Opioid Recovery, Chronic Pain, and Men’s Mental Health with | Ben Broadbridge

Can a party lifestyle hide the pain of addiction, and lead to something greater?

In this episode of Sh*ts F*cked, Paris sits down with Ben Broadbridge, founder of Beyond All Bounds, to explore his powerful story of opioid addiction, chronic pain, and recovery, and how it led to building one of WA’s most impactful grassroots mental health organisations.

Ben spent 15 years in Perth’s nightlife scene as a DJ, but behind the decks was a hidden battle with addiction, fuelled by physical injuries including a neck injury and scoliosis. He opens up about the reality of painkiller dependence, mental health struggles, and the turning points that changed everything.

Now, Ben leads Beyond All Bounds, a community-based initiative offering Mental Health First Aid training, men’s circles, and support services that are breaking stigma and transforming lives across Western Australia.

This episode is for anyone navigating chronic pain, addiction recovery, or looking for real, community-based mental health support.

What we cover:

• Opioid addiction and painkiller dependency

• Chronic pain and mental health

• Men’s circles and peer-led healing

• Mental Health First Aid training in WA

• Trauma-informed support and recovery

• Building purpose through lived experience