Michelle Heaton

Listen to this episode from Addicted to Recovery on Spotify. This week on Addicted to Recovery, Chris and Max sit down with a very special guest: Michelle Heaton, singer, television personality, and beloved member of the pop group Liberty X. Michelle shares her powerful and deeply personal story as she approaches a major milestone — four years of sobriety.In an open and heartfelt conversation, Michelle reflects on her rise to fame, her early life growing up in Newcastle, and the pressures of the music industry that quietly fed into her struggle with addiction. Despite having no family history of addiction, Michelle speaks candidly about always feeling “different” as a child, and how performing became her first emotional escape long before substances entered the picture.The trio explore the complex path from social drinking and partying at the height of Liberty X’s success, to the slow and painful progression into daily dependence. Michelle bravely recounts her battles with alcohol and how her early menopause after a hysterectomy acted as a turning point in her descent into addiction. She discusses the devastating impact it had on her relationships, her health, and her self-worth — including hospital visits where doctors warned her she would not survive if she continued drinking.Michelle opens up about her rock bottom moment, the pivotal support from her husband, close friends like Katie Price, and her journey into rehab during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares the emotional experience of receiving letters from loved ones during treatment, which forced her to confront the full scope of her addiction and the damage it had caused.Throughout the conversation, Michelle also highlights the ongoing importance of fellowship meetings, spiritual growth, and daily routines that sustain her sobriety. She now uses her platform to break the stigma around addiction, offering hope and inspiration to others who are struggling.This is a raw, honest, and uplifting episode about resilience, recovery, and the life-changing gift of living fully present — just in time for Michelle to celebrate her incredible four-year sobriety anniversary.