Escape to the Country star Alistair Appleton has opened up about his struggles with alcohol and drugs, and how he was on a 'dangerous path' in his early television career
Escape To The Country presenter Alistair Appleton has candidly revealed his past battles with alcohol and drugs during the early stages of his television career. Despite being a fan favourite on the BBC One show since 2007, he confessed to experiencing "pretty unhappiness" in his 30s, showing that his life was far from idyllic.
Reflecting on his past in an honest 2019 blog entry, Appleton talked about feeling stuck and emotionally numb in his 20s and remarked: "I realised how fossilised and dead-souled I'd become in my 20s." In addition to his television career, Appleton has long held a passion for meditation, which led him to train as a psychotherapist. His goal is to gain a deeper understanding of burnout and to offer support to those dealing with similar stresses in their lives, reports Birmingham Live
He has since found his own slice of serenity in Newhaven, living with his partner Daniel and teaching local yoga and meditation classes. Alistair also shares his journey and insights on spiritual retreats, emotional well-being, and advice from fellow yogis and meditation practitioners through his blog.
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