After Hours with Jimmy Thistle
Join Jimmy Thistle for After Hours — the brutally honest, funny and heartwarming podcast that dives deep into alcohol, addiction, and recovery.
Each week, Jimmy sits down with real people who’ve faced the highs, lows, and hangovers of drinking culture. Through unfiltered conversation, laughter, and raw honesty, they explore what happens when we start questioning our relationship with alcohol — and what life looks like on the other side.
Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just wondering if alcohol’s got too much of a grip, this show is for you. Expect real stories, a few laughs, and plenty of lightbulb moments from people who’ve been there.
Recorded in the UK and Isle of Man but shared worldwide, After Hours is here to prove that recovery can be real, relatable, and even a little bit funny.
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After Hours with Jimmy Thistle
Episode 41 - Amber Hughes
"In 2017, Amber's sister Hannah passed away after battling alcohol addiction and experiencing homelessness. She was 38 years old. Hannah previously had her own flat, worked in childcare and had completed her degree in Early Years Foundations with the aspirations of progressing into teaching. She enjoyed her time in her garden, reading her books in peace.
After Hannah passed away, Amber wanted to make a difference in her name and to keep her memory alive. This led onto creating Amber Lights in Oxford which focuses on raising awareness of homelessness and loving someone with addiction. It also sells Oxford Skyline and Pawsome clothing with all profits directly benefiting Homeless Oxfordshire, which is one of the places Hannah stayed and received support from.
Currently, Amber has been delivering art workshops focused on Homelessness education in Primary Schools and has trained in Coaching and Positive Psychology to support those affected by a loved ones addiction. In 2023, she was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Kings Birthday Honours for her community work.'
You can find Amber in Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/amberlightsinoxford
Amber's LinkTree:
https://linktr.ee/AmberLightsinOxford
My Instagram is:
https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy
And you can find all my other links at:
https://linktr.ee/jimmythistle
Buy me a coffee…
https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt
My Instagram is:
https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy
And you can find all my other links at:
https://linktr.ee/jimmythistle
Buy me a coffee…
https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt
Donate:
https://motiv8.im/donate/
https://nacoa.org.uk/get-involved/donating/donate/
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