Comfortably Un-Numb

Comfortably Un-Numb

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Comfortably Un-Numb episodes

  • Stephanie's Story

    In today's episode, we chat with Stephanie who tells us about her journey of entering recovery and facing her substance use challenges at the young age of 19. Stephanie speaks to the power of connection and the importance of having fun in recovery.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Lance's Story

    In today's episode, we talk to Lance and hear how one can discover recovery after over 30 years of substance misuse. Lance's unique and powerful story reminds us to never give up hope on someone's ability to recover from a life of addiction.

    47 min
  • Conor's Story

    In this first episode of the season 2, we talk with Conor, one of the members of this year's Recovery Campaign. Conor speaks about his personal recovery journey as well as his work in the field.

    52 min
  • Meaghan's Story
    In the season finale of Comfortably UnNumb, Blake invites Meaghan onto the program to speak to her success in achieving over 15 years of recovery. Meaghan's story involves years of not truly coming to terms with her addiction until the challenges with her substance use became insurmountable. The sense of community and connection Meaghan found in recovery has been at the Foundation of her success.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Trevor's Story
    In today's episode, Blake speaks with Trevor Botkin, the gregarious Executive Director of Hero Works Victoria as Trevor tells his inspiring story of recovery. Trevor is one who knows first hand how hard it is to reach out for help when working in the trades where personal problems aren't discussed and substance use is part of the culture. Hopefully his story today inspires others in the trades to reach out for help.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Brianna's Story
    Today's podcast features Brianna, a member of our amazing admin team as she sheds light on a debilitating condition she suffers from called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) which in essence is an aggressive allergy to build up of THC in the system. Despite the profound health impacts of this condition, Brianna found it impossible to quit using cannabis, challenging the belief that cannabis is not addictive. Brianna shares her story and the work she put in to free herself from chronic cannabis use.
    51 min
  • Emmett & Zack's Story
    In this week's podcast, we dive into the subject of process or behavioural addictions with Emmett and Zack, the cofacilitators of Umbrella's Behavioural Addictions Support Group. Emmett and Zack use a combination of lived experience and post secondary expertise to tackle not only process addiction but the nature and science behind all addiction.
    56 min
  • Rebecca's Story
    In this episode, Blake speaks with Rebecca, a strong role model for women in recovery. She works as part of our hospital program on the Addiction Medical Consult Service, she is the cofacilitator of Umbrella's own Women's Group, and represents Umbrella as a voice of recovery at community events. Rebecca shares her journey from years of struggle with substances to a recovery experience of self discovery and inspiration.
    1 hr 3 min
  • James' Story

    Episode 5 features our third and final instalment of our series highlighting Foundation House, our 2nd stage recovery house for men. Today we're talking to James, our current senior resident at Foundation House. James' story is one of redemption as he navigated multiple relapses and setbacks in his efforts to find long term recovery. He is now a beacon of strength and is a role model to those at the house and the individuals he works with as a member of the Umbrella team.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Matt's Story

    Join Blake as he sits down with Matt to discuss his unique recovery story and success found through Umbrella Society's Foundation House. This is the second instalment of a 3 part series celebrating Foundation House through the success stories of residents and alumni.

    34 min

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Recovery chat with host Blake Andison. Discover new views and approaches to recovery through individual stories and experiences.