Ashes to Awesome Podcast - Rising in Recovery

Jim is the drummer for Hootie and the Blowfish. If you don't know who they are, the fact that they have the 9th best selling album of all time in the United States speaks volumes. That kind of fame and notoriety, when mixed in with whatever it is that creates and addict, can lead to some dark times. In this episode, Jim speaks to some of that pain and loss, but more about the message than the...

Is addiction a choice? For links to other platforms to watch or listen, and more about Dr. Lisa, including the many episodes she has co-hosted, visit” WWW.A2APODCAST.COM/228 Title sponsor:Yatra Trauma Centre WWW.YATRACENTRE.COM

When 9-11 rocked the nation, David knew his calling was to serve in the armed forces, but that calling was cut short when he hurt himself in training. As was so often the case in those days, he was prescribed opiates to relieve the pain. Just like too many people in his position, that evolved into an addiction to illicit drugs, and that when the real pain begins.... For more about David and his cu...

Robert used to be a law enforcement officer, and after major life events including working on a task force arresting adults seeking to sexually exploit juveniles through social networking sites, and a debilitating injury, he found himself in depths of addition and with an unmanageable life. His story is one of great loss, and an amazing recovery. These days you will find him working in the recover...

Chantel is back for her second appearance, and on the Weekend Ramble with Dr. Lisa and I. This time we share some laughs, some serious talk about stigma within the recovery community and so much more. To watch or listen elsewhere, or to learn more about Chantel, including her other appearance on Ashes to Awesome visit: www. A2PODCAST.com/225 Title Sponsor: Yatra Trauma Centre www. YATRACENTRE.com

Mike Miller is back, and this time he is addressing some of the toxic behaviors that can happen in recovery circles. Often this can lead to a negative or even unwelcoming feeling in a place where the life saving fellowship people in early recovery need,  is most easily found. Mike gets back to the basics while calling on the community as a whole to do better. Learn more about this episode, Mike hi...

Paris is the passionate host of the Australian podcast "Sh*ts F*cked," dedicated to shedding light on addiction and mental health recovery. Through powerful storytelling and insightful interviews, Paris advocates for change within these sectors, addressing the stark gap between supply and demand for support services. For more on Paris, and the Sh*ts F*cked Podcast visit: www.a2apodcast.c...

Sonya is a wife, mother, daughter, and recovery influencer. In her second appearance on the Weekend Ramble, we discuss relapse through a few lenses, including that of the loved ones of people who suffer in addiction, and so much more. For more on Sonya including her other appearance on the Weekend Ramble with Dr. Lisa and I visit: www.a2apodcast.com/222 The title sponsor for this episode is The Ya...

Aaron is a man on a mission, and by all accounts an advocate for mental health, those who suffer in addiction, and those who have chosen and/or struggle with recovery. Learn more about Aaron at www.a2apodcast.com/221 Title Sponsor for this episode is the Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com

Chad Valyear suffered some of the worst childhood trauma one can imagine. Like so many with untreated trauma, Chad turned to the self soothing behaviors that lead to a life in shambles. Throughout all of it, the one consistency has been his music. These days, Chad is a powerful advocate for those that suffer in addiction. For more on Chad visit www.a2apodcast.com/220 Title sponsor is The Yatra Tra...

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.co...

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...

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.a2apodca...

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-jord...

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...

KALEIDOSCOPE WEDNESDAY - Dominic is the son of well known Recovery Influencer, Jamie Tall. He shares some of the experiences, realities, and insights into what it was like to be raised by his Grandma, and how the relationship has grown since she found recovery 8.5 years ago. Chris Horder, aka Chuck LaFlange, transformed his life from a 25-year addiction to founding the "Ashes to Awesome"...

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 b...

Mike Miller, Head Clinician and Cofounder of Yatra Trauma Center in Thailand, is back for the second episode in our series on Trauma Therapy. This week, we discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, what is, and the way it is meshed in with the other modalities offered at this one of a kind facility. Mike reference's a video on the CBT process, HERE is the link. Ours sponsors, that make spreading t...

Jamie Tall has done everything you can imagine for drugs. These days though, she a recovery advocate, and influencer, that supports all paths to recovery, and spends seemingly all of her free time spreading her message of faith and tolerance. She's even some humor in the traumatic past she has endured. Hey everyone, it's Chris Horder here, but you might know me as Chuck LaFlange from the A...

Mike Miller heads up the team at the Yatra Centre in Thailand. This trauma treatment facility is one of a kind, and after my recent stay in their residential treatment program, I genuinely want the world to know about the effects it has had on my life. In this first of a multi part series we discuss the profound and positive life change I have experienced, and we start to get into the different tr...

Dr. Lisa and I have a rare one on one conversation about family dynamics, and some of our own personal challenges, insights, and even revelations as of late. Hey everyone, it's Chris Horder here, but you might know me as Chuck LaFlange from the Ashes to Awesome podcast. We dive deep into the realities of addiction and trauma, something I know all too well. I'm celebrating a huge personal v...

Danny Shannon is just a bloke in recovery. After battling addiction for 17 years, Danny found his path to recovery in 2009. Today, with over a decade of sobriety, he has dedicated his life to helping others break free from the chains of addiction, find better mental health, and achieve personal growth For more info on Danny, and the Encapsulator App click HERE Hey everyone, it's Chris Horder h...