Ashes to Awesome Podcast - Rising in Recovery
Our podcast provides light, hope, and understanding about addiction and mental health to those living within that life and the people who love them. 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. I'm passionate about giving back to society and started my podcast to raise awareness of some of the issues surrounding addiction. 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. 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. Every day of the week is different and unique. 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. 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. 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. By Thursday, we are ready for some light n laughter and take a break from the seriousness of our usual topics with "Just the Tip(s)" Thursday, we have some fun with how to navigate society with sobriety. 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. 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.
Latest episodes
Aug 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
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
Aug 18, 2024 • 1h 9min
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
Aug 15, 2024 • 45min
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
Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
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
Jul 31, 2024 • 55min
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
Jul 28, 2024 • 47min
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
Jul 24, 2024 • 60min
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
Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 7min
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
Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 3min
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
Jul 14, 2024 • 1h 18min
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
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