Rewriting the Setlist: DJ Ross Mac

DJ Ross Mack joins Addicted to Recovery to share his powerful journey from the heights of the nightlife industry to the depths of addiction — and back again.

From DJing major clubs like Opium Lounge, The Warehouse, Funky Buddha and playing internationally, Ross lived the fast-paced lifestyle of music, money, women and substances. Behind the decks he looked in control — but behind closed doors his addiction was spiralling into isolation, paranoia and darkness.

In this episode, Ross opens up about:

• Growing up in Hertfordshire and feeling different from an early age
• Being introduced to club culture at 16
• The progression from weekend partying to dark, isolated binges
• The mental obsession and “phenomenon of craving” before the first line
• Why willpower wasn’t enough — even after running marathons and triathlons
• Getting sober at 34 and finding freedom through 12-step recovery
• Staying clean in an industry where drinking and drugs are normalised
• Becoming reliable, consistent and successful in business without substances
• Fatherhood, perspective and life with twin daughters

Ross speaks honestly about paranoia, using alone in hotel rooms, chasing the illusion of the “champagne lifestyle,” and how addiction is far more powerful than love or ambition.

This episode is raw, relatable and hopeful — especially for anyone who believes they can’t get sober in the party scene.

🎧 If you’re struggling, know that recovery is possible.

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