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
Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
260 RYAN BATHGATE
Ryan and I talk about his ongoing recovery journey after a relapse, some shame that crept back into my mind, the hypocrisy one can face after a relapse, horrible metaphors and more. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/260
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
Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
259 - SOBER BARBIE
Krista Flanders is better known as Sober Barbie on social media, and she joins Dr. Lisa and I for a conversation about recovery. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/259
Title Sponsor
Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.com
Special Sponsor
AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
www.aarc.ab.ca
Daily Gratitude Sponsor
FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery
www.farcanada.org
Jun 27, 2024 • 1h
258 - RYAN BATHGATE
Ryan and I talk about harm reduction, reintegration struggles, systemic change, and even Greyhound buses. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/258Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.comSpecial SponsorFAR - Families for Addiction Recovery
www.farcanada.org
Daily Gratitude Sponsor
AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
www.aarc.ab.ca
Jun 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
257 - AARC DR. VAUSE
Ciara from AARC, brings with her the Executive Director, Dr. Vause, for a conversation about the history, the process, and of course the impressive statistics that the AARC program has in regards to both program completion and long term sobriety thereafter. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:
www.a2apodcast.com/257
Title Sponsor
FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery
www.farcanada.org
Special Sponsor
AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
www.aarc.ab.ca
Daily Gratitude Sponsor
Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.com
Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
256 - NICOLE OBRIGAVITCH
Nicole's journey has taken her from being a crown prosecutor, to being prosecuted, and so much more in between. Our conversation picks up right where her recovery began, and ends with the amazing work she is doing today with the Elizabeth Fry society.
For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/256
Title Sponsor
AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
www.aarc.ab.ca
Special Sponsor
Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.com
Daily Gratitude Sponsor
FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery
www.farcanada.org
Jun 19, 2024 • 52min
255- RYAN BATHGATE
Ryan continues to share his recovery renaissance with us, with the usual laughs and gratitude's you have come to expect.
For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/255
Title Sponsor
Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.com
Special Sponsor
FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery
www.farcanada.org
Daily Gratitude Sponsor
AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
www.aarc.ab.ca
Jun 16, 2024 • 1h 1min
254 - Ryan, Lisa and Chuck
In a rare conversation these days, my two dear friends and co-hosts Ryan Bathagte, and Dr. Lisa have an unscripted conversation about recovery, our journeys, and of course Ryans love of the Wham! For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2podcast.com/254
Title Sponsor
FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery
www.farcanada.org
Special Sponsor
AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca
Daily Gratitude Sponsor
Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.com
Jun 13, 2024 • 55min
253- RYAN BATHGATE
Ryan and I get into this conversation without an agenda, and end up discussing a few things, not the least of which being our own evolving views on spirituality.
For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more episodes with Ryan Bathgate, visit: www.a2podcast.com/253
Title Sponsor
AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca
Special Sponsor
Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.com
Daily Gratitude Sponsor
FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery
www.farcanada.org
Jun 12, 2024 • 58min
252- JASON MACMILLAN
Jason is a returning guest and friend to the platform. We talk about some of the struggles in long term recovery, some of the stigma still faced by people in the “rooms”, and much more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more about FAR, visit www.a2apodcast.com/252 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery)
www.farcanada.org
Special Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.com
Jun 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
251 SYDNEY GRAHAM from FAR
Sydney from Families for Addiction Recovery is back, and this to talk about some of the common things she hears from family members who are calling for the amazing kind of support that is offered by this non-profit organization For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more about FAR, visit www.a2apodcast.com/251Title Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre
www.yatracentre.com
Special Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery)
www.farcanada.org
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