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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48 - MORE UMMM HELPFUL TIPS FROM THE INTERNET WITH SCOTT MAFFEI 10.03.2023 37:12

Scott from the No New Friends Podcast stops in to share some ummmm helpful tips from the internet on stayng sober. He's the funniest thing to come out of the Sunshine State since Florida Man, and I feel there's every chance in the world that someday he could be Florida Man himself.....probably at a theme park from the sounds of it Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Toget...

47 - KALEIDOSCOPE WEDNESDAY - THE CAPTAIN AND I HAVE A PROFOUND, LIFE CHANGING CONVERSATION 08.03.2023 1:06:28

The first installment of the new Kaleidoscope Wednesday with The Captain is emotional, and life changing for this host. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify plat...

46 - TOPIC TUESDAY - TESLA .................................................................. ............tags true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 07.03.2023 19:22

Tesla comes back to tell her story from being raised in addiction to raiding a bun in the oven Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to sha...

44- FINAL THOUGHTS FRIDAY - TESLA STOPS BY ............................... tags true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 03.03.2023 23:40

Tesla, who submitted Zachs memorial from Episode 24, comes by to talk about the last weeeks episodes, including teh good, the bad, the funny and the sad. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you...

43 - A LOOK BACK AT THE BLOG THAT IS THE ORIGIN OF DOPEY CANUCK.............tags true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 02.03.2023 27:35

I go back to the original blog, Recovery of LaFlange and revisit some of the lessons learned, and reveal how some of the elements of the podcast came from those humble writings.. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so mu...

42- WHAT'S UP WITH THAT WEDNESDAY-THINGS YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO SAY TO SOMEONE IN RECOVERY .............tags true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 01.03.2023 34:20

A humourous look at more internet tips Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your thoughts about an individual episode in the inte...

41 - Topic Tuesday - The Captain and I talk about his Memorial Monday Submission and more ..................................................tags true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 27.02.2023 28:46

The Captain and I talk about about what he's done since he found strength in his sister passinng, and how he's now helping others with their pain Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If y...

40- Memorial Mondays - Sheri ......................................true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 26.02.2023 40:25

The Captain recalls the untimely, accidental overdose of his sister, and how the memory has effected, and continues to effect his life 28 years later Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are...

39 - FINAL THOUGHTS FRIDAY - BOSSY BITCH AND I LOOK BACK IN THE WEEK JUST PAST....................................true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 24.02.2023 45:18

We get to know a bit about Bossy Bitch, and she helps me look back on an emotional week of podcasting Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able...

37 - WHAT'S UP WITH THAT WEDNESDAY - YOUNG SARCASMO ON jUST SAYING NO................true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 22.02.2023 28:41

A much younger man than me, Sarcasmo helps me break down some random tips for just saying no. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to shar...

36-TOPIC TUESDAY: NATURE VS NURTURE ..........true crime, fentanyl, coke, cocaine, meth, addiction, recovery, podcast, dopey, canuck, love, trauma 21.02.2023 34:30

My journey down the rabbit hole that is the Nature vs Nurture debate, and how they apply to addiction to drugs and alcohol Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify...

34 - *NEW WEEKLY FEATURE* FRIDAYS FINAL THOUGHTS AND MY FIRST HATE MAIL ... addiction, recovery, overdose, relapse, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 17.02.2023 24:30

A look back at the week, after time to consider memorial monday, the tips unpacked, and this week my first hate mail! Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolution Recovery - WEBSITE Yatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSIT Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform,...

32-10 TIPS TO DATING IN EARLY RECOVERY 15.02.2023 33:30

I unpack tips from another random site. This time on how to date in early recovery Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolution Recovery - WEBSITE Yatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSIT Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your thought...

31 - A CONVO WITH "CASPER"; A PHEONIX RISES FROM THE ASHES ... addiction, recovery, overdose, relapse, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 14.02.2023 46:52

A frank and honest conversation with "Casper", Carmels daughter from Episode 30 - Memorial Monday- Carmel #STOPTHESTIGMA Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the S...

30 - MEMORIAL MONDAYS; CARMEL ... addiction, recovery, overdose, relapse, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 14.02.2023 18:14

Casper pays tribute to a loved one lost to the disease of adddciton. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your thoughts about an...

29 - A COVERSATION WITH THE CLEANER ... addiction, recovery, overdose, relapse, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 11.02.2023 48:36

Chatting about changing your reality, and paying penance willingly ...with some laughs too Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolution Recovery - WEBSITE Yatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSIT Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your...

28 - USING KEGALS TO TREAT TRAUMA?? ... addiction, recovery, overdose, relapse, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 10.02.2023 32:56

Unpacking a random list of tips for dealing with PTSD Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your thoughts about an individual episo...

26 - TAKING A LOOK AT TIPS TO DEALING WITH CRAVINGS IN RECOVERY ... addiction, recovery, overdose, relapse, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 08.02.2023 25:48

Unpacking 10 tips to dealing wiht cravings in recovery, and how they apply to me Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your though...

23 - SITTING DOWN WITH THE ONE AND ONLY DONERIGHT ... addiction, recovery, overdose, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 05.02.2023 24:35

A short conversation with the reoccuring character, Doneright. A few laughs,a mnd just getting know and intergral person in my recovery. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on...

22 - 10 TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID RELAPSE, AND HOW THEY APLY TO ME ... addiction, recovery, overdose, relapse, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 02.02.2023 31:12

Unpa cking 13 tips onhow to avoid relapse, and how they have a pplies to me Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your thoughts ab...

20 - MY THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL DETOX AND CRAPPY SEX ... addiction, recovery, overdose, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 01.02.2023 33:11

An account of Social Detox, and the valuable things learned while there. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your thoughts about...

18- MEMORIAL MONDAYS: JESSIE ... addiction, recovery, overdose, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 29.01.2023 20:02

A weekly tribute to the loved ones lost to addiciton Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your thoughts about an individual episo...

16- FIGURING OUT WHO I AM; LITERALLY ... addiction, recovery, overdose, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 28.01.2023 23:07

A real look at the challenges facing an addict coming back into the fold from being homeless. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to shar...

14- NEW WORD;STIGMATYPING, AND I AM IT ... addiction, recovery, overdose, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 26.01.2023 25:05

A serious and emotional look at my own bias's. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to share your thoughts about an individual episode...

12 - STIGMA ... addiction, recovery, overdose, #stopthestigma, true crime, funny 25.01.2023 29:02

This epidosde takes a look at the stigma addiction and specifically in the health care sytem. Nate D Memorial SloPitch Tournament Facebook Page Together We Can Recovery Society WEBSITE Revolutioon Recovdery - WEBSITE Tatra Trauma Therapy Center - WEBSITE Nate D Foundation = WEBSITE Support the show Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the Spotify platform, you are able to shar...