Chuck LaFlange

Ashes to Awesome Podcast - Rising in Recovery

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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 fro...

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Chuck LaFlange

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123- DANIEL UNMANAGEABLE FROM THE HIT LIVE VIDEO PODCAST. HARD KNOX TALKS SHARES AN EPIC STORY OF RISING FROM THE ASHES OF ADDICITON TO THE AWESOMENESS OF RECOVERY...................................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, 13.06.2023 1:17:28

In the 123nd episode of A2A, Daniel unmanageable comes on to share a truly epic tale of going from absolute despair to being the creator and host of one of my favorite shows,the live video podcast Hard Knox Talks. I have been paying attention to, and taking interview tips from Hard Knox Talks, unbeknownst to him since I started this show. I finally felt that our show had gained enough presence in...

122- MEMORIAL MONDAY- LEO ANDERSON HAS A CONVERSATION WITH FLORA AND I ABOUT HER HUSBAND SEAN, WHO WAS SOBER FOR 11 YEARS, BEFORE RELAPSING AND PASSING AWAY IN AUG 2020. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, 12.06.2023 1:26:57

Episode 122 is a memorial Monday where we straight away from our usual format, and had a conversation with Leo, whose husband passed in August of 2020 when he relapsed, after 11 years of sobriety. Though never having suffered in addiction herself, Leo is a strong ally for people that have, and chose to live a sober life alongside Sean for their entire relationship. Sean was a Hip Hop artist with t...

121 - MIKE MILLER FROM THE YATRA TREATMENT CENTER ......................... ........... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior, #thelovemodel ... 11.06.2023 1:58:02

In a special release episode #121, I talk with Mike Miller, who is our new sponsor as the propietor of the Yatra Treatment Centre in Phuket, Thailand., on his 20 years of sobriety anniversary! First we get to hear Mike's story about rising from the ashes of addiction into the awesomeness of recovery, and how he found direction and purpose working in the recovery industry. Then we talk about...

120 – WEEKEND RAMBLE- WITH LISA101 AND MIKE MILLER FROM YATRA TRAUMA TREATMENT ...... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior, #thelovemodel 10.06.2023 2:09:14

In our 120th episode, my cohost Lisa101 and I critique last week with Ashes to Awesomes’ newest sponsor Mike Miller from the Yatra Treatment Center in Thailand. We also discuss some new and newish techniques for treating trauma, and of course some of Mike’s thoughts on a trauma centre that is a clinic run by clinicians, not a business run by businessmen. You can hear more from Mike in the special...

119 - FAMILY FRIDAY - KYRA HAS BEEN FIGHTINIG FOR HER SONS LIFE, WHO HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE ADDICITON FOR YEARS.................................................. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjou 09.06.2023 1:03:12

Episode 119 - Kyra loves her adult son fiercely, and is a conscripted soldier in the war on addiction. She is another warrior of love, that is forced to balance the needs of her and the rest of her family, with the love of her son who has struggled in addiction for years. If you have a loved one who suffers in addiction, and feel like you might be all alone, this episode is for you. = = = = =JOIN...

118- JUST THE TIP(S) THURSDAY - (PRIDE MONTH) SCOTT AND I INVITE MY NEPHEW ON TO GET HIS TAKE ON THE STATE OF THINGS IN CANADA AND MORE .....................................#youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdo 08.06.2023 55:33

For episode 118 Scott and I discuss some of the disturbing statistics around addiction and the LGBQT+ community, decide it's probably better to ask somebody from that community about the state of things in Canada as far as that community goes, and Scott confirms his love of all things gay, as well as his desire to be an ally to the community. Oh and I tell one stupid story for a laugh CHECK O...

117- KALEIDOSCOPE WEDNESDAY – HAPPY PRIDE MONTH- RYAN BATHGATE, MYSELF, AND MY NEPHEW WHO IS PART OF THE LGBQTIA+ COMMUNITY TALK ABOUT THINGS RELEVANT TO THE COMMUNITY AND MORE .............................. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addic 07.06.2023 1:08:44

This proud uncle is joined by his FABULOUS nephew/co-host Jordan, and Ryan Bathgate as we discuss the disturbing statistics involving drug use and members of the LQBQTIA+ Community, and some of the reasons behind that. We also share some sincere laughter as we try to pronounce a made up word instead of using the mouthful LGBQTIA+ is. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP HERE - #youareloved, #stopthestigma,...

116- ZAN GALLANT SHARES A STORY OF CRAZY PARTY ADDICTION DAYS THAT SPANNED THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND HOW HE'S BEING OF SERVICE IN RECOVERY NOW ................................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #over 06.06.2023 1:20:56

For our 116th episode, Zan Gallant, who was once a person suffering an addiction, shares with us his story of rising from the ashes of addiction from Canada to England and back, Then he shares some thoughts on alternative recovery strategies, and about how his journey has brought him to being a recovery coach. For those interested in a conversation with this success story, he can be reached at: ht...

115-MEMORIAL MONDAY- JACKIE SHARES THE MEMORY OF HER SON CHRISTIAN.................................. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior, #thelovemode 05.06.2023 28:44

In the 115th episode of Ashes to Awesome, Jackie from Austin Texas, shares with us the memory of her son Christian, and how taking what he thought was a percocet, lead to all too soon passing, as it turned out to be fentanyl. - -JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE - - #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarri...

114 - KARL THE ATHIEST HOSTS, CHUCK AND LISA COHOST, AND JASON IS BACK FOR ANOTHER COMMENTARY ON THE WEEK PAST ............ #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recove 04.06.2023 1:40:10

In this 114th episode, on the weekend ramble KTA takes the first chair, while Chuck and Lisa co-host, and Jason is back for another round of taking a look back at the previous weeks episodes. - -JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP HERE - - #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior, #thelovemodel Nate D Memorial...

113 - FAMILY FRIDAY - LYNDALL FROM SOUTH AFRICA SHARES WITH US ABOUT HER SON AND THE STTRUGGLE OF FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE IN ADDICTION ............................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #reco 02.06.2023 1:00:58

Lyndall is as warrior of love. Rather than try and and summarize her story, here is the email she sent me and caught my attention with including the links to her gifted sons YouTube page, and the crown fund link. She needs help to keep her son in recovery. -JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/tristan-valentine-5536367196818505227 https://music.apple.com/...

112- JUST THE TIP(S) THURSDAY -THIS TIME I SHARE A STORY WITH SCOTT ABOUT JUICE BOXES AND POOR JOICES ........ #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior, # 01.06.2023 33:04

Scott and I discuss some generalities about life, and I share a story about how even juice boxes, combined with the resourcefulness of a motivated drug addict can be turned into a months worth of feeding the habit. - - -JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE - you can call in your funny stories, ideas for a list to break down, or topics to -407-906-0543. Leave a voicemail ..3 min max - #youareloved, #sto...

111 - KALEIDOSCOPE WEDNESDAY – DEFINING WORDS IN OUR EMOTIONAL VOCABULARY, RESENTMENT AND HOW TO ADDRESS IT, AND MUCH MORE..................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recover 31.05.2023 1:20:50

-Ryan and I talk about breaking down our emotional lexicon (vocabulary) then using them in abenevolent way, how choices equals freedom, navigating resentment, and of course all the other things that the mailbag brings us - --JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE - - #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior,...

110 PART 2 - SCOTTY H FROM B.C. CANADA, SHARES WITH US HIS CRAZY STORY OF RISING FROM THE ASHES OF ADDICTION, INTO THE AWESOMENESS OF RECOVERY ,.................................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, 30.05.2023 1:20:12

In our 110th episode, we split this epic story into two parts. There was so much engaging content, I couldn't cut anything significangt out, so I cut it down the middle to make it a little easier to follow. --JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE Scotty H from The Diamond Life Academy is a great 12 step success story, and now shares his experience and the lessons learned in hopes of inspiring others. Y...

110 PART 1 - SCOTTY H FROM B.C. CANADA, SHARES WITH US HIS CRAZY STORY OF RISING FROM THE ASHES OF ADDICTION, INTO THE AWESOMENESS OF RECOVERY ,.................................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, 30.05.2023 1:02:51

109 - MEMORIAL MONDAY - CHRISTINA SHARES HER MEMORIES OF HER SON ROBERT AND FRUSTRATIONS WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ................................. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #reco 29.05.2023 38:50

In the 109th episode of our show, Christina tells her story in a way that puts you right there with her in a unique memorial Monday submission. There is a foundation called the -Robert Rojas Foundation Worldwide, that she set up in his name, and whose mission is to get the lawmakers in her state of California to start holding fentanyl dealers accountable for the deaths that they caused. She is als...

108-WEEKEND RAMBLE - RYAN BATHGATE COMES TO THE RAMBLE FOR THE FIRST TIME .................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior, #thelovemodel, 28.05.2023 1:52:16

Ryan Bathgate joins Karl the Athiest, Lisa, and myself to talk about this past week in the ashes 2 awesome podcast. It is a different dynamic having two people with higher education sitting with a couple simple folks like KTA and myself. Of course these days, where harm reduction seems to come up in almost every episode, we have some healthy discussion, even debate about the clean supply elements...

107 - FAMILY FRIDAY. MOM JOINS ME ONCE AGAIN, TO TALK ABOUT THE STRUGGLES FACING A LOVED ONE FRESH OUT OF TREATMENT.................................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, 26.05.2023 49:12

Mom and I discuss the challenges faced by somebody who is in early recovery, using Jessie, my cousin who was the subject of the first memorial Monday in episode 18, as an example. When she came out of treatment, and was sober for the first 11 month stretch in a very very long time, Mom recalls some of the details about getting ID, banking, and what you might think are little things, but can be...

106-JUST THE TIP(S) THURSDAY - STILL NOT TAKING A BREAK FROM THE LISTS, I TELL SCOTT A CLASSIC STORY ABOUT A RABID MONKEY IN A SATCHEL ...................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjou 25.05.2023 39:26

Scott and I aren't ready to go back to the lists yet, we debate the offensiveness of our humor and I decide to tell him one of my crazy, and very true, stories involving a pissed off monkey. - --JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAgRgyBHn44 - - #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, ...

105 - KALEIDOSCOPE WEDNESDAY - IN THIS WEEKS EPISODE, RYAN AND I TALK ABOUT HOW FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN CAN BE TRANSFORMED INTO CURIOSITY AND INTEREST, AND M #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourne 24.05.2023 1:29:56

This week, Ryan Bathgate and I discuss how to take fear of the unknown, and take it from a detriment, and transform it into a tool. We also take questions from the mailbag, and in discussing strategies such as intervention when dealing with somebody suffering in addiction, unpack how the love model can be applied. Of course there is so much more inside........... - - --JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE...

104 - DEVIN MCGUIRE FROM REVOLUTIOMN RECOVERY IS BACK ............. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior, #thelovemodel 23.05.2023 1:19:29

Devin McGuire is back, to talk to me more about harm reduction and some of the controversial things he said about harm reduction in episode 85, the proposed forced treatment idea that's been floating around and so much more.- - - --JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE - #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recover...

103 MEMORIAL MONDAY - CODY SHARES HIS STORY WITH US, IN A SLIGHTLY ALTERED VERSION OF A MONDAY ........... #THELOVEMODEL, #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recover 22.05.2023 33:03

Cody is at person who struggled in addiction and is now in recovery for some time. In his journey from active addiction into recovery, he lost somebody very close to him. Due to the scheduling conflicts we weren't able to do what is the normal memorial Monday, and in its place Cody agreed to share with us his story. I have been talking with Cody for months and am very happy that he's fin...

102- WEEKEND RAMBLE WITH KARL THE ATHIEST, LISA, AND LAINA........................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior 21.05.2023 1:33:20

In this weekend ramble, Karl the Atheist, Lisa, Laina l and myself talk about a short week for the show, but a huge week for Lisa and her brother. - - - --JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE - - #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recove...

101-FAMILY FRIDAY - REOCCURING GUEST, PSYCHIATRIST, LOVE MODEL ADVOCATE, AND ALL ROUND EXCEPTIONAL HUMAN BEING, LISA JOINS ME ......... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryiswort 19.05.2023 1:44:53

Lisa has been a recurring guest on the weekend ramble, is a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction, is the sibling of someone who has fought addiction his whole life, an advocate for the love model, and an exceptional human being all around. She joins me in studio today to discuss living alongside somebody suffering in addiction, and some of the things that worked better than others. Ashes to...

100 - JUST THE TIP(S) THURSDAY WITH SCOTT FROM THE NO NEW FRIENDS POCAST............................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior, #tommacdo 18.05.2023 41:52

Scott joins me to celebrate the 100th episode of the Ashes to Awesome podcast. As is should be expected by now, we share some genuine laughs as we talk about our favorite episodes, and parts of the evolution that have happened between episode one and 100. Triple digits! - - --JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE - - #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recov...