This week's guests, Comrade Yulia Borscht and Dani Phantom stopped by to share their stories and we talk everything under the beautifully queer sun! I'm not going to lie, most people will just fall in love with them so beware. I was able to attend their show, Housing Crisis, before sitting down with them and chatting away so I already fell in love …

This week's guest, Karrie-Lynn, stops by and opens up about their journey. We talk about very adult subject matter, please consider this a content warning. Our conversation is one of those that I think about long after we are done talking. Thank you for your inspiration, bravery, and for your service!…

This week's guest, Mohamed stops by to talk about Palestine. He is from there and a lot of his family and many friends still live there under constant threat of annihilation. We talk about the ongoing genocide in Palestine and we talk a about the Congo and the Sudan as well. Knowing colonialism and it's resulting genocide can continue under any gui…

This week, Michelle and I sit down, helping each other sort through and essentially process our shifts in perspective on the Calgary Police. We are angry and we are among many, who feel just as we do. I'm sure even angrier considering having been victimized by the police on May 9th, 2024 at the University of Calgary and May 11, 2024 at the Universi…

Our guest this week, James, survived 9 conversion therapy counsellors from the ages of 6 - 13. It is no wonder that they found themselves working towards queer liberation for most of their life. They have been involved in the drag show troupe, "Fake Mustache" for twenty years! Thank you for coming on and for opening up your vault of our queer histo…

This week's guest, Mahmoud Abi Samaan comes to us from Rafah after his entire family was displaced by the IDF and their home was destroyed in Gaza by Israeli bomb/rocket strikes. All this after he lost his best friend to an Israeli bombing at 17 years old. Mahmoud was in hospital for months having his body put back together. As much brutality as th…

This week Darcy and I try and understand all that's been happening in our vast, hurting world. We both came out confused, somewhat sleepy and laughing so the episode is probably ok. One thing I try and keep in mind, as we discuss topics from the universe around us and across the planet is my very privileged position. Not only am I a middle aged, wh…

This week's guest, Wendy, is a wonderful musician and long time indigenous activist. They share their often difficult journey through life - emphasizing both their gritty, protest-folk-rock music (I made that up) and their continued activism for human rights.By David Lewry

This week's guest, Kat, stops by and shares their story. Kat comes to Calgary via California and the beautiful San Jose area. Although they also grew up in twelve step rooms from the time they can remember. Through the years, they began to experience and witness the violence and shame based approaches within the justice and recovery communities in …

This week's guest, Dawn, stopped by and shared her journey from a life where alcohol became medicine to cope with deep pain, anxiety, and depression. She is now trying her best to face, cope with and heal from the deep pain she carries. Like all of us, the process of healing is beautiful and messy. Painful and joyous. Like life.. Thank you Dawn!…

This week's guest comes from a police department in Canada. I will give a pre-warning, warning that this episode might be incredibly triggering for anyone. We talk openly and frankly about the experiences we have had in our different capacities. I had no idea the depths of sexism/misogyny, Islamophobia, and homophobia in law enforcement culture unt…

This week's guest, Danielle, drops in to talk about accessing mental health and addiction services in Calgary, Alberta. She is incredibly open and honest about her recent journey within the system. We talk openly about our mental illnesses and share some soothing strategies/ideas for when mental health is pushed to the limits. This is one of those …

This week's guest, Beau stops by and shares their incredible journey through this life. The path was wrought with suffering through the hate of others in many ways. He brings a deep passion for justice and human rights with him wherever he goes. I heard them speak at an end Genocide/Free Palestine rally in Calgary. I am going to let the episode spe…

This week's guest, Wesam, an activist with Justice For Palestine stops by to talk about organizating and running weekly protests in an attempt to end genocide and find peace I Palestine. We talk about how deeply islamaphobia runs within western style culture. We talk about how islamaphobia is another means for western culture to continue its war on…

This week our guests are none other than my brothers, Greg and Nathan. The three of us sat down to talk about losing our pops and how life has changed for each of us in some ways as we approach the one year anniversary of his passing. I love my brothers and honestly, what resonates the most from this is how Darcy heard our conversation. He heard di…

This week's guest, Bill, shares some of his experiences working in Palestine, Gaza, Israel, and more. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come on to share some first hand experiences.By David Lewry

This week's guest, Saima Jamal, is an amazing human being. She's one of those strong activists out here despite the often harsh consequences they face from the authorities. Regardless of the opposition she faces every day, she stands up for what is right. For what is human. You may not understand her point of view and you may not agree with it. Try…

This week's guest, Kimberly, comes to us from the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Not only is she a person in recovery, but she is a recovery coach and support human. Her story is a journey through alcoholism in a career where drinking was not only encouraged but supported in some respects. Thank you so much Kimberly, we appreciate you. If you'…

This week Michael and Nazia stop by and we talk about an end to genocide and war. We talk about love, humanity, and a need for us to love one another regardless of whatever we may believe in. The answer remains to be love. Thank you Nazia and Michael for joining us and engaging in a talk about recognizing our humanity and making decisions from a pl…

This week's guest, Juan Castro, stops by and I get to do something I really enjoy - listening to artists talk about art is heart and mind opening. Juan is going to be performing at Freedom’s Path Recovery Society's open house fund raiser in March. Details to follow! Thank you Juan, we appreciate you.…

This week, Michelle and Darcy sit down with me and we take a look back over 2023. We talk about how difficult it can be to keep pushing forward when the world appears like it's imploding. When our fellow humans commit genocide on women, children, whole families, and bloodlines across the ocean and call it war. 2023 saw the whole world grieving.…

This week's guest, Joey, shares his unbelievable journey with us. In this episode we discuss adult themes that may not be suitable for all ages. Joey's openness about the life he's lived and how he came to be living in Calgary, Alberta Canada is commendable. Without giving away too much, I'll say that my pops was always right, love is the most tran…

his week's guest, Sue-Shane, stops by and shares her story. They lost their parents at different, incredibly impressionable ages. In so many ways, shaping the wonderfully, compassionate and intelligent woman, who sat with us. I'll leave her story for her to tell in detail, but suffice it to say that the world is a better place with her in it. Thank…

Our guest this week is Mark! He stops by and shares his journey from Nigeria to Canada! He loves his country of birth, but it is against the law for him to be who he is freely and openly. He is happy to be here, where he can celebrate his queerness and love however they see fit. We are so glad you are here spreading your smile and warmth to us Mark…

This week's guest, Vernon, stops by to share his recovery journey with us. He's a creative soul with his own podcast called, Vernon S Podcast. He is walking the recovery path even though he has difficulty with meetings, he does not rule anything out that might be helpful. It was such a wonderfully warm sit down with him that I'll leave the rest up …

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This episode is a special episode in which Darcy and I show our support of freeing Palestine! Stopping the continued genocide of Indigenous people across planet Earth including Palestinians. Stopping the stack against Taylor and Adora because its an obvious smear campaign attack on both of these powerful humans... Who's next on the watch list? You,…

This week's guest, James, stops by and shares his journey with us. Not only has James discovered sobriety and recovery, but his life is dramatically different in almost every way. From his time in school as a youth when he dropped out until we catch up with him while he's finishing his doctorate. Anything is possible, thank you James we appreciate …

This week's guest, Adam, stopped by and shared their story. Although his early life brought a lot of fear, the childhood he had seemed normal. It wasn't until later in his life that Adam would recognize some of the difficulties he overcame. He was introduced to the principles and concepts of twelve step recovery by his father. Adam joined the Canad…

This week's guest, Danielle stops by and shares her incredible journey with us. She is a harm reduction advocate yet after sitting with her, getting to know her even just a little bit, it is obvious that she is a human advocate. She not only hopes for, but works towards a more compassionate and tolerant world in which people don't have to be furthe…

This week's guest, Nicole, stops by and shares her amazing story. Her story of addiction, self destruction, hopelessness, perseverance, self-discovery, and so much more doesn't stop in the shadows. She found herself waiting to be set free once she found her way into a life of recovery and that is what has happened. She has found the courage and fre…

This week my good friend, Michelle Robinson comes on to talk about the end of genocide for Palestinians - how closely related the issues across the oceans are to Black, Indigenous and People of Colour here in Canada. We talk about how law enforcement uses stacking charges to not only ensure higher rates of convictions, plea deals, but how it is als…

We are incredibly grateful to kick off the Voices in Recovery Podcast, 6th season by sharing our good friend, Breaden's story. He also shared about his beautiful project; "Coming Out Boxes" for folks coming out! How helpful it would have been for myself to have the support of community immediately upon stepping across that often terrifying threshol…

This week Darcy and I sit down to chat...again. This recording was the Voices in Recovery Podcast's 5th anniversary! We talk about Pride, the anti Lgbtq2s hate that seems to be on the rise, death and grief, and some excitement over a potential new location for Freedom’s Path Recovery Society. Thank you for your continued support; for listening and …

This week Darcy and I sat down and discussed the past, the present, and how hopeful we are for the possible future of Freedom’s Path Recovery Society. We began in order to meet the needs of humans, who find themselves in distress from a number of human conditions and potentially have fallen through gaps in services. We as a group of humans wanting …

This week's guest, Chuck D. Stops by and shares his experience, strength and hope with us. His journey has been one of many ups and downs; from trouble in school to being sent away to boarding school. Moving from boarding school back to public school, his behaviour and using life continued to progress in a steady, downward spiral, causing many chan…

This week's guest, Peter, stopped by and shared his experience, strength and hope with us. It never ceases to amaze me just how incredible human beings are. You endured, survived and now thrive - thank Creator you are here living such a gifted life and sharing ways of living with others. We appreciate you sir.…

Our guest this week, Alyjah stopped by to share their story with us. Alyjah's father was a part of the 60's Scoop and addiction, overdose, & recovery were all a part of their life. They have been in recovery for 9 years and trust me, you're really going to want to listen to this episode. I am not going to say any more about it because hearing it in…

This week's guests are Lucas, North, and in the background Ashley. They're film students from SAIT and they came on to pitch their episodic series about addiction. They're looking for support in all manner of ways and of course financial. They seem like really good humans and they have my support. Being able to talk about addiction in a true story …

This week's guest, Ladine stops by to share her experience, strength and hope with us. She has survived her own trauma, intergenerational trauma, and the depths that addiction took her. Her family has known colonial trauma for generations; Ladine's mother was taken during the sixties scoop and her grandparents are residential school survivors. She …

This week, Michelle Robinson stops by and we talk politics, truth and reconciliation, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and 2 Spirit. We talk briefly about our individual roles walking along side the Calgary Police Service, as they undergo, what we hope is lasting, deep change. I am reminded as to the importance of creating safe places for …

This week Darcy and I sit down and talk about the proposed mandatory treatment. Wow, what a subject! We obviously solve nothing, but we do have, what I think, is a really good conversation about it. Thank you dude!By David Lewry

This week our guest, Chelsea, stops by with a couple of their friends for an audience. We had a great conversation where she shared her experience, strength and hope with us so we can share it with all of you. What was an incredibly emotional day led us into an emotional conversation. I am grateful for your openness, compassion and love. Thank you …

This week, Tanis and Heather stop by. They share their stories of recovery with all of us and wow, thank you ladies! We talk about being queer in the rooms and how important it is to be ourselves and that really is recovery, not being afraid any longer and living life as best we can. The three of us are working together to start a new LGBTQ2S twelv…

This week, Trent and Todd stop by to share their stories of recovery. I'm honored to share them with you, as these gentlemen are two of Freedom’s Path Recovery Society's board members and founders. They are exceptional humans, whom shared so much love with us that by the episode end...the room became very dusty in our eyes. Thank you gentlemen, my …

This week's guest, Hayley, stops by and shares her experience, strength and hope with us. She survived a childhood of being bullied in school, surviving multiple sexual assaults, and mental and physical trauma as she grew up. Hayley is anything but a victim. Her recovery is a testament to continuously doing the work and always trying to be of use t…

This week, with Floyd on my lap and my friend Darcy sitting in my living room we talk about our dads a little bit. Darcy lost his dad 15 years ago and I recently lost my own. It seemed like we both needed to talk about it and for good or ill we did just that. Remembering how tricky and heavy grief can be, even if the loss was half a life time ago.…

Our guest this week, John, from Vancouver came in and shared his story of recovery. John began drinking in junior high and he remembers liking it a lot right away. As he grew and changed, his drinking continued to be destructive. The progression of his illness provided him with increasingly challenging consequences. He began utilizing cocaine along…

This week Darcy and I catch up and chat about all manner of stuff and things. He suggests we solved some things, or was it stuff... I can't remember, you'll have to listen to find out. All I know is that I am fortunate to work with Darcy and that we connect every so often and laugh and laugh. Happy birthday buddy. Have a wonderful week!…

This week's guest, Alan, stops by and shares his experience, strength and hope with us. His journey illustrates how process addiction, like sex addiction can bring about a bottom with or without a chemical dependence. Alan found meth along the pathway and that paved the way for sex addiction to run rampant in his life. Now through several years of …