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Our podcast provides light, hope, and understanding about addiction and mental health to those living within that life and the people who love them. After spending 25 years in and out of active addiction, I was able to rise out of those ashes and found my way to recovery. I'm passionate about giving back to society and started my podcast to raise awareness of some of the issues surrounding addiction. People we lose to addiction and mental health, including those in the opioid crisis, are so ...
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Krista Flanders is better known as Sober Barbie on social media, and she joins Dr. Lisa and I for a conversation about recovery. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/259 Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca Daily Gratitude Spons…
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Ryan and I talk about harm reduction, reintegration struggles, systemic change, and even Greyhound buses. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/258Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.comSpecial SponsorFAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescen…
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Ciara from AARC, brings with her the Executive Director, Dr. Vause, for a conversation about the history, the process, and of course the impressive statistics that the AARC program has in regards to both program completion and long term sobriety thereafter. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit: www.a2apodcast.com/257 Title Sponsor FAR -…
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Nicole's journey has taken her from being a crown prosecutor, to being prosecuted, and so much more in between. Our conversation picks up right where her recovery began, and ends with the amazing work she is doing today with the Elizabeth Fry society. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/256 Title Sponsor AARC - Albe…
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Ryan continues to share his recovery renaissance with us, with the usual laughs and gratitude's you have come to expect. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/255 Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC -…
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In a rare conversation these days, my two dear friends and co-hosts Ryan Bathagte, and Dr. Lisa have an unscripted conversation about recovery, our journeys, and of course Ryans love of the Wham! For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2podcast.com/254 Title Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Special Spon…
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Ryan and I get into this conversation without an agenda, and end up discussing a few things, not the least of which being our own evolving views on spirituality. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more episodes with Ryan Bathgate, visit: www.a2podcast.com/253 Title Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca Sp…
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Jason is a returning guest and friend to the platform. We talk about some of the struggles in long term recovery, some of the stigma still faced by people in the “rooms”, and much more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more about FAR, visit www.a2apodcast.com/252 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.far…
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Sydney from Families for Addiction Recovery is back, and this to talk about some of the common things she hears from family members who are calling for the amazing kind of support that is offered by this non-profit organization For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more about FAR, visit www.a2apodcast.com/251Title Sponsor: Yatra Traum…
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Ryan is sliding back into his role as co-host, and this time talks about what it’s like for someone to go from long term recovery, to early recovery. For links to watch and listen on all platforms, as well as more from Ryan Bathgate, visit www.a2apodcast.com/250 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org Special S…
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Brandon has been through the ringer. He’s been on both sides of the law, lost it all, got it back, and these days is a published author working every day to give back to the community. Alongside his wife Nicole Chatagnier aka Nicole Victorious on TikTok, they own a recovery house, and a landscaping business helping to employ some of the people who …
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Ciara is passionate about getting the message out about this unique family treatment program for people with children with SUD. That is because she, like our other guest Raynel, have experienced the program, and after a lot of work, are enjoying the benefits as a family. Dr. Lisa and I are both left more informed, and sharing some of their passion …
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Rachael and I skip past the gorey details, and get right to recovery. We cover some of her journey, her advocacy, and we have an organic conversation about some of the hot issues, things that bug us, things we love, and more… For more links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/247 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addict…
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Angie Hamilton is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR), and is back to talk about decriminalizing personal drug use the right way, as well as responsible harm reduction, evidence based policy making, and more ….For more links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/246 Title Sponsor: Yatr…
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Ryan has cohosted with me on many episodes, and has been absent latley. He has been dealing with consequences of a recent relapse, but more importantly he has been working hard at, and prioritizing his recovery. In this episode, we have a very honest conversation about how he got there, teh consequences, and how he is trying to learn and grow from …
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Nicole Pearson Chatagnier aka Nicole Victorious has a story unlike any I have ever heard. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, and more about her, including where you can get her book “Victorious -My Path to Redemption”, visit www.a2apodcast.com/244 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org Special Sponsor…
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Mike Miller is the head clinician and co-founder at the Yatra Trauma Center. He is back on the Weekend Ramble once again. In the wake of our mutual friend and giant in the recovery community, Devin McGuire’s passing, we talk about grief in general and also how EMDR, in some cases, can be a great tool to help navigate such a powerful process. We als…
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To follow Casey Jordan is to sometimes ask WTF is going on with him. Here ya go…. For more on Casey, and to watch listen on all platforms visit www.a2apodcast.com/241 Title Sponsor - Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Sponsor FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.com…
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Chantel is back to have a conversation about her journey to becoming a leader in the community, and the program that is helping to get her there. For links to watch/listen everywhere, visit www.a2apodcast.com/240 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org Special Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentrre.com…
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This is a re-release of the last episode Devin McGuire appeared on with us on the Weekend Ramble. It is a small attempt at honoring Devin’s memory as someone who not only impacted my life personally, but who’s actions, both direct and indirect have steered the very course of the Ashes to Awesome Podcast. Rest in peace my friend. #YOUARELOVED For li…
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Jenn has not only embraced recovery after spending a huge portion of her life attempting to solve her problems with various substances, but now dedicates a ton of her time sponsoring people in her chosen 12 step fellowship. She is one of the most vocal, well spoken and knowledgeable people I have ever met when it comes to 12 step programs. She is a…
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Sydney is a passionate advocate for families and for changing a system that is still stigmatizing addiction and mental health, through her work at FAR Canada. Title Sponsor: FAr Canada (Families for Addiction Recoverywww.farcanada.com Special Mention Sponsor: Yatra www.yatracentre.com For links to watch on all platforms, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/23…
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Joel lives in Australia and is a perfect example of coming from the ashes of addiction, into the awesomeness of recovery For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more about Joel: www.a2apodcast.com/236 Title Sponsor FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org Special Mention Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.…
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235-SONYA JOHNSON & ADRINA from DEAR RECOVERY
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With Dr. Lisa on a much deserved vacation, Sonya Johnson jumps on the Weekend Ramble with her very good friend and fellow recovery advocate, Adrian K from Dear Recovery. For links to watch listen on all platforms, and for more about Sonya and Adriana, visit www.a2apodcast.com/235 Title Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Mentio…
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234 - DR. LISA - LOVING SOMEONE WHO SUFFERS IN ADDICTION
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Dr. Lisa shares some of her experience, and what it's like to have a loved one who suffers in addiction. For links to view on all platforms, visit: www.a2apodcast.com/234 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada www.farcanada.org Special Mention Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com
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Casey Jordan from F Around & Recover, has been MIA for a while now. Many people, including myself have been worried about him, and in this conversation Casey catches us up. For more about Casey, including his other episodes on the Ashes to Awesome Podcast, and links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/233 Title Sponsor Yatra …
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232-HOW TO HANDLE STRESS IN RECOVERY
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Dr. Lisa and I talk about the last 16 months, and some of the reasons that I have been able to stay the course of recovery. For links to watch and listen on all platforms, as well more from Dr. Lisa, visit: www.a2apodcast.com/232 Title Sponsor FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org…
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Mike Miller is a certified trauma therapist, and cofounded the Yatra Trauma Centre. In this rereleased episode, we discuss some of the nuances involved in navigating what can be stormy waters when your partner has unaddressed trauma. Visit www.a2apodcast.com/231 for links to watch or listen on all platforms, as well as for more about Mike and the Y…
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Tessa and I are old friends. The loss of her mother to overdose a few tears back was too much for Tessa to bear. She ended up turning to the very thing that ended up taking her mother’s life as a way to cope with the loss. In an almost romantic twist of fate, it was becoming a mother that spurred her into embracing her recovery just over a year ago…
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229-JIM "SONE" SONEFELD -HOOTIE &THE BLOWFISH
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Jim is the drummer for Hootie and the Blowfish. If you don't know who they are, the fact that they have the 9th best selling album of all time in the United States speaks volumes. That kind of fame and notoriety, when mixed in with whatever it is that creates and addict, can lead to some dark times. In this episode, Jim speaks to some of that pain …
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Is addiction a choice? For links to other platforms to watch or listen, and more about Dr. Lisa, including the many episodes she has co-hosted, visit”WWW.A2APODCAST.COM/228 Title sponsor:Yatra Trauma CentreWWW.YATRACENTRE.COM
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When 9-11 rocked the nation, David knew his calling was to serve in the armed forces, but that calling was cut short when he hurt himself in training. As was so often the case in those days, he was prescribed opiates to relieve the pain. Just like too many people in his position, that evolved into an addiction to illicit drugs, and that when the re…
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Robert used to be a law enforcement officer, and after major life events including working on a task force arresting adults seeking to sexually exploit juveniles through social networking sites, and a debilitating injury, he found himself in depths of addition and with an unmanageable life. His story is one of great loss, and an amazing recovery. T…
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Chantel is back for her second appearance, and on the Weekend Ramble with Dr. Lisa and I. This time we share some laughs, some serious talk about stigma within the recovery community and so much more. To watch or listen elsewhere, or to learn more about Chantel, including her other appearance on Ashes to Awesome visit: www.A2PODCAST.com/225 Title S…
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224-MIKE MILLER DEFENDS 12 STEP FUNDAMENTALS
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Mike Miller is back, and this time he is addressing some of the toxic behaviors that can happen in recovery circles. Often this can lead to a negative or even unwelcoming feeling in a place where the life saving fellowship people in early recovery need, is most easily found. Mike gets back to the basics while calling on the community as a whole to …
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223-PARIS LE MAISTRE from SH*TS F*CKED
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Paris is the passionate host of the Australian podcast "Sh*ts F*cked," dedicated to shedding light on addiction and mental health recovery. Through powerful storytelling and insightful interviews, Paris advocates for change within these sectors, addressing the stark gap between supply and demand for support services. For more on Paris, and the Sh*t…
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Sonya is a wife, mother, daughter, and recovery influencer. In her second appearance on the Weekend Ramble, we discuss relapse through a few lenses, including that of the loved ones of people who suffer in addiction, and so much more. For more on Sonya including her other appearance on the Weekend Ramble with Dr. Lisa and I visit: www.a2apodcast.co…
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Aaron is a man on a mission, and by all accounts an advocate for mental health, those who suffer in addiction, and those who have chosen and/or struggle with recovery. Learn more about Aaron at www.a2apodcast.com/221 Title Sponsor for this episode is the Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com
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Chad Valyear suffered some of the worst childhood trauma one can imagine. Like so many with untreated trauma, Chad turned to the self soothing behaviors that lead to a life in shambles. Throughout all of it, the one consistency has been his music. These days, Chad is a powerful advocate for those that suffer in addiction. For more on Chad visit www…
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Hayley is a literal survivor of addiction, having died on Jan 11, 2023. Since then, she has dedicated her entire being to spreading a message of hope. This week, Ryan Bathgate, in his unique style, helps Hayley to unpack the beauty in her story, and once again unpacks how the resilience of the human spirit can be the most amazing of things. For mor…
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218 WEEKEND RAMBLE- STIGMA IS THE REAL PROBLEM
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Dr, Lisa and I discuss the recent loss of 5 lives, at the hands of a man who has been battling addiction for years, and how the system might have been able to prevent this tragedy at many intersections. www.a2apodcast.com/218 Thank you to our title sponsor, The Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com…
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217- WEEKEND RAMBLE - TRAUMA THERAPY PT4
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Mike Miller is back from the Yatra Centre for another part in our series on trauma therapy. This time, after some real talk about stigma and addiction, always a topic we are glad to get passionate about, we get into how the Yatra Centre brings so many disciplines and modalities together to create a holistic therapeutic experience, with a bonus expl…
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216-KALEIDOSCOPE WED- SHANNON BURNESS
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Shannon has made a couple of appearances on the show, and we have have developed a friendship as such. This week on Kaleidoscope Wednesday, Ryan Bathgate unpacks the strength and resilience her recovery journey journey has brought out in her, and how in her case, 12 step fellowships have been an integral part of it. For more about Shannon, and the …
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215 - WEEKEND RAMBLE-PARENTING IN RECOVERY
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Brianna Elizabeth from The Blaklist joins Dr. Lisa and I for conversation about parenting in recovery. www.a2apodcast.com/215
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This week, Recovery Influencer, Jamie Tall joins us, and Ryan helps her to unpack the beauty on her experience, and how her intrinsic resources when coupled with her faith, have allowed her to show a resiliency of the human spirit that is wonderous.
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213- RYAN BATHGATE UNPACKS WITH CASEY JORDAN
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Casey is a rising star in the world of recovery content creators. Recently, life thrown him some curve balls, and therapist, Ryan Bathgate, helps him to unpack some of how he has managed to navigate waters, that may have led to relapse not so long ago. For more on Casey, for links to his social media, and his first episode with Ashes to Awesome cli…
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Mike MiIler is back for the third part in our series about trauma therapy. In the first and second parts, Mike took a dive into Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and in this episode, saving my favorite until last, we take a hard look at Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and how all of th…
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211- KALEIDOSCOPE WED - MY MOM WAS AN ADDICT
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KALEIDOSCOPE WEDNESDAY - Dominic is the son of well known Recovery Influencer, Jamie Tall. He shares some of the experiences, realities, and insights into what it was like to be raised by his Grandma, and how the relationship has grown since she found recovery 8.5 years ago. Chris Horder, aka Chuck LaFlange, transformed his life from a 25-year addi…
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Fleetwood came to my attention when I first saw his what I call his "Toilet Testimony" , a powerful message delivered as he was experiencing opiate withdrawal. It was a pleasure to talk to him about his story, recovery, and his music. Chris Horder, aka Chuck LaFlange, transformed his life from a 25-year addiction to founding the "Ashes to Awesome" …
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209-WEEKEND RAMBLE- TRAUMA THERAPY PT2
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Mike Miller, Head Clinician and Cofounder of Yatra Trauma Center in Thailand, is back for the second episode in our series on Trauma Therapy. This week, we discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, what is, and the way it is meshed in with the other modalities offered at this one of a kind facility. Mike reference's a video on the CBT process, HERE is …
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