Ex-Towie Star Kirk Norcross| Addiction, Psychosis & My Dad Mick
Join Daniel, Aka Dapper Laughs, in the first episode of his brand-new Podcast Menace II Sobriety where he cracks wide open the world of addiction and sobriety with an incredible line-up of guests to talk openly and candidly about their own experiences.
In this episode, two ‘geezers’ talk all about their struggles with addiction and men's mental health as ex-Towie star Kirk Norcross joins Daniel to talk honestly, and sometimes brutally, about his own journey to sobriety. Kirk begins by talking about the beginnings of his TV career, including the real reasons why he quit as well as the truth about his dad’s suicide and how this led to a crippling drug addiction ending in psychosis.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Both Daniel and Kirk had to give up drink and drugs because they could never take them lightly, it was always an all-or-nothing mentality, leading to problems in their relationships and work life. Kirk believes that most addicts are born that way. Everything he does, he does so ‘like an addict’ from biscuits to cocaine. ADHD is something that both Kirk and Daniel have been diagnosed with as adults. It’s common for those with ADHD to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. It’s hard for addicts to talk about their times of addiction, not just from the shame of things they may have done, but also because of the concept of wasted time and opportunities too. You have to admit to yourself the damage drugs are doing to your life before you can begin to get sober and create a better life for yourself. Looking back, Kirk believes that part of his reason for quitting his TV career was so he could use more. TV and acting got in the way of the drug use he wanted to participate in. After the death of his Dad, Kirk sunk deeper into his addiction and was at the point he would take any drugs to just feel something different. This was when he started to suffer from psychosis. Kirk got to the point when he felt like he was going to die, he even tidied his house in preparation for being found dead. This was the wake-up call he needed to seek help. After starting Cocaine Anonymous, Kirk has been able to stay sober for 500 days. If you’re thinking about going sober, don’t worry about not enjoying your life anymore, you are finding freedom, from addiction and everything that comes along with it. Kirk’s Dad’s suicide is what helped him become a man, but he is still devastated that his Dad doesn’t get to see who he has become.
BEST MOMENTS
“So many people talk about mental health, addictions, for the wrong reasons”
“It ain’t the people around us, it’s us. The problem is deep in us”
“I used to use drugs to pass the time, I hated my life”
“With the cocaine comes porn, it’s another addiction”
“If you want what they’ve got, do what they’ve done”
“Everything is about mindset, I’m not missing out, I’m free”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk
CONTACT METHOD
ABOUT THE GUEST
Kirk Norcross
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel O’Reilly
Daniel O’Reilly is one of the UK’s Largest Influencers, a comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer. With a portfolio of businesses, Daniel enjoys a busy lifestyle mixed with business and pleasure. Daniel is a father to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with them and his wife Shelley. With 2022 being a busy year, Daniel sold out his O2 stand-up show, released his British movie 'The Last Heist' and is currently preparing for the upcoming release of his other film 'Miss The Kiss'. Daniel is a creative through and through, with a passion to strive in everything he does. Daniel is looking forward to the release of his podcast 'Menace 2 Sobriety' in 2023, his long-term position on GB News, Headliners, and the growing slate of films in the works with his production company, HYPRR.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Daniel O'Reilly's newest venture sees the creation of his Menace 2 Sobriety podcast, a series of relaxed and open conversations with different guests and varied experiences.
After recently being diagnosed with severe ADHD and beginning his sobriety again, Daniel also set up a page on Facebook and Instagram called 'Men And Their Emotions' (M.A.T.E) an accessible, open and supportive group for MEN to post their feelings, thoughts and current life issues. Upon seeing the responses from men around the world to some of the posts on the group he was blown away and continues to be touched by the kindness and support offered by strangers. This all led to Daniel wanting to start up his own podcast and invite guests to join him in opening up about past experiences and talk about all things mental health, family & sobriety.
The podcast will see Daniel and his interesting guests' sharing their personal stories and learning experiences that they hope will help other people; whether it encourages one person to ask for help, talk to family about their struggles with getting sober/clean, or realise that they aren't alone. The Menace 2 Sobriety podcast has been created by Daniel to help people fight their own gremlins.
