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Voices In Recovery PodcastNikk GoodswimmerThis week artist, frontline worker, activist, and advocate; Nikk Goodswimmer also known as PunkIndigenous (they/she 2S) is Stoney Nakota and Cree from Treaty 8 Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. They share their incredible, painful and harrowing journey starting with the millennial scoop of 2000's. Where the federal government continued its awful practice of removing indigenous children from their families. Now it isn't to send away to residential schools, but into the very same system under the guise of foster care. Then to be placed in white, Christian foster care where as recently as ten years ago they held Nikk down...2025-03-261h 04Voices In Recovery PodcastNo Justice, No Peace, No Racist PoliceThis week my friend and all around amazing human, Michelle Robinson stops by and we discuss the very real, ongoing world of racism - not only policing. We discuss how other government bodies police Black, Indigenous, People of Color, the unhoused, identifiable queer folkx, and those engaged in active drug use. We examine a recent altercation that I had with police, as a witness to them "dealing" with a victim of serious crime. We also talk about many different ways privilege, nepotism, and my own race played a role in how the occurrence played out from start to finish...2025-02-061h 39
Voices In Recovery PodcastA Dad In RecoveryThis week's guest is David M. He stops by to share his story including 42 years of sobriety. Not only has his life done a 180 since sobering up four decades ago, he's done several 180's finding healing in places he never imagined he would or could. Today David works with many humans in sobriety and has created a program for dads in recovery. It was fun getting to know a fellow we had never really spoken with. Thank you Dave, good luck and God speed sir.2022-09-2840 minVoices In Recovery PodcastSchizophreniaThis week's guest shares about living with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and the stigma that is attached to it. We are taken through adolescence into her young adult years where psychosis became the normal reality. How practicing her addiction/self-medicating turned into destructive use, which potentially changed her brain chemistry etc. We are extremely grateful and honored that she shared all she did. Her courage in the face of stigma and judgment motivates us to be more diligent in our breaking the silence. She talks about the strategies she employs to cope, function, and thrive in her life today...2022-05-212h 09
Voices In Recovery PodcastCan There Be JusticeThis week Darcy and I talk about the "justice system" as it pertains to sexual assault and rape. This was a difficult chat for he and I, it stands to reason it may be triggering for others. Please, if you find yourself struggling or in need of help, reach out. You are welcome to email us at david@davidlewry.com or direct message on Instagram or our Facebook page Freedom's Path Recovery Society.2021-11-041h 04
Voices In Recovery Podcast2020 Year End Wrap UpJon, Dom, David, and Darcy all get together to finish up our insane 2020 experience.2020-12-311h 19
Ordinary Courage with Vanisha BreaultMy Path to Freedom; with Guest David Lewry. OC 18In this episode of Ordinary Courage I had the gift of getting to sit down with my friend David Lewry. I have been a guest on David's podcast twice now, so it was pretty neat to be on the other side of the microphone hearing David's story. David's story is tragic in so many ways, sexually abused as a little boy, the shame, secrecy and confusion that came from that and then later in life battling depression coupled with addiction. Finally discovering his path to freedom. Today, David lives a life of service. He is probably on...2020-12-101h 14
Voices In Recovery PodcastJin's StoryWe are joined by Jin today. He takes us through the last few years of his life where he has had to find a way to cope with and live with the loss of his brother and his fiancé to suicide. This enormous loss has not only shaped his outlook on family, health and wellness, career, and his life. It has forever altered how he interacts and can empathize with people. It is an incredible story that we are honoured to share with you all. As he spoke, the love he has for his brother, family and anyone who m...2020-08-1951 min
Voices In Recovery PodcastAmy Lee OwensWe are joined by the amazing and talented Amy Lee Owens. She joins us to talk about her journey into recovery, as well as her musical journey. She and friend, musician Marvin Kee honour us with a few of her beautiful songs. To find out more about Amy or to listen to more of her music head to https://www.amyleeowens.comOn guitar was Marvin Kee which you can find on instagram @theflymuse2020-08-161h 00
Voices In Recovery PodcastTony's StoryWe are happy to have Tony join us to talk about how he came to recovery and how he has changed in some ways dramatically through the process. Tony's story starts with divorced parents, bullying, and the discovery of substances to numb out feelings at an early age. Tony kept things together, as best as he could, but with the loss of custody of his child he went back to a life he didn't want. With some setbacks along the way, he was able to rebuild some relationships, and is still working on rebuilding others. He spends a lot...2020-08-121h 11
Voices In Recovery PodcastDerek's StoryThis week we are joined by Derek who talks in great detail about his frame of mind regarding recovery during his early attempts. From thinking he could simply will himself into sobriety and his belief that he can do it all on his own to understanding that he needs to be honest and seek peer support. He talks about how he has been able to build up his self esteem while also pushing himself to work through his own fears during recovery. He continually strives to get better; sharing his experience, strength and hope as an outstretched hand. Thank...2020-08-0553 min
Voices In Recovery PodcastFreedom's Path Meditations: Acceptance meditation with Jon JamesJon takes us through a quick body scan meditation and into a meditation with the focus being acceptance. Acceptance dissolves our resistance and allows us to get honest with ourselves about what is working and what isn't.2020-07-2915 min
Voices In Recovery PodcastVee's StoryThis week we share Vee's story. He talks about being indigenous in Canada and how important it is to stand up and get our citizens and government to listen to the people. He is deeply passionate about his life and the course he's chosen. Despite challenges within and without the indigenous community, he remains steadfast in his purpose. It is amazing seeing the incredible passion at work in his life! Thank you Vee, I appreciate you taking the time to chat with me. Keep your eyes peeled for his rallies coming up in August!2020-07-291h 34
Voices In Recovery PodcastMaddy's StoryMaddy Joins us and tells her journey through addiction, violence in her family and early experiences with alcohol. Enduring a great deal of bullying during her school years led her to move on to other substances and eventually dropping out of school and becoming homeless by grade 8. During homelessness, she experienced exploitation, violence, a number of attempts to get sober with no support, and thoughts of self harm. Finding herself in her first meeting at 17 years old she began to make a new life in recovery. Now she is happy in recovery and continuing her education in post secondary...2020-07-241h 04Voices In Recovery PodcastFreedom's Path Meditations: Loving Kindness and Compassion meditation with David LewryA soothing loving-kindness meditation with a focus on breath, centering, and sending loving-kindness to people in your life for your benefit. Redirect yourself towards sending positive, loving kindness to everyone. A wonderful meditation when you're feeling agitated2020-07-2118 minVoices In Recovery PodcastKemoh MansarayThis week I met with Kemoh Mansaray. He is the Lloydminster Local Immigration Partnership Coordinator, a board member and community engagement chair of the Africa Centre, past president of the Sierra Leone Association of Alberta and founding board chair of the Clareview Multicultural Centre. He is presently a member of the Black Coalition Against Racism Black-CAR recently formed due to the out cry of Black Lives Matter.
2020-07-161h 00Voices In Recovery PodcastBeyond the BlueWe are joined by Tara, an active volunteer for Calgary Beyond the Blue. Beyond the Blue is a peer-led, non-profit organization with Chapters across the country. They are dedicated to strengthening and supporting families of law enforcement officers in Canada. We strive to promote an awareness of our officer's worth as well as an understanding of the joys and struggles that are uniquely experienced in life in law enforcement.
To find out more about Calgary Beyond the Blue head to https://www.calgarybeyondtheblue.com2020-07-111h 39Voices In Recovery PodcastNicole's StoryLong time friend, Nicole joins us to talk about her life in recovery, which has not been an easy path, but the healthiest for Nicole. She found herself in meetings at 24 where she discovered the people there were talking about things she was feeling, but could not articulate. Throughout all of the challenges, she now finds purpose in her life and devotes as much time as she can to helping others. Thank you my friend, it was a lovely time sitting and talking with you.2020-07-081h 21Voices In Recovery PodcastDom's StoryThis special episode is with Dom Yellow Sun. We talk about his connection to Black Lives Matter and his deep, ever strengthening roots with the constant struggle in Canada for Indigenous rights. If we get lost in the mire, I may forget that in some cases the indigenous rights he and others fight for are the basic rights I take for granted each day. A deep seeded fear of the government, police etc through that definite and powerful lense of intergenerational trauma. Clean water and livable conditions. And so much more.... Take a listen.
Find him on...2020-07-041h 14Voices In Recovery PodcastChelsea's StoryWe are fortunate to have Chelsea sit down with us and take us through her story. Starting with her parents divorce when she was younger, Chelsea increased her partying and consumption. Chelsea eventually found herself in training for the RCMP helped to escalated her drinking which continued until she moved, changed employers and found her life falling apart around her. When she first sought help she wasn't convinced she really needed to change but it didn't take long for her to realize she had to commit to the process. Now she is living life to the fullest in recovery.2020-07-021h 15Voices In Recovery PodcastPolicing in a Time of UncertaintyI am joined by a current Canadian police officer, who provides us a unique and open perspective on the current climate of policing. She speaks openly about some of the areas that have room for improvement, the impacts of the changes being suggested and her thoughts on how recent events are affecting officers.2020-06-271h 12Voices In Recovery PodcastJohn's StoryThis was such a great conversation with John about workaholism and its effect on a person's life. Growing up with a constant reminder that he was never good enough managed helping John down a path of focus into complete obsession with work. Work became where he was able to feel that he had value. It was during his second marriage and recovery from an injury that he was given a copy of the book, Chained to the Desk by Bryan E. Robinson. This was where he started realizing and recognizing that his workaholic behaviour was unhealthy. When it threatened...2020-06-241h 19Voices In Recovery PodcastAmber's StoryAmber nervously joins us to share her story. At a young age Amber felt like an oddball and that she didn't really belong anywhere. She began stealing and trying substances when she was young. She eventually found a social group based on partying and substance use. After a geographical change, she began a relationship with her dealer, which eventually led to her going into drug court. Amber has been on her recovery journey since her program was completed. She now focuses on raising her son and maintaining a positive mental focus in her life. Thank you for the courage...2020-06-171h 22Voices In Recovery PodcastBlack Lives Matter with NikaNika joins us to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement in Calgary, what the next steps are, and why it is so important for people to support the fight for equality of all people and the end of systemic racism. She talks about getting educated, active, donating to the cause if possible, voting for new, fresh ideas and progressive leadership, and signing petitions that can lead to change. Obviously with systematic racism, we need to dismantle and re-work said system that sees humans oppressed as an acceptable byproduct of human "progress".2020-06-1442 minVoices In Recovery PodcastKasey's StoryKasey begins his story with feelings of being disconnected and alone, which led him to search for who he was. This question led him down the path of substance abuse, in which he found some sense of identity. A place where he could numb the pain of life and loss. Through a growing darkness surrounded him, he found this new path in life from the depths of his illness. He has reconnected with family, reconnected to his love of music, and he finds true purpose in helping others. We enjoyed having Kasey join us and are honoured to have...2020-05-2756 minVoices In Recovery PodcastAnita's StoryWe had a great time sitting with my good friend Anita and her journey into recovery. She started off drinking at parties in junior and senior high school, moving on to even more drinking while attending college. Anita went on to a career where alcohol was part of the culture. Where sobriety was frowned upon if not overtly discouraged. During her career she moved around throughout Canada, witnessed and experienced harassment within the organization. She experienced trauma from the types of things she was being exposed to at work. That and the lack of supports from her organization contributed...2020-05-201h 07Voices In Recovery PodcastFor the Love of MoviesJon, Darcy and I sit down to have a fun conversation about some of our favourite movies. Many spoiler alerts if you are not a movie watcher!
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To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE2020-05-131h 12Voices In Recovery PodcastAlec's StoryGetting the opportunity to sit down and get to know Alec was a treat for me. His story is incredible and the courage to follow his own path in life and recovery is commendable. Alec has found the Red Road to recovery and is connecting more deeply and personally with his Indigenous culture and practices. I appreciate you Alec, thank you for coming on the show and blowing my mind man. I am grateful that you are out there changing the world in the ways you can.
To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's...2020-05-061h 03Voices In Recovery PodcastMarco's StoryMarco dropped by and shared his incredible story of family and recovery from trauma. He shares about emotional and physical survival in one of the most difficult professions humans occupy. From his personal and family life, through many difficult calls stacked close together came the challenge of holding space for hurting and in many cases, dying humans and the loved ones left behind. We talk about suicide and the impact on families for generations. We were fortunate that he talked about intergenerational trauma that his mother's family experience. Marco's Arcega and my family, the Lewrys go back almost forty...2020-04-291h 06Voices In Recovery PodcastFreedom's Path Meditations: Loving Kindness meditation with Jon JamesJon guides us through a loving kindness meditation.
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To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE2020-04-2616 minVoices In Recovery PodcastSherri's StorySherry came by back in early March to share her story of recovery with us. I have know her for nearly 15 years. Her steadfast discipline to recover is inspiring and her heart is undeniable. Love you my friend and thank you for sharing yourself with us. God speed Sherry! You are awesome!!!
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To subscribe...2020-04-221h 33Voices In Recovery PodcastDaniel's StoryI spoke with Daniel about what brought him through addiction and into recovery. Starting from a young age Daniel not only learned to mask his feelings with substances, but also how to keep secrets from those closest to him. He talks about his low point, but also how his family played and continues to play a key role in his recovery. He lives a principled life to the best of his ability, recognizing the process unfolds over time.
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To show support for Voices...2020-04-0637 minVoices In Recovery PodcastJeff's StoryJeff joins us, sharing his journey through addiction to recovery. It starts with early feelings of survivors guilt after his time in the hospital, as a child for treatment of cancer and continues on through PTSD, being a teenage runaway, and winds up with him finding recovery and him reaching for and achieving a lifelong goal. He has ambition to serve and we have a feeling he'll do exactly that.
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2020-04-021h 19Voices In Recovery PodcastMaria's StoryThis week I am joined by Maria. Maria's journey starts with parents struggling with their own addictions to her addiction, which escalated for a number of years, on again off again with sobriety, to her finally stepping out of her own way and walking the road of recovery.
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To subscribe or listen to the...2020-03-2646 minVoices In Recovery PodcastHunter's StoryHunter joins us tonight and shares her journey from experimenting with substances at a young age and the stress of meeting her father for the first time at 18 years old. She moved out on her own at 15, ending up in Toronto. After a rough time she found her way into recovery where she presently lives. She focuses on using positive language to herself and others and is finally feeling comfortable with herself.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastLona's StoryLona drops in and shares her incredible journey with us. She talks about memories of scary church plays, feelings of rejection for being gay, thoughts of suicide, and the challenges facing both closeted and open gay humans. She lived through abusive relationships, drinking daily for 6 years, and the constant self doubt and self-loathing. Lona has been sober for 16 months, and some of her keys to recovery are getting involved with the fellowship, working the steps, working with others, and finding freedom from negative self talk!
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Voices In Recovery PodcastBeyond PipelinesDarcy and I sit down to have a conversation about the blockades that are happening around Canada, the hate that surrounds them and share our understanding of this situation.
To learn more check out this video: Invasion by Unistoten Camp
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Voices In Recovery PodcastJenn's StoryThis week, my other friend, Jenn... joins us and shares her story. It starts with major changes at an early age, which led to feelings of not fitting in and her rebellious teen years. Although she knocked on the doorway to recovery early in her life, she was able to stick with recovery after going through an adolescent focused recovery treatment center. Since then she dedicates both her professional and personal time to helping some of the most vulnerable humans. Thank you for your time and thank you for all that you do out there, my friend.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastMeagan's StoryMeagan joins us this week and tell us her story and shares some of her amazing music. While she journied through many experiences, using her songs and her family to live with anxiety and depression. She works hard everyday, sticking as best she can to routines and positive discipline to maintain balance. We were honored to sit with her and share in her beautiful energy and spirit. We are now honoured to share her story and amazing talent with you all.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastEve's StoryThis week Eve stops in to talk about her research project on addiction and options for treatment. She shares her personal story as well as findings from the project. It was a deep and honest conversation about recovery and addiction. Thank you for sharing your story and for the work you're doing towards helping people with addictions.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastWellbriety: Medicine Wheel & The 12 StepsI am joined by our group of certified White Bison facilitators that have been running the Medicine Wheel & The 12 Steps since November of last year. Marilyn, Michelle, Darcy, and Heather speak about how this program has impacted their lives and why they think this process is important. Starting in February they will be providing White Bison's, Mending Broken Hearts in the Calgary area. This comprehensive program provides culturally-based healing from grief, loss, and Intergenerational Trauma. We are grateful to share with you.
To find out more about these programs check out White Bison at www.whitebison.org2020-01-291h 21
Voices In Recovery PodcastEryn And LindseyThis week, Eryn Dewald and her daughter, Lindsey Kelly join us after Lindsey regaled us with an amazing concert. Lindsey sang beautifully and John Morgan plays a wonderful piano. We learn, as Eryn describes her incredible organization, The Children's Link Society and the work they do each and every day in Calgary. We hear about Lindsey's amazing musical journey and her dreams.
The Children's Link Society can be found at www.childrenslink.ca
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Voices In Recovery PodcastMike and KatherineThis week we sat down with Mike and Katherine. We talked about recovery, aliens, consciousness, discernment, conspiracy, and other things I know very little about. I left this podcast wondering about many, many things. Thankfully Darcy Robinson was there to revive me after I collapsed beneath the mountain of information Mike and Katherine provided. It was a lot of fun and they are wonderful humans. Thank you both for blowing my mind...
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Voices In Recovery PodcastThat's a Wrap 2019This was a fantastic conversation with Jon and Darcy about things like AI, youth activists, and our favourite things about 2019. We also have a very open, honest, and heartfelt conversation about depression, suicide, and the stigma that goes along with depression.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastJim's StoryJim joins us, sharing his story from childhood into young adolescence where alcohol slowly replaced his other mechanisms of survival. Jim learned early on that he could use his Asthma to gain attention and he used that whenever he could. He believed that drinking was a rite of passage, which he justified and allowed it to become more and more dominant in his life. His first steps to recovery came after a major car accident while he was under the influence. He struggled with recovery until he started to make spiritual connections, allowing that to help him find the...2020-01-011h 31
Voices In Recovery PodcastWayne LewryWhat a special week we have for you. Wayne Lewry, my pops, drops in to share about his 70 plus years on our beautiful planet, raising children, evolving ministry, and his love for all things family. We talk about his passion for helping people from the very dark place of his spiritual awakening some 50 plus years ago... Thank you Wayne!
To learn more about Recovering Couples Anonymous go to https://recovering-couples.org
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Voices In Recovery PodcastRuss and Annie's StoryAnnie and Russ tell us about a wildly unknown group for couples, "Recovering Couples Anonymous" here in Calgary and all over the place. The approach seems way too logical and reasonable... It just might help folks out! This group meets at Wild Rose United Church, 1317 - 1st street NW in Calgary.
To learn more about Recovering Couples Anonymous go to https://recovering-couples.org
Or to connect in the Calgary, AB Canada area please email calgaryrca@gmail.com
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Voices In Recovery PodcastLinda's StoryThis week we are joined by long time friend, Linda. From her life as an army brat through so many twists and turns, you'll need a seat belt, into the present. Today, she manages her own company and expends countless volunteer hours helping veterans in her "spare" time. She is one of the helpers. The tireless. Ageless. Helpers. And for you, Linda. We are thankful.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastMarilyn's StoryMary's story starts off with angry reluctance to enter recovery in order to appease her family, multiple life changing losses, and her eventually realizing that she had to stop looking for someone or something to heal her and start looking inside herself. She shares the importance spirituality and prayer plays in her recovery. She works with others regularly and honors herself and her family.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastDusty & KatherineAfter years of dedicated military service and spending the last decade in law enforcement, Dusty and his wife Katherine have faced the reality of living with PTSD. Recognizing it as an inevitable consequence of his service and seeing it as an occupational stress injury helps both of them to understand that this is no different that mending any other injury. Working on healing as a team, we are honoured to have both of them talking so openly and honestly about this injury that affects both of them so deeply.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastPamela's StoryPamela joins us in an open and honest conversation about mental health and her life long struggle to get healthy. She has worked very hard to get to a place where she is living her life with a trustworthy support network, and has embraced the life philosophy that she must go head first into the things she fears and that we must get out of the boxes that other people figure we are supposed to be in. She is very active on Facebook with her page Pamela's Journey to Herself, where she "wears the f*in cape!
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Voices In Recovery PodcastMichelle's StoryMichelle joins me to talk about everything from politics, trauma, Indigenous trauma, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, as well as some of her activism in the areas of harm reduction, LGBTQ2+ rights, and Indigenous trauma and rights. Michelle is very involved in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry and is on the front lines of the affects this has on our community.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastGreg's StoryThis week we were gifted a visit from my much, much, much older brother, Greg. He is a father, son, brother, and friend to many. One of the other things he's been is a soldier. I'm going to let him speak for himself through the podcast because I could never do him justice. I will say that he is one of the most generous humans I know. It's not something he wants to get out there, but it's the least I can do for him considering how often and quickly he is there for others in need. Thank you...2019-11-111h 19
Voices In Recovery PodcastCrystal's StoryCrystal tells us her story of working her way out of addiction and into recovery. Crystal's experiences led her to work in a hospice centre where Crystal's seemingly endless well of compassion allows her to help families in some of the hardest times in their lives. Her compassion is what led her down a path of becoming a vegan and then taking it further to stand up against corporate agriculture and the inhumane treatment of animals
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Voices In Recovery PodcastCheri's StoryCheri takes us through the beginnings of addiction, turmoil in her family, divorce, relapse, and continued struggles with recovery. She highlights the power of having someone to turn to for help. Cheri is able, with daily work, to live her best life out of chaos, and into peace.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastMedicine Wheel & 12 StepsAll of us at Voices In Recovery and Freedom's Path Recovery Society are proud to announce the start of The Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps programs. This group program is free of charge and open to indigenous and non-indigenous people. Men’s groups on Mondays, and women’s groups on Tuesday, and we respect self identification of your gender expression. (Two spirit and non-binary programs are pending)
The Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Men starts Monday Nov 18 from 7-9. For more information head to www.facebook.com/events/2508858812483825/
The Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Women starts Tuesday Nov 19 from 7...2019-10-2718 min
Voices In Recovery PodcastNicole's StoryNicole shares her journey through addiction, sobriety and maintaining recovery while facing the challenges of life as a single mother. She experienced the divorce of her parents and faced identity challenges through her teen years. Nicole spent time in homelessness where she struggled and suffered to survive. As we spoke I recognized that with every word and gesture, she demonstrated courage and confidence. And now, after reading this description several times, I cannot believe how cool it is to have sat with her. I could not have guessed how much we had in common and how lucky we really...2019-10-231h 01
Voices In Recovery PodcastVanisha's StoryVanisha is the founder of the Terminator Run, which she has sculpted into the Terminator Foundation. She talks about starting the run, the evolution of the foundation, the iron man training program, what keeps her motivated and energized, and her continued efforts breaking stigma and having difficult conversations. She and David discuss supporting and empowering young people to stand up for themselves, their world, and their future.
For more information on the Terminator Run or the Foundation click HERE
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Voices In Recovery PodcastRandy's StoryRandy has many years of sobriety, but despite this he works daily to stay sober and recover. He has worked through addiction to alcohol, prescription medications, has been through a difficult divorce - eventually finding strength to come out as a gay man. He talks about religion rejecting him, childhood abuse, suicide attempts, and his life long journey to strengthen his spirituality. Randy is open about the PTSD he suffers from related to his experience as a law enforcement officer. Now he volunteers in correctional facilities, helping those struggling with addiction and recovery. He attends a weekly first responders...2019-10-091h 07
Voices In Recovery PodcastBoban's StoryBoban joins us this week. He talks about growing up in Serbia and being out as a gay man. He's a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ2S community in Serbia and worked on their first pride parade! It was the violence he experienced in Serbia, which led him to leave home and immigrate to Canada where he continues to be a strong voice for the LGBTQ2S community. He now works with the Centre for Newcomers, ensuring LGBTQ2S new immigrants find a community of support, love, tolerance, and acceptance in their new home.
"If I accept...2019-10-021h 08
Voices In Recovery PodcastTraci's StoryTraci joins us as part of our focus on pride for the month of September. Traci's story starts in Texas and takes us through her divorce's, family death and dealing with grief, eventually leading her to come out. Throughout her life her faith played a pivotal role and she weaves that faith and how her faith has evolved as she has walked this path through life.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastDave's Story, Chapter 2The second part of Dave's story begins right where he left off, taking us through the more influential experiences and people which helped him find his path to sobriety. It is a story of not just sobriety but of personal growth, understanding his own truths and how different life became as he began to live a truthful life.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastDave's Story, Chapter 1It’s been an exciting year with the Voices in Recovery podcast and we’ve heard many amazing stories! To celebrate, your host David will be sharing his own personal story into recovery. The saga is divided into 2 parts, Chapter 1 takes us from his first memories of abuse and through the teenage years. Discussing the beginning of his addiction and into his adult life, where he talks about some of the relationships he had that changed him. Chapter 2 will be available Wednesday September 18th.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastJoel's StoryJoel's story involves his own enabling of loved one's addictions, being married young and then going through a difficult divorce. He talks about being in an abusive relationship after his divorce, co-dependancy, spiritually manipulation, and mental health. Through all of this and coping with the pain of losing a baby. Joel found his way to cope through music and songwriting. His story has and continues to change as he follows his dreams.
"Don't spend time blaming yourself or other people, spend time forgiving and loving" - Joel
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Voices In Recovery PodcastFraser's StoryFraser joins us to talk about our similar back injuries and how living with long term, chronic pain can restrict mobility and satisfaction of life. Fraser expands on and talks about some of the techniques such as books, which have helped him qualify the negative thoughts he has, keeping his mind on a more positive, constructive track.
"How you frame the lens in which you view your reality will dictate what you're seeing" - Fraser
Fraser talks highly about the book Meditations: A new Translation: Marcus Aurelius so if you are interested you can find...2019-08-281h 13
Voices In Recovery PodcastWes's StoryFrom his first drink in Grade 8, Wes travelled a long road to recovery. Along his journey; self harm, feelings of not fitting in, replacing alcohol with pain medication, and the host of symptoms which can accompany alcoholism were mainstays in his life until sobriety. He was surprised to find the tolerance and acceptance, as he did in twelve step meetings. His life today is drastically different from what he dreamt where he's a grateful husband, father and business owner in Calgary.
"Life has grown & things have happened when I've let go of it" - Wes
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Voices In Recovery PodcastClaude's StoryClaude takes us through his story of having an abusive father, living with mental illness, multiple obstacles, and surviving suicide attempts. He was able to find a place of happiness through it all, which led him to a place where he could forgive his father.
"Grudges are like pressing a self destruct button" - Claude
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Voices In Recovery PodcastJenn's StoryToday Jenn talks to us about how addiction pummeled her at a very young age. Facing incredibly difficult circumstances, she remained and still remains sober. She points out some of the unique challenges there are for teens in recovery. She found and carries a sense of belonging, community, purpose, and happiness wherever she goes.
I could just sense that genuine happiness and I wanted to know what that felt like" - Jenn
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Voices In Recovery PodcastMike M's StoryI am joined by Mike M who tells me about how the early loss of his parents played a part in his addiction. His understanding of the role ego had in his addiction but also how he uses that understanding to ultimately shape his life in recovery.
"My dog can become a product of the chaos I create in my own head" - Mike M
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Voices In Recovery PodcastBill's StoryWith feelings of not fitting in, numerous career changes and after spending 10 years homeless; Bill talks with me about how he used the public library to figure out ways to improve his life. This reconnected him with the artist inside, which led him down paths in life he never thought he would walk!
"When I found art, I found what I was supposed to do" - Bill
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Voices In Recovery PodcastJason's StoryFrom a life of an athlete to finding recovery Jason takes us on an interesting and twisted ride to recovery. Jason is not only living an inspired life in recovery now but he is also inspiring others with his weight loss journey and his joy for life
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Voices In Recovery PodcastYves StoryYves joins me to talk about anxiety and learning to use that anxiety as a way to stay driven towards goals. He talks about how he used music and creativity as a therapy.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastJanessa's StoryI am joined by the amazing Janessa. She has shown amazing strength by leaving domestic violence, entering sobriety, leaving her home base group and moving to a new province, becoming a single mom and going through divorce while maintaining her recovery.
"My life was grey...and now there's beautiful colours" - Janessa
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Voices In Recovery PodcastBrant's StoryBrant joins me to talk about his journey from a Christian upbringing in central Alberta, living in numerous places to where he presently resides, and using meditation regularly as part of his recovery.
"It's a lot easier when you stop fighting it" - Brant
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Voices In Recovery PodcastRichard's StoryRichard joins me to talk about being an atheist and recovery, SMART recovery and how endurance sports plays a part in is continued recovery.
"Keep doing a little bit everyday" - Richard
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Voices In Recovery PodcastLexi's StoryI am joined by an incredible young woman, Lexi. She is very open about her journey of self harm, feelings of shame and isolation which led her down the path of alcohol and drugs. Even in recovery she had to face an awful challenge when a very close partner passed away. This is a strong young woman and I am grateful to have her join me on the show and speak so openly about her story.
"The worst thing in my entire life happened in sobriety but through sobriety I was able to stay alive" - Lexi
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Voices In Recovery PodcastInnocence LostI am joined by a close friend, Dominic, who talks to us about his position within ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Team). It is a very open discussion about the online dangers our children face and what we can do to keep our children safe online.
IF YOU KNOW OF A CHILD WHO IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OR AT RISK OF BEING SEXUALLY EXPLOITED:
CALL 9-1-1
CALL YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT OR RCMP DETACHMENT
SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION ONLINE AT CYBERTIP.CA
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Voices In Recovery PodcastMike's StoryMike joins me to take us through his story of the death of his father when he was a young man, being bullied, to his career in the Military. He opens up about his PTSD, addiction, the career setbacks because of them and what life is like today in recovery.
"I don't have that chaos in my life anymore" - Mike
If you would like to help our Canadian Veterans please go to www.woundedwarriors.ca
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Voices In Recovery PodcastTereasa's StoryTereasa's story takes us on a twisting journey through waking up in a mental health room, divorce recovery college, and SMART recovery. Her next step is to publish a book soon.
"There is more to you, you need to find out what more is and go towards the more" - Tereasa
To read more from Tereasa click HERE or head to www.tereasamarie.com
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Voices In Recovery PodcastMagdalena's StoryMagdalena takes me on quite the journey from growing up in Poland, living all over the world, and how grief, alcohol and domestic violence shaped a good portion of her life and how different life is for her and her family today.
"Enjoy today, grab every moment" - Magdalena
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Voices In Recovery PodcastJames's StoryJames joins me to talk about being struck by lightning, his road to recovery, and his many walks across Canada.
"Whatever gets you to that healing place, that is what you are meant to do" - James
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Voices In Recovery PodcastRecovery Centre in MexicoI had the opportunity to travel down to visit my good friend Rafael in Mexico. Rafael has been building a recovery centre for the last few years and I wanted to head down and help as best I could. It was an amazing trip to see the changes and progress since I was last there a few years ago.
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Voices In Recovery PodcastSean's StorySean talks about PTSD, trauma, and being open about getting professional help to deal with those things. We also hear some very creepy stories from working nights at hospitals!
"Shutting that inner voice up and just being, Hey you know what, this is ok, it's perfectly normal" - Sean
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Voices In Recovery PodcastJeff's StoryJeff joins me to talk about the long road through addiction and the obstacles he faced along the way.
"I had to get honest, I had to deal with those demons" - Jeff
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Voices In Recovery PodcastNolanNolan joins me to talk about growing up around substance abuse, the affects of moving to a large city later in life and experiencing severe bullying, being surrounded by violence at school, and so much more."What I have now is amazing." - Nolan
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#33 CarissaCarissa joins me today to go through her struggles with depression and sobriety while living with kidney disease."I found people and I found somewhere that I felt like I belonged finally" - CarissaPlease go to her Facebook page My Kidney is Dying. Can I Please Have Yours?
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#32 Brittney BBrittney B joins me today to talk about denying a part of who you are and the effects that had on her.
“Scared and excited feel the same and I figured if all my life I have been scared then I should try and be excited” - Brittney B
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#31 KimKim joins me to talk about some of the lessons he has learned and figuring out who you are through this crazy life we all live!
"Everyone has issues with identity" - Kim
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#30 BrittneyA great conversation about eating disorders and replacing one addiction with another. She also talks about how spoken word poetry impacted her. "Addiction comes from pain, no matter the substance or activity" - Brittney
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#29 AlexThis week I am joined by Alex who goes through the challenges he faced as a chef working all over the world, his experience of sobriety at Burning Man. "If it is not practical it isn't spiritual."
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#28 ClarkeStories from survivors and warriors living in the world of recovery. We can and do recover in many different ways and these stories are from incredible humans living their second, third, hundredth lives. Tune in for a laugh, a cry, and some information you may not have had yesterday.
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#27 Darcy 2Stories from survivors and warriors living in the world of recovery. We can and do recover in many different ways and these stories are from incredible humans living their second, third, hundredth lives. Tune in for a laugh, a cry, and some information you may not have had yesterday.
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#26 StevenStories from survivors and warriors living in the world of recovery. We can and do recover in many different ways and these stories are from incredible humans living their second, third, hundredth lives. Tune in for a laugh, a cry, and some information you may not have had yesterday.
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Voices In Recovery Podcast#25 EJStories from survivors and warriors living in the world of recovery. We can and do recover in many different ways and these stories are from incredible humans living their second, third, hundredth lives. Tune in for a laugh, a cry, and some information you may not have had yesterday.
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To support us go to our website www.freedomspathrecoverysociety.ca2019-02-271h 00