconds

1 week ago

Will I Recover From OCD? School of Rock Bottom Thought #27: Oliver Newton

What if the thing that saves your life is something you’ve always hated?

In this next quick thought, I revisit a conversation with Oliver Newton who opens up about years of living with crippling OCD — waking up paralysed by intrusive thoughts, trapped inside his mind, and feeling like life had become impossible. Then one morning, everything changed. A pair of old trainers, a desperate decision to run, and a five-minute moment of silence that saved his life.

This conversation isn’t about miracle cures. It’s about finding your version of recovery — whether that’s running, talking, medication or finally allowing someone in. We talk about how intrusive thoughts can destroy relationships, the role of exercise in mental health, and why personal recovery can be just as valid as the clinical route.

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About the “THOUGHT” series -

Every other Monday at 5 PM, I’ll bring you a quick ‘thought’—a powerful moment from previous episodes designed to kickstart your week with insight, motivation, and connection. These shorter clips help us stay connected as a community, while every other Tuesday delivers a full, brand-new episode with fresh stories and lessons.

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