Ashes to Awesome Podcast - Rising in Recovery

<p>Our podcast   provides light, hope, and understanding about addiction and mental health to those living within that life and the people who love them. </p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>I'm passionate about giving back to society and started my podcast to raise awareness of some of the issues surrounding  addiction.</p><p> </p><p>People we lose to addiction and mental health, including those in the opioid crisis, are so much more than a statistic or  how they passed.   They were loved.</p><p> </p><p>We focus on addiction from many perspectives, including professionals in the healthcare and recovery industries; people who have risen from the ashes of addiction into the awesomeness of recovery; and those who may still be active in an addiction, and we include the families and loved ones that are conscripted soldiers in a war no one wanted. </p><p> </p><p>Every day of the week is different and unique. </p><p> </p><p>Memorial Monday  is dedicated to the people lost to overdose and/or addiction.  We allow a family member or friend to share the story of who they were in better times. </p><p> </p><p>Tuesdays are typically dedicated to the people who have risen from the ashes of addiction into the awesomeness of recovery and/or who are trying to still fight to find their way back. </p><p> </p><p>Wednesdays is named kaleidoscope Wednesday, and features Ryan Bathgate, a gifted therapist who possesses a master’s degree, and helps us to understand the science and psychology around addiction, and how to come back from the chaos and maintain a fulfilled life from any trauma. His wisdom, charisma, and passion are evident as he answers  questions from our listeners.  He unpacks his answers in a way that is uniquely valuable to all who listen.</p><p> </p><p>By Thursday, we are ready for some light n laughter and take a break from the seriousness of our usual topics with </p><p>"Just the Tip(s)" Thursday, we have some fun with how to navigate society with sobriety.</p><p> </p><p>Family Fridays are dedicated to the families and loved ones of addicts, and sharing their stories as they are too often not told, but their battles are just as fierce and heart wrenching of those who are  struggling on a daily basis. </p><p> </p><p>On the Weekend Ramble I am joined my cohost, Karl the Atheist; Lisa, a psychiatrist specializing in addiction,  and often a fourth panelist that changes week to week so as to continue offering a different perspective.  As a panel, we look back at the week and discuss some of the highlights and takeaways.</p>

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280 TIA & KELLY - SUPPORTING FAMILY MEMBERS

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 for Addiction Recovery "FAR"

10-14
01:01:41

279- CALEB OLSEN FOREVER 22

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 Sponsor Families for Addiction Recovery "FAR" WWW.FARCANADA.ORG PSA Sponsor Yatra Centre WWW.YATRACENTRE.COM Daily Gratitude Sponsor Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre - AARC WWW.AARC.AB.CA

10-13
01:15:54

278 - PROTECTING CHILDREN WITH SUD FROM THEMSELVES

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 www.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Daily Gratitude Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA BY: Chad Valyear

10-05
01:08:04

277 - JASON MACMILLAN - MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICATION, AND 12 STEPS

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.comPSA Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca Daily Gratitude Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA BY: ADDICT WITH PURPOSE

09-28
01:09:52

276 - DR. LISA - LOVING YOUR FAMILY MEMBER WITH SUD

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 Recovery ⁠www.farcanada.org⁠ ⁠PSA BY: Chad Valyear

09-14
01:05:02

275- RYAN BATHGATE

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.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor Yatra Trauma Center www.yatracentre.com PSA BY: Jamie Tall 

09-12
53:41

274 - YOUTH ADDICTION - A DAD’S REFLECTIVE JOURNEY

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 show me in a sometimes profound and emotional way how compassionately intervening with SUD when people are still young, can have an obvious impact on a family, and an untold impact on literally generations to come. Granted there is a commitment from the family unlike any other program I am aware of, but as Dr. Lisa has pointed out numerous times, once a loved one is in the throes of addiction, a commitment of some kind is inevitable. AARC is offering families a chance to decide on the nature of what can turn into a lifelong commitment if not addressed in the early stages.www.a2apodcast.com/274 Title Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA Sponsor Yatra Trauma Center www.yatracentre.com Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA BY: Chad Valyear

09-07
01:06:24

273 - RYAN BATHGATE - WEAPONIZED CLEAN TIME

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 BY: Addict with Purpose

09-05
53:14

272 - ANGIE HAMILTON from FAMILIES FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY (FAR)

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 Tall

08-31
01:13:00

271 - CRYSTAL RAYE

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 Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA by Chad Valyear

08-29
40:51

270 - CHAD VALYEAR

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 Daily Gratitude Sponsor Yatra Trauma Center www.yatracentre.com PSA by Addict with Purpose

08-24
01:03:25

269 -DONNY SERINK w/AARC

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 Trauma Center www.yatracentre.com Daily Gratitude Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org 

08-18
01:09:10

268 -RYAN BATHGATE STEPS 7, 8, & 9.

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 PSA by: Jamie Tall 

08-15
44:45

267 -12 STEP CRASHERS

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 Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com PSA by: Jamie Tall 

08-05
01:04:23

266 - LONELINESS VS BEING ALONE

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 Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA by: Addict with Purpose 

07-31
54:34

265 - PEER SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY TOO?

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 Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Daily Gratitude Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org  PSA by: Jamie Tall

07-28
46:32

264 - RYAN BATHGATE-F*CK THE NOISE

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 with Purpose 

07-24
59:43

263 - MIKE MILLER - BIG T & LITTLE T TRAUMA

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 AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca Daily Gratitude Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com

07-21
01:07:11

262 SHANNON BURNESS

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.com Daily Gratitude Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA Delivered by Jamie Tall

07-17
01:03:16

261 CAN PARTENTS SIGN THEIR KIDS INTO TREATMENT?

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 AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca

07-14
01:17:58
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