Ashes to Awesome Podcast - Rising in Recovery

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....

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...

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....

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...

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/251 Title Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Sponsor: FAR...

Ryan is sliding back into his role as co-host, and this time talks about what it’s like for someone to go from long term recovery, to early recovery. For links to watch and listen on all platforms, as well as more from Ryan Bathgate, visit www.a2apodcast.com/250 Title Sponsor:  FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org Special Sponsor:  Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com

Brandon has been through the ringer. He’s been on both sides of the law, lost it all, got it back, and these days is a published author working every day to give back to the community. Alongside his wife Nicole Chatagnier aka Nicole Victorious on TikTok, they own a recovery house, and a landscaping business helping to employ some of the people who need hope and not dope.   Title Sponsor:  Yatra Tr...

Ciara is passionate about getting the message out about this unique family treatment program for people with children with SUD. That is because she, like our other guest Raynel, have experienced the program, and after a lot of work, are enjoying the benefits as a family. Dr. Lisa and I are both left more informed, and sharing some of their passion about the need for more people to know. For more l...

Rachael and I skip past the gorey details, and get right to recovery. We cover some of her journey, her advocacy, and we have an organic conversation about some of the hot issues, things that bug us, things we love, and more… For more links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/247 Title Sponsor:  FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org   Special Sponsor...

Angie Hamilton is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR), and is back to talk about decriminalizing personal drug use the right way, as well as responsible harm reduction, evidence based policy making, and more ….For more links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/246 Title Sponsor:  Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentrre.com Special Spon...

Ryan has cohosted with me on many episodes, and has been absent latley. He has been dealing with consequences of a recent relapse, but more importantly he has been working hard at, and prioritizing his recovery. In this episode, we have a very honest conversation about how he got there, teh consequences, and how he is trying to learn and grow from the experience now.  For more from Ryan, and for l...

Nicole Pearson Chatagnier aka Nicole Victorious has a story unlike any I have ever heard. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, and more about her, including where you can get her book “Victorious -My Path to Redemption”, visit www.a2apodcast.com/244 Title Sponsor:  FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org   Special Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentrre.com

Mike Miller is the head clinician and co-founder at the Yatra Trauma Center. He is back on the Weekend Ramble once again. In the wake of our mutual friend and giant in the recovery community, Devin McGuire’s passing, we talk about grief in general and also how EMDR, in some cases, can be a great tool to help navigate such a powerful process. We also about the trauma that loved ones of people with...

To follow Casey Jordan is to sometimes ask WTF is going on with him. Here ya go…. For more on Casey, and to watch listen on all platforms visit www.a2apodcast.com/241 Title Sponsor -  Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Sponsor FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.com

Chantel is back to have a conversation about her journey to becoming a leader in the community, and the program that is helping to get her there.  For links to watch/listen everywhere, visit www.a2apodcast.com/2 40 Title Sponsor:  FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org   Special Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentrre.com

This is a re-release of the last episode Devin McGuire appeared on with us on the Weekend Ramble. It is a small attempt at honoring Devin’s memory as someone who not only impacted my life personally, but who’s actions, both direct and indirect have steered the very course of the Ashes to Awesome Podcast. Rest in peace my friend. #YOUARELOVED For links to watch/listen everywhere, visit www.a2apodca...

Jenn has not only embraced recovery after spending a huge portion of her life attempting to solve her problems with various substances, but now dedicates a ton of her time sponsoring people in her chosen 12 step fellowship. She is one of the most vocal, well spoken and knowledgeable people I have ever met when it comes to 12 step programs. She is also a friend from more than 20 years ago, when we...

Sydney is a passionate advocate for families and for changing a system that is still stigmatizing addiction and mental health, through her work at FAR Canada. Title Sponsor: FAr Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.com   Special Mention Sponsor: Yatra www.yatracentre.com For links to watch on all platforms, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/237

Joel lives in Australia and is a perfect example of coming from the ashes of addiction, into the awesomeness of recovery For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more about Joel: www.a2apodcast.com/236   Title Sponsor FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery)  www.farcanada.org Special Mention Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com

With Dr. Lisa on a much deserved vacation, Sonya Johnson jumps on the Weekend Ramble  with her very good friend and fellow recovery advocate, Adrian K from Dear Recovery.  For links to watch listen on all platforms, and for more about Sonya and Adriana, visit www.a2apodcast.com/235   Title Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Mention Sponsor; FAR Canada (Families for Addiction...

Dr. Lisa shares some of her experience, and what it's like to have a loved one who suffers in addiction. For links to view on all platforms, visit: www.a2apodcast.com/234 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada www.farcanada.org Special Mention Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com

Casey Jordan from F Around & Recover, has been MIA for a while now. Many people, including myself have been worried about him, and in this conversation Casey catches us up. For more about Casey, including his other episodes on the Ashes to Awesome Podcast, and links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/233 Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com

Dr. Lisa and I talk about the last 16 months, and some of the reasons that I have been able to stay the course of recovery. For links to watch and listen on all platforms, as well more from Dr. Lisa, visit: www.a2apodcast.com/232 Title Sponsor FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org

Mike Miller is a certified trauma therapist, and cofounded the Yatra Trauma Centre. In this rereleased episode, we discuss some of the nuances involved in navigating what can be stormy waters when your partner has unaddressed trauma. Visit www.a2apodcast.com/231 for links to watch or listen on all platforms, as well as for more about Mike and the Yatra Centre.

Tessa and I are old friends. The loss of her mother to overdose a few tears back was too much for Tessa to bear. She ended up turning to the very thing that ended up taking her mother’s life as a way to cope with the loss. In an almost romantic twist of fate, it was becoming a mother that spurred her into embracing her recovery just over a year ago.  Learn more about Tessa, and get links to watch...