Voices In Recovery Podcast

From his first drink in Grade 8, Wes travelled a long road to recovery. Along his journey; self harm, feelings of not fitting in, replacing alcohol with pain medication, and the host of symptoms which can accompany alcoholism were mainstays in his life until sobriety. He was surprised to find the tolerance and acceptance, as he did in twelve step meetings. His life today is drastically different from what he dreamt where he's a grateful husband, father and business owner in Calgary. "Life has grown & things have happened when I've let go of it" - Wes   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

Claude takes us through his story of having an abusive father, living with mental illness, multiple obstacles, and surviving suicide attempts. He was able to find a place of happiness through it all, which led him to a place where he could forgive his father. "Grudges are like pressing a self destruct button" - Claude 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

Today Jenn talks to us about how addiction pummeled her at a very young age. Facing incredibly difficult circumstances, she remained and still remains sober. She points out some of the unique challenges there are for teens in recovery. She found and carries a sense of belonging, community, purpose, and happiness wherever she goes. I could just sense that genuine happiness and I wanted to know what that felt like" - Jenn 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

I am joined by Mike M who tells me about how the early loss of his parents played a part in his addiction.  His understanding of the role ego had in his addiction but also how he uses that understanding to ultimately shape his life in recovery. "My dog can become a product of the chaos I create in my own head" - Mike M 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

With feelings of not fitting in, numerous career changes and after spending 10 years homeless; Bill talks with me about how he used the public library to figure out ways to improve his life.  This reconnected him with the artist inside, which led him down paths in life he never thought he would walk! "When I found art, I found what I was supposed to do" - Bill 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

From a life of an athlete to finding recovery Jason takes us on an interesting and twisted ride to recovery.  Jason is not only living an inspired life in recovery now but he is also inspiring others with his weight loss journey and his joy for 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

Yves joins me to talk about anxiety and learning to use that anxiety as a way to stay driven towards goals. He talks about how he used music and creativity as a therapy.   Check out more of his music 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

I am joined by the amazing Janessa.  She has shown amazing strength by leaving domestic violence, entering sobriety, leaving her home base group and moving to a new province, becoming a single mom and going through divorce while maintaining her recovery. "My life was grey...and now there's beautiful colours" - Janessa 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   If you would like more resources regarding domestic violence you can contact The Sheriff King Domestic Violence Program by clicking HERE

Brant joins me to talk about his journey from a Christian upbringing in central Alberta, living in numerous places to where he presently resides, and using meditation regularly as part of his recovery.  "It's a lot easier when you stop fighting it" - Brant 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

Richard joins me to talk about being an atheist and recovery, SMART recovery and how endurance sports plays a part in is continued recovery. "Keep doing a little bit everyday" - Richard   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