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Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday June 1st. 2023 @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome some of the cast from "Visions" a play about addiction and recovery. “Visions” is a powerful play on substance abuse and recovery. The play depicts bottoms from the use and abuse of substances, the “awakening” or realization of the problem and coming into treatment and Twelve Step programs. Joining us on the show will be Andrew, Nate and Bob for the full hour. Be sure to catch the full interview LIVE on Talk Recovery 's Facebook page at 12-1pm PST. Show will be played on CO-OP Radio 100.5fm the next week. “Visions” The Play On Addiction and Recovery “Visions” is a powerful play on substance abuse and recovery. The play depicts bottoms from the use and abuse of substances, the “awakening” or realization of the problem and coming into treatment and Twelve Step programs. “Visions” has reached tens of thousands of people. The “Visions” troupe performs where few actors would ever dare, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, shelters, youth houses and correction centers. The cast and crew set up amidst the cafeterias, beds and conference rooms of treatment centers using the powerful medium of theater to educate about drug/alcohol addiction and show that recovery is possible. In the wake of the play the cast and crew of “Visions” are witnessing men and women, many who are caught in the wake of addiction, weeping after the performances, for they are given a renewed sense of hope. These special performances are usually “closed” to protect the anonymity of the clients. When the opportunity arises and we are able to acquire a large area with a stage for a performance, the clients are bused in from various rehabilitation centers and shelters and treated to a free night of theater, coffee and cake. It is not unusual to bring in four to five hundred people to witness a “Visions” show. If we can't come to them, we bring them to us. The play has also been presented to churches, schools and those at risk. It has been shown to educators and open to communities. There is rarely a fee to see the play, except to raise money for charitable organizations, and any donations received are used to bring the play to those who have nothing. to continue our work in the prevention field a not for profit organization, Visions Recovery Inc was formed in 1993 dedicated to substance abuse prevention and recovery education. Visions Social Media Website | Facebook

Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday April 20th @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome two guests, first on the show is Kevin Kraussler, a person in recovery who is a registered clinical counsellor at Skylark Counselling Clinic, he is going to share how he helps people who struggle with addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, depression and anxiety. Second on the show Franky shares his personal story of being a gay man in recovery who is settling in Canada from Mexico. Franky will talk about his journey in recovery and what he does to enjoy his life in recovery. Join us for the full hour from 12-1pm PST on Talk Recovery Radio Facebook page. Guest one Kevin Kraussler Born and raised in Vancouver's lower mainland, Kevin Kraussler is a compassionate and experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor at Skylark Counselling Clinic. He completed his Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Adler University and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of British Columbia. Kevin's approach to therapy is client-centered and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. He has a wide range of experience helping clients with a variety of issues, including addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, depression and anxiety. As a person in recovery, Kevin brings a unique perspective to his work and incorporates his personal experience with addiction to complement his professional training. If you're looking for a therapist who is both empathetic and knowledgeable, Kevin can provide you with the guidance and support you need to overcome life's challenges. Why Choose Skylark Counselling? Our team has been handpicked as the best trauma therapists throughout the Lower Mainland. We work together to ensure you receive the latest in psychological research, counselling techniques, and transparent care. We define trauma as any life circumstances that have negatively changed the way you see the world. We are the people you can talk to about anything. Skylark Social Media Website | Facebook |Instagram Guest 2 Franklin's Personal Story Franklin is a person in long term recovery who moved to Canada from Mexico. He is part of the LGBT community in Vancouver and is very entusiastic in the recovery community helping with many events as a volunteer. Hear Franky's story live this week on Talk Recovery.

Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday March 30th @12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Andy C a person in long term recovery and author of multiple books joins us to talk about Meditation and Addiction Recovery. Catch the whole show on our Facebook page LIVE from 12-1pm PST. About Andy My name is Andy C., and I am an alcoholic. I have been sober since November 3rd, 1977. I am sponsored, have sponsees, am involved in service work and use the Steps. In keeping with our traditions and principles of anonymity, I have not published my last name. But I am eager to engage with you. Send me a note by clicking on the ‘message' button below. I will get back to you as soon as I can. You know you are in AA when you don't know the last names of all your best friends. There can be too much anonymity. The apocryphal story of the guy showing up at the hospital admission desk asking for “Big Mike from the Monday night meeting” is a story that shows the problem with too much anonymity. We are not a secret society; we are an anonymous society. So, feel free to contact me. I will reply. Andy's Books “Gems: Meditations on Addiction and Recovery” Where did these GEMS come from? When I am listening to fellow alcoholics share at Meetings, I take notes. Not transcriptions, just notes of things that catch my attention. By jotting a reminder, I can later recall the thought. One night, my sponsor asked me, “what do you do with your notes?” “I keep them and reread them, often the next morning during my morning quiet time,” I replied. “They bring to mind the wisdom and humor that I heard. I meditate on the comments and see the insights that I missed. I feel grateful all over again… then I throw them away.” “You should write your thoughts down and share them,” he said, “you might have some fun and it might do some good.” So I started writing my meditations. In the beginning, I only shared them with my sponsees, who passed the notes to their sponsees, and then others in the Program. A couple of the recipients, involved in treatment centers with newsletters, reposted them in their newsletters and websites. They seemed to attract attention, so I started a website the4thdimension.ca and posted them online. One day I thought, “maybe a book is a good idea.”  “More Gems: A Second Volume of Meditations on Addiction and Recovery” My wife and I were walking together. I glanced at my watch as we walked along the boardwalk and took note of the time. Two steps later, she asked, “what time is it?” I could not remember; I had just looked at my watch, noted the time, but I could not recall it when asked. I had to look again. Memory is strange. I look at my watch and immediately forget the time. I hear shares at AA meetings and admire the insights, but they slip from my mind. Likewise, wisdom seen in AA conversations evaporates within minutes. These books, GEMS and More GEMS, catch and retain AA shares at meetings and thoughts that come up in conversations. We can recall the wit and wisdom and feel the love of AA meetings and conversations. Each of these GEMS is an AA share or thought among people recovering or recovered from a seemingly hopeless condition of mind and body. They are worth remembering.  “Still More Gems: 12 Step Shares, Notes and Thoughts” Discover the power of recovery and spiritual growth through Still More GEMS: 12-Step Meeting Shares, Notes and Thoughts. Written by alcoholic old-timer Andy C., this helpful guide provides readers with a collection of meditations on recovery in the 12-Step Recovery Community. Deepen Recovery with Still More GEMS, 12-Step Shares, Notes and Thoughts This powerful collection of reflections and insights offers a unique look at the spiritual growth that happens in 12-step programs together with ways to support and foster it. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone in recovery.

Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode – Thursday February 16th @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Johanna O'Flaherty, Johanna, is a psychologist, author, consultant and keynote speaker. She is the former CEO of Central Recovery Treatment (CRT) and Vice President of Treatment Services at the Betty Ford Center. Currently, Johanna spends much of her time traveling and speaking to audiences throughout the behavioral health industry about generational trauma. Catch the full hour interview with Johanna on our Facebook page Talk Recovery Radio or next week on 100.5fm. About Johanna Dr. Johanna O' Flaherty, PhD, is an expert in crisis management from a psychological perspective, and a renowned expert in the field of trauma, addiction and recovery. She was the Vice President of Treatment Services at the Betty Ford Center from 2006 to 2013, before serving as CEO of the Las Vegas Recovery Center, Senior Fellow of Clinical Services, from 2013 to 2016. She is an Advanced Level Nationally Certified Addiction Specialist, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), and a Certified Trainer for Critical Incident Crisis Debriefing Programs. She received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in California. In addition, Dr. O'Flaherty adds her 40 years of personal recovery to her long list of accomplishments. Dr. O' Flaherty developed and implemented Crisis Response Programs for Pan American World Airlines, TWA Airlines, and has facilitated the training of Crisis Response Teams for several other airlines as well. In her role as Corporate Manager of Pan American Airways' Management of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's), she was responsible for the oversight of bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects of the 1988 Lockerbie disaster. This experience led her to become a pioneer in the aviation industry, organizing, training, and responding to aviation disasters, and facilitating trauma processing, grief counseling, and critical incident stress debriefing. In 1988, she also founded an educational program for chemically dependent women in Calcutta, India through Catholic Charities. In 1996, she provided counseling services to the family members of 230 individuals who perished in New York on TWA Flight 800, the third-deadliest aviation accident in US history. In 2000, she received the FBI's “Exceptional Service in the Public Interest” award. In 2001, Dr. O'Flaherty was again called to New York to assist with counseling airline employees and facilitating the Crisis Response training for the New York City Transit Authority after the terrorist attacks of September 11th. She has conducted critical incident response training for the FBI and first responders. At the time of this writing, Dr. O'Flaherty is providing counseling to the first and last responders of the October 1, 2017, massacre at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, at which 58 people were killed and another 546 injured. The incident is the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual in the US and has reignited the debate over gun laws. She is the author of two previous books: “The Correlation Between Trauma and Addiction” (2014) and “Daddy Goes to Meetings” (2015). She maintains a consulting practice and an active schedule as a keynote speaker in crisis management and addiction. Dr. O'Flaherty has been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC and CNN as well as several podcasts as an expert in her field. Dr. O'Flaherty lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Johanna's Social media and Website Facebook | LinkedIn | Website Johanna's Book My intention in writing this book is to share with you the story of my own trauma and the difficult, often circuitous and self-destructive path I took to acceptance, forgiveness, and love. First, tenuously, acceptance of those who had hurt me. Acceptance, in time, unfolded into forgiveness. The longer, harder path was to learn to love myself: it can be easier to love others than it is to truly love our own flawed, fragile selves. My hope is to show that suffering is not meaningless, and that, in fact, the very thing that brings us pain can, in time and with care, bring us a sense of liberation and purpose. I believe that inherent in suffering is an opportunity to transform pain and consciously use the experience as a progenitor of a new way of being, a new way of living, a new way of seeing the world, and perhaps being able to help others do the same. We are all unique individuals, many of us with deep wounds from our pasts. But we do not need to let those scars define, or defeat us. The shape of my life, including my career as a psychologist and specialist in community-wide crisis management, was imprinted on my psyche by traumatic events in my early childhood. My journey of self-exploration, of learning and deeply knowing myself, required, requires still, years of reflection and personal reckoning. Looking back at my formative years and experiences, my travels in search of spiritual meaning and comfort, and the arduous route to recovery from alcoholism, I know that all these elements in time formed my perspective, my work, and my very soul. While my life was filled with poor decisions and bad choices, my experiences created the tapestry of Me. Colored in hues dark and brooding alongside bright tones of lightness and hope, all threads twist and intertwine. I can no sooner disentangle this complicated tapestry now than I can predict its completion. Buy the Book Here

Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday March 23rd @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome John Clerides, a business owner downtown Vancouver who advocates that the city needs to be safer for members of the community as well as business owners. John has been a business owner for decades in the downtown core and says it has never been as bad as it has been recently when it comes to safety. You can catch the whole interview on Facebook live from 12-1pm PST on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook page. About John John was the first president of the Davie Village BIA, when it ran from Burrard to Jervis Street only. The budget was $40,000 a year so we had to save in order to spend money on capital improvements. Now it is called the West End BIA with a full time ED and a larger budget. John is an advocate for safety in Vancouver "we all have right to walk down any street in Vancouver, like we use to, without the fear of getting attacked & helping those who need help" John's daughter started a Facebook group called “Vancouver Break-Ins & Crime Collective” the group purpose is the following. “This page aims to support small businesses and citizens alike who have experienced and/or witnessed break-ins and criminal activity in the city of Vancouver.” John's Social media Facebook | Twitter  Media Attention Below are some articles that John has been interviewed for as a business owner in Vancouver ‘Worst I have ever seen it': Vancouver business owner says city not taking crime seriously. Windows smashed, storefronts vandalized in Vancouver's West End overnight Vancouver vandalism the 'worst ever seen' by West End shop owner Mayor claims Vancouver is one of the world's safest cities, but is he right?

Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode – Thursday Feb 2nd, 2023 @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome two tattoo artists in recovery from addiction, Dre Gail and Riley Maten. They will both share their stories of recovery and talk about how they got into tattooing and how it has effected their recovery journey. Babydoll tattoos has been around since 2017 and has grown to a fully equipped multi artist shop in 2022. Catch it all on our Facebook page Thursday at 12pm. The show will be replayed on radio at 12pm PST on Thursday February 9th, 2023. Dre Gail - BabyDoll Tattoos Owner Babydoll Tattoos, as a business, originated with Dré acting as a one woman show and slowly building her brand over the first few years.  In 2017, she built and licensed her first shop in a simple office space (with a sink of course).  From there, in 2020, miraculously post lock-down, Dré expanded the studio and moved it into a location where multiple artists could work.  Finally, in January of 2022, Babydoll Tattoos recognized their opportunity to achieve their five-year goal of opening a storefront, fully-equipped, multi artist shop. Meet Dré Gail aka Babydoll of Babydoll Tattoos. After a long relationship with art, Babydoll Tattoos was born out of a simple desire - to tattoo one's knuckles. Dré had a love for the movie Sucker Punch and identified with the character, Babydoll's, descent into dreamy fight scenes at times of discomfort. While exploring appearance modification, Dré wanted to tattoo “baby” and “doll” on her knuckles but her resumé at the time did not accommodate such tattoos. Wanting to maintain employment, and with her qualifications thus far landing mainly in the corporate professional world - she decided to build her own empire that suited her own wants and needs and to spread that empowerment to others. She created a job that would allow her the flexibility to express her creativity in a financially beneficial way. On a deeper level, after struggling with severe body dysmorphia and a feeling of displeasure within her own skin, Dré changed the means by which she tried to take control of her body. Rather than starving, belittling and hating - she embraced it with art. Treating her body as a partner and an expression of her experiences was therapeutic and a love for tattoos began. Her dream grew and she transferred her artistic education, corporate experience, and empathic nature, to tattooing. Babydoll Tattoos intends to offer all clients an opportunity to embrace their bodies and physical appearances in which ever way they choose and coach them through the process. Tattoos are a personal and often spiritual experience and as an artist, Dré respects and appreciates her involvement in such an intimate experience. The client's comfort and individual needs are put first and foremost by our skilled artist and she holds her artists to the same standards, hunting out employees who share her values and can embrace the shop philosophy. Riley's Vision It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don't worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what's going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don't hear your own voice in your head, that's a good sign you still have more work to do.

Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday Dec. 8 @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we talk with Reed McCaskill about Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery program followed by David Pavlus on his 39 years in recovery. Reed McCaskill - Behavioural Health Tech at Back2Basics Reed McCaskill was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He went through the Back2Basics program along with the Transition program in 2020. During that time he found a deep appreciation and level of gratitude for the community and values of the program. He took a three month internship with Back2Basics while in the Transition program and decided to join full time upon completion, to give back as best as he can. Working toward building his life further in Flagstaff, Reed plans to attend NAU in pursuit of a BA in Social Work while exploring new avenues to live a fulfilling sober life. What is Back2Basics? Back2Basics is an outdoor adventure recovery program, up to six months, for young adult males, from 18-35, with substance abuse issues looking for a positive and meaningful life. In our program clients are exposed to a weekly combination of wilderness therapy and addiction treatment program that have proven to be successful in recovery. Beyond the Basics is an additional 6-month transition program that follows the Back2Basics program and is focused on transitioning our clients into ‘real life'. In Beyond the Basics we provide for the groundwork to gradually transition our clients from rehabilitation and recovery into living real life with long-term sobriety. Back2Basics is committed to the recovery of our clients through a series of concentrated hands-on therapy and life-skill building that is rooted by our unique programs, daily in-depth study of the 12-steps, and innovative and traditional therapeutic counseling modalities. Back2Basics is dedicated to providing personnel and professional expertise, along with the concrete recovery infrastructure, that is essential to the long-term transformation of our clients into a self-sustaining AND sober adult. David Pavlus -Founder of Last Door Recovery Society David Pavlus is the founder of the Last Door Recovery Society, a New Westminster non-profit organization that has been providing long term residential addiction treatment and adjunct family services for over 30 years. David is a man who embodies both vision and the will to execute that which he believes in. His approach to all thing is life is equal measures of practicality and common sense. While others are still considering ideas David is well on his way to making his ideas a reality. While it can and has been said that David's leadership style is unorthodox, the success of Last Door and its clients under his leadership is undeniable. David has innate charisma tempered with humility and strong will; he is able to readily inspire others to his vision and excite them to action. He is man who is able to stay true to a course of action despite the incessant winds of change. Last Door itself is a reflection of his unusual leadership style. It is program filled with folks who produce excellent results while operating from the heart.  

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome five amazing woman who are making sure parents in early recovery have gifts to give to their kids this Christmas. Alexis, Kimberlea, Britt, Linda and Amanda from Recovery Kidz are talking about the importance of helping parents get gifts to their kids at Christmas. Join us Thursday from 12-1pm PST on Facebook Live and on 100.5fm Co-op Radio Recovery Kidz WHO DOES RECOVERY KIDZ HELP? Recovery Kidz is an organization that strives to provide resources to parents seeking a new way of life in recovery from addiction. We see parents in recovery as a people of worth and dignity and worthy of assistance in their journey.  We also see addiction as a family disease and seek to help normalize the holiday season for children affected by addiction. Your donations of toys, gift cards and cash will bring a smile to so many children whose parents are, in some cases, unable to see them because they are in a treatment facility this year. OUR HISTORY Since 2013, Recovery Kidz has helped thousands of children by providing gifts for kids that have parents residing in recovery centres over the holiday season. This year our goal is 300 kids spanning over 7 recovery houses and treatment centres and we are asking for your support to create joy for them on Christmas morning regardless of what they might be experiencing. OUR VISION Our vision is to see parents and families set free from addictions and relieved of the stress that comes when you're not able to provide gifts for the holidays.   It is our hope that every child will experience the joy of opening at least one Christmas gift on Christmas morning.  In past years, with your support we have been able to do much more and we hope that this year is even better, but we need your help!

This week on Talk Recovery Radio, Candace Plattor joins the show to talk about her book "“Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction”, also with the holidays coming up Candace will talk about loving and supporting an addict through the holiday season, one guest one full hour on Talk Recovery Radio. Catch the full show on Facebook Live on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook page and on 100.5fm. Loving an Addict Loving someone who has an addiction problem is like being trapped on a roller-coaster of painful emotions. You never know what's going to happen from one moment to the next. It can be like living a re-occurring nightmare that you can't wake up from. The ongoing lies and the broken promises, the constant worry and fear, the dwindling hope that someday things will change. You know the story… It's downright exasperating. Whether the addict in your life is your spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, or colleague, the goods news is there is a way to end your suffering and Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction shows you how. It doesn't matter what kind of addictive behavior your loved one is struggling with. It could be alcohol and drug misuse; an eating disorder; smoking; gambling; an Internet, relationship, or sex addiction; or compulsive shopping and over-spending. All addictions have negative consequences for loved ones. It's not news that many family and friends get caught in the “cycle of addiction” and don't know how to untangle themselves from the spiral of destruction the addict is engaging in. Candace shows you that the key to changing this painful reality for yourself lies in shifting your focus from your loved one's addiction to your own self-care. She shows you how to stop doing the things that are not only making your own life miserable, but which are also “enabling” the addict to continue on the path of destruction. However, thanks to this ground-breaking book you can now discover how to help yourself disengage from the ugly path of addiction. Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself Shows You How to Stop the Cycle of Pain and Chaos Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself presents a dramatically fresh approach to help you get off your loved one's roller-coaster chaos of addiction, maintain your own sanity and serenity, and live your best life. About Candace Candace Plattor is an Addictions Therapist in private practice, where she specializes in working with the family and other loved ones of people who are struggling with addiction, in her unique and signature Family Addiction Counselling and Therapy Program. As a former addict with over 35 years clean and sober, Candace has learned that overcoming addiction is a family condition: everyone in the family is affected by addiction and everyone needs to heal. For more than three decades, she has been helping both addicts and their loved ones understand their dysfunctional behaviors and make healthier life choices. The results Candace achieves have been astounding: addicts stop using and families regain their lives from the ravages of addiction. Not only has her success led to a waiting list of clients but she is a sought-after leader in the field of addictions. As the developer of the Love With Boundaries Family Addiction Counselling and Therapy method, Candace now works with her team of top counsellors and coaches, helping both the families and their addicts break the devastating cycle of addiction for good. If addiction is causing pain and suffering in your family, and you're ready to do what it takes to reclaim your sanity and serenity so you can live your best life, you can contact Candace for a free 30-minute consultation.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio, Emily, Kiola and Lainy join the show to talk about Sober Mom Squad. The Sober Mom Squad is just as it sounds: a Squad of Moms who are already sober, those who are just dipping their toes in exploring an alcohol free lifestyle, and everything in between! Join us on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook page streamed live Thursday from 12-1pm PST   About Sober Mom Squad   Sober Mom Squad was formed during the pandemic of 2020. Many moms found they were feeling disconnected and were drinking more than ever. Messaging around alcohol and motherhood was rampant. ​Maybe you're sick of the wine-mom narrative. Maybe you want to explore what an alcohol-free life looks like. Maybe you just need a community that isn't focused on boozing! We are women like you, who don't want their kids to grow up with a mom who needs wine to survive them. Our common goal is to raise children in homes where alcohol is not the focus, and help other women do the same.   Meet the Squad!  Emily  Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and the forthcoming Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing (May 2023). She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Paulson has also been featured in major publications such as the Today Show, New York Times, Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Couric, and the Tamron Hall Show. She resides in Central Oregon with her husband and their five children.  Kiola I'm a certified nutrition coach and sober community facilitator. After working for over a decade in the fitness industry, I pivoted my coaching to serve exclusively in the recovery and sobriety space. As a woman in recovery, I'm passionate about teaching my community how to use fitness and nutrition to support our sobriety. I'm currently working towards the California state license as a Peer Support Specialist and I feel so grateful to be able to live out my life's passion in a community that is so important to me.   Lainy I work full time as a marketer in the financial services industry. While I do very much enjoy my day job, I have a  passion for mentoring women in the recovery community. I have been sober since August 31, 2020; joining sober mom squad as a member at 90 days. I fell in love with the community and became a host 1.5 years ago. I have made the best friends through SMS and truly look forward to helping women every day. Sobriety, recovery work, and Sober Mom Squad has changed my life in so many beautiful ways.

This Week on Talk Recovery Radio Lester Morse joins the show, Lester is the director of Rehabs UK and East Coast Recovery, an online tool to help people access addiction treatment services. Joined by Lester, Sojna Pewter tells her story of addiction recovery. Tune in on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook live event, Thursday 12-1pm PST. Talk Recovery airs every Thursday from 12-1pm PST on 100.5 fm Co-op Radio. About Lester Lester has worked in addiction treatment for over 30 years. He founded a sober living project in Watford for 9 years before opening a 45-bed residential rehab in Suffolk for 15 years. He is currently the director of East Coast Recovery online and RehabsUK. Lester's projects & community programmes have countless success stories! Rehabs UK and East Coast Recovery Rehabs UK  is a free and confidential addiction recovery support service. Partnered with a broad range of trusted clinics throughout the UK and in Europe, the Rehabs UK team work to find the best possible match for each individual at the beginning of their recovery journey. East Coast Recovery opened its doors on the peaceful Suffolk coast in 2001 and since that time we have supported thousands of people and their families into recovery. Our residential side of the company closed its doors at the end of May 2022. Due to the pandemic and thousands of people turning to the online world we made the move to create an online rehab programme which enables more people than ever before to get the help they need. We are not only an online rehab but our treatment advisors work collaboratively with our sister company, Rehabs UK, who can help to direct individuals to the right residential rehabilitation center. Rehab UK and East Coast Recovery Social Media Pages Rehab UK Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Website  East Coast Recovery Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Website Sonja's Story Sonja Pewter used Class A drugs for nearly two decades and has been to HMP approximately 13 times for various offences from shop lifting to street robberies. Her last sentence was long enough for her to have the opportunity to think about what she wanted from her life and is where her journey into new beginnings started. Sonja left HMP for last time on the 4th of February 2006 and went to treatment where she lasted 9 days before being introduced to Lester. Sonja joined a mature AA fellowship in Watford whom she is forever grateful to and although she ended up using a couple of times from February 2006 to October 2006, she still attended meetings, got herself a sponsor and started working through the steps. She has been clean since October 1st 2006 and continues to be actively involved in 12 step fellowships and has been in employment since getting clean. Sonja was ECR's Recovery Centre Manager working alongside Lester before leaving in June 2022 to begin a new adventure back in her old home town, Southend. She has bought her own house, gained her level 5 in Leadership and Management along with other studies and training. Sonja has been all around the world on lovely holidays and her relationships – daughter included are better than she ever imagined.  

This week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Joel Soper author of "Never Enough Zeroes" He joins us to talk about his memoir and share his personal story of recovery from gambling addiction. Catch the show on Facebook Live Thursday at 12-1pm PST on Talk Recovery Radio, also catch Talk Recovery Radio weekly on 100.5fm co op Radio. Never Enough Zeroes About the book: When Joel Soper placed his first “sure thing” bet at the Detroit Race Course back in 1987, he never imagined that such an innocent gesture might lead him down the path to gambling addiction. But now, after tossing millions of dollars into the bonfire of unfulfilled dreams, Joel is stepping out of the shadows to bare his soul about the realities of compulsive sports betting. Never Enough Zeroes is an unflinching and searing portrayal that exposes the all-too-human foibles of a man trapped on the treadmill of obsession. Co-author Philip Wyeth captures the essence of Joel's tortured existence by telling his unforgettable life story with compassion, humor, and literary flair. The result is a memoir that will touch readers from all backgrounds as it throws a lifeline to anyone caught in the relentless undertow of addiction who also dreams of creating a better version of themselves. “I've made millions of dollars with my silver tongue, but it always just slips through my fingers...” As more states legalize gambling across the nation, Joel's story is an especially timely warning about this scourge where losses often extend beyond money into broken relationships and mental health issues. The proliferation of live betting has the potential to turn a generation of unwitting sports fans into nothing more than rats frantically tapping their phone screens for the next dopamine rush. This book is a call to action! It raises a banner of hope amid a sea of desperation, and signals the start of a new alliance which is weaving a safety net so that addicts of all stripes might never hit rock bottom again. As Joel continues his difficult journey as a “work in progress,” he hopes that Never Enough Zeroes will be a worthy addition to the self-help canon, as well as a companion piece to the mental health professional's bookshelf. About the Author Joel Soper grew up in Livonia, Michigan, the youngest of four siblings. After graduating from Western Michigan University he moved to San Diego, California. For nearly three decades Joel has run some of the most successful residential landscaping businesses across Southern California. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Samir Baksh director of marketing for FAYYR which is a organization that supports charities, non-profit organizations and humanitarian causes through NFT fundraisers. Second on the show to join Samir is Alex O an artist in recovery, and Alex will share his story of recovery from addiction and how art helped Alex in his journey. Catch it all on our Facebook live video on Talk Recovery Radio Facebook page. Also on 100.5fm noon-1pm PST. FAYYR Our Purpose We believe that everyone has a role in making the world a better place. Our vision is to empower global participation in supporting social good using emerging blockchain technology. To this end, we have created a platform that connects charities, artists, and their supporters to the crypto economy and to each other. Fayyr was created to support charities, non-profit organizations and humanitarian causes through NFT fundraisers. A non-fungible token, or NFT, is a unique digital asset that is stored on a cryptocurrency blockchain. Fundamentally, a blockchain is a digital database used for recording transactions that is distributed throughout a network of computers to keep information and assets safe. We use the NEAR blockchain because it is fast, cheap, and climate neutral. Our Story Our small, dedicated team has worked hard during the pandemic to make our vision a reality. While we're driven by this vision, we have also had a lot of practical challenges to face. Unsurprisingly, this has meant enormous dedication, as well as learning all kinds of new technical tools, methods, processes, and underlying technologies. Luckily, this is exactly what we love to learn about, so while we're working hard, we're having a blast doing it! To accomplish our goal, we've leveraged our many complementary skills. We range from seasoned software veterans, to enthusiastic top of the class students; from mathematical gurus to marketing masters and everything else in between. We love sports, music, art, books, movies, video games, and hanging out with friends. We're a bunch of keeners, and a bunch of campers, but you would probably find that at most startups. What keeps us going is our collective vision to support charities while celebrating digital art. It's what we're all about. Personal Story Alex O is an artist in recovery, Alex will join Talk Recovery to talk about his story of recovery from his addiction and how Art has helped him in his journey. Catch Alex on the radio and Facebook live this Thursday from 12:30-1:00pm.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Wendi Friesen, Wendi is a speaker, Author, Corporate Training. Since 1994, Expert in Hypnosis, Mindfulness and NLP. Join us on 100.5fm every Thursday from noon-1pm PST, or on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook Live. About Wendi I am worldwide leader in creating rapid change for life's difficult problems. Since 1994 my site at Wendi.com has influenced the lives of millions worldwide and brought insight, wisdom and spiritual growth to people in need. I can help you. I am often described by my colleagues as a powerful healer, teacher and a creative marketing expert, and they tell me I am one of the most loved transformational trainers in the world. As a flat broke single mother of two, with no resources, money, help or partners, I created a transformation business for devoted followers who seek real change. My work caught the attention of the media and I quickly became an authority on how to make rapid and massive change in your mind, body and spiritual life. Wendi.com grew to experience millions in sales in a short time, reaching the hearts and minds of people who understood how her sincerity and passion could transform their lives. Wendi has created over 300 programs on audio and Video that will teach you how to really use your brain! The programs lead you through a process of changing your brain's neural networks, the chemicals of depression, and the habitual and compulsive thoughts that prevent them from being happy. I've been called a miracle worker and have helped doctors who refer their patients to me to do what they might consider impossible. My work with the medical hypnosis has freed people from chronic pain, ended debilitating phobias, released the effects of PTSD, ended the torture of relentless migraines, and cured many so called incurable conditions. It is remarkable what the mind can do when given the right stuff. My recorded programs use powerful therapy that rewires the neural pathways in the brain and results in amazing outcomes. I am committed to breaking new ground in the treatment of addiction. After numerous frustrating attempts to help my son with years of addiction, I created a powerful program that is based on the new science of how the brain can be changed through meditation, hypnosis, NLP and energetic methods. Everything that you experience affects your ability to be effective, happy, motivated and successful. Life is full of ups and downs and how you manage your experiences will determine how you react to new experiences in your life. You can be devastated by an event or empowered and determined. My experience with hypnosis has taught me how to shift the way the brain reacts and how I respond to life's experiences. Wendi's Website | Wendi's Facebook |Wendi's Twitter WHAT IS NEXT? I am on a mission to change the way the world treats addiction. The crisis of addiction is one I take personally. My success in helping those who've lost hope is proof that I can change the minds, hearts and lives of addicts and their families. It is not enough to just end your addiction, it is about building a valuable and exciting life and restoring your heart and soul. Locking someone in a treatment center for 30 days and driving them to AA meetings does nothing to change the emotional, mental and physical destruction that an addict endures. Loving family members have few choices when seeking a treatment that creates deep and lasting change. I am training therapists, counselors and addiction centers to use powerful methods that they can implement in their centers.

Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Colleen Allan to the show, Colleen is the executive director of St. Raphael Wellness Centre and has been teaching a course about Gender Differences of Alcohol Effects on Women for many years now. Colleen is joined by two women who will share their story of recovery with us as well. 3 guests one full hour on Talk Recovery Radio, catch it all on our Facebook page LIVE noon-1pm PST every Thursday or on Co-op Radio 100.5fm. Alcohol Effects on Women There has been widespread acceptance by the scientific community of alcohol's effect on women, particularly the vulnerability of developing breast cancer, and the highest risk of reoccurrence, for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite the fact that it is well documented in the literature and has been reported in two expose's two years running by the CBC's National News, there seems to be no recognition that women should be given this information. It has been recommended that warning labels similar to those on cigarette packages that have been instituted by some European countries. About Elysia 41 years old, married no kids. Volunteer at SRWC, doing reception, outreach and intakes. Problem drinking started at about 30 years old and progressed full on alcohol dependency at 35. Sober 3 years this September. September, 2019, I was hospitalized with acute liver failure and cellulitis. I was given approximately 6 months to live without a liver transplant, but once the alcohol consumption stopped, my health gradually improved to the point where I am no longer in need of a liver transplant. I did, however suffer long term effects from the alcohol. I have moderate to severe alcoholic neuropathy in my feet and legs that make both standing or sitting for any extended period of time a problem. This is a marked improvement from three years ago, however, as initially, I was unable to walk without a walker or get up or down without assistance. I am also now peri-menopausal which takes away any option of having children. About Taylor My name is Taylor, I was diagnosed with end stage liver cirrhosis at the age of 28 in 2019. I had never heard of cirrhosis before, I knew alcohol from an early age wasn't “good” for you and had plenty of talks growing up about how bad smoking, drugs, pills, etc. are but never really alcohol. Alcohol always seemed normal to me, it's all around you. Especially these days, I find it's around everywhere. I see it in nail salons, hair salons, weird places you wouldn't normally see it. When I was diagnosed, it was explained to me and my parents from what I can remember, but I didn't really have a guide on how to handle what was happening to me. I remember just being really confused and didn't really know what to do with it all, or cared really at that point, that's where my brain was at. I was confused, scared, lost. When I was at my worst with my battle with cirrhosis, I had every symptom possible on the list when you google it, except for the coma part, and coming back out of the hospital and into reality was really hard for me. I was using alcohol to escape from trauma, and to protect myself from a lot of things from my past. I didn't know what to do with all of this, that's when my auntie just took me to SRWC one day, and without knowing it was going to happen, as the more I attended, the better I started to slowly feel. They gave me a place to go when I didn't think anyone else would understand what I was going through, I felt safe there immediately. I started doing 1:1 sessions with a counselor and when I got confident enough, which was something they also helped me build, because I had zero when I walked in those doors, I started to attend group sessions. I felt accepted by the other women in my group, I felt accepted by my counselors, and everyone else that worked at SRWC.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome two amazing guests, first on the show is Vancouver drag sensation Kendall Gender to talk about Untoxicated 2022 which is coming home to New Westminster at New West Pride this Saturday. Second on the show is Victoria H yoga teacher and person in recovery who will tell us her personal story of how yoga helped save her life. Catch it all on Facebook live this Thursday at 12pm PST. Kendall Gender As a performer, host, model and LGBTQIA2S+ activist, Kendall Gender is a bonafide Canadian drag sensation. With grassroots in Vancouver, she has performed coast to coast since 2014 and shows no signs of slowing down. Kendall is best known for being on season 2 of Canada's Drag Race, where she placed in the top 3.  She is also known for being the queer ambassador for Fairmont Hotels, a member of infamous drag group ‘BRATPACK' and a past winner of elite drag competition “Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar” in 2017. She was also elected as the “Empress of Vancouver” and raised over $25,000 for various charities as a part of the Dogwood Monarchist Society.  In 2020 she was also the first drag performer to do a halftime performance at the Rugby 7's game, performing for a crowd of 50,000 people. As a biracial artist, Kendall started the show ‘VISIBLE' which is designed as a  platform to raise money and awareness for visible minorities.  In 2020, the events moved digital and raised over $9,000 for Black Lives Matter during a single event. Kendall has been cast in the lead role of an upcoming film called “Stay”, playing the character Kaleb /Ivy Diamonds. The film is set to release in fall 2022. Always dressed to the nines and known for her explosive and high-energy performances that radiate positivity and ooze sex appeal, Kendall is a powerhouse that continues to leave audiences wanting more as her star continues to rise. Kendall's Social Media Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube   Untoxicated 2022 Last Door's Clean Sober Proud initiative invites EVERYONE to substance-free spaces during Pride Season, people in recovery, recovery allies, sober curious people and anyone who wants to be part of is welcome to celebrate with us. Dance with us at our highly anticipated UNTOXICATED Street festival. This year the anticipated Untoxicated festival is coming home to New West in partnership with the New West Pride These activities help foster healthy relationships for the LGBTQ2s+ Community while connecting people to Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services. Thank you to the thousands of volunteers and the thousands of supporters over the years that have helped this initiative grow. Where: Outside of Anvil Centre, New Westminster, BC When: 3-8pm August 13th, 2022   Yoga and Addiction Recovery The second half of the show hear Victoria's personal story of addiction and recovery and how yoga helped save her life. Recovery and yoga have saved my life. When in front of a class it is important to me to be authentic, with a non-judgmental teaching style and compassion-centered philosophy, adding in my sense of humor to make it fun. I encourage growth of the physical and spiritual, weaving yoga into the recovery process. This is my passion, and I am so happy to have found it.

Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we have 2 amazing guests. First on the show we welcome Bruce Rosenberg, co founder of Rosenberg Law, Bruce has made a name for himself in the area of healthcare fraud litigation defense. Second on the show is Steven Hall, a person in long term recovery sharing his personal story of recovery from addiction. Catch it all on Facebook Live on Talk Recovery's Facebook page. About Bruce Rosenberg Bruce Rosenberg is a founding partner of Rosenberg Law, P.A. With over 30 years of experience litigating in New York and Florida, Mr. Rosenberg now concentrates his practice in healthcare regulatory compliance and civil racketeering litigation. He has successfully litigated a wide array of cases on behalf of healthcare professionals and businesses. Mr. Rosenberg also frequently advises other general practice and criminal attorneys on issues of corporate compliance, HIPAA privacy compliance, contracts, medical staff issues, and billing issues. Before specializing in healthcare law, Mr. Rosenberg represented insurance companies in subrogation cases and with defense issues. This experience allows him to serve healthcare providers more efficiently and effectively. His working knowledge includes complex commercial litigation, acquisitions, assignments, joint ventures, partnerships, civil defense of banking and leasing institutions as well as banking compliance. Mr. Rosenberg is an active member of the Sarasota Bar Association. He also currently serves on the Florida Bar Technology Committee. Rosenberg Law Socials Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website DRUG ADDICTION/SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHAB COVERAGE The Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated addiction from the list of preexisting conditions, thus ensuring health insurance coverage for alcohol and drug rehabilitation services; this is because the ACA sought to improve access to medical health services during a time of rising widespread mental health issues. The ACA classified addiction treatment as an "essential medical benefit". Pursuant to the ACA, insurance plans cover addiction evaluation and treatment medication, alcohol and drug testing, anti-craving medication, clinic and home health visits, family counseling, certain interventions, and medical detox programs. Plans obtainable through the Health Insurance Marketplace provide varying degrees of coverage for rehabilitation–60% for Bronze plans, 70% for Silver plans, 80% for Gold plans, and 90% for Platinum plans. As a result, the ACA makes addiction treatment more affordable and allows patients to select a greater range of rehabilitation services. However, inpatient programs may be excluded by ACA/public plans. Since the passage of the ACA, private plans offer varying levels of coverage for rehabilitation. State laws that regulate private plans typically require insurance providers to cover substance abuse treatment and other mental health rehab services. Though costlier than public insurance, private insurance ordinarily provides more options for treatment coverage than public plans, especially for alcohol and drug addiction rehab. However, some private plans do not cover substance abuse rehab, which makes public plans more favorable in those circumstances. Note that the difference between drug addiction and substance abuse–substance abuse is using a substance in a way not intended or more often/in higher amounts than necessary, while addiction is a chronic illness in which a person experiences neurochemical changes causing psychological dependence on a drug. OFF-LABEL PRESCRIPTIONS Insurance companies can sometimes deny coverage when physicians prescribe drugs–this occurs when the prescription is for an ailment omitted from the label, meaning that though the drug treats the ailment for which the drug has been prescribed, the drug was not specifically approved for treating said ailment. Although the practice of off-label prescriptions is lawful and happens all the time, insurance providers deny coverage, except in limited circumstances where physicians provide convincing peer-reviewed research in favor of their prescription. Even in cases where a physician can convincingly provide backing for the off-label prescription, insurance companies may deny coverage at their discretion. Steven's Personal Story Steven made his way down from the West Kootenays to a residential treatment center in the lower mainland, he completed a 12-step based program which was 60 days in duration. Once he completed the program, he began to volunteer at the treatment facility and today is an employee there. His own experience and struggles with addiction and mental health, coupled with working in the field, has given Steven fresh perspectives on the impact addiction has had on his community, friends, family, and himself. By entering recovery, Steven was able to stabilize on medications, receive counselling and build a strong support network of friends and professionals that help him daily to overcome his own struggles. Steven is a strong believer that there is hope in recovery and a strong community of like-minded individuals can bring a solution to British Columbia's growing substance   misuse epidemic and overdose crisis. By creating more safe spaces in our community that provide access to professional mental and physical health care services, Steven believes everyone is capable and worth recovery from addiction.

Listen to and Subscribe to the podcast on all platforms for more amazing interviews at https://www.kddpodcast.com © 2021 by KDD Media Company. All rights reserved. #onedayatatime #wedorecover #AddicationRecovery Jason sat down with Giuseppe Ganci to discuss the impact of legislation and the status quo of addiction recovery. They spoke about the work Giuseppe is doing in the recovery community as well as his own personal journey to sobriety. For over a decade Giuseppe has been advocating for equal access to recovery-oriented systems of care in Canada. Giuseppe works tirelessly as the Director of Community Development for Last Door Recovery Society, a nonprofit charity that provides addiction treatment services for youth, adults, and Families. Committee Chairperson for Clean Sober and Proud, a series of sober events during Metro Vancouver Pride season. Chairman of the Board of the Recovery Day BC Society, a one-day street festival that features, music, information booths, and over 30,000 attendees. 2022 marks the 10thAnniversary of Recovery Day BC, with an anticipated goal of 70,000 people. Conference Committee Chair for the 5th Anniversary of the Recovery Capital Conference, a national event that brings together recovery leaders, policymakers, and occupational health and healthcare professionals. Giuseppe also co-hosts and produces a weekly live radio show called Talk Recovery Radio on 100.5fm and streamed live on Facebook. This year marks its 8th Season of interviewing guests from across North America to discuss the many paths to recovery and the latest addiction recovery news. Giuseppe believes technology is key to continuing to break down the stigma of addiction and recovery. The mission of Giuseppe is to use technology to remove barriers to better health. Two tech projects that Giuseppe is working on are the “My Recovery Plan” Software and the “Better – My Recovery App” both tools will help build recovery capital. MRP allows service providers to measure, mentor, and monitor an individual's recovery journey. Better App is a recovery and overdose prevention support tool to help save lives and connect people. Giuseppe tries to keep the recovery conversation public and at the forefront with over 35 social media platforms with a yearly reach in the millions, ensuring people see the message that recovery from addiction is possible, attainable, and sustainable. This is Giuseppe Ganci in her own words, on Knockin' Doorz Down. For more on Giuseppe Ganci https://linktr.ee/GiuseppeGanci For Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the podcast and to follow us on social media https://www.kddmediacompany.com/ For 51FIFTY use the discount code KDD20 for 20% off! https://51fiftyltm.com/ For more information on the Carlos Vieira Foundation and the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ 

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Dr. Donna Marks to the show, Dr. Marks is an educator, author, concierge psychotherapist and addictions counsellor in Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Marks is also the author of “Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure" and will be joining us for the full hour on Facebook live on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook page. Dr. Donna Marks Donna Marks is an educator and concierge psychotherapist and addictions counselor in Palm Beach, Florida. She has worked with over 6,000 clients Donna's struggle with addiction brought her to a worldwide search for healing. She became licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in 1987. In 1989, she earned a Doctorate Degree in Adult Education, then became Certified in Addictions, Gestalt Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Hypnosis, and Sex Therapy. Donna developed an award-winning addiction training program at Palm Beach Community College. She co-owned an outpatient treatment program and is a consultant to treatment centers. Donna is the author of the multi-award-winning, Exit the Maze-One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure, and created an online course for people who want to be cured of addiction. Her mission is to save a million lives in the next ten years. Her approach to addiction is unique. She believes that all addictions are a substitute for love. Her work in mental health and addictions centers on teaching people how to love themselves, and the more the pain is replaced with self-love, the need for any substitutes is forgotten. For 30 years, she has taught A Course in Miracles. Donna is the author of two books: Learn, Grow, Forgive: A Path to Spiritual Success, and the multi-award-winning title: Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure. Donna is a public speaker and has shared her methods with hundreds of thousands of listeners on podcasts and radio shows. Exit the Maze About the book: Dr. Donna Marks is the Author of “Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure” In this easy-to-read revised and expanded edition of Exit the Maze, Dr. Donna Marks makes the revolutionary claim that there is only one addiction with many faces, and the key to overcoming addiction is self-love. Millions of lives are lost to addiction every year, causing more direct and indirect deaths than any other illness. In a world where many things are uncertain, we do know this: There are many kinds of addiction, and in spite of treatment and everything else we're doing, addiction is only increasing. Dr. Donna Marks, a renowned psychotherapist, addictions counselor, and teacher of A Course in Miracles for more than thirty years, merges her professional experience and her own personal history of substance dependency to offer a single revolutionary solution to all addictions in this expanded and revised edition of Exit the Maze. No matter what someone is addicted to—alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, smoking, working, gambling, and so forth—loving yourself is the key to recovery. This doesn't mean the road is easy or a few acts of self-care will do the trick; the journey to true self-love includes delving deep into your past trauma to understand where your addiction began, addressing those fear-based traumas with compassion and forgiveness, exchanging bad habits with beneficial ones, and staying committed to the recovery process. Allow love to guide you through the maze of addiction and back to living your best life.

Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio staff from the Last Door Youth Program join us for the first half of the show to talk about Last Door Youth Program and how it had evolved over the 25 years of serving youth who struggle with addiction and are needing to find recovery. The second half of the show Jeremy O joins us to tell his personal story of recovery from addiction and what it is like being a teenager with having almost multiple years in recovery. You can catch it all on Talk Recovery's Facebook page LIVE Thursday at noon-1pm. Last Door Youth Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program provides addiction treatment services for youth ages 13 to 18 years and 19 to 25 years of age. Youth are supported to improve overall functioning via participation in long-term inpatient addiction treatment using a Social Model.  The program is located in New Westminster BC and Clients come from across Canada to participate.  Last Door Youth Program is licensed by the Health Authority and accredited by Accreditation Canada. A continuum of care is provided that includes a mental health assessment, individual and group therapy, peer support, balanced diet and nutrition, recreation, positive socialization, family counseling, post-treatment continuing care, and access to educational opportunities. LDYP's experience-based learning promotes change in youths' values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that results in an increase in self-esteem and improved decision making. Programs are from 3 months to over 1 year in length, longer programs include a return to school support program, and other long-term life skills support. Last Door Youth Program Celebrates 25 Years of Providing Service Celebrating and kicking off Last Door's Youth Program's 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Helping 13 to 18-year-old kids recover from addiction. Special thanks to everyone who has been part of this 25-year history.  The Last Door Adult Program started in 1984, and about a decade later, a Youth Program started. Special thanks to people that have supported the Youth Program. Jacob's Personal Story Tune in to listen to Last Door Youth Program Alumni Jacob G tell his personal story of addiction and recovery. Jacob went to residential treatment in his teen years and is now almost 2 years in recovery. Jacob inspires youth and adults in recovery on a daily basis with his constant care to help others in the recovery community.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we have 2 guests, first half of the show Charlotte Sista C Ferrell who is a dramatic poet, scriptwriter and indie filmmaker. Our second guest is a returning guest Dr. Robb Kelly who is coming back onto the show to share more about his story of addiction and recovery as well about the Robb Kelly Group and what they have been up to in the past year. You can catch it all LIVE on our Facebook page Talk Recovery Vancouver.  Guest 1 Charlotte Sista C Ferrell About Charlotte: Charlotte Sista C Ferrell is a dramatic poet, scriptwriter, and indie filmmaker whose short, social-issue themed films, One Score and 17 Nights, and Sisters Out of the Box, have won festival awards. As a resident of Los Angeles, she creates short documentaries of children and older people she mentors as poetic “Ambassadors of Peace and Love.” In Vancouver, she is the host/producer for a weekly “Speak Up” radio show at cjsf.ca, and a senior-led podcast, Powered by Age. Drawing upon her experience as a former university instructor and her healing journey (from multiple crashes), she facilitates workshops on transformational poetry; increasing self-love and enhancing voice confidence.  I am a S.T.A.R.R. - Speaker, Teacher & Author with Remarkable Results eliciting people's stories or goals related to their health and wellbeing.. I assist people and organizations to vision, revitalize or activate their stories or goals utilizing direct and digital media. My independent poetry "soaring" poetic therapy work has included weekly writing-open mike sessions at a Los Angeles residential recovery center; providing  poetic exploration, writing and  expression sessions for different sobriety or recovery programs.  I do not video any poetry performances or workshops I do at recovery centers but I do have some clips of me during a D.T.E.S. showcase. I also have a workbook that some rehabilitation programs have found to be beneficial Guest 2 Dr. Robb Kelly Robb Kelly, PhD – The Recovery Expert – was born in Manchester England. He grew up in a family of musicians and developed a strong love for music at an early age. He was performing on stage at the age of nine. During his early twenties, he worked at the elite and influential Abbey Roads Studio, as a session musician in London. Addiction was always close to his heart as Dr. Kelly was born into a family that had a history of alcoholism. He began drinking and using drugs at an early age, but he managed to stay on a path of success, moving to Oxford in the early 1980's to pursue a PhD in Psychology at the prestigious University of Oxford. He continued to drink heavily during his time in Oxford – but still managed to complete his Doctorate studies, graduating with a PhD in psychology in 1984. Even though he was a heavy drinker – no one would have predicted, that he would be living on the streets of Manchester, homeless and alone. He recalls the night where he had a staggering revelation when it came to his own alcoholism. It would later coin two of his most popular catch phrases: “The Problem is not our Drinking, it is our Thinking” and “Step out of the Disease, and into the Solution.” Dr. Kelly was standing on a street corner one night in Manchester. His body was shaking from alcohol withdrawal, and he stood in front of a liquor store, trembling, desperately waiting for the store to open. He knew that as soon as he drank that first sip of alcohol, he would feel relief. As soon as the liquor store opened, he rushed into the store. The clerk grabbed a bottle of Vodka from the shelf, and placed it in a brown paper bag in front of him. As he lifted the bag in his hands his trembling stopped. His body stopped shaking and his mind rested at ease. He had not even taken that first sip; it was just the promise of alcohol that stopped his shaking and eased his restless mind. About Robb Kelly Group At Robb Kelly Recovery Group, we treat clients from all walks of life, and we will work with anyone who desperately wants to recover. Robb Kelly has always used the phrase: “You cannot just buy our Services you have to earn them” Many people fail our assessment; they are not ready to get well. We refuse to take money off anyone who isn't ready. At Robb Kelly Recovery Group, we focus on healing the body, mind, and spirit of our clients. We are constantly reminding our clients that the real problem is our thinking, not our drinking. Utilizing Neuro-Linguistic programming, Somatic Experiencing Techniques, and behavior observation- we can change our thought pattern – we can change our behavior. Positive thoughts lead to positive behavior. Talk Recovery Radio is powered by New West Recovery, Last Door is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1984. www.TalkRecoveryRadio.com If you'd like to learn more about our work and approach, get in touch with us online or by phone at: 1-888-525-9771 Website: https://lastdoor.org/ Email: info@lastdoor.org Help line: 1-855-465-2851

This week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we have 2 amazing guests Robbie Seale and Lauren Richardson, Robbie the the host of “FASD Family Life Podcast” who also has experiencing with raising children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol. As well as a personal story from Lauren Richardson who has a story about living with FASD. All on Facebook live at 12pm PST on Talk Recovery Vancouver's Facebook page. FASD Family Life Podcast About the Podcast FASD Family Life podcast is where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Host and FASD Educator, Robbie Seale, synergizes her 20 years lived experience, in-depth knowledge of FASD and the best research to educate, encourage, equip parents and caregivers raising children and youth with FASD. Robbie's passion is to help families thrive, because she knows the struggle is real and so is success. Weekly episodes of FASD Family Life discuss the challenges families experience and delivers effective strategies to improve family cohesion and increase understanding of this complex disability. Do you have a question about FASD or are you struggling with a challenging situation? About Robbie I produce and host the FASD Family Life Podcast as a resource for parents, grandparents, care givers raising children and youth who were prenatally exposed to alcohol. My podcast is fueled by my passion to help families thrive by educating, encouraging, and equipping parents and caregivers to understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and strategies for success. I have five children; four of whom I adopted from the child welfare system. Each of my children were prenatally exposed to alcohol. When I adopted each of my children I didn't know the implications of prenatal alcohol exposure. My children are now adults and teens and we experience the implication of the prenatal alcohol exposure in their behavior, mental health and addictions. Three of my children have a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder as a result of the prenatal alcohol exposure. About Lauren Hello my name is Lauren Richardson I am also someone who is living with Fetal alcohol syndrome I was diagnosed with this condition March 31st 2014 at the age of 27 years old I was adopted from El Salvador at 3 months old to two amazing Canadian parents I have two awesome sisters I am the middle child I grew up in Hamilton Ontario Canada and then moved out West in 2005 I am currently out in British Columbia I am also born with having a cleft lip and cleft palate which has since been fixed since being diagnosed I have become a huge self-advocate and public advocate for Fetal alcohol syndrome and Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder here in Canada

This Week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we have 5 amazing mothers on for a full hour who are sharing their stories of their journey through their children's recovery journeys, as well as the Recovery Gnome Project and Recovery n' Motion. Catch the show live on Talk Recovery's Facebook page Thursday at noon – 1pm. About Recovery Gnome Project The Recovery Gnome Project, founded by family members with loved ones who have struggled with the disease of addiction, was created with a specific mission: ​To Celebrate Recovery and Inspire Conversation, Learning, and Hope! We are familiar with the devastating impact addiction has on the entire family; the hurt, the loss of self and purpose, and the isolation. The stigma of addiction for all involved can create a very lonely and bleak world. Regaining what was lost takes an incredible amount of hope and support. Having been there ourselves, we know that recovery is not only possible, it's happening all around us-families can and do recover! Embarking on unique recovery journeys has led us to our definition of recovery, “The mindful pursuit of physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.” and to help normalize the concept of recovery, the RGP has created a variety of campaigns designed to meet our mission. Along the way, we have discovered that some of the best healing comes from shared experiences: Whether it's a chat while painting a Recovery Gnome or a run with a group of Recovery ‘n Motion teammates, conversation, learning, and hope are sure to follow. Recovery ‘n Motion RGP's Team Recovery ‘n Motion is our latest campaign and is an example of the RGP mission statement in action. Three moms (Lianne, Carrie-Ann and Kathleen), brought together by way of their children's addiction, were leaning on one another for support.  They were having a conversation about the stigma of addiction and how they might be able to change people's perceptions when the idea of running was discussed and boom, one thing led to another, they reached out to the Recovery Gnome Project and the rest is history.  Our dream would be to have the largest team in the marathon to in order to spark many more conversations addressing the stigma of addiction and normalizing the concept of recovery. Our recovery gnome symbol (the guardian of treasure-no greater treasure than that of recovery) is a non-threatening conversation starter and what a sight it will be to have 150 + RGP Team Recovery ‘n Motion members running in the BMO 8km with Recovery Gnomes on their shirts. RPG Team Members Kris, a former Speech & Language Pathologist, is one of the founding members of the Recovery Gnome Project. You might hear Kris long before you set eyes on her-she is energetic, loud, and loves to laugh:  That was not always the case. Having experienced the family disease of addiction and the chaos associated with it, Kris' sense of self, purpose, and joy had all but escaped her. The stigma of addiction and lack of resources left her feeling alone and lost. Regaining what once was took faith, courage, and lots of support, much like it did for her addicted loved ones. Now, on her own recovery journey, Kris aims to help families and those touched by addiction know there is hope, community, and help available-Recovery is possible AND families do recover! Sandra is a physiotherapist and one of the original RGP founders. She is very familiar with the family disease of addiction after watching and struggling alongside her son as he battled his addiction. Her son began to heal and start on his recovery journey, and Sandra slowly realized that her journey was very separate from her son's. She began to work on herself, healing her inter-generational trauma, giving her the strength, peace, and serenity in her life that she so needed and deserved. For Sandra, the importance of embracing a holistic recovery which includes friendships with other parents of adult children in recovery, physical fitness, and spirituality is integral. She has once again learned to love, understand and forgive herself. Sandra has learned to set boundaries and let go. Kathleen is a retired speech-language pathologist who spent years as a stay-at-home mom. She and her husband were shocked when they discovered that their teenage sons had started to experiment with drugs. This shock turned to fear, confusion, isolation, anger, and grief as drugs and alcohol became more important than school, family, hockey, and other interests. Once the boys went to treatment for help, Kathleen realized that both she and her husband needed to heal and recover as well. The Recovery Gnome Project has been a beacon of hope and healing. The silver lining of this journey has been a greater understanding and appreciation of living for today, expectations, friendship, and community. Kathleen would love to help addiction become less stigmatized and to support other parents going through a difficult time. Lianne is a Portfolio Manager and one of the newest members of RGP. She has often compared her extensive experience in the markets to the recovery journey. Long-term prescriptive of hope and optimism coupled with the short-term volatility of struggles, relapse, and fear. Lianne more recently has embraced her recovery after her son's relapse after two and a half years of clean time. Lianne is a strong advocate of self-care and having a deep connection with people of similar experiences. Lianne very much believes in giving back to the community through support and participation along with her love of physical activity makes RGP the perfect fit. Carrie-Ann is a mother of two fine young men (bad ass boys).  Both played sports, did well in school and partied in their younger years.  She was very naive to her son's drug use believing the “just say no to drugs” conversation would work. One son needed treatment, the other did not. During her son's rehabilitation, Carrie-Ann realized she was struggling herself. After so many years of supporting her boys and then dealing with the chaos of addiction, she somehow lost herself along the way. With the help of the Recovery Gnome Project and support of fellow recovery moms, she got her life back. Team Recovery ‘n Motion is an opportunity to not only open up about addiction but also to show how one can thrive in recovery. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

This week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we have 2 amazing guests. First on the show Tina Angel joins us to Talk about Three Crosses Canada, a Christian based ministry that helps those who are living with or in love with an alcohol abuser, Tina also is talking about her book Forever in Love with an Alcohol Abuser. Second on the show is 20 year old Kayla C who is sharing her experience of dealing with addiction in her family with her father and herself falling into addiction, her dad now 4 years clean. All on Facebook Live from 12-1pm PST Guest 1 Three Crosses Canada This ministry began with a seed planted in my heart in 2017.    It was a very small and vague concept back then.  In February 2018, the decision to move to my present location was made, but no plan of how was revealed.  During this time, it was a period of personal growth for me. Between February 2018 and February 2019, God revealed bits and pieces of this ministry.  In the Spring of 2019, God accelerated the growth within me and began revealing more of the blueprint .  I spent hours, upon hours in prayer, seeking and knocking on Heaven's door.  Little by little, manifestation appeared. This ministry was birthed by God.  I give all the credit to Him.  I wish I could declare I was obedient in every moment God gave me direction, moving out the second He gave me an order; however, in God's grace we are here. This ministry is about YOU; not your alcohol abuser.  What do I mean by alcohol abuser?  We are all God's children.  Period.  We are not God's alcoholics.  Not God's failures.  Not God's unsaveables.  We are God's children.  ALL ARE WORTHY!  An alcohol abuser is simply someone who uses alcohol whether for escape, physical dependence, motivated by spiritual condemnation or a host of other reasons.  They are still a child of God, whether saved or not.  God adores them.  He wants them saved and healed and to come to the full knowledge of who they are in Christ. God gave us two commands: to love God with everything we got and to love others with everything we got.  As we grow in the Lord, we have more to love God with and more to love ourselves with which allows us to love others with more.  And it is with love we motivate ourselves and others to change. Website | Twitter | Facebook Forever in Love with an Alcohol Abuser Globally, it is estimated that 107 to 240 million people abuse alcohol to varying degrees. Even if only one person is affected by an alcohol abuser, that leaves 107 to 240 million people battling fear, anxiety, anger, hopelessness, physical and mental abuse, depression, bitterness, and stress caused by a relationship with an alcoholic. People who are in relationships with alcohol abusers often do not know that there is a guaranteed way to overcome the debilitating trap of the enemy, who not only is setting up traps for the alcohol abuser, but he is also causing the loved one to be deceived into believing things will never change and get better. God did not create His children to live in poverty, mental anguish, or spiritual defeat. It is time to make the decision to follow Christ and live a victorious life. This book will show you how you can live in peace, joy, and have prosperity even if you choose to remain living with the alcohol abuser. You will discover that you can dream and live again. Your breakthrough into a confident, strong, wise, and maturing Christian requires work and determination; and the steps to lead you to freedom are found in this book. God is no respecter of persons; what He did for the author of this book, He will do for you. Let this book launch you into a life of freedom that you may never have had or imagined having before. This book will also be a valuable asset for those living with or loving someone who has another addiction, such as drugs, overeating, pornography, sexual promiscuity, or is a workaholic. Buy the book here Guest 2 Kayla's Personal Story My name is Kayla, I'm 20 years old and have had many years of my life dealing with family hardships. I graduated high-school in 2020 and am wanting to soon go into post secondary to be a substance abuse counsellor. I love being with my family, watching classic movies, having bonfires with my friends, and taking my dog for walks. I've had addiction struggles myself, even though I may be young, addiction can start at any point in your life. I learnt the hard way to stop my problem. Almost losing the best job I could have, breaking up relationships around me, and losing friends. I knew I had to change immediately to keep the good things I had in my life. It took a lot of strength but that's the whole thing. Strength from myself and others helped me, and my dad as well. Many say religion is the key to recovery. And I agree. No matter what religion or path of worship you take, it does make a difference. But it only makes that difference if your mind is also in it. If you have the true belief that what your praying for will help than that's the best start. Things come when you stay positive.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we have 2 guests, first on the show Kristine Ovsepian author of "Living Through Choice: Transform Fears to Love". Our second guest this week is Tre C who is telling his personal story of recovery from addiction. It is all live on Talk Recovery Vancouver's Facebook page Thursday from noon-1pm PST. Guest 1 Kristine Ovsepian Kristine Ovsepian is the author of "Living through Choice: Transform Fears to Love" About the book: Are you tired of feeling consumed by anger or resentment about your past? Do you suffer from addictions or other health problems that seem linked to a long-time pattern of stress, anxiety, or depression? You can transform your health and your life. Once you understand how negative emotions associated with trauma, anger, and fear are making you sick, you can learn to release them and find true healing and happiness. In Living through Choice, gifted spiritual counselor and hypnotherapist Kristine Ovsepian, MA, C.Ht., shares simple yet powerful tools to reunite you with your authentic self, and guides you to: Understand how your past (in this lifetime and beyond) influences your present Overcome stress, anxiety, and depression Banish anger and resentment to forgive yourself and others Overcome addictions and other illnesses Manifest spiritual, emotional, and physical healing Your mind is a powerful tool for healing, and you can learn to use it to transform pain and suffering into love, health, and prosperity. All you need is a willingness to find healing on all levels, and a guide to show you the way there. Buy the book here About Kristine Growing up I always felt I was different. At an early age, I heard the call to be of service to humanity. For decades, I tried to avoid the messages coming from the Universe to follow my true path, because I wanted to “fit in” to the norm of what society required of me. By 2009 I was deeply depressed, felt empty inside, I was lost, and unsatisfied with my life. When my doctor warned me that I would not survive more than 2 years, if I continued on that path, I knew I had to make drastic changes in my life. My struggle and suffering was caused by the career I had chosen ten years prior. So I took the first steps to take my power back. I left my accounting career behind and surrendered to return to my true self and pursue my divinely guided purpose in this life. My mission was to become a clear channel for the Universe and Source, thereby enabling me to be of service to others. Spending time in nature praying and meditating guided me to where I am today. Through a vivid dream, I remembered who I was. Within months I began my journey of permanent positive change and that decision guided me towards hypnotherapy, spirituality, and my intuitive gifts. That was the beginning of my transition into becoming an intuitive healer, certified hypnotherapist, life coach, and author, bringing Universal Wisdom, love, light, and healing to all who seek my services. Since then, I have been helping my clients overcome stress, anxiety, and other mental and emotional blocks that are caused by fears, and limiting beliefs. Through my gifts of intuitive healing, combined with extensive training in psychology, hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, and life coaching I empower my clients to achieve their goals and dreams and experience inner peace and happiness in the areas of love, health, career/path/purpose. Kristine's Links Website | Facebook | Instagram Guest 2 About Tre's Story I've been trying to get clean for my years since around 2015 my last time in rehab was my fourth and hopefully final time. I walked out of rehab with nothing but a duffel bag and a pack of cigarettes I lost my house, car, my marriage ended everything I was officially at rock bottom. I came from a typical alcoholic home mom was a drunk parents were divorced. I was angry and lost so I fell into drugs and alcohol. But now I have a great job, two beautiful kids, an amazing fiancé. I chair 12 step meetings and try to stay active in the recovery community as much as possible. Let me know if there is anything else you want to know. I've been clean for 22 months this time around I'm a sous chef in South Haven, MI

This week on Talk Recovery Radio Dr. Stephanie Covington joins the show to talk about her trainings taking place in March 2022 about Helping Woman Recover and also about her many books. Join us on Facebook live on Thursday from noon-1pm PST. Meet Dr. Covington Dr. Stephanie S. Covington is an internationally recognized clinician, author, organizational consultant, and lecturer. She is a pioneer in the fields of addiction, trauma, and recovery. She has developed an innovative, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed approach that results in effective services in public, private, and institutional settings. Her presentations, staff-development seminars, and technical assistance focus on systems change and the development of caring, compassionate, and empowering therapeutic environments. They provide professionals an opportunity to learn new skills for dealing with personal, institutional, and societal changes and are always in demand, both nationally and internationally. Helping Woman Recover Over the past forty years our knowledge of women's lives has increased dramatically, and we have added significantly to our understanding of the treatment needs of women with addictive disorders. Based on Dr. Covington's curriculum Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction, this interactive training offers a comprehensive treatment model that integrates theories of addiction, women's psychological development, and trauma. Designed to give counselors, clinicians, and program administrators a basic understanding of the essential elements needed for the development of women's programs, the training focuses primarily on women's recovery. The emphasis is on the key issues of self, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, and the trauma-informed therapeutic techniques for dealing with these issues. Trauma-sensitive yoga exercises, updated gender information, and new brain research as it relates to addiction and trauma will be addressed. March 1-2 and 8-9, 2022 (4 day training, 4.5 hours per day)    12 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Time 11 am - 3:30 pm Central Time 10 am - 2:30 pm Mountain Time 9 am - 1:30 pm Pacific Time Some of Dr. Covington's many books A Woman's Way through The Twelve Steps A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery Awakening Your Sexuality Helping Men Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction Helping Men Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction (Criminal Justice) Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction Women and Addiction: A Gender-Responsive Approach Women in Recovery: Understanding Addiction and many more  Talk Recovery Radio is powered by New West Recovery Last Door is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1984. www.TalkRecoveryRadio.com If you'd like to learn more about our work and approach, get in touch with us online or by phone at: Website: https://lastdoor.org/ Email: info@lastdoor.org Help line: 1-855-465-2851

Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we have 2 guests, first on the show Pamela D Pesta author of "Letting Go of the Thief" joins us to talk about her book and the second half of the show we have day trader Daniel Goodman who is sharing his story of addiction and recovery with us, all on 100.5fm and Facebook live. Guest 1 Letting Go of the Thief About the Book: If You're Dealing with Alcoholism, this Book is for You. Letting go of the Thief, is a ninety-day voyage into alcoholic thinking. Welcome to the chaotic thrashing of a mind, pulsating with intoxication. Spend a few moments in the whirlwind of shame, guilt, and utter desperation. The thief will shrewdly expose the terror of that human soul drenched in remorse and fear. You will never fully understand this harrowing disease, until you jump into that circus. "It's always dark now; I have left the light behind me." "I chose this, as that the thief snickered in the corner." "He promised the soothing relief of unconscious living." "He understood my need to hide." "The decision to choose you instead, was no longer mine to make," admitted the alcoholic. Enter into the conquest for sobriety where the thief patiently prepares to destroy you at any given moment. Feel the whirling sensations of recovery in its' happiest times and in its' most difficult ones. "I'm not sure that I'm going to make it today." "One little drink won't hurt me." "I've been on this sobriety wagon long enough; I think I'm cured now." "Why am I glaring at that woman who just ordered her second glass of wine?" questioned the recovering alcoholic. The problem drinker will be thoroughly reminded as to why they can never touch alcohol again. Loved ones and normal drinkers will finally experience alcoholic contemplation, both in sobriety and active addiction. Jump into the circus and witness the chattering mind, of one who suffers from this disease. Buy the Book Here Pamela's Twitter | Pamela's Facebook | Pamela's Website   About the Author:  I hovered in the dark shadows of alcoholism for many years.  On July 15th, 2014, I could no longer endure my suffering.  My body had been physically beaten and my mind could no longer tolerate another second of shame.  I could no longer feel the presence of the world.  I could no longer officially state that I was living.  My quest is that you too may let go of the THIEF and walk with me into the light of sobriety where you will discover that person you were truly meant to be!!! Guest 2 Daniel Goodman's Personal Story In his early thirties, Daniel decided he wanted to become sober and completely stopped drinking. He shifted his career focus and became a full-time daytrader. With no clue how or where to start and zero experience, he put thousands of hours into learning. Through this learning curve experience, he suffered much financial loss, but he stuck with the process and it eventually paid off. From the age of 14 years old until 31 years old, I was highly addicted to drugs and alcohol!  Not even beating a prison sentence kept me sober. After a 3 day binder, I knew I was going to lose my marriage after only one year. I made my decision that it was time to stop! I started going to meetings, and have been sober almost 7 years today. The beginning was hard. I craved drinking every day all day for the first year, and it barely slowed down until about year three. Building trust with my family, especially my wife, was the hardest part. However, waking up every morning NOT having a hangover and watching the sunrise, is what kept me going the first 6 months. Then after my first year of sobriety, my daughter was born. That definitely was the foundation to help keep me sober. The major point that I need to make is the fact that I did not get sober for myself. I got sober to keep my marriage because I love my wife so much. I was so low and had such little self-esteem and self respect, I was never going to get sober for myself. The moral of that story is, do whatever it takes to get sober and stay sober!

This Week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio 2 guest join the show. First Kim Bemis Executive Director of Gobi Support, Inc joins us to talk about his comprehensive educational program to help middle and high school teens and their families rethink their relationship with drugs and alcohol. Second on the show Steve Palmer author of "How the Restaurant Business Saved My Life" joins us to talk about his personal story of recovery from addiction and his book. Guest 1 About Gobi Gobi is a comprehensive educational program with an accessible, web-based application. But there are real people behind it. We're Educators, Experts, Clinicians, Parents - and Young Adults Who “Speak Teen” Gobi Support, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping middle and high school teens and their families rethink their relationship with drugs and alcohol. Gobi is not a treatment program. The Gobi digital platform encourages self-knowledge, reflection and problem solving to build better communication within families. Website | Facebook | Instagram Meet the Founder Kim created Gobi because, as a parent of four and professional in the treatment business, he and his wife could not find any programs that were a suitable consequence for one of their children who was experimenting with substance use. He saw an opportunity to create an intervention program that would reach kids where they lived, online and through their smartphones. Kim began working in the field of addiction recovery in 2005 as the Executive Director of New Business Development for the Hazelden Foundation where he led the effort to expand Hazelden's online business opportunities. In 2010, he cofounded Clere Consulting LLC., focusing on interventions and long-term case management for families of wealth. He is also a serial entrepreneur having started five different companies and served on the boards of over a dozen local and national nonprofit organizations. Kim is a person in long-term recovery, which means for him that he hasn't used drugs or alcohol since August 13, 1988. Click Here to visit Gobi's Blog Guest 2 Steve Palmer Steve Palmer is the author of the book "How the Restaurant Business Saved My Life" The restaurant business enabled Steve Palmer's addictions—normalizing his drinking and drug use until he could not function. He wrecked his marriage, racked up DUIs, and managed restaurants worth millions of dollars. In Say Grace, readers will learn how commonplace addiction is in the food and beverage industry, how far an individual can push the boundaries of excess, and how one man found his way to sobriety. This is not a book shaming those who struggle with addiction, but rather a beacon for anyone who thinks there is no way out. Steve paints a warts-and-all portrait of his life. He does not balk at bringing up how he hurt people or the levels to which he sank because this is a book for people like him. “My story is specific to me, but it is far from unique,” Steve explains. “The hospitality industry is full of people struggling with addiction and mental health issues—and they don't know where to turn. They don't know that help is out there. They don't know that many of their coworkers are also struggling or already sober. It's time to open up, speak out, and affect real change.” Whether you are staring down your own demons, know someone who is, or want to learn more about how an industry can save those that it enables, take a look inside Say Grace. Buy the Book | Website

This week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio the Recovery Kidz team, Alexis, Linda, Lara and Kimberlea join the show for a full hour to talk about what they are doing to help mothers and fathers through the holidays and give their kids the best Christmas yet. Join us on Facebook live from 12-1pm this Thursday. Who does Recovery Kidz Help? Recovery Kidz is an organization that strives to provide resources to parents seeking a new way of life in recovery from addiction. We see parents in recovery as a people of worth and dignity and worthy of assistance in their journey. We also see addiction as a family disease and seek to help normalize the holiday season for children affected by addiction. Your donations of toys, gift cards and cash will bring a smile to so many children whose parents are, in some cases, unable to see them because they are in a treatment facility this year Recovery Kidz strives to provide resources to parents seeking a new way of life in recovery. We see parents in recovery as a people of worth and dignity and worthy of assistance in their journey. Our vision is to see parents and families set free from addictions and relieved of the stress that comes when you're not able to provide gifts for the holidays. We hope to normalize children's lives while their parents are seeking recovery and make their lives happier throughout the process. It is our hope that every child will experience the joy of opening at least one Christmas gift on Christmas morning. Recovery Kidz History Since 2013, Recovery Kidz has helped thousands of children by providing gifts for kids that have parents residing in recovery centers over the holiday season. This year our goal is 300 kids spanning over 7 recovery houses and treatment centers and we are asking for your support to create joy for them on Christmas morning regardless of what they might be experiencing. Recovery Kidz Vision Our vision is to see parents and families set free from addictions and relieved of the stress that comes when you're not able to provide gifts for the holidays. It is our hope that every child will experience the joy of opening at least one Christmas gift on Christmas morning. In past years, with your support we have been able to do much more and we hope that this year is even better, but we need your help!

This week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio we will be talking with Cole Goodwin who makes his Talk Recovery Radio debut to share his addiction recovery story. Cole shares what it is like coming up on 10 years in recovery. Its all on 100.5fm and Facebook live Thursday from noon-1pm PST. About Cole Cole talks about his life when he first got into recovery, and he had a tough start to his recovery from his addiction. Before Cole went to addiction treatment, he almost died multiple times overdosing time and time again. Cole talks about him living in his ego and in his addictive personality he was hurting his own recovery and was keeping him away from the right people. When Cole entered recovery, he said he was worried that he was not going to be able to have fun anymore, and he says he was very wrong about that, he found out that when you make the right friend's recovery is supposed to be fun, it was a new life for Cole, he speaks about going to multiple self-help meetings per day because he enjoyed it. When Cole first accessed addiction recovery services he had some help from his family, he went to addiction treatment for 11 and a half months, after that he moved out on his own which Cole explains did not go very well so he decided to move to a place closer to where his recovery journey began so he can stay connected to everyone he met when he started his recovery journey. Even though he was living by himself he felt very part of a community. Because Cole is in recovery today, he says his parents are healthier and happier people. Cole came into recovery at a very young age, he was 21 when he went to addiction treatment and that can be very challenging for some people who maybe feel like they haven't used drugs enough to go to rehab but Cole said he was focused on getting a good life and by staying in treatment and staying in recovery he was able to achieve that. Cole is a rapper and performer; he was asked by Giuseppe what is It like being a rapper and being around drugs and alcohol when performing and being in those environments. Cole first says that he believes that people should be very grounded in their recovery program before they pursue a career like his because of the toxic environments you are surrounded by. Cole uses his platform as a rapper and performer to help share the message that recovery is possible and attainable. He says it feels so good when someone comes up to him after a show and says that they are inspired that Cole can perform be sober and be in the industry. You can find Cole's music on Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, and Facebook, Cole's rap name is Goodwin I speak Truth. When Cole came into Recovery, he did not practice Christianity, Cole says that he did not meet the lord until about three years into recovery. In Cole's journey he says he feel like he had a spiritual awakening when he was going to church and became a believer in the lord. He knows that 12 step programs is not a religious program and he says he keeps his religion out of the 12 step meetings he goes too. Cole practices the 12 steps and goes to church. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

This Week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio, fitness instructor, person in recovery Adam Haber joins the show to share his story of Recovery from Addiction and to talk about his fundraiser for Last Door Youth Program. Adam is lifting 100,000 pounds to raise $100,000 for youth addiction treatment. About Adam Haber Adam Haber is a registered BCRPA certified personal trainer who owns and operates Adam Haber Fitness and Training.  Adam holds other certifications; he is a certified fitness leader, certified weight trainer injury specialist, and certified in group training, muscle testing and function, nutrition, sports supplements, training the ageing population, and training professional athletes. Adam holds active First Aid CPR certification and has current liability insurance.  Adam is committed to ongoing re-certification training and education. Adam currently works as a strength and conditioning coach for numerous MMA fighters, including two former and two current UFC fighters. When meeting with our clients, Adam adheres to strict safety protocols and assesses the client's introductory level knowledge, develops, and writes an individual training program for each person. Adam starts by teaching all clients proper range of motion and breathing techniques. As an alumnus of Last Door Recovery Centre, Adam has lived recovery experience and has been active in his personal recovery program for over a decade.  This personal experience gives him an advantage in understanding and teachings the fundamentals of health to individuals in early recovery.   About the fundraiser Hi I'm Adam Haber, of Adam Haber's fitness. Last year I raised $10,000 for youth addiction treatment, this year I'm going BIGGER. Want to join me in making a difference? I'm going to bench-press 100,000 LBS in one day all for charity. I'm raising money to benefit Last Door Recovery Society's Youth Program, and any donation will help make an impact. I want to help keep kids off the streets and help them overcome addiction - please share this challenge on Facebook and Instagram, tell your friends and family - let's get the word out! I've been training for months to attempt this challenge and I need your support to make it happen! See me sacrifice myself in order to attempt this challenge live on October 29th 2021 Check out the live broadcast at https://www.facebook.com/LastDoor/ Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me. More information about Last Door Recovery Society: Please help Last Door strengthen our recovery community! Last Door has been helping individuals & their families overcome addiction for 35 years. Your donation ensures we can continue providing professional addiction recovery services. We serve youth, adults and families through treatment in homelike residential facilities, a rural retreat facility amidst BC forests. We have a spectrum of services from medical treatment, family groups, ongoing aftercare, and horticultural and recreational therapy.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio Maia Szalavitz author of “Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction” joins the show for a full hour on Co-op Radio and live on Facebook from 12-1pm PST. “Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction” About the book: Drug overdoses now kill more Americans annually than guns, cars, or breast cancer. But the United States has tried to solve this national crisis with policies that only made matters worse. In the name of “sending the right message,” we have maximized the spread of infectious disease, torn families apart, incarcerated millions of mostly Black and Brown people—and utterly failed to either prevent addiction or make effective treatment for it widely available. There is another way—one that is proven to work. However it runs counter to much of the received wisdom about substances and related problems. It is called harm reduction. Created by a group of people who use drugs and by radical public health experts, harm reduction offers a new way of thinking—one that provides startling insights into behavioral and cultural issues that go far beyond drugs. When someone reads Maia's book they get to learn about the history of harm reduction and this is one of the first books about that topic. It talks about first stopping drug users from getting hurt which ultimately does not stop them from getting high. Harm reduction focuses on harm does not focus on use. Maia talks about the origins of harm reduction and how she visited Liverpool where the people created harm reduction almost as a movement. Maia Szalavitz About the Author: Maia Szalavitz is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction, which is widely recognized as an important advance in thinking about the nature of addiction and how to cope with it, personally and politically. Her book, Help at Any Cost: How the Troubled Teen Industry Cons Parents and Hurts Kids was the first to expose the damage caused by the “tough love” business that dominates adolescent addiction treatment. She has written for numerous publications from High Times to the New York Times, including TIME, the Washington Post, the Guardian, VICE, Scientific American, and the Atlantic— and she is author or co-author of five other books. With Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, she co-wrote the classic work on child trauma, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog and also Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential—And Endangered. She has won awards from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Drug Policy Alliance, the American Psychological Association and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology for her 30 years of groundbreaking writing on addiction, drug policy and neuroscience. Maia speaks on the science and research behind medication which is if you stay on it for a long time, you have a 50% reduction in your death rate of all causes, not just overdoses. Maia says that does not mean everyone should be on methadone or suboxone, it means this is the only 2 things that we have proven to reduce mortality and it is very important when society knows about the supply of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. Maia says some people may not find the right dose for them, or some may not want to deal with the hassle it takes for some people to get their medication daily. Maia says everyone needs to make their own decision, but they need to make an informed decision. Maia explains harm reduction and the purpose of it is to meet someone where they are at. Maia is a person in recovery, who has attended an abstinence-based treatment centre says she was extremely opposed to methadone and suboxone. Maia says that this is an issue very close to her heart but she really feels like she has to look at the data, but this can not be a one size fits all topic, she says people can not be forced onto medication and people need to have options. Maia says there is many ways to become addicted so there needs to be many ways out of addiction as well. Maia says treating people poorly does not help them when they are in need, locked them up does not help them Maia also says coerced treatment does not help people, she says when you have a group of people talking about their trauma as a child and half the room does not wan to be there Maia says it is not a very conducive therapeutic environment. Talk Recovery Radio is powered by New West Recovery, Last Door is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1984. www.TalkRecoveryRadio.com If you'd like to learn more about our work and approach, get in touch with us online or by phone at: Website: https://lastdoor.org/ Email: info@lastdoor.org Help line: 1-855-465-2851

This Week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio the Executive Committee of Recovery Day BC Susan Hogarth and Lorinda Strang join fellow Executive Committee member Giuseppe and Darren on the show to talk about Recovery Day BC which is taking place in person this Saturday September 11th, 2021 uptown New Westminster. Did you know that Recovery Day in Canada started in BC? Though Recovery Day events are now held all across the country, the first Recovery Day in Canada took place in Vancouver. Realizing that the US recognizes the month of September as “Recovery Month” and that Canada had no equivalent at that time, it was time to bring the recovery movement to Canada! It all started in July of 2012 when the team at Orchard Recovery Center was researching films for their upcoming recovery themed filmed festival. Executive Director Lorinda Strang and her then Communications Director Anne Marie McCullough became aware that the US Government recognizes September as “Recovery Month” however, they found that Canada had nothing like that. They decided to start planning a local and public celebration of recovery.  Putting together a team with history in Canadian Recovery was key to strengthening the movement – so the Orchard partnered with David Berner and Chuck Doucette of the Drug Prevention Network of Canada and Giuseppe Ganci of the Last Door Recovery Society.  They obtained a permit for the event and David Berner wrote the proclamation that was officially issued by the mayor. This inspirational document signed by Mayor Gregor Robertson officially recognized September 30th, 2012 as Recovery Day in Vancouver. The day evolved into an afternoon celebration including the proclamation being read by City Councilor Geoff Meggs with a rally and march on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery. In May 2013, it was announced that 12 cities across Canada would be hosting Recovery Day events throughout the month of September. Recovery Day BC Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website                   

This Week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio, Terrance Kosikar Founder of Camp My Way joins us to talk about PTSD in first responders, guest 2 Mallory F shares her story about being a mother in Recovery and being part of Families Recovery Society. Guest 1 About Camp My Way Camp My Way is a Residential Wilderness Program for First Responders and their families who have been affected by PTSD Camp My Way is located completely off the grid in the backcountry Mountains of British Columbia Canada. Our outdoor adventure based program teaches Campers how survive off grid, and respect our land that Mother Nature has provided all of us to enjoy and appreciate our gift of life today. Our self sustainability, combined with outdoor Adventure is aimed to help our Emergency Service Providers who struggle with an OSI (Operational Stress Injury ) PTSD get their lives back … Naturally OUR MISSION The ultimate goal is to help people get their lives back and reconnect with their family and friends through teamwork, self-discipline, meditation, exercise, nutrition and sharing positive experiences, in a natural environment. We have designed a program of activities and adventure for our campers to push personal limits, break down barriers, and re-establish a relationship not only with nature, but also with themselves. These experiences will provide our campers with the tools to cope with everyday struggles, and teach them about problem solving strategies, setting new goals and the importance of daily routines. Facebook | Twitter | Camp My Way Website | Its Not Week To Speak Website Terrance Joseph Kosikar - Founder - Camp My Way I was the first responder to a fatal accident during an event at the Whistler Sliding Center during the Winter Olympics in 2010. Although I was well trained in a myriad of life saving techniques, I was not prepared to deal with the emotional impact sustained when those techniques were not enough. As a result of the fatality, I developed Post Traumatic Stress Injury ( ptsd ) that launched me into a very costly downward spiral. During several years of severe depression, anxiety, nightmares, and substance abuse, I lost my family, my career, and nearly my life. Pushed to my breaking point, I found salvation within. Escaping to the back-country near Lillooet, BC, I found peace and purpose in mother nature's beauty and simplicity. Many others who have suffered from PTS have not been so lucky. It is my mission in life to help people who are suffering from PTS overcome this terrible injury. We will be offering a series of week long introspective nature retreats at Camp My Way. These trips will give people suffering from PTS – Mental Health and Substance Abuse challenges an opportunity to leave their real world problems behind, and to find themselves in some of the most beautiful terrain in the world. In my experience, this has proven to be an incredibly effective method to help manage my life . Guest 2 Mallory's Story Mallory Fewster is a mother in recovery with two vibrant and beautiful girls. She is well known in the recovery community for her involvement with Elizabeth Fry Society, Maxxine Wright Community Health Centre and the Growing Great Kids program. During COVID-19 she began attending mothers on recovery Zoom meetings on a regular basis and immediately got involved in helping out with hosting meetings to encourage and support other mothers in recovery. She is the perfect choice to help lead Family Recovery Society's Outreach & Events Team because she knows how it feels to feel alone, and always makes a special effort to make every single mother and father in our community feel welcome and appreciated at meetings and events. Her energy, creativity and joy are a gift to our community and we are grateful for her service! Family Recovery Society Family Recovery Society is a non-profit organization that supports parents on their pathway to recovery from addiction. We offer weekly support meetings, leadership opportunities, education and resources that help build strong, empowered families.  ​We believe that supporting and connecting parents is the best way to build long-term, sustainable recovery for families. The work we do in Family Recovery Society is helping break generational trauma patterns by creating opportunities for connection, education and empowerment to the mothers, fathers and children in our recovery community.  Website Facebook

This Week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio 3 guests, 2 parts, first half of the show James Brown and Patrick O'Neil, the co authors of the book “Writing Your Way to Recovery: How Stories Can Save Our Lives”. Second half of the show Neal Mitchell a dad in recovery, shares his experience strength and hope from families recovery society. Guest 1 About the book: "Writing Your Way to Recovery: How Stories Can Save Our Lives" is an extraordinary collection of personal stories and creative writing exercises designed to help others achieve lasting sobriety. This book provides a vital roadmap to the artistic, personal and spiritual growth to all those battling addiction. The authors of this unique approach to recovery should be dead. That they are not is a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of hope. Although they now share over three decades of sobriety, they spent even more years as alcoholics and addicts. Hell on earth is real for those suffering from substance abuse, but the authors know that there is a way out of this hell. For they have lived it, and in these pages they offer the About James Brown: JAMES BROWN is the author of the critically acclaimed memoirs Apology to the Young Addict, The Los Angeles  Diaries and This River. He is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship and the Nelson Algren Literary Award in short fiction. Brown's work has appeared in GQ, The New York Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times Magazine, Ploughshares, New England Review, and many other publications. Patrick O'Neil Social Media  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website James Brown's Website Guest 2 Neal Mitchell is a dad in recovery with a supportive wife, Andi and their three children. Neal has been instrumental in organizing and the Dad's Recovery private Facebook group and Monday night Speaker Meeting. He serves on the Board of Directors because he believes in the mission of Family Recovery Society and wants to be a part of the solution for families in recovery from addiction.   Family Recovery Society Family Recovery Society is a non-profit organization that supports parents on their pathway to recovery from addiction. We offer weekly support meetings, leadership opportunities, education and resources that help build strong, empowered families.  ​We believe that supporting and connecting parents is the best way to build long-term, sustainable recovery for families. The work we do in Family Recovery Society is helping break generational trauma patterns by creating opportunities for connection, education and empowerment to the mothers, fathers and children in our recovery community.  ​Family Recovery Society Social Media  Facebook | Website

This Week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio welcomes JF Benoist author of "Addicted to the Monkey Mind: Change the Programming that Sabotages your Life" JF is also the CEO of "The Exclusive Hawaii ".  In his book, J.F. Benoist—a visionary thought leader in the fields of addiction treatment and personal development—uses the journeys of two relatable characters to teach you how to develop a powerful new mindset and finally break the pattern of negative self-talk. Addicted to the Monkey Mind offers a toolbox of practical skills to shift self-sabotaging, programmed ways of thinking and learn actionable steps to: Overcome addiction & debilitating habits Resolve relationship issues Replace burnout with passion Sustain an abiding joy Buy the book here    Jean - Francois Benoist Jean-Francois (J.F.) Benoist has been counseling people struggling with addiction, mental health, and relationship issues for over twenty years. He co-founded The Exclusive Hawaii, a non-12-step residential addiction treatment center, with his wife, Joyce, in 2011. He is the creator of the therapeutic methodology Experiential Engagement Therapy TM (EET), which focuses on addressing a person's underlying core beliefs. He is well-known for his authentic, experiential techniques, which maximize long-term change. Benoist is a Certified Option Process Mentor/Counselor. He is an internationally certified leader in The Mankind Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting men's personal growth. He began his studies in human development and empowerment with Robert Hargrove and Relationships Inc. in 1980 and has been deeply involved in facilitating change in others ever since. Jean - Francois' website | Twitter The Exclusive Hawaii J.F. and his wife, Joyce, opened The Exclusive Hawaii in 2011. The holistic addiction treatment program uses J.F.'s exclusive methodology of Experiential Engagement Therapy™  and offers: Individualized treatment Private, 8-bed residential program Safe, medically-supervised detox Located on the Big Island of Hawaii Insurance accepted Facebook | Website

Inspiring People Mark A. Turnipseed, Author, Model, Fitness Coach, LGBTQ columnist & Addiction Recovery Advocate joins us for a full hour on Talk Recovery Radio. Mark A. Turnipseed offers hope for anyone who struggles with the shame and self-hatred that fuels addictions. My Suicide Race At the tender age of six, Mark A. Turnipseed received what he felt was a clear and devastating message: it isn't okay to like other boys, and if you do, you're bound for hell. His confusion and self-hatred made him determined to become the boy he believed he was supposed to be, but in attempting to live a lie, he descended into a hell of his own making. ​In this unflinchingly honest debut memoir, Mark takes us on a harrowing journey as he bounces off the restrictive walls of his closet and plunges into the darkness of drug and alcohol addiction, prostitution, and suicide attempts. He bravely lets us inside the raw, tragic mind of an addict and sexual trauma survivor whose self-denial threatens to destroy him and everyone who loves him. ​After surviving numerous relapses, Mark finally finds a surprising key to saving his own life. While training for a triathlon, he embraces a fresh commitment to sober strategies that lead to good health, self-acceptance, and authenticity—offering hope for all who struggle with the shame and self-hatred that fuel addictions. ​While showing that recovery is possible even for those who struggle for years to reach sobriety, My Suicide Race also unveils the often-unseen links between addiction, suicidal ideation, and the trauma of coming out. Buy the book here About Mark Fitness coach and LGBTQ addiction recovery advocate Mark A. Turnipseed is the author of My Suicide Race: Winning Over the Trauma of Addiction, Recovery, and Coming Out. ​After surviving numerous relapses connected to addictions, Mark A. Turnipseed found a surprising key to saving his own life. While training for a triathlon, he discovered a way to embrace a fresh commitment to sober health. Offering hope for all who struggle with the shame and self-hatred that fuel addictions, Mark shines a new light on the often-unseen links between addiction, suicide attempts, and the trauma of coming out Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website | YouTube      

Recovery Month Ontario By proclaiming the month of September as Recovery Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes that people and families across the province often face challenges related to their addictions and mental health but can recover and be treated effectively. While leaders and organizations across the global mental health and addictions sector mark September as Recovery Month, the Governments of Canada and Ontario have yet to proclaim this month to recognize and support Ontarians recovering from addiction. While Ontario continues its battle against opioid use and addictions, Recovery Month will increase public awareness of the types of addictions Ontarians face every day and encourage people to seek help. By proclaiming Recovery Month here in Ontario, individuals and families affected by addiction may begin to realize they are not alone, and that there are many people and organizations willing to help them in their recovery journey. About Minister Tibollo For over 30 years, Michael Tibollo, has been a devoted husband, father, seasoned lawyer, and genuine advocate for the Vaughan-Woodbridge community.  Tibollo is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Psychology from the University of Southern California. Among his many accomplishments, Michael Tibollo is a distinguished lawyer with over 30 years of experience. Tibollo is married to Mrs. Silvana Tibollo, and is the proud father to three children.  For the last 10 years, Tibollo has also been working and advocating for Caritas, which is a residential, therapeutic community seeking to help those suffering from addictions and mental health. In addition, Michael Tibollo was instrumental in the creation of Italian Heritage Month in Canada. Convergence Healing This is Peter Bedard and I've been reflecting on what an amazing day I just had. I'm so blessed to be in a place in where I can assist people in creating life altering changes in their world and, most importantly, within themselves. You know how impossible it seems to heal at times? How some people live in fear of never being able to heal and end up relying on drugs and surgery to help them survive? Well, that was me. I healed myself of everything from chronic anxiety to arthritis, asthma, fibromyalgia, depression, sciatica, chronic allergies, constant pain, and I died (yup you read that right) and came back to a broken body, a mind trapped in fear, and a broken spirit. If you're still reading then quite possibly you can understand at least some of these things. I've healed from all this and more and I can help you do the same. With a MA in Consciousness Studies and my extensive training in Hypnotherapy I have helped thousands of people find their convergence healing. For over 15 years I have worked with chronic pain (physical, emotional, spiritual). I have an expertise working with anxiety, addiction, and chronic conditions and in healing myself I developed a tried and true process for creating wellness that I've come to call Convergence Healing. "Convergence Healing: Healing Pain with Energetic Love" About the Book: Millions of people suffer from some form of chronic pain (whether it be physical, emotional, or existential), and this discomfort silently drains too many of us of our highest potential and our power. Living in a state of unending pain pushes people to the margins of their own lives and robs them of direct access to their most authentic, essential, worthy selves. Pain, ironically, renders too many beautiful voices mute; it cripples the body, leaving too many dancing souls lost. And nobody knows this better than Peter Bedard. One night, seventeen-year-old dancer, Peter Bedard, died in a traffic accident. The white-bearded messenger waiting at the gate of heaven sent him back to Earth with a task to help others heal. After a decade of debilitating physical and emotional suffering, Peter uncovered an empowered, new way of healing chronic pain without medicine—convergence healing. In his groundbreaking approach, Bedard invites us to look at our pain as the greatest source of wisdom we will ever have. Instead of medicating it, trying to break with it, or somehow outwit it, he invites us to surrender to our pain so that we may finally integrate our losses, our transitions, our heartaches, and our mortality and make peace with the everlasting truth of who, uniquely, we truly are. Through the author's own near-death experience and other compelling stories and case studies, Convergence Healing offers a whole new body-mind paradigm for those interested in living a balanced, well-integrated life. Talk Recovery Radio is powered by New West Recovery, Last Door is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1984. www.TalkRecoveryRadio.com If you'd like to learn more about our work and approach, get in touch with us online or by phone at: Website: https://lastdoor.org/ Email: info@lastdoor.org Help line: 1-855-465-2851

We have a special two parter today! For our 99th episode and last replay before we start Season 5 we are putting out our last 2 panels from Just 4/24. This was such an epic day and we want to say a big thank you to all our guests and everyone who made a Just 4/24 video helping us spread the movement.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio This week on Talk Recovery Radio, 2 guests, one full hour. Kathy Moser founder of "Music for Recovery" and Peter Alessandria author of "Be Bigger Than You Think You Are" joins us on Co-op Radio 100.5fm.  Guest 1: Kathy Moser, founder of "Music for Recovery" “Music for Recovery has been providing evidence-based, clinically valuable music programming nationally in the US for over 10 years. In 2016 our work was studied by the Recovery Research Institute at Harvard Medical School, Dr. John Kelly lead researcher, and found to be beneficial to people in residential treatment. (let me know if you'd like a copy of the study) The goal of our work is to give clients hands-on experience developing recovery skills through engaging musical programming including group and individual song writing, recovery concerts, choirs, performance, beat making, and learning to play musical instruments. We offer song writing workshops, concerts, installation of music equipment and collaborate to design clinically integrated music programming that supports your facility's treatment milieu. We have worked with a wide variety of recovery clients including adolescents and adults, both SUD primary and dual diagnosis, gender specific and mixed. We have experience working in detox, short-term residential, long-term residential, sober living and IOPs. The over 700 songs we have written with clients have been streamed over 46,000 times post treatment on our SoundCloud Page. Here are some of our Greatest Hits Music for Recovery has consistently been rated by clients and staff as one of the most helpful and engaging elements of treatment.” Website | Soundcloud | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram Music For Recovery Results BACKGROUND: Carr et al. (2013) cite the need for further attention to Music Therapy's effects in inpatient settings. Drawing a link between the theoretical concepts of group therapy and data specifically evaluating Music Therapy programs seems suited to the incipient status of much of this work. Yalom's Therapeutic Factors (TFs) are a widely accepted theoretical framework for the aspects of group therapy that serve to effect change in group members (1995). Music Therapy appears to derive its therapeutic effects from an interaction of these factors. Current literature documents Music Therapy's ability to instill reconnection with previous states, companionship amongst the group, and perceived equality with the therapist unique to the music modality, as well as instillation of hope and positive expression (Ansdell and Meehan, 2010). “Music for Recovery” (MFR) is one such example of Music Therapy which is available to facilities offering services to patients with substance use disorders. The MFR program, run by a musician in long-term recovery, offers on-site recovery songwriting workshops and performances to explore how creativity can support recovery and enhance treatment experiences. A program evaluation was developed to measure the therapeutic effects of participation in MFR in patients of residential addiction treatment facilities. Guest 2: Peter Alessandria Author of "Be Bigger Than You Think You Are" I'm Peter Alessandria – and I would like to invite you to "Be Bigger Than You Think You Are!" This book will show you how to overcome your limiting thoughts and beliefs so you can finally have the life you want. In 2009, after working for nearly 20 years as an entertainment attorney, I lost my business to the Global Financial Crisis. I tried everything I could to get it going again, but nothing seemed to work. Eventually I came to a crossroads: what was I going to do with the rest of my life? Several years earlier I had fallen in love with photography. When it became clear my law business wasn't going to come back anytime soon, I decided to turn a negative into a positive and pursue my passion for photography full time. Unfortunately, things didn't go so well at first. For more than three years I struggled to get my new business going. I initially thought it was the economy. Then I thought it was my lack of formal education in art or photography. Next I thought it was the competition from all the other photographers out there. At one point, I was even sure it was because I didn't have the latest and greatest camera equipment. But it turns out none of that was the problem. What was holding me back were my own negative thoughts and beliefs about myself. I had a very negative self-image when it came to being a creative person. I was sure people wouldn't like my work, so I lived in fear of rejection and criticism. It was quite eye-opening to see that my self-image was the cause of all my problems. Making Amends As someone who spent almost 25 years in three different 12 Step Programs, I've learned that taking responsibility for our choices and actions is at the core of any recovery program. The inventory and amends process suggested in Steps 4, 8 & 9 form the basis for this. Yet I've found that taking responsibility by making an amends is not always as straightforward as it seems. Buy the book | Website | Instagram | Facebook

Talk Recovery Radio Jesse Harless author of "If Not You, Then Who?", talks about his story of addiction and recovery Jesse is also the founder, CEO of Entrepreneurs in Recovery. Jesse joins us for a full hour on Talk Recovery Radio on  Co-op Radio 100.5fm. Author of "If Not You, Then Who?" Addicted to opioids and standing before a federal judge for narcotics possession, twenty-two-year-old Jesse Harless believed his life was over. It was only beginning. That rock-bottom moment led Jesse on an odyssey of following his intuition into the unknown, finding recovery, and helping others do the same. In If Not You, Then Who?, Jesse holds nothing back as he shares the raw devastation and miraculous triumph of his own addiction story. He discovers that recovery is far more than just sobriety; it is a lifelong journey of healing, growth, and transformation that requires consistent action. He then shares his FEARS recovery toolkit, which contains the same tools, techniques, and habits he used to co-create a life he's passionate about living: • Focus on your recovery • Elevate your recovery • Appreciate your recovery • Resilience in recovery • Self-care in recovery Your story matters. No matter who you are, where you've been, or what you've done—nothing has been wasted. It's possible to co-create the life of your dreams. The time is now. If not you, then who? Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733531610 Entrepreneurs in Recovery You are resilient. You were born for this. Starting the journey of becoming your best self does not need to be an insurmountable obstacle. All the tools and strategies you need to reach your full potential are available. Most are hidden inside of you already. My name is Jesse Harless, and my mission is to change the addiction and mental health recovery world one conversation at a time. At Entrepreneurs in Recovery®, we look to empower people striving to live a life of transformation and abundance. All voices must be included to learn from their collective intelligence, wisdom, and experiences. Building communities of recovery is an essential part of our future. Entrepreneurs in Recovery® training uses the same approach called upon by Habitat for Humanity, YMCA, BMW, Keller Williams, Vitamix, and NASA. I'm currently a member of the XCHANGE Faculty team. I've integrated the XCHANGE approach into my workshops, training, and events. The mission of Entrepreneurs in Recovery® is to empower people to move out of a cycle of destructive hopelessness and help them harness their strengths to build healthy purpose-driven habits.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio Dr. Allen Berger joins us on Talk Recovery Radio to talk about his new book "12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: Getting Your Recovery Unstuck" as well as the rest of his books in his "12" series.  Emotional Sobriety About the book: Some people get sober but stay stuck. Even after the addictive substances or behaviors recede into our pasts, many of us still suffer. Renowned recovery expert Dr. Allen Berger helps us learn to experience, respect, and modulate our emotional reactions to achieve true serenity and peace of mind. Sobriety can be the foundation for growth, but only if we are willing to explore what lies beyond the basics of physical sobriety. The quality of our ongoing recovery will be determined by how we learn to respond to the problems or challenges in our lives—even the basic emotional discomforts and dislocations that arise day-to-day. Developed to help those in recovery find continuing success, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety gives us a framework for understanding successive stages of recovery, as well as a guide toward emotional maturity, authentic humility, and deep joy in living. Rooted in the insights and vision of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, this book is also informed by the author's scientific wisdom, personal experience, and decades of clinical treatment of addiction. 12 Essential Insights gives us a fresh take on mature sobriety. Allen Berger, PhD About the Author: Allen Berger, PhD, a popular public speaker and nationally recognized expert on the science of recovery, is the author of 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery, 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery, 12 Smart Things to Do When the Booze and Drugs Are Gone, 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends and Love Secrets Revealed: What Happy Couples Know About Having Great Sex, Deep Intimacy, and a Lasting Connection. His pamphlet, “How to Get the Most Out of Group Therapy,” helps clients in treatment, continuing care, or Twelve Step groups, understand what happens in group meetings and how these meetings help members acquire recovery skills. Dr. Berger lives in Los Angeles, California.

Frances Stone is the founder and board president of Mothers Recovery Society, a self-published author, former radio host of Talk Recovery Radio, a Canadian certified addictions counselor, and a mother of three. Frances walks us through her journey of recovery and what inspired her to create Mother's Recovery Society. 

reclaim your loved one from video game addiction, even if they are in denial and you don't know where to start. Game Quitters join us for a full hour of Talk Recovery Radio, plus some chatter on Vancouver's plan to decriminalize drugs

Nutrition and Recovery for Mental Wellness and Addiction. Talk Recovery Radio airs live every Thursday on Facebook Live and replayed the following week on 100.5 fm due to COVID-19.  7 Seasons of addiction and mental health topics with hundreds of guests, and thousands of listeners. This week Karen Geisbretch - Karen cultivates a community of practice among food charities so they can share ideas and resources, inspire each other to deeper hospitality that increases access to nutritious food, build resilient residents and neighbourhoods, and prompt a cultural shift in both the Christian and the wider community away from random charity toward sustainable and equitable local food systems. Karen is a registered dietitian with a particular interest in mental health and nutrition, having worked with people with mental health challenges in both Vancouver and Jamaica. She holds a master’s degree in healthcare leadership from Royal Roads University (RRU), where she studied collaboration and engagement with people from diverse healthcare disciplines. The focus of her research at RRU was the relationships between the youth, staff, and volunteers in a mentorship program for at-risk youth. Outside her role with CityGate, Karen works as the dietitian with the Salvation Army Harbour Light and serves on the Dietitians of Canada Nutrition and Food Security Network Executive Committee. She was a founding Board member of Inner Hope Youth Ministries, a housing and support program for at-risk youth in Vancouver. Karen takes great delight in sharing good meals with her family, friends, and those in her community who are hungry. Karen has also written two children’s books to inspire children and adults to eat healthily. More details on Karen Here More details on Planted Here

Continuing on with our all star Canadian guest line up for the month of September to raise awareness around addiction, recovery and Motion 40 (M-40) Please visit www.recoverymonthcanada.ca and vote YES to designate the month of September as recovery month across all of Canada. Take a trip with us to New Westminster B.C. as we visit with Giuseppe who is the P.R. for Last Door Recovery Society, the host of Talk Recovery Radio on 100.5fm in Vancouver, a chair on several different recovery committees and so much more. Giuseppe is another beautiful example of another addict turning his life around and giving back to others. Giuseppe tells us about the history of Recovery Day B.C. which is the largest addiction & recovery festival in all of Canada. We talk about the recent experience of moving this massive event on line due to covid-19 and how we as alcoholics and addicts adapted. We discuss the incredible honesty shown by Macklemore at this online event and how addiction affects the lives of so many. Be sure to check out this recorded event on the Recovery Day BC FB page. Sober parties, dances, comedy, concerts, events and parades by people in recovery for people in recovery. We recovering addicts still like to party! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soberoso/message

Former model and actress, Dona Speir, speaks with Talk Recovery Radio about her story of recovery. Once upon a time, Dona Speir had a very successful modeling career, including being a Playboy centerfold. She made numerous television appearances and acted in countless films. Although her early life was filled with success her story really starts in 1987 at age 23, when she got clean and sober. After conquering her own addiction, she dedicated her life to helping others. Dona wrote The Naked Truth: The Fall and Rise of Dona Speir, a captivating memoir that takes you from the depths of child abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, being preyed upon by sexually deviant men like Bill Cosby, to the world of international modeling, being a Playboy Centerfold photographed by the world-famous Arny Freytag to be the star of seven Andy Sidaris action adventure films. This is just the beginning of Dona's journey to recovery. This account of her survival is a provocative, powerful blueprint of how to not just survive, but recover and thrive. Dona is 32 years sober and CEO of Recovery Coaching Experts. She has mentored hundreds of women with substance abuse and behavioral issues, she has also founded women’s recovery homes, and her book will help others learn how to identify the traits of sexual predators and prevent your child from falling for their persuasive charms. Dona’s experiences can help women understand and survive the social, physical and emotional aspects of substance abuse and lead a peaceful, complete, whole and safe family life. It’s a cautionary tale to be sure, but it’s also a triumphant one; filled with many uplifting, exciting stories of perseverance.

Reducing Barriers to Addiction Recovery & Personal Guest 1- Shalu Sharma-Bhumrah of UpLyft Wellness & Counseling LTD Shalu has spent years working on the front lines until she decided it was time to be more and do more for her community. Over the years she started off as an at-risk youth worker and transitioned into working with at risk vulnerable and marginalized youth. As she completed higher studies she began to focus her work for those primarily involved in the criminal justice system in advocacy and then through counseling. She has also done a great deal of work among the special needs community as well- focusing on behavioral development, predominantly with adults. Currently, she is back in school working on her psychiatric nursing degree as she would like to take on new challenges, by working on a therapeutic medical level with vulnerable and or marginalized population. She opened her clinic, UpLyft Wellness & Counseling Ltd where they focus on not being a barrier in order to access mental health services within the capacity of outreach counseling and subsidized services. Shalu found that there was something missing in the support system for mental health and addiction recovery...connection. With a connection in mind, UpLyft developed a person-centred wellness strategy that combines accessible, affordable counseling and sustainable network. Learn more at: Www.uplyftwellness.ca Visit UpLyft's Facebook page here Guest 2 - Personal Story of Addiction Recovery Darian J joins Talk Recovery Radio to share his personal story of addiction recovery. Darian overcame his addiction and learned how to live with Autism at Last Door Rehab Centre, LAST WEEK IT WAS HIS ONE YEAR CLEAN CELEBRATIION. Congratulations Darian on persevering through your journey. Have a listen to his story and find out how his favourite TV Show the-big-bang-theory.com and Jim Parsons helped Darian BAZINGA his addiction. #Autism #Addiction #Recovery #Bazinga

How the Wisdom of 12-Step Programs Can Help Get Us Through Quarantine Listen and Get Tips on Mental Wellness this Thursday! The primary purpose of the 12 Steps are to overcome addictions, right?  Well yes and no.  The key is to understand that 12-Step programs are designed to promote emotional well-being, not just physical sobriety. Seven tips to get through this Pandemic Letting go of control Patience Keeping the focus on oneself Trust Living in the present Social connections Service to others And also BE GENTLE Join us every week for Talk Recovery Radio, we interview Dr. Scott T Allison who has written a guide on how to get through our COVID-19 quarantine with the help of the 12 Steps.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio join Author Charlotte Kasl and hear her story. Charlotte Kasl has an M.A. in Piano from The University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in Counseling from Ohio University in 1982. She was a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota for 15 years and is currently a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Montana. Many Roads, One Journey; Moving Beyond the 12 Steps, paves the way for a new and broader understanding of recovery that involves both personal and social awareness. It empowers individuals to find their own voice and their own sources of strength and spirituality to guide their healing. Combining careful analysis, moving stories, and Dr. Kasl’s own flexible 16 steps for empowerment. Kimberlea Masters joins us for the 2nd half of the show to talk about her story of recovery from addiction.

Talk Recovery Radio airs live every Thursday Noon to 1 pm, 100.5 Fm Vancouver. This Thursday's Guests Guest 1 12 Days of Emotional Sobriety Sue Diamond, is teh founder of clinical director of the Good Life Therapy Centre which focuses on helping couples and individuals create loving relationship in the aftermath of trauma and addiction. Sue joins Talk Recovery Radio this Thursday to share tips on how to keep you emotional sober during the holidays and her recent blog, 12 Days of Emotional Sobriety. The Good Life Therapy Centre, Better your life and relationships in Recovery.  With over 40 years of combined clinical practice, the therapists at the Good Life Therapy Centre have helped hundreds of people overcome their struggles in sobriety, heal their trauma, and reclaim their love and connection as a couple. more details at www.goodlifetherapy.ca/ Guest 2 Yoga of 12 Step Recovery Y12SR with Timothy Bang The 12-step model is a cognitive (talking, thinking) practice & yoga offers a somatic approach. The issues live in our tissues and y12sr model addresses the physical, mental & spiritual disease of addiction. ** all-inclusive, all levels and all A's are welcome!** We talk Recovery with Timothy and his yoga classes, tune in this Thursday. Yoga of 12-Step Recovery offers a rich and powerful framework for addiction recovery and relapse prevention. More details www.y12sr.com  Archive of all shows can be found here www.TalkRecoveryRadio.com

Join us for Talk Recovery Radio this Thursday noon to 1 pm, Talk Recovery Radio airs live every Thursday on 100.5 fm, and in studio guests are on facebook live as well on Facebook. Guest #1 Wellness. Balance. Harmony. Good Vibrations: The Energy of Resilience. Harmony between the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self. This is health.  We talk recovery with Kimiko Karpoff, a energy healing practitioner.  She helps people attain balance by supporting them to activate their body's natural healing energies. What does that mean, and how does it work? For over ten years she studied in Healing Pathway, Quantum Touch and with many mentors she has built on the innate capacity that she sensed in her childhood and youth. She works with groups and offers personal sessions as well as workshops. Healing Workshops Learn about here workshop - Resilience: the capacity to manage through life's obstacles and challenges, and even to thrive. When our energies are flowing smoothly, all is well. And when all is well, our energies tend to flow well. But stress, injuries, emotional wounds and anxieties can all impact the energy flow.  Blocked energy can create pain and more anxiety. Learn more here www.scatteredsacred.com Guest #2 Personal Addiction Recovery Story Chris Burwash is the Executive Director of Into Action Recovery Society and recently celebrated 8 years of recovery. Congrats. His vision is to provide access to a variety of therapeutic models and deliver a truly authentic personalized treatment program that empowers the client to heal trauma and achieve their recovery goals.  Hear Chris's personal story of overcoming addiction and balancing recovery, work and family. Into Action offers first and second stage programs with rigorous supportive recovery programming such as morning psycho-educational groups, one on one counseling, support with 12 step work, regular attendance at support group meetings such as AA, NA, SMART recovery and assistance with building a support group.  Chris plays a major role in helping people with addictions in the Vancouver Area and adds a value with his professionalism and charismatic personality. Listen to Past Talk Recovery Radio Shows Here Talk Recovery airs live every Thursday at noon on 100.5 FM, Vancouver Coop Radio.   Last Door produces a weekly radio show having having conversations about the many pathways to addiction recovery.  To end stigma we must continue to talk about recovery.  Each week addiction recovery experts from around the world join us for an hour.   Talk Recovery is in its 5th Season, thank you to all our weekly listeners and guests.  Show ideas? email community@lastdoor.org Live every Thursday noon to 1 pm on 100.5 fm Powered by #NewWestRecovery

Multi-Media Personality Dr. Maryel McKinley introduces Addictions Expert Eric McCoy CATCII author of “Pain, Failure & Misery are the Stepping Stones to Success” by Recovery EcoSystems & Archway Publishing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-maryel/message

his Thursday on Talk Recovery Radio we have Joel Gotlib who is a former CTV News Anchor who found himself addicted to prescription pills. His whole story live Thusday 12pm PST. CTV News Anchor Battles Addiction Joel Gotlib sat alone on a queen-size bed in a four-star Miami Beach hotel room with a glorious view of the ocean and the beach. It was a warm, sunny day, but the drapes were closed, and he had headphones on, his eyes fixed on an iPad as he watched the same music video over and over. "Dad, I'm big, but we're smaller than small," the lyrics said. "In the scheme of things, well, we're nothing at all." His girlfriend had asked him to go outside for a walk. But he had refused to leave the room. “I went on this trip that was supposed to be fun and happy and healing, and it was none of that,” Gotlib said of that January day more than a year ago. “And I realized just how addicted I was to the pills. And I was scared I was going to run out. “I didn’t have anything booked for rehab. I didn’t know what to do next.” Personal Addiction Recovery Story Every Thursday we invite a person with lived experience to join us, hear Beau's story this week. Listen to Past Shows Here Talk Recovery airs live every Thursday at noon on 100.5 FM, Vancouver Coop Radio.   Last Door produces a weekly radio show having having conversations about the many pathways to addiction recovery.  To end stigma we must continue to talk about recovery.  Each week addiction recovery experts from around the world join us for an hour.   Talk Recovery is in its 5th Season, thank you to all our weekly listeners and guests.  Show ideas? email jordanb@lastdoor.org Live every Thursday noon to 1 pm on 100.5 fm On iTunes On SoundCloud On Youtube Facebook Live Powered by #NewWestRecovery

What’s it like to be 36 years in recovery ? Last Door Recovery Society founder Dave P talks #recovery, #addiction, #cancer and #hope. Talk Recovery Radio is powered by #NewWestRecovery and airs every Thursday from noon to 1 pm.

Louise and David are on Talk Recovery Radio this week to talk about how Last Door came to be, how it continues to grow today and their personal stories of recovery.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we talk recovery with Dawn Nickel, a visionary in the recovery movement and over the past eight years has been working diligently to create social media spaces to support women who are in or seeking recovery. Along with her daughter Taryn Strong (also in recovery) Dawn is the creator of SHE RECOVERS – currently the largest online platform dedicated to supporting women in recovery from addiction and related life challenges. Dawn started her own journey of recovery from a substance use disorder and mental health issues in 1987. She is a strong advocate for the view that every woman in or seeking recovery must be supported to find the tools and pathways that will work best for her as an individual. Also, Brooklyn tells her personal story of recovery from addiction and how she found a new way of life.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio author Mark Wiggins, and personal addiction recovery story with Saige. What if I said that you are already successful… would hearing it make you uncomfortable? What if I told you that you have everything you need to achieve the success you dream of inside of you… would you believe me? The fact of the matter is that we all have what it takes to achieve success. The issue is that sometimes we look to others to say it is okay to BE what we want to be. People look for permission and acceptance everywhere, except within. Relying on others for a stamp of approval is a waste of time. One of my favorite quotes is, “If you allow others to define your success, you give them the right to define your failures.” I don’t know about you, but I am not too thrilled about letting someone else determine my success and surely don’t want them to define my failures. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Followed By Saige's Personal Story of recovery from active addiction.

Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist inspired path to recovery from addictions of all kinds. To clarify it is Refuge recovery as in taking or finding Refuge in something. This week on Talk Recovery Radio, noon to 1 pm, live, on 100.5 fm, We interview Erica Foulds, the Regional Representative for Region 2 for Refugee Recovery Her position is Regional Representative for Region 2 which includes Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montana and Wyoming. She lives in Calgary is facilitating meetings as well as helping run the business/practice aspects of the groups. Followed up by our personal story segment with Wojciech B.

Author of memoir “Blackout: Remembering the things I drank to forget” Sarah Hepola joins us on Talk Recovery Radio live at noon on Thursday, followed by Scott H’s personal story of overcoming addiction. For Sarah Hepola, alcohol was “the gasoline of all adventure.” She spent her evenings at cocktail parties and dark bars where she proudly stayed till last call. Drinking felt like freedom, part of her birthright as a strong, enlightened twenty-first-century woman. But there was a price. She often blacked out, waking up with a blank space where four hours should be. Mornings became detective work on her own life. What did I say last night? How did I meet that guy? She apologized for things she couldn’t remember doing, as though she were cleaning up after an evil twin. Publicly, she covered her shame with self-deprecating jokes, and her career flourished, but as the blackouts accumulated, she could no longer avoid a sinking truth. The fuel she thought she needed was draining her spirit instead. A memoir of unblinking honesty and poignant, laugh-out-loud humor, BLACKOUT is the story of a woman stumbling into a new kind of adventure–the sober life she never wanted. Shining a light into her blackouts, she discovers the person she buried, as well as the confidence, intimacy, and creativity she once believed came only from a bottle. Her tale will resonate with anyone who has been forced to reinvent or struggled in the face of necessary change. It’s about giving up the thing you cherish most–but getting yourself back in return. Also Scott H tells his story of recovery from addiction and how he stays clean today.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we talk about Mentorship and Sexuality Coach with Recovery Coach Linda Landon.  . Research proves that Business and Life Coaching empowers entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners to set a vision, focus, be accountable, improve communications skills, take effective action, and achieve success in both business and life. As a Coach, Linda listens deeply, asks powerful questions, and supports clients to recover their authenticity, shift limiting beliefs and perceptions, and learn new behaviors, so they can create the life and business of their dreams. Work gets easier and profits soar, freeing up more time for clients to enjoy their lives. Also, Ashley tells her personal story of recovery from addiction and how she stays abstinent from substances today.

Dr. Suzette Glasner addiction workbook, 7 Steps to Addiction Recovery This week on Talk Recovery Radio, we talk with Dr. Glasner, Dr. Glasner integrates the most effective addiction therapy techniques to bring you the Seven Steps to Changing Addictive Behaviors, an approach that takes the best of addiction science and explains it in user-friendly terms. “Glasner-Edwards has taken the very best of addiction science and turned it into common sense and step-by-step instructions. … this workbook will be as important for families and friends of addicted individuals as for those affected directly….A powerful and practical tool to aid recovery.” A. Thomas McLellanFounder and chairman of the board of the Treatment Research Institute, and former deputy director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Each Show includes a personal story, and this week’s guest is Courtnay K, Courtnay is a woman in recovery who is a newly mother. She has 2 years clean and is a bit part of the New West Recovery community.

Talk Recovery Radio this Thursday at noon, Personal Story with Lex, and interview with author Charles B Shaw, “Exile Nation: Drugs, Prisons, Politics, and Spirituality” Originally published as a series on Reality Sandwich and The Huffington Post, Exile Nation is a work of “spiritual journalism” that grapples with the themes of drugs, prisons, politics, and spirituality through Shaw’s personal story. In 2005, Shaw was arrested in Chicago for possession of MDMA and was sent to prison for one year. Shaw not only looks at the current prison system and its many destructive flaws, but also at how American culture regards criminals and those who live outside of society. He begins his story at Chicago’s Cook County Jail, and uses its sprawling, highly corrupt infrastructure to build upon his overarching argument. Lex also tells her personal story of recovery from addiction.

Today on Talk Recovery Radio. The Wisdom of Addiction Recovery with the author of Paradigm Change, and more wisdom with a personal overcoming addiction story with Rod. listen live at noon on 100.5 fm on Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO. Talk Recovery Radio is powered by Last Door Recovery Society and Westminster House Society #NewWestRecovery https://lastdoor.org/collective-wisdom-addiction-recovery/

Talk Recovery Radio with Health Upwardly Mobile Team talking about the book Addiction is Addiction. Followed by personal story with Kendall. 100.5 fm Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO

Sandra Dunn from the Vancouver Recovery Club on air talking about the VRC's services and a bit about her story. Talk Recovery Radio airs every Thursday at noon. Powered by Last Door Recovery Society and Westminster House Society #NewWestRecovery Leslie Drover aka Scissor Fairy talks recovery with us and her new song, a remake of Rehab. and her story how she got into detox long time ago and it was easy, now its different, who complicated it? Talk Recovery is powered by Last Door Recovery Society, Westminster House Society and #NewWestRecovery. on Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO 100.5 fm

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we speak with Matthew Schmidt about the Isha Judd System, a form of meditation focused in love consciousness, we will talk about how it can help with Mental Health and Addiction recovery. Plus a personal story with Angus, and his personal experience with The Isha System. Talk Recovery airs live every Thursday from noon to 1 pm, we talk about all the pathways to recovery. Tune on 100.5 fm, Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO Powered by #NewWestRecovery Last Door Recovery Society and Westminster House Society

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we talk about being sober, and the importance of writing letters to help you stay connected to people, and to recover from addiction. This week's guests include the author of "the Sober Leap" Sober Moxie, Noelle Van Vlierbergen #BeingSober, followed by a story of hope with recovery addict Ashley, who is on a campaign to help people write letters to stay connected to people, and to recovery from addiction.

This week on Talk Recovery, Learn how to use the Law of Attraction to create your future and help with Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Stress, Grief, Eating Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder And more… This week on Talk Recovery Radio live at noon on 100.5 fm we talk with Counsellor Amanda Molyneux from Create Your Future. Followed by a personal story with Isadore, first nation’s individual who is about to head back home "new in recovery".

Thursday January 11th on Talk Recovery Radio from “Louisville’s Top 100 Most Wanted Fugitive List” to sharing her story and living a life of recovery, Ashley Kaye Adams, author of the Book Series “Kentucky Junkie” talks about “Indigo Outlaw” www.kentuckyjunkie.com Hear her story from the streets to becoming a role model. Her mission is simple. “I aim to fill the gap and delete the recidivism statistics that plague our planet. I intend to assist in healing addiction and its unsuspecting victims. Recovery is not only attainable and possible. It’s a human right. ” Ashley Every Week we also showcase a “Personal Story” this week we are thrilled to have Vancouver House Wives Star Ronnie Stevenson and her son Houston, both in recovery. Hear their story of success and triumph over addiction.

Recovering from an addiction is tough enough, but when you throw in the tremendous responsibilities of motherhood, resisting cravings and remaining abstinent–much less enjoying the rewards of sobriety–can seem like an impossible challenge .. we talk recovery with Author Rosemary O'Connor this Thursday on Talk Recovery Radio live at noon on 100.5 fm. Followed by Personal Story with Regg D, and his story of triumph.

I was interviewed on "Talk Recovery Radio" about recovery from drugs and alcohol. I shared with the hosts some tips people in recovery can do to find their inner peace. -Chris #recovery #addiction #recoveryfromdrugs #recoveryispossible #relapse #interview #radiointerview #lifecoach #ChrisShea #lifesjourney #empowerment #selfhelp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-finding-peace/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/on-finding-peace/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jane Witbrodt and Dr. Kostic will be joining us this Thursday live on Talk Recovery Radio 100.5 fm. Dr. Witbrodt is from the Alcohol Research Group, Associate Scientist, Formal and informal solutions to recovery from substance use disorders with emphasis on gender, racial/ethnic and cross-cultural differences. What Is Recovery? Elements that define recovery and the Science of Recovery systems. How to define recovery? Why undertake this project? There has been little agreement about the definition of recovery from alcohol and drug problems. Most of what we know about the definition of recovery has come from scientists and expert panels, not from people in recovery! The overriding purpose of the “What is Recovery” project was to develop a way of defining recovery based on how it is experienced by those who actually live it. Personal Story Time Dr. Witbrodt will be followed by Moe Love, telling her personal story of addiction and recovery. Talk Recovery is brought to you by Last Door Recovery Centre.

This week’s Talk Recovery Radio guest is Amy Dresner she is the Author of My Fair Junkie here is a little bit about her book. Growing up in Beverly Hills, Amy Dresner had it all: a top-notch private school education, the most expensive summer camps and even a weekly clothing allowance. But at 24, she started dabbling in meth in San Francisco and unleashed a fiending addiction monster. Soon, if you could snort it, smoke it, or have sex with, she did. Smart and charming, with daddy’s money to fall back on, she sort of managed to keep it all together. But on Christmas Eve of 2011, all of that changed when, high on Oxycontin, she stupidly “brandished” a bread knife on her husband and was promptly arrested for “felony domestic violence with a deadly weapon.” Within months, she found herself in the psych ward–and then penniless, divorced and looking out on a court-ordered 240 hours of community service. For the next two years, assigned to a Hollywood Boulevard “chain gang,” she would sweep up syringes (and worse) on Hollywood Boulevard as she bounced from rehabs to halfway houses, all while struggling with sobriety, sex addiction, and starting over in her 40s. Here is a link to her website http://amydresner.com/ Followed by Personal Stories.

This week’s Talk Recovery Radio guest is Cam Aider, Cam is addicted to video games.. and here is some information about Cam. “This addiction affected many areas of my life, including being a major influence in my decision to drop out of high school not once, but twice. I never graduated, never went to college, and struggled with depression for many years.” “I want to be very clear, I don’t blame video games for why this happened, nor do I think video games were the problem. I’m not here to vilify gaming, tell you that it’s bad or debate with you about whether you or not you should play; because I don’t believe gaming is bad and if someone wants to play then I would encourage them to go ahead and play.” “What I do want to share with you is about my experience playing video games and how the decision to move on from them has taught me more about living a meaningful life than anything I’ve done before, and how over the last five years my journey has led me to founding Game Quitters, the largest support community for people who struggle to overcome a video game addiction. Today Game Quitters has members in over 60 countries around the world.” Learn about Game Quitters on Thursday at noon on 10.5 fm. Here is a link to “Game Quitters” https://gamequitters.com/. Every week we also include a personal story … this week is Jolene Greyeyes’ story. She Survived BC’s Overdose Crisis, but 49 Friends Did Not.

#DTES Advocate Ann Livingston live on Talk Recovery Radio this Thursday at noon on 100.5 fm. Followed by a family growing up on Methadone and Crystal Meth, now living in recovery.... hear their stories. Ann's been a health care crusader, recently opening the Pop Up Injection tent, she co-founded VANDU in 1998, Pivot Legal Society in 2000, and was a founding member of the Eastside Movement for Business & Economic Renewal Society board in 2001. She sits on countless harm reduction, prostitution awareness. Join us on Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO this thursday at noon, two guests, great stories.

This week on Talk Recovery Radio we talk with Rivka A. Edery about Trauma and Transformation through the Partnership of Modern Clinical Treatments and Ancient Spiritual Practices. Rivka wondered if the ancient spiritual principles of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous can be applied to the healing of trauma. One day, she was suddenly inspired with an idea that had a firm hold on her and has not let go since. It combined the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous that saved her life, with life problems that are a result of surviving traumatic experiences. The result, “Trauma And Transformation: A 12-Step Guide”, is a unique approach for trauma survivors who are seeking a combined spiritual and clinical approach to their personal effects of surviving trauma.

Paul, with 18.5 months of sobriety, shares how he did it. That's right, I'm breaking up with the word alcoholic and opting for a simpler less defining answer of I don't drink. I got the idea for this podcast after reading the following article and I hope you like the show notes. As you can probably tell, I've had some recent help with show notes since mine leave much to still be desired. COUNT ME OUT OF “RECOVERY NATION” - NEGATIVE SELF-IDENTITY IS THE CRUELEST STIGMA (Stanton Peele: July 7th, 2016)   The labels “alcoholic”, “addicts”, and “in recovery” dehumanizes people, both for the person     themselves and their children.               -Influence contributor, Meghan Ralston, wrote in her article (I'm Breaking Up With the Word              Addict),   Agree - “Even in a chaotic stage of drug use, we are not “other.” We are women, we are someone's daughter, we continue to laugh, we continue to like jazz and cheeseburgers and comfy pajamas. We cry, we get so lonely, we hate sitting in traffic. Addiction can be wretched, no question, but we do not ever stop being human beings, even during the times in our lives when we are dependent on drugs.”   Disagree - “For many people, myself included, the word “addict” is incredibly harmful and offensive. You do not have my permission to call me an addict. You can of course refer to yourself as an addict, if you wish.”[1]   Don't refer to yourself as an “addict.”               -It's depressing             -No one should highlight/define themselves by their worst trait or period in              their life.   These concepts arose in conversation between Dr. Peele and Talk Recovery Radio:   “Dr. Stanton Peele was today’s thought provoking live guest on Talk Recovery.… our show is meant to be a platform where all pathways to recovery are welcomed to be discussed… But today, that almost didn’t happen. There was an 'us and them' feel to the show… Why do people feel the word addict is stigmatizing?”[2]               -Peele explains that the host seemed to feel that he was part of a movement              that set people recovering apart from everyone else.                           -Culture seems to encourage this separation.                              -public policies                              -celebrities' confessionals                              -treatment circles                              -recovery high schools                              -etc.               -Show host ironically wonders why there's a stigma towards addicts while he himself labels               himself as one.   Peele refuses to label himself by marching with Recovery Nation, a group that lets themselves be lead     by their labels.                         -”Thinking of yourself as an alcoholic causes you to behave the way you think alcoholics                            behave.”        -To quote Peele and Ilse Thompson,   “You are not your addiction; you are a valuable human being whose qualities endure and exceed your addiction. … It’s impossible to expect a person to achieve wellness by focusing on his or her faults and mistakes. Perhaps this is why conventional recovery asserts that people must remain 'in recovery' forever and continue to identify themselves as addicts, no matter how long they are sober.”[3]     -Today people seem to expect labeling. Peele states,   “Imagine a child with a learning difficulty looking at you and saying, 'I am retarded,' or 'I am stupid.' We would cry and hug them and tell them that wasn’t true!”   -Peele goes on to pose the question of why it is that people always discourage each other from   identifying themselves by their problems or illnesses, except when it comes to addiction.   -While debating former head of treatment at Hazelden, Peele asked how he short-circuited his family   heritage.               -While the clinician had a cynically humorous answer, Peele gave his answer for the man to the               radio show hosts. The method to preventing his children from taking on addictive traits was to               raise them in emotionally and financially stable home, encourage them, provide for them, and               allow them to be who they want to be.               -What doesn't help children, is to burden them with the “destiny” that they would most likely be               an alcoholic.   -The “tough love” approach often comes in too late, Peele says.               -Before a child can misbehave during drug use, you ought to instill him with morals of               responsibility to themselves and others.   -Peele is reframing addiction in an opposite direction from the “disease” mindset. He puts it like this:   “Addiction is not a consequence of taking drugs and drinking. Rather, it arises from the way in which these and other compelling activities fit into people’s lives and meanings.”   -To end the interview, Peele asked how the show host quit smoking cigarettes.               -His response was that his recovery program didn't allow it, but also that it didn't allow him to               call himself a cigarette addict. Rather, they insisted on the generic term addict.               -He then was able to quit smoking (one of the  hardest substance addictions) without patches.               This was because it didn't address smoking, or label them as cigarette smokers.   FOR COPYRIGHT PURPOSES   All content read here has been cited appropriately. The content is based majorly from the article written by Doctor Stanton Peele: Count Me Out of “Recovery Nation” - Negative Self-Identity Is the Cruelest Stigma of All. For original sources, please consult the bibliography located below.   BIBLIOGRAPHY     Peele, Stanton Dr. “Count Me Out of 'Recovery Nation': Negative Self-Identity Is the Cruelest Stigma of All.” The Influence (blog), July 7, 2016. Accessed July 14, 2016.http://theinfluence.org/count-me-out-of-recovery-nation-negative-self-identity-is-the-cruelest-stigma-of-all/.     Peele, Stanton. Recover! An Empowering Program to Help You Stop Thinking Like an Addict and Reclaim Your Life. Boston, MA: Da Capo Press, 2015.   Talk Recovery. “Interview with Doctor Stanton Peele (Facebook Post).” World Addiction Treatment Expert Dr. Stanton Peele | Last Door(blog), June 30, 2016. Accessed July 14, 2016.https://www.lastdoor.org/world-addiction-treatment-expert-dr-stanton-peele/.   4.Ralston, Meghan. “I'm Breaking up with the Word 'addict' and i Hope You'll Do the Same.” The Huffington Post (March 25, 2014): 1. Accessed July 14, 2016.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/meghan-ralston/breaking-up-with-the-word-addict_b_5028999.html.  [1]           Meghan Ralston, “I'm Breaking up with the Word 'addict' and I Hope You'll Do the Same,” The Huffington Post (March 25, 2014): 1, accessed July 14, 2016,http://www.huffingtonpost.com/meghan-ralston/breaking-up-with-the-word-addict_b_5028999.html. [2]                 Talk Recovery, “Interview with Doctor Stanton Peele (Facebook Post),” World Addiction Treatment Expert Dr. Stanton Peele | Last Door (blog), June 30, 2016, accessed July 14, 2016, https://www.lastdoor.org/world-addiction-treatment-expert-dr-stanton-peele/. [3]                 Stanton Peele, Recover! An Empowering Program to Help You Stop Thinking Like an Addict and Reclaim Your Life (Boston, MA: Da Capo Press, 2015). Don’t forget to support the Recovery Elevator Podcast by shopping at Amazon with the Recovery Elevator link: www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/ This episode was brought to you by Cafe RE and get your daily AA email here!

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