Tallaght Drug & Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) presents “Survive & Thrive”, a podcast which aims to empower and give voice to individuals, families and communities impacted by substance misuse. Through this podcast we also want to promote these addiction support services, reduce stigma associated with substance misuse and hopefully encourage anyone isolated to take that first step in asking for help. Yes, there are many stories of poverty, suffering and trauma in our communities, as a result of drugs & alcohol misuse; but there are also stories of great resilience, hope and support. Lived experience is extremely valuable in shaping the work we do as a Task Force and that of our amazing frontline community drug services.

Episode 6: Seeds of change from a wild garden - In the latest episode of the Survive & Thrive Podcast Series, we are given an invaluable and privileged insight into stories of mother-women in recovery. Following the launch of a very unique piece of research in May 2025, “Mothers in Addiction Recovery Rising: The Will And the Way” we were invited to a subsequent special event, as part of recovery month, celebrating the voices and experiences of mothers in recovery [17 October 2025, 56 minutes].

Episode 5 – Connect 4 Project - The Connect 4 Project focuses on detached youth work, a distinctive form of outreach that specifically engages the most at-risk and marginalized young individuals, aged between 10 and 24 years. Unlike traditional youth work settings, the Connect 4 Project operates directly on the streets of West Tallaght, Killinarden, and Jobstown, reaching out to vulnerable youth in their natural environments to provide essential support and assistance. In this podcast, Rob meets participants who take part in the Friday night football, gym sessions and running groups and we hear directly from the young people of what the project means to them. [30 May 2025, 36 minutes]

Episode 4: #KicktheVape - In recent years, the number of people vaping has increased and the potential impact on health is a cause for concern. With a view to creating awareness of potential health risks associated with vaping, TDATF in partnership with key stakeholders*, have developed several resources to inform and support [23 October 2024, 36 minutes].

Episode 3: Recovery walk - A look back at a very special day in our calendar of recovery events, and bringing to a close an extremely busy but worthwhile month of recovery activities. We really hope you enjoy this episode, we feel it captures the essence of what recovery month is all about, coming together to inform, listen, support, reduce stigma and celebrate [17 October 2024 - 45 minutes].

Episode 2: Soul sisters - As part of International Women’s Day Celebrations in March 2024, Tallaght Local Drugs & Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) recorded this episode of their Survive & Thrive podcast series, with members of the Soul Sisters Aftercare group in Tallaght Rehabilitation Project. [13 April 2024, 38 minutes] 

Episode 1: A family affair – Our pilot episode focuses on the impact of substance misuse on the entire family. TDATF Coordinator, Grace Hill, chats with three clients from family support project, WASP (Whitechurch Addiction Support Project). All clients are using anonymous names and the conversation was recorded in the round on location. [15 December 2023, Duration: 43 minutes.]