

Voices In Recovery Podcast
David Lewry
Stories from survivors and warriors living in the world of recovery. We can and do recover in many different ways and these stories are from incredible humans living their second, third, hundredth lives. Tune in for a laugh, a cry, and some information you may not have had yesterday.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 27min
Nicole's Story
This week's guest, Nicole, stops by and shares her amazing story. Her story of addiction, self destruction, hopelessness, perseverance, self-discovery, and so much more doesn't stop in the shadows. She found herself waiting to be set free once she found her way into a life of recovery and that is what has happened. She has found the courage and freedom to become her authentic self. We are so grateful for you, Nicole. Thank you for being unapologetically you

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 29min
Native Calgarian
This week my good friend, Michelle Robinson comes on to talk about the end of genocide for Palestinians - how closely related the issues across the oceans are to Black, Indigenous and People of Colour here in Canada. We talk about how law enforcement uses stacking charges to not only ensure higher rates of convictions, plea deals, but how it is also used to discredit the humans experiencing this "phenomenon". Sadly we also discussed the resurgence of violence and resistance to 2s+lgbtq rights across Turtle Island. Thank you so much Michelle, I am honoured by your friendship and your openness. Always so much love. Find her podcast, Native Calgarian, here: https://www.nativecalgarian.com/podcast

Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 20min
Breaden's Story
We are incredibly grateful to kick off the Voices in Recovery Podcast, 6th season by sharing our good friend, Breaden's story. He also shared about his beautiful project; "Coming Out Boxes" for folks coming out! How helpful it would have been for myself to have the support of community immediately upon stepping across that often terrifying threshold. Thank you so much, we love you!

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
5th Anniversary of the Show!
This week Darcy and I sit down to chat...again. This recording was the Voices in Recovery Podcast's 5th anniversary! We talk about Pride, the anti Lgbtq2s hate that seems to be on the rise, death and grief, and some excitement over a potential new location for Freedom’s Path Recovery Society. Thank you for your continued support; for listening and for participating with us - sharing your incredible journies.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 4min
A New Path
This week Darcy and I sat down and discussed the past, the present, and how hopeful we are for the possible future of Freedom’s Path Recovery Society. We began in order to meet the needs of humans, who find themselves in distress from a number of human conditions and potentially have fallen through gaps in services. We as a group of humans wanting to help other humans continues to be our main focus and purpose. In order to find our center, we have made some new choices.

Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 21min
Chuck's Story
This week's guest, Chuck D. Stops by and shares his experience, strength and hope with us. His journey has been one of many ups and downs; from trouble in school to being sent away to boarding school. Moving from boarding school back to public school, his behaviour and using life continued to progress in a steady, downward spiral, causing many changes in locations where the results remained the same, an unmanageable life. Not only is this guy a successful actor, but he's a full blown rocker, I'll leave the rest up to him! Thank you Chuck, we appreciate you.

Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 7min
Peter's Story
This week's guest, Peter, stopped by and shared his experience, strength and hope with us. It never ceases to amaze me just how incredible human beings are. You endured, survived and now thrive - thank Creator you are here living such a gifted life and sharing ways of living with others. We appreciate you sir.

Jul 12, 2023 • 60min
Alyjah
Our guest this week, Alyjah stopped by to share their story with us. Alyjah's father was a part of the 60's Scoop and addiction, overdose, & recovery were all a part of their life. They have been in recovery for 9 years and trust me, you're really going to want to listen to this episode. I am not going to say any more about it because hearing it in Alyjah's words will blow your mind! Thank you for your courage, strength and hope.

Jun 28, 2023 • 43min
Lucas & North
This week's guests are Lucas, North, and in the background Ashley. They're film students from SAIT and they came on to pitch their episodic series about addiction. They're looking for support in all manner of ways and of course financial. They seem like really good humans and they have my support. Being able to talk about addiction in a true story format without that sometimes preachy feel, I found the story, "Bus Stop" honest and thoughtful from the perspective of a friend. Thank you folks, we appreciate you.

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 9min
Ladine's Story
This week's guest, Ladine stops by to share her experience, strength and hope with us. She has survived her own trauma, intergenerational trauma, and the depths that addiction took her. Her family has known colonial trauma for generations; Ladine's mother was taken during the sixties scoop and her grandparents are residential school survivors. She is a warrior, there is no doubt about it. We are grateful for you Ladine, for your light that fills this world.