Voices In Recovery Podcast

After years of dedicated military service and spending the last decade in law enforcement, Dusty and his wife Katherine have faced the reality of living with PTSD. Recognizing it as an inevitable consequence of his service and seeing it as an occupational stress injury helps both of them to understand that this is no different that mending any other injury. Working on healing as a team, we are honoured to have both of them talking so openly and honestly about this injury that affects both of them so deeply. To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Pamela joins us in an open and honest conversation about mental health and her life long struggle to get healthy. She has worked very hard to get to a place where she is living her life with a trustworthy support network, and has embraced the life philosophy that she must go head first into the things she fears and that we must get out of the boxes that other people figure we are supposed to be in. She is very active on Facebook with her page Pamela's Journey to Herself, where she "wears the f*in cape! To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Michelle joins me to talk about everything from politics, trauma, Indigenous trauma, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, as well as some of her activism in the areas of harm reduction, LGBTQ2+ rights, and Indigenous trauma and rights.  Michelle is very involved in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry and is on the front lines of the affects this has on our community.    To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

This week we were gifted a visit from my much, much, much older brother, Greg. He is a father, son, brother, and friend to many. One of the other things he's been is a soldier. I'm going to let him speak for himself through the podcast because I could never do him justice. I will say that he is one of the most generous humans I know. It's not something he wants to get out there, but it's the least I can do for him considering how often and quickly he is there for others in need. Thank you brother. To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Crystal tells us her story of working her way out of addiction and into recovery.  Crystal's experiences led her to work in a hospice centre where Crystal's seemingly endless well of compassion allows her to help families in some of the hardest times in their lives.  Her compassion is what led her down a path of becoming a vegan and then taking it further to stand up against corporate agriculture and the inhumane treatment of animals To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Cheri takes us through the beginnings of addiction, turmoil in her family, divorce, relapse, and continued struggles with recovery. She highlights the power of having someone to turn to for help. Cheri is able, with daily work, to live her best life out of chaos, and into peace.   To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

All of us at Voices In Recovery and Freedom's Path Recovery Society are proud to announce the start of The Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps programs. This group program is free of charge and open to indigenous and non-indigenous people. Men’s groups on Mondays, and women’s groups on Tuesday, and we respect self identification of your gender expression. (Two spirit and non-binary programs are pending) The Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Men starts Monday Nov 18 from 7-9.  For more information head to www.facebook.com/events/2508858812483825/ The Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Women starts Tuesday Nov 19 from 7-9.  For more information head to www.facebook.com/events/966649760366371/ To find out more about White Bison and their programs go to www.whitebison.org For more information about the 100 Eagle feather Sacred Hoop watch this video HERE To check out some of the upcoming events or to get involved with Métis Local 87 click HERE   To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Nicole shares her journey through addiction, sobriety and maintaining recovery while facing the challenges of life as a single mother. She experienced the divorce of her parents and faced identity challenges through her teen years. Nicole spent time in homelessness where she struggled and suffered to survive. As we spoke I recognized that with every word and gesture, she demonstrated courage and confidence. And now, after reading this description several times, I cannot believe how cool it is to have sat with her. I could not have guessed how much we had in common and how lucky we really are to be here. Thank you so much Nicole. To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Vanisha is the founder of the Terminator Run, which she has sculpted into the Terminator Foundation. She talks about starting the run, the evolution of the foundation, the iron man training program, what keeps her motivated and energized, and her continued efforts breaking stigma and having difficult conversations. She and David discuss supporting and empowering young people to stand up for themselves, their world, and their future. For more information on the Terminator Run or the Foundation click HERE If you are between 15-25 and struggling with addictions or know someone that is information on the group supported training can be found HERE To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Randy has many years of sobriety, but despite this he works daily to stay sober and recover. He has worked through addiction to alcohol, prescription medications, has been through a difficult divorce - eventually finding strength to come out as a gay man. He talks about religion rejecting him, childhood abuse, suicide attempts, and his life long journey to strengthen his spirituality. Randy is open about the PTSD he suffers from related to his experience as a law enforcement officer. Now he volunteers in correctional facilities, helping those struggling with addiction and recovery. He attends a weekly first responders recovery meeting and is active within the LGBTQ2S and Indigenous communities. "You're not alone.  All you need to do is reach out your hand and somebody will be there." - Randy Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott