From Darkness to Life Podcast: Stories of Recovery & Resilience

In this episode, Priya Reynaud joins the show to share her story with the world of addiction.

Priya openly discusses the way addiction impacts her family unit and the rollercoaster that goes along with that experience. She also shares some about the recovery agency she works within to help others deal with addiction.

Priya is the CAO of the Simon House in Calgary, Alberta. As per their website, “Simon House guides and empowers men to achieve long-term recovery from addiction and all of its effects”. You can explore Simon House at https://www.simonhouse.com.

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We are so grateful to have Kari join the show to share here powerful experience and perspective.

Kari lost her partner to active addiction in 2016 and as she shares her experience with this unfortunate event, the ripple effect of addiction is very clear and present.

Not only does Kari bravely share what the entire process was like for her as a spouse, she also shares what she may have done differently along with the personal work she is doing to heal herself from this traumatic event.

Throughout the show, Rick, Ryan and Kari discuss topics around:

🔹stigma

🔹harm reduction

🔹the ripple effect of addiction on others

🔹what is recovery

🔹the many pathways to recovery

We cannot thank Kari enough for being so open and vulnerable in order to hopefully help others experiencing similar situations with loved ones.

If you or someone you know needs support with their recovery, contact OCJ today. ourcollectivejourney.ca

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In this episode, Joanne joins Rick and Ryan to share her powerful story of addiction to recovery.

It’s not often the guys are left speechless, but Joanne’s story left the studio silent on more than one occasion.

If you are looking for a moving story that covers grief, loss and forgiveness while continuing to provide hope… this is the one for you.

If you’re interested in learning more about “On A Dime Transformations”, visit https://onadime.ca

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or wherever you get your favourite podcasts!

If you or someone you know needs support with their recovery, contact OCJ today.

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Kimberly joins the team to openly share her experience through active addiction and into recovery.

As the hour ticks by, you’ll hear how Kimberly’s life was one-way glass by her own design. The things that transpired behind the glass were for Kimberly to know and nobody else. She shares about the people, places, and things that crossed her path during her days in addiction and what her life-altering turning point was.

This episode is one that illustrates the depths that addiction can take people. It also provides hope that no matter where you are in your relationship with substances, there is a different way to live. Recovery is possible!

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If you or someone you know needs support with their recovery, contact OCJ today.

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Earl Thiessen is the Executive director of the Oxford House Foundation.

He sits with Rick and shares his journey from being homeless in the full throws of addiction, the loss of his partner, his journey to recovery and ultimately his role and purpose as Executive Director.

If you’re interested in learning more about “The Oxford House Foundation”, visit https://www.oxfordhouse.ca

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or wherever you get your favourite podcasts!

If you or someone you know needs support with their recovery, contact OCJ today.

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Welcome back listeners and thanks for the continued support!

From Darkness to Life returns with a candid conversation around where the founders are at, what’s taken place since the last episode of season 2 aired, and everything else OCJ!

Let us know what you think about the show or what you’re hoping to hear this season!

Thanks again and enjoy Season 3!

If you or someone you know needs support with their recovery, contact OCJ today.

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The end of Season 2 is here. Ryan, Rick. and Brian McGrath recap this season along with all things OCJ from the last year.

The three of them touch on topics including:

🔹 the current state of OCJ

🔹 recovery coaching

🔹 the recovery conference (SARRCon) that OCJ is hosting in November 2022

🔹 what a community connector is

🔹 Recover Capital in the individual and the community

OCJ is so grateful for the support of all the listeners! “From Darkness to Life” continuously proves to be a motivation catalyst towards change for many individuals.

Please Like, Follow and Share the show. You never know who it may help!

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If you’re interested in learning more about Recovery Coaching, visit ORCA @

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You are not alone!

Rick flies solo today as he welcomes the ladies from “The Other Side” to the show. Lauren and Jamie have very interesting stories involving addiction. One is an alcoholic in recovery and the other is a wife of an alcoholic. Together these ladies have turned their experiences into tools to help others in need.

The three of them touch on topics including:

🔹 women in recovery

🔹 impact of alcoholism on the spouse among many others!

👀 You can find Lauren and Jamie on Instagram - @theotherside1.1

Amber and Ryan welcome Brian to the show again. Brian is one of the founders of Optimal Recovery Coaching Associates (ORCA) located in White Rock, BC and is also in long term recovery. With years of experience in the area of recovery, Brian brings a wealth of information to the show.

The three of them touch on topics including:

🔹recovery coaching

🔹spirituality

🔹putting YOURSELF in a box

If you’re interested in learning more about Recovery Coaching, visit ORCA @

www.optimalrecovery.ca.

🎧 Listen now on our website:

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or wherever you get your favourite podcasts!

If you or someone you know needs support with their recovery, contact OCJ today.

This week Rick and Ryan welcome a huge supporter of OCJ, MLA for the Brooks/Medicine Hat region Michaela Frey.

A lot of people cringe when they hear from a politician, but many politicians are more than their title.

Michaela openly shares from her personal experience with mental health along with who was there to support her when she needed.

Throughout the episode, her passion for helping others becomes very clear as she describes instances where she’s utilized OCJ for individuals she’s crossed paths with.

Additional areas covered:

🔹 new approaches to long existing problems

🔹 the importance of collaboration

🔹 the support OCJ has from the Government of Alberta

Among many others…

Thank you Michaela for your time and ongoing support! Please tune into this very important episode.

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If you or someone you know needs support with their recovery, contact OCJ today. Don't wait.