James Done.

"James. Addict. London." That's how I introduced myself in the rooms of Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous when this all began.

I had a great childhood. Loving family. Almost made it as a Premier League footballer at Nottingham Forest. I built a 27-year career across music, finance, travel and law. I reached CEO. Board member. I also got fired, was made redundant twice, and built two start-ups.

I married my best friend at 28 and we had two extraordinary daughters. After 17 years we divorced — kindly. I lost the family home, I lost my anchor, and at 47 I lost myself to cocaine and alcohol. I was diagnosed with ADHD the same year. Suddenly a lot of things made sense.

In January 2025 I flew to Bali and checked into rehab. 28 days. I left clean on the 4th of February 2025, and I have stayed clean. But what shocked me was how little support existed for what came next.

So I built it. The James Affect is the program I wish I'd had — the team, the place, the structure, and a friend on the journey with you.