# The Moment Michelle Heaton Became Dependent On Alcohol

An episode of [On The Mend](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1697309091), 10 Aug 2026, 56 min.

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Singer and TV presenter Michelle Heaton's story is about more than addiction. It's about identity, loss, and finding your way back to yourself. In this episode, Michelle shares how a BRCA2 diagnosis, surgical menopause, and addiction became deeply intertwined, and how recovery helped her reconnect with the person she thought she'd lost. Together, we explore shame, healing, and why recovery is never just about one person. This episode covers the following themes: Surgical Menopause & Identity, Active Addiction, Shame & Isolation, Recovery, and Supporting Loved Ones. Need Support? Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Narcotics Anonymous: na.org Alcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk Shout: https: giveusashout.org IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/ Catch Michelle Heaton as Snow White in Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at Whitley Bay Pantomime this Christmas. Tickets available here: https://www.axs.com/uk/series/30228/snow-white-the-seven-dwarves-whitley-bay-playhouse-tickets?skin=playhouse Randox 👉 Head to the Randox Health website and check out the RanChip Insight 360 test. You can get a 10% discount by using the code OTM10 along with up to £250 cashback if you refer a friend https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AU AG1 👉Head to http://drinkag1.com/onthemend to get a Morning Person Cap with AG1, plus free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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