Ashes to Awesome Podcast - Rising in Recovery

Hayley is a literal survivor of addiction, having died on Jan 11, 2023. Since then, she has dedicated her entire being to spreading a message of hope. This week, Ryan Bathgate, in his unique style, helps Hayley to unpack the beauty in her story, and once again unpacks how the resilience of the human spirit can be the most amazing of things. For more on both Hayley and Ryan visit ⁠www.a2apodcast.com/219⁠ Title Sponsor for this episode is Yatra Trauma Centre. ⁠www.yatracentre.com⁠

Dr, Lisa and I discuss the recent loss of 5 lives, at the hands of a man who has been battling addiction for years, and how the system might have been able to prevent this tragedy at many intersections. www.a2apodcast.com/218 Thank you to our title sponsor, The Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com

Mike Miller is back from the Yatra Centre for another part in our series on trauma therapy. This time, after some real talk about stigma and addiction, always a topic we are glad to get passionate about, we get into how the Yatra Centre brings so many disciplines and modalities together to create a holistic therapeutic experience, with a bonus explanation on how EMDR protocols, are effective when treating addiction, and why. For the rest of this series, and more info on the Yatra Centre visit www.a2apodcast.com/trauma

Shannon has made a couple of appearances on the show, and we have have developed a friendship as such. This week on Kaleidoscope Wednesday, Ryan Bathgate unpacks the strength and resilience her recovery journey journey has brought out in her, and how in her case, 12 step fellowships have been an integral part of it. For more about Shannon, and the other episodes she has been on, go to www.a2apodcast.com/216 For more info on our title sponsor, Yatra Trauma Centre, check out www.a2apodcast.com/trauma, where you will find our series on trauma therapy, and links to their website.

Brianna Elizabeth from The Blaklist joins Dr. Lisa and I for conversation about parenting in recovery. www.a2apodcast.com/215

This week, Recovery Influencer, Jamie Tall joins us, and Ryan helps her to unpack the beauty on her experience, and how her intrinsic resources when coupled with her faith, have allowed her to show a resiliency of the human spirit that is wonderous.

Casey is a rising star in the world of recovery content creators. Recently, life thrown him some curve balls, and therapist, Ryan Bathgate, helps him to unpack some of how he has managed to navigate waters, that may have led to relapse not so long ago. For more on Casey, for links to his social media, and his first episode with Ashes to Awesome click, visit https://a2apodcast.com/person/casey-jordan ASHES TO AWESOME NEEDS YOUR HELP WWW.A2APODCAST.COM/GOFUNDME Chris Horder, aka Chuck LaFlange, transformed his life from a 25-year addiction to founding the "Ashes to Awesome" podcast. His journey, marked by estrangement and challenges, changed with his mother's affirmations of love and the loss of his father, Peter, in 2022. This loss and his mother's support catalyzed Chris's recovery and the birth of his podcast, initially a personal therapy tool, now a platform for spreading love and understanding to those battling addiction. Despite financial struggles and reliance on family and sponsors, Chris's podcast has grown into a global movement. Key support came from the Yatra Trauma Centre in Thailand, leading to Chris's move there for treatment and financial relief. He now seeks funding for an Education Visa to continue his work in Thailand. Any help you can give is much appreciated Interac Etransfer (Canada Only) or Paypal  ⁠⁠⁠chrishorder77@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠                                                                                                                            Ours sponsors, that make spreading the message possible ⁠Yatra Trauma Therapy Center - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yatracentre.com Together ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Can Recovery Society https://twcrecoverylife.org/ ⁠

Mike MiIler is back for the third part in our series about trauma therapy. In the first and second parts, Mike took a dive into Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and in this episode, saving my favorite until last, we take a hard look at Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and how all of this comes into play at the Yatra Trauma Centre Chris Horder, aka Chuck LaFlange, transformed his life from a 25-year addiction to founding the "Ashes to Awesome" podcast. His journey, marked by estrangement and challenges, changed with his mother's affirmations of love and the loss of his father, Peter, in 2022. This loss and his mother's support catalyzed Chris's recovery and the birth of his podcast, initially a personal therapy tool, now a platform for spreading love and understanding to those battling addiction. Despite financial struggles and reliance on family and sponsors, Chris's podcast has grown into a global movement. Key support came from the Yatra Trauma Centre in Thailand, leading to Chris's move there for treatment and financial relief. He now seeks funding for an Education Visa to continue his work in Thailand. Any help you can give is much appreciated Interac Etransfer (Canada Only) or Paypal  ⁠⁠chrishorder77@gmail.com⁠⁠                                                                                                                            Ours sponsors, that make spreading the message possible ⁠Yatra Trauma Therapy Center - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yatracentre.com Together ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Can Recovery Society https://twcrecoverylife.org/ ⁠

Guests Dominic and Chris Horder discuss their experiences of growing up in chaotic households, the power of human connection, the science behind emotional energy, the importance of struggles for personal growth, and the value of facing difficult situations. They also express gratitude and offer hope and encouragement to those struggling with addiction.

Fleetwood came to my attention when I first saw his what I call his "Toilet Testimony" , a powerful message delivered as he was experiencing opiate withdrawal. It was a pleasure to talk to him about his story, recovery, and his music. Chris Horder, aka Chuck LaFlange, transformed his life from a 25-year addiction to founding the "Ashes to Awesome" podcast. His journey, marked by estrangement and challenges, changed with his mother's affirmations of love and the loss of his father, Peter, in 2022. This loss and his mother's support catalyzed Chris's recovery and the birth of his podcast, initially a personal therapy tool, now a platform for spreading love and understanding to those battling addiction. Despite financial struggles and reliance on family and sponsors, Chris's podcast has grown into a global movement. Key support came from the Yatra Trauma Centre in Thailand, leading to Chris's move there for treatment and financial relief. He now seeks funding for an Education Visa to continue his work in Thailand. Any help you can give is much appreciated Interac Etransfer (Canada Only) or Paypal  chrishorder77@gmail.com                                                                                                                            Ours sponsors, that make spreading the message possible ⁠Yatra Trauma Therapy Center - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yatracentre.com Together ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Can Recovery Society https://twcrecoverylife.org/ ⁠