Best Recoveryjourney Podcasts (2025)

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"Small Changes, Big Impact" | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan 50:47

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In Listen UP Episode 7, Alcohol Focus Scotland’s Marc Buchanan shares a simple, stackable approach to reducing alcohol harm in Scotland, highlighting how pricing, outlet density, and marketing limits work together, and why personal routines still matter. Marc unveils a combined‑measures insight that transforms fragile early days into a steadier, lo…

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"People Can And Do Change" | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire 1:11:09

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In Listen UP Episode 6, Marie McGuire, a seasoned therapist, dives into the universal truths of addiction, highlighting the critical role of trauma-informed therapy and community-based support in recovery, all while sharing a message of hope. Marie unveils how understanding addiction's indiscriminate nature transforms feelings of isolation into em…

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Experiencing Healing Through YouTube 58:02

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By Tim Westbrook, MS

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An Inspiring Journey Of A Recovery Leader 1:07:45

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The recovery journey is not just about yourself, but also about making ripples to change other people’s lives for the better. Tim Westbrook sits down with Matthew Handy, who shares how he is paying forward as a recovery leader after everything he went through. Breaking down his philosophy of “debt of recovery,” he explains how he used his first-han…

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Taking Care Of Your Gut Health 1:32:20

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Everything begins and ends with your gut health, from your daily mood to the body’s ability to heal itself. Tim Westbrook explores this interesting topic with global educator and keynote speaker Dr. Donese Worden, NMD. She explores the gut-brain connection that directly impacts a person’s mental health, which is especially crucial for someone recov…

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What True Recovery Looks Like—Beyond Sobriety With Dave Riccio 1:16:35

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Recovery isn’t just about sobriety—it’s about rebuilding identity, regulating the nervous system, and learning how to live with radical honesty. Automotive business owner and radio personality Dave Riccio, also known as the “Automotive Therapist,” joins to share how his journey through sex addiction, multiple sclerosis, and deep-rooted shame became…

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"We Don't Need To Struggle Alone" | Listen UP Episode 5 - Iain Lee 1:08:14

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In Listen UP Episode 5, discover recovery strategies that saved broadcaster and presenter Iain Lee's life, and how he understood lasting sobriety is possible, even after devastating relapses and career destruction. Iain unveils four crucial strategies that shift the focus from despair to hope: --The role of honest conversations in healing --How to …

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Beyond Meds: How TMS Is Rewiring Brains And Transforming Lives With Dr. Robert Westerman 41:03

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Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) the revolutionary mental health treatment you've been hearing about, or just another fad? Dr. Robert Westerman, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a seriously powerful backstory from Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness, joins Tim Westbrook to cut through the BS and give it to us straight. In this e…

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Beyond Tough Love: Christopher Doyle's Radical Intervention Strategies That Actually Work 47:21

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Personalized parent coaching and effective intervention strategies offer a vital lifeline for families grappling with addiction, paving the way for hope and healing. In this episode, we're honored to feature Christopher Doyle, the dedicated Founder of Why Intervention, who brings an authentic and deeply compassionate perspective to the complexities…

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Reimagining Mental Health Care: How Psychiatric NPs Are Driving Innovation And Change With Dr. Lindsay Hill 38:10

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Psychiatric nurse practitioners are revolutionizing mental health care from the inside out—and Dr. Lindsay Hill is at the forefront of this movement. With a dual lens as both clinician and entrepreneur, she shares how nurse practitioners can lead the next chapter of behavioral health innovation. As President of the APNA Arizona Chapter, founder of …

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Start Small, Aim Big — Recovery Is Possible | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly 57:14

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Start Small, Aim Big — Recovery Is Possible | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly In Listen UP Episode 4, Paul Donnelly, founder of The Max Kolbe Recovery Movement, shares practical steps to navigate recovery, highlighting the power of small, consistent changes and the courage to seek connection. Paul unveils how embracing vulnerability can turn fe…

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Eliminating Your Workaholic Self With Barry Garapedian 59:42

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Because society glorifies the grind so much, many people find themselves embracing and normalizing a workaholic lifestyle. Although this means more profit, it ultimately kills your well-being and destroys your relationships. Tim Westbrook explores the right way to get rid of this self-destructive lifestyle with Barry Garapedian, President and CEO o…

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The Impact Of Healing Journeys With Pardis Mahdavi, PhD 1:03:38

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Going out to travel is not only about leisure and excitement, but also about expanding oneself by visiting places outside your comfort zone. Author and entrepreneur Pardis Mahdavi, PhD understands the transformative power of healing journeys, and so she built her business around that. In this conversation, she talks about her wellness company Enthe…

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"Addiction Thrives In Isolation, Recovery Blooms In Connection" | Listen UP Episode 3 - The Recovery Collective 1:08:28

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In Listen UP Episode 3, The Recovery Collective, the minds behind Scotland’s first alcohol-free music festival, dive into how they create safe, stigma-free events, highlighting the role of music in recovery and the value of community support. Shaun Kenny and Derek Watt of The Recovery Collective unveil how creating alcohol-free music events transfo…

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"The Thing About Trauma We Don't Talk About..." | Listen UP Episode 2 - Darren McGarvey 1:22:09

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In Listen UP Episode 2, Darren McGarvey unpacks how trauma - and overcoming it - influences addiction recovery. Darren opens up: - Recovery isn't a straight line...we need to confront uncomfortable truths - Public sharing of trauma is both healing AND risky - Genuine healing .v. using trauma as a commodity - Both supportive and challenging relation…

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"I Think My Love Of Comedy Just Outweighed It So Much." | Listen UP Episode 1 - Darren Connell 1:06:47

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Join us for the inspiring inaugural episode of the Listen Up recovery podcast hosted by Eddie Clarke, and featuring our first guest, comedian Darren Connell. In this episode, Darren shares his experiences with addiction, recovery, and comedy. He emphasises the importance of seeking help, accepting self, and the supportive role of therapy, and commu…

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How Sobriety Transformed His Life and Performance 39:34

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A life transformed through sobriety—today’s guest has not only overcome addiction but has turned his journey into a mission to help others. As a TEDx speaker, best-selling author and dedicated endurance athlete Nick’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery and community. In this episode, we get into his personal battle with alcohol, the moment …

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Optimizing Performance and Sobriety with Dr. Douglas Brackmann and Steve Distante 1:14:25

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I’m joined by two amazing guests: Dr. Douglas Brackmann and Steve Distante. Dr. Brackmann is a psychologist, meditation expert and author who works with high performing entrepreneurs, athletes and creatives. He has a deep understanding of neuroscience and human behavior and helps individuals harness their unique brain wiring to overcome obstacles a…

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Building New Beginnings: Matt Waltz on Entrepreneurship and Embracing Sobriety 1:14:37

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For most, success is built by hard work and smart decisions, but for Matt Waltz it’s been a journey of self discovery, resilience and transformation. As a seasoned entrepreneur Matt built a successful business with Waltz Construction and then turned his focus to making a difference through his work with New Freedom. But beyond the professional achi…

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Revolutionizing Mental Health: Exploring TMS and Beyond 1:34:10

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I’m honored to have Dr. Richard Bermudez, the National Medical Director at Brainsway, joining us. Dr. Bermudez is a pioneer in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a groundbreaking treatment for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. With years of expertise in neuroscience and psychiatry, he has made it his mission to expand the …

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Breaking Through: How Deep TMS Transforms Mental Health and Addiction Recovery 41:29

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I'm so excited to welcome Ross Mitchell, the Vice President of Global Marketing at BrainsWay, to the show today! Ross is leading the charge in healthcare marketing, especially in mental health, where he’s helping to spread the word about innovative treatments that make a real difference in people’s lives. Ross has been working with Deep Transcrania…

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Rewiring the Brain: How Deep TMS and Ketamine Are Revolutionizing Mental Health and Addiction Recovery 53:06

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Have you ever wondered how brain science is influencing mental health treatment? In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Colleen Hanlon, the Vice President of Medical Affairs of Brainsway. Dr. Hanlon, who specializes in neurobiology and has pioneered work in therapies such as deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine, discusses how the…

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280 TIA & KELLY - SUPPORTING FAMILY MEMBERS 1:01:41

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Tia and Kelly head up a group called “Drug addiction family support Australia” and they joined Mike Miller from the Yatra Trauma Centre to talk about the importance of supporting the loved ones of people with SUD. www.a2apodcast.com/280 Title Sponsor Yatra Centre PSA Sponsor Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre - AARC Daily Gratitude Sponsor Families…

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279- CALEB OLSEN FOREVER 22 1:15:54

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Caleb was lost to a dr*g poisoning at the age of 22, and his parents stopped in to not only tell us about their son and his story, but to share with us the unique kind of advocacy that they have directed their pain towards in an effort to help both themselves heal, and others to maybe avoid such tragedy in the future. www.a2apodcast.com/279 Title S…

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278 - PROTECTING CHILDREN WITH SUD FROM THEMSELVES 1:08:04

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In the wake of the tragic passing of 13 year old, Brianna MacDonald, in British Columbia, due to a drug poisoning, Angie Hamilton from Families for Addiction Recovery, joins Dr. Lisa and I for a conversation about mandated treatment, and specifically concerning minors. www.a2apodcast.com/278 Title Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre w…

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277 - JASON MACMILLAN - MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICATION, AND 12 STEPS 1:09:52

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Jason is back to talk about some of the struggles he has faced when coupling his own mental health in the 12 step community. www.a2apodcast.com/277 Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com PSA Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca Daily Gratitude Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org…

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276 - DR. LISA - LOVING YOUR FAMILY MEMBER WITH SUD 1:05:02

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Lisa shares about being the sister of someone with SUD, how that has shaped their family, some of the insight that has given her, and more. ⁠www.a2apodcast.com/276⁠ Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre ⁠ www.yatracentre.com⁠ PSA Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre ⁠www.aarc.ab.ca⁠ Daily Gratitude Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Reco…

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275- RYAN BATHGATE 53:41

1y ago53:41

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Ryan and I discuss what it was like growing up in a home with addiction, how important it is for him to end the cycle, some of what he is doing these days in order to do just that, and more. www.a2apodcast.com/275 Title Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.o…

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274 - YOUTH ADDICTION - A DAD’S REFLECTIVE JOURNEY 1:06:24

1y ago1:06:24

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Dr. Lisa and I talk with Tony who, along with his son with SUD, and the rest of his family graduated from the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) Program, and some years later is still a passionate member of the supportive alumni community. This episode, and the previous ones with graduates/alumni and team members from AARC have served to sho…

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273 - RYAN BATHGATE - WEAPONIZED CLEAN TIME 53:14

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Ryan and I discuss the ego that can at times surround clean time and more. For links to enjoy on all platforms, visit: www.a2apodcast.com/272 Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Center www.yatracentre.com PSA Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca Daily Gratitude Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA B…

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272 - ANGIE HAMILTON from FAMILIES FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY (FAR) 1:13:00

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Angie is back for another conversation with Dr. Lisa and I, about recent policy around recovery and much more. www.a2apodcast.com/272 Title Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor Yatra Trauma Center www.yatracentre.com PSA by: Jamie…

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271 - CRYSTAL RAYE 40:51

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Crystal survived an attempt on her own life, using fire, due to the shame of relapse. These days she is a real life ashes to awesome story. This conversation moved me in a profound way. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/271 Title SponsorYatra Trauma Center www.yatracentre.com PSA SponsorFAR - Families for Addiction…

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Healing Through Hidden Trauma: A Personal Journey To Transformation 1:03:14

1y ago1:03:14

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Terra Holbrook is the founder of TerraVista Retreats in Idaho, a unique healing space dedicated to helping individuals recover from trauma, addiction, and other life challenges. With over two decades of experience as a therapist, Terra specializes in trauma-informed care, focusing on guiding people through the often hidden layers of trauma that can…

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270 - CHAD VALYEAR 1:03:25

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Chad is back for another appearance on the show. We had a great unscripted conversation about recovery, the opioid epidemic, ADHD and more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/270 Title SponsorFAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA SponsorAARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca D…

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269 -DONNY SERINK w/AARC 1:09:10

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Donny and Ciara from the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Center chat with Dr. Lisa and I about many things, including the Involuntary Treatment component for parents of teens with severe SUD. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/269 Title SponsorAARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA SponsorYatra Tra…

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268 -RYAN BATHGATE STEPS 7, 8, & 9. 44:45

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Ryan and I discuss an interesting way to look at steps 7,8, and 9….and more For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/268 Title SponsorYatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com PSA SponsorFAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca P…

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267 -12 STEP CRASHERS 1:04:23

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Ev and Eric from the 12 Step Crashers Podcast join me for a conversation about recovery, podcasting and more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/267 Title SponosrAARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centrewww.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor Yatra T…

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266 - LONELINESS VS BEING ALONE 54:34

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Ryan and I have an unscripted conversation that leads into loneliness vs being alone and much more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/266 Title SponosrFAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recover…

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265 - PEER SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY TOO? 46:32

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Angie from FAR Canada, and Ciara from AARC join me for a discussion about FAR’s unique peer support program how important it is for the love ones of people with SUD to look after themselves, and more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/265 Title Sponosr AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sp…

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264 - RYAN BATHGATE-F*CK THE NOISE 59:43

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Ryan and I talk about making room for what matters and more For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com264 Title Sponosr Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com PSA Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA by: Addict w…

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263 - MIKE MILLER - BIG T & LITTLE T TRAUMA 1:07:11

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Mike from the Yata Trauma Center is back to talk with Dr. Lisa and I about the differences between so called “big t and little t trauma’ and much more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms and for more about Yatra Trauma Center, visit: www.a2apodcast.com/trauma Title Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA Sponsor …

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262 SHANNON BURNESS 1:03:16

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Shannon is back yet again to have a general, but great conversation about recovery, including humility, service, ego and gratitude. For links to watch/listen on all platforms and for more about AARC, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/262 Title Sponosr AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.co…

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261 CAN PARTENTS SIGN THEIR KIDS INTO TREATMENT? 1:17:58

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Ciara from AARC is back, and this time with Spencer, who is a graduate of the AARC program and a peer counselor now too! For links to watch/listen on all platforms and for more about AARC, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/261 Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com PSA Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor …

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260 RYAN BATHGATE 1:03:02

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Ryan and I talk about his ongoing recovery journey after a relapse, some shame that crept back into my mind, the hypocrisy one can face after a relapse, horrible metaphors and more. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/260 Title Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA Sponsor AARC - Albert…

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259 - SOBER BARBIE 1:01:00

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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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258 - RYAN BATHGATE 1:00:15

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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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Struggling with Despair: The hard road to finding happiness 59:07

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“You will believe without a doubt, you will achieve what others doubt.” That is a quote from my guest today, Tony Grebmeier. Tony built up a multimillion-dollar business in ShipOffers, which was ranked as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., all while battling addiction with drugs and alcohol. Tony's determination and r…

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257 - AARC DR. VAUSE 1:03:33

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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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256 - NICOLE OBRIGAVITCH 1:01:37

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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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255- RYAN BATHGATE 52:05

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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 -…