Voices In Recovery Podcast

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  

Boban joins us this week. He talks about growing up in Serbia and being out as a gay man. He's a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ2S community in Serbia and worked on their first pride parade! It was the violence he experienced in Serbia, which led him to leave home and immigrate to Canada where he continues to be a strong voice for the LGBTQ2S community. He now works with the Centre for Newcomers, ensuring LGBTQ2S new immigrants find a community of support, love, tolerance, and acceptance in their new home. "If I accept myself as a victim I will be stuck in one place" - Boban 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

Traci joins us as part of our focus on pride for the month of September.  Traci's story starts in Texas and takes us through her divorce's, family death and dealing with grief, eventually leading her to come out.  Throughout her life her faith played a pivotal role and she weaves that faith and how her faith has evolved as she has walked this path through life. 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  

The second part of Dave's story begins right where he left off, taking us through the more influential experiences and people which helped him find his path to sobriety. It is a story of not just sobriety but of personal growth, understanding his own truths and how different life became as he began to live a truthful life. 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

It’s been an exciting year with the Voices in Recovery podcast and we’ve heard many amazing stories! To celebrate, your host David will be sharing his own personal story into recovery. The saga is divided into 2 parts, Chapter 1 takes us from his first memories of abuse and through the teenage years. Discussing the beginning of his addiction and into his adult life, where he talks about some of the relationships he had that changed him. Chapter 2 will be available Wednesday September 18th. 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      

Joel's story involves his own enabling of loved one's addictions, being married young and then going through a difficult divorce. He talks about being in an abusive relationship after his divorce, co-dependancy, spiritually manipulation, and mental health. Through all of this and coping with the pain of losing a baby. Joel found his way to cope through music and songwriting. His story has and continues to change as he follows his dreams. "Don't spend time blaming yourself or other people, spend time forgiving and loving" - Joel To checkout Joel's music head to www.jtpearsonmusic.com 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

Fraser joins us to talk about our similar back injuries and how living with long term, chronic pain can restrict mobility and satisfaction of life. Fraser expands on and talks about some of the techniques such as books, which have helped him qualify the negative thoughts he has, keeping his mind on a more positive, constructive track. "How you frame the lens in which you view your reality will dictate what you're seeing" - Fraser Fraser talks highly about the book Meditations: A new Translation: Marcus Aurelius so if you are interested you can find that book by clicking 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