Inspiring Conversations with Dr. Robb Kelly of Robb Kelly Group

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Robb Kelly

Hi Dr. Robb, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?

I was born into a musical family, and also an alcoholic family. I was never great at soccer, terrible at cricket, and a very quiet kid, but music was my thing. I played in bands, and actually had my first half beer at age nine to calm my nerves before going on stage in Liverpool. Then at about 15 or 16, I became a session bass player at Strawberry Studios, the rock band 10cc’s music studio in Stockport, England. I wanted more, because an addictive mind always does, and I saw an advert in the Melody Maker for a bass playing job at Abbey Road Studios. Before the first audition, I had one beer. And by the seventh audition, I had seven beers outside before I went in. But I got the job, and that told me alcohol makes you amazing and you can’t fail. I played with Elton John, David Bowie, Queen, and we’d have chats until early in the morning. We’d hang out in Elton John’s suite at The Savoy. And by now I was not only drinking heavily, I was taking cocaine heavily as well.

I wanted to be an MD, and I got into Oxford University and my first year was as a medical student, but I got thrown out for being drunk every day, and they stuck me in the PhD program. Then I joined the police force, and got fired for being drunk. There was a pattern emerging, but I couldn’t see it. I got married and after the birth of my first child, I swore I would never drink again, which lasted four hours. And after the birth of my second child, I swore I would never drink again, and was drunk again that evening. The mayhem in that house was sickening. I came downstairs one night at 3am or 4am because I was dying for a drink, and found a bottle of vodka. I put it on the counter and turned around to get a crystal glass, because I’m not a f***ing alcoholic, that’s my thinking. And my wife grabs the bottle off the counter and says, “I think you’ve had enough.” She was right, and I should have thanked her for being concerned. But I took a kitchen knife out and I stabbed her three times. I called an ambulance and a taxi, and as soon as I heard the sirens approaching the house I got in the taxi and fled to our house in Spain. I didn’t come back until three months later when she agreed to drop the charges. My attorney got me my kids back, and I pledged, “I’m going to be a real father now and stop messing around.” So I have one beer to celebrate getting my kids back, and three days later the police kick the door down, I’m unconscious and my kids have not been properly fed or changed for two days. My youngest daughter was one, and my eldest was three. And I remember as she was being led away from the house, my eldest said, “Daddy, daddy, please stop drinking.” But I couldn’t do it. And six or seven months after that I’d lost the house, the cars, the kids, and I was homeless.

I was on the streets for 14 months in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester. It was horrendous, fist fights every day to stay alive, following drunk people home from nightclubs so I could steal their money. I tried to commit suicide several times. And I remember one night I was f***ing done, I was on my knees crying from my stomach and the rain was hitting the back of my head and mixing with my tears as it hits the cobbles. I was never a religious guy, but I looked into the sky and said, “I can’t do this on my own anymore.” Then a man came round the corner, and said, “Are you okay, mate?” And I said, “No. I’m f***ing dying.” He asked me if I was an alcoholic, and then said, “So am I.” He took me back to his house and I shaved and bathed for the first time in nine months. He said I can stay as long as I like, as long as I go to AA meetings with him. And that’s where my new journey began, in his spare room on a mattress on the floor.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
First challenge was to get over the trauma after being on the streets. That took years, some of the stuff I saw still haunts me today. The shame and guilt, the loneliness and abandonment were terrible

I also had a hard time joining the family again, they didn’t trust me, and rightly so.
It took my daughter 20 something years before I was allowed back into her and my granddaughters life.
It’s been a lonely life but getting better.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Robb Kelly Group?

The Robb Kelly Group offers a variety of services aimed at addiction recovery and life transformation. Our approach focuses on healing the body, mind, and spirit by addressing the underlying issues that contribute to addiction and other life challenges. Key services include:

1. **Addiction Recovery Coaching**: Personalized one-on-one coaching sessions that focus on the individual needs of each client. This includes addiction recovery, sober coaching, and interventions.

2. **Mental Health and Life Coaching**: These services cover a broad range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, chronic health issues, eating disorders, career transitions, and more.

3. **Behavioral and Trauma Therapies**: We utilize techniques such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Somatic Experiencing, and Brainspotting to address and heal trauma, which is often at the root of addictive behaviors.

4. **Family Systems and Relationship Coaching**: Recognizing that addiction affects the entire family, we offer coaching and therapy to help families recover together, improving communication and relationships.

5. **Confidential and Concierge Treatment**: For high-profile clients, we offer confidential, personalized treatment plans, often delivered via telehealth to ensure privacy and convenience.

The Robb Kelly Group emphasizes changing thought patterns to achieve lasting recovery, believing that positive thoughts lead to positive behaviors.

Another service that we have recently added on is 9D Breathwork. 9D Breathwork combines ancient techniques with modern sound technology to provide a powerful tool for personal growth and healing. It aims to address physical, mental, and emotional well-being by offering benefits such as reduced stress, improved emotional regulation & a deeper sense of peace & purpose. This treatment uses multi-dimensional sound waves, binaural beats, Solfeggio frequencies, isochronic tones & 432Hz harmonic tuning. This combines with strategic breathing patterns which stimulate the vagus nerve- penetrating parts of the brain & trauma that might otherwise take years to address through other methods.
This is typically done in person but can also be done virtually & we are truly excited to offer it to anyone who could benefit. We do have clients sign a waiver, just to make sure they don’t suffer any pre-existing conditions such as hypertension or pregnancy, as we always want to make sure everyone is safe & healthy.

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
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At the Robb Kelly Foundation, we believe that no child should suffer from the impact of addiction, and no family should face these challenges alone. Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to raising funds and providing vital support for individuals and families affected by addiction and alcoholism. We focus on children, families, and those in recovery, offering a holistic approach that addresses both their nutritional and emotional needs.

Our innovative programs combine nutritious meals with education on addiction prevention and mental health. We also host Nutrition and Wellness Camps, Family Health and Wellness Days, and School-Based Wellness and Prevention Programs that create safe spaces for children and families to learn, heal, and grow together. Our goal is to break the cycle of addiction, empower recovery, and nurture the well-being of every individual we serve.

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Dr. Robb Kelly will be taking The Robb Kelly Foundation to $100 million with a 100 bed unit in Dallas.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.robbkelly.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addiction_doctor/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrobb.kelly.1/