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Hard Knox Talks: Your Addiction Podcast

314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratings

Inspiring sobriety stories and real talk about all things substance use. Stay up to date on upcoming streams, get on our email list, shop our store, and more at www.hardknoxtalks.com

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Tj Sheehan talks to us about how he went from the oil patch, to gangster, to role model in recovery.

July 12, 2024 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Tj got into the oil patch very young, the lifestyle was fast paced but when the recession of 08 hit he needed to find another way to make ends meet. He got in deep, Cocaine addiction, Alcoholism, and when he saw no other way out, he attempted to take his own like, but the universe had other plans. So, he ended up in an AA meeting. In this episode Donna and I talked to Tj about what it was like for him going into the oil patch at 16 years old, how Cocaine addiction, ...

Sapha Habibi talked to us about how LSD and Ayahuasca helped him step away from addiction and suicidal ideations.

July 09, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Donna and I talked to Sapha about why his using got so out of control, how psychedelics like LSD and Ayahuasca, brought him healing, and how he has now dedicated his life to helping others by integrating Ayahuasca and Ceremony into their healing journey but before we get into it. Check out Sapha's website https://sacredrebelsrecovery.com/ ✅Wellness News https://qrco.de/bbapw8 ✅ Check out EHN Canada https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/ ✅ Pine Lod...

Paul Noiles talked to me about the power of shame, secrets, and trauma. Very enlightening talk. Must listen.

July 05, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Paul has used his recovery to study many great teachings and today he uses his experiences and knowledge to help others. In this episode Paul talked to me about the power of perception. How shame is the Master Emotion, the 4 degrees of secrets, the 7 impacts of trauma, Adverse Childhood experiences, amongst other things. Check out Paul on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/noiles.paul ✅Wellness News https://qrco.de/bbapw8 ✅ Check out EHN Canada https://www.edgewoo...

Elder Peter Morin found sobriety on the land in northern Saskatchewan. He joined me to share what he learned along the way.

July 02, 2024 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. I went to the Northern Community of Pinehouse Saskatchewan in search of teachings to help me understand my roots, but also to share with my community. That’s where I met a man in recovery, Elder Peter Morin.  I spoke with him about culture and recovery and When I asked him if he’d like to be interviewed, he said “Of course, that’s what I am here to do.” In this episode Elder Morin talked to me about how his drinking got started, how turning to the land helped him f...

Daniel and Donna talk about being a parent in recovery.

June 28, 2024 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Parenting is hard. Parenting in recovery can be harder. It is said that when you start using, you stop maturing so many of us in recovery end up growing up right along side our children. In this episode Donna and I talked about everything from our reconciliation process, to the hardships in parenting, to a recent psilocybin journey I went on. Hope you like it. ✅ Check out EHN Canada https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/ ✅ Pine Lodge Recovery https://pinelodgerecove...

Randy Morin was born into the party in Big River, SK. He joined me to talk about how he stays sober.

June 26, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Randy Morin was born into the party in the Northern community of Big River, Saskatchewan. Growing up in that lifestyle put him to many very life-threatening situations. After realizing the power of prayer, he sought out teachings from his Cree grandmother. Now with 22 years in recovery, Randy talked to me about how drugs and alcohol decimated his life, what brought him to the decision to enter recovery, and how his culture saved his life. We talked about sun dances,...

Bill Ward talks about connecting his Indiginous identity and culture in recovery.

June 21, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Bill grew up surrounded by stigma. This led him to wish he wasn't Indigenous for a good portion of his life. When he lost it all to crack addiction, he realized he had no idea who he was without his material things. This led him back to cultural practises that have brought healing and abundance to the life he has today. Check out Bill on Instagram Here ✅Check out Edgewood Health Network Here ✅ Check outPine Lodge Recovery Here ✅ Check out Nar-Anon Here ✅ Bunny Hugs...

Jimmy Whoamyou talks to me about his deep crystal meth psychosis and how he clawed his way out.

June 18, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Jimmy spent years lost in crystal meth addiction. From terrorizing his family, to being locked up again and again, he nearly lost it all. Now with 12 years in recovery he joined me to talk about what happened and how he continues to stay in recovery to this day. Follow Jimmy on Instagram HERE ✅Check out Edgewood Health Network Here ✅ Check outPine Lodge Recovery Here ✅ Check out Nar-Anon Here ✅ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health https://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcast ✅ Che...

Courtney Petty had a great life and ended up shooting meth anyways.

June 14, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Courtney grew up privileged in Dallas, Texas. No Childhood trauma to speak of, no addiction in the home or in the family, but it happened anyways. Courtney ended up having her daughter apprehended and shooting meth at 26 years old. Today she is several years in recovery and joined us to share her story. It can happen to anyone. Must watch. Check out Courtney's book This episode is Title sponsored by EHN Canada to learn more about them, tap HERE ✅ Check out Pine Lo...

Christina Dent, the conservative Christan harm reduction advocate.

June 11, 2024 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Christina grew up Christian and conservative. When she became a foster parent in 2014, she realized that everything she thought she knew about addiction and people who use drugs was wrong. That's what set wheels in motion that would bring Christina to the cutting edge of Harm Reduction and drug policy advocacy with her organization, End it for Good. Great talk. Check out Chistina's Organization End it for Good This episode was Premir Sponsored By the AIMS-SK Progr...

From Junkie to Judge. Mary Beth O'Connor shares her riveting story with us.

June 07, 2024 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Mary Beth survived a lot of abuse growing up, this led her to shooting meth at 16 years old. After losing nearly everything to her addiction, she got clean in her early 30's, went to law school, and became a judge. We talked about everything from how she found and stays in recovery as an athiest, and how she is using her experiences to educate other law professionals about the realities of substance use.  Check out Mary Beth's book https://www.amazon.ca/Junkie-Judge...

60's Scoop survivor Trevor Ledoux talks about his journey into recovery here in Saskatoon, SK

June 04, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Trevor is a 60's Scoop survivor. His mother was in the residential school system and he grew up with the fall out all around him. We talked about what it was like growing up in a Christian foster home, being shunned when it was discovered he was gay, and the harms that resulted when he was paid out for the 60's scoop. ✅ Pine Lodge Recovery ✅ Nar-Anon ✅Bunny Hugs and Mental Health  Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are...

Psychedelic Healing and Alcoholic's Anonymous. Soberdelic James joined us for a great conversation about recovery.

May 31, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. YouTuber Psychedelic James found healing in psychedelics and in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. We talked about how the program helped him, and how psychedelics opened the door to a new way to think about his life. Check out James' YouTube Channel HERE ✅ Pine Lodge Recovery https://pinelodgerecovery.ca/ ✅ Nar-Anon https://www.nar-anon.org/?fbclid=IwAR1XOLL6HJjrzeYXitBaACQ1kHKihjThL2Dxv9m_Qxz0N1qsnRZD16z9KXc ✅Bunny Hugs and Mental Health https://linktr.ee/bunn...

Drug Data Decoded Author Euan Thomson talks to us about drug policy in Canada.

May 28, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Euan is dedicated to providing an alternative look into what's happening in Canada around substance use and how our leaders are forming in implimenting policy to mitigate the harms resulting from our toxic drug supply Check out Euan's news letter, Drug Data Decoded. ✅ Tap here to buy us a coffee! ✅ Need HKT Merch? Tap Here! ✅ Pine Lodge Recovery ✅ Nar-Anon ✅Bunny Hugs and Mental Health  Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HE...

Dan and Donna talk about the challenges they faced in recovery that got them to where they are today.

May 24, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Dan and Donna have had a wild ride, even in recovery. Standing across the courtroom from eachother, to co parenting, to reconconsiling, producing the podcast and far more, so many people wonder how they did it. How they found peace in all the terrible things that happened. In this episode they try to unpack that and provide some clairity. ✅ Pine Lodge Recovery ✅ Nar-Anon ✅Bunny Hugs and Mental Health Check this CBC article on our past together Here Here is Donna...

Crime, Violence, and Drugs. Peter Wickett from Saskatoon, SK shares his story of redemtion..

May 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Peter lived a wild life in addiction. Drugs, money, violence. That was 10 years ago. Today he is a prominent member of the recovery community here is Saskatoon and in Calgary. Wild story, must listen. ✅ Pine Lodge Recovery ✅ Nar-Anon ✅Bunny Hugs and Mental Health Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tr...

"Fire and Ice: The Meth Bible" Author, Boston Twopercent shares his wild story and some mind blowing insights on recovery.

May 14, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Patrick Durka, aka, Boston Twopercent lived a life of a man hell bent on destruction. From satanic orgies, to phyciatric wards, Boston has seen it all and joined us to talk about it, and his book. Check out Fire and Ice: The Meth Bible on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Fire-Ice-Bible-Boston-Bornagain-ebook/dp/B0BKTHSWBC Pine Lodge Recovery Center https://pinelodgerecovery.ca/ Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you get...

Skyler Ray talked to us about his journey into recovery from a hopeless state.

April 25, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Skyler Ray went from foster care, to homelessness, and now to a growing music career with 5 years in recovery. Must watch, great conversation. Check out Skyler's website. https://www.officialskylerray.com/ Check out the Bunny Hugs and Mental Health Podcast Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! ...

From crime, violence, and addiction to recovery industry leader. Dr. John Gordiano shares his story.

April 23, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. John Gordiano grew up surrounded by crime and violence in the Bronx. 39 years ago he got sober and has been working on helping people heal from Substance Use Disorder ever since. We talked about everything from peer support, to psychedelics, to his incredibly powerful story of recovery. If you get anything out of this episode drop us a comment and let us know! Check out John's website https://johnjgiordano.com/ Check out Bunny Hugs and Mental Health Support the S...

Marc Effron went from successful entreprenuer to homeless by 28 years old. Inspiring conversation, must listen.

April 18, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. As a man now in long term recovery, Marc Effron came up in the world with a strong work ethic and it served him well. Vice president of an insurance company at 24 years old, cocaine fueled his fire, until it didn’t. Homeless on the street at 28. Now with many years of sobriety under his belt he joined me on the podcast to share his valuable insights and experiences on what happened, and how he maintains the recovery he has today. Check out Marc's Website https://w...

Adam Vibe Gunton from Recovered on Purpose talks about the power of story in recovery. Great insights.

April 16, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Ted X speaker and author Adam Vibe Gunton brought some great insights and tools for addiction recovery to the podcast. From some near death to successful businessman in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Adam's story of recovery will leave you with a new perspective on the importance of your story, and how to use it to help others. Check out Adam's Recovered on Purpose website https://recoveredonpurpose.org/ Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's ama...

Alberta Psychiatrist Dr. Rob Tanguay talks to me about mandated treatment, harm reduction, tent cities, and more. Must listen.

April 11, 2024 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Send us a Text Message. With the concept of a "recovery oriented system of care" getting more and more traction, its seems the rift between harm reduction and abstinence based strategies is once again widening, or at least that's how the media narrative seems to be presenting itself. Dr. Rob Tanguay is at the heart of this conversation. He joined me on the podcast to share his opinions and expertise on the topic to help us gain a clearer understanding of what it is we are actually trying to...

Kimberly Flear had to walk away from the hospitality industry to stay sober. Great talk about coming out the other side.

April 09, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Kimberly had to walk away from the hospitality industry to save her own life. She did what she had to do to find a better life including yoga, breath work, meditation, and a pile of other stuff. Today she lives in a treehouse on the cost and is living a life she didn't think possible and it all stemmed from the choice to risk it all, for recovery. Check out kim on Instagram HERE  FASD Network of Saskatchewan Check out Bunny Hugs and Mental Health Support the Show...

Jayme Minor "The Trumpet Man" tells us how he stays sober and authentic, good insights in this one.

April 08, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Jayme Minor is the trumpet man for the Calgary Flames, he’s also a person in recovery with a bunch of great insights into how he got sober and how he stays sober and you’re going to love him. Check out Jayme on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jayme_minor_/ FASD Network of Saskatchewan Check out the Bunn y Hugs and Mental Health Podcast Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? T...

Long time entreprenuer, business coach, and alcoholic in recovery David Greer talks to us about recovery, relationships, and business.

April 02, 2024 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Send us a Text Message. David has been at the top of tech companies and sailed the Mediterranean. He also became an alcoholic somewhere along the way and wants to share with us how he found his way out while maintaining his success in business, relationships, and life. Find David on Instagram Here Check out another great mental health podcaster https://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcast Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from...

JUSTDAVE the 1 joined me in the studio to talk about recovery, DMT, and religion. Great talk.

March 28, 2024 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Dave Weibe is a talented musician and an addiction survivor. He brought a great energy to the studio and I really enjoyed this conversation about powerlessness, addiction, religion, and psychedelics. I hope you check it out! Check out Dave on Facebook Here Check out these other Canadian Mental Health creators! https://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcast Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our conte...

Gut Health and Recovery: Woman in recovery and Nutritionist, Samantha Lander.

March 26, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Samantha is a woman in recovery, a felon, and has a passion for nutrition. She blew my mind with what she had to say about the effects our micro biomes have on the way we think and act. You don't want to miss this one! Check out Samantha on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seefitliving/ Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us...

Daniel Petros joined me for a great conversation about the program that saved his life. Narcotics Anonymous.

March 21, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Daniel has 18 years in recovery and he gives credit for the life he has today largely to the program of Narcotics Anonymous. I don't care if you're a new comer or an old timer, this conversation has something for everyone and it's definitely worth a listen. Find Daniel on Instagram Here Check out these other Canadian Mental Health creators! https://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcast Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you ge...

Addiction Medicine Doctor, David Martell talks to us about the polarization of addiction services.

March 19, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. David has been working exclusively in addiction medicine since 2019 but has been dealing with addiction in his practise for 20 years. Donna and I really enjoyed digging into his perspectives on harm reduction, recovery oriented systems of care, and the language we use around and in service of people who use drugs. This episode is brought to you thanks to funding provided by the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. To learn more about them, tap HERE  Support the...

Sex and Porn Addiction: Survivor Caitlin Cottrell and Sex Addiction Professional Patrick Eilers

March 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Send us a Text Message.  We talked about everything sex and porn addiction to what a healthy sexual relationship looks like and how we can get there with Saskatoon Sexual Health Executive Director Caitlin Cottrell shares her personal experiences with sex addiction and valuable insights from her lived experiences in recovery from it. Patrick Eilers is a sex addiction professional and brough some valuable knowledge to the conversation. Find Patrick Eilers here Find Caitlin Cottrell here Su...

Sylvia Marusyk joined me to talk about workplace stress and substance use at the 2024 Sask Safety Seminar.

March 10, 2024 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Sylvia works to reduce stress in workplaces. This gives her a unique perspective on how substance use becomes so problematic and she joined me at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar to offer her insights on how we can do better for people who struggle with substance use, at work. ✅Find Sylvia linkedin.com/in/sylvia-marusyk-89a2931a ✅Sask Safety Council https://www.sasksafety.org/ Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are y...

Big Daddy Taz joined me to talk about parenting, recovery, and personal growth at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar. Great Talk!

March 04, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Taz is a comedian, and person in long term recovery. He tracked me down at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar because he has some powerful insights as a result of his journey with mental health and addiction. This was a great talk, I hope you check it out! Check out Taz's website HERE Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us ke...

Safety Professional Eldeen Pozniak talks about being married to an alcoholic and how we can make workplaces safer.

March 03, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Eldeen was married to an alcoholic, she is also a world renowned safety professional. She joined me on the Tradeshow floor at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar to talk about her experiences and to share some valuable knowledge and insights that can help us all do better when we run into substance use challenges, at work. ✅Sask Safety Council https://www.sasksafety.org/ ✅ Pozniak Safety Associates https://pozniaksafety.com/ Support the Show. We've got fresh merc...

Joleyne Whitton worked in Child Apprehension here in Sask until her addiction took everything. Including her own children. MUST LISTEN.

February 26, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Joleyne worked in child apprehension for the Ministry of Social Services here in Saskatchewan. She also fell deep into addiction during that time, lost her job, and had her own children apprehended. Today she is on the other side of it all and joined us to share her story. Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train o...

Alcoholic in recovery Steven Molinelli shares his journey with me at the 2024 Sask Safety Seminar in Saskatoon, SK.

February 25, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Steven lived the motorcycle culture until he had nothing left. Today he is an educator for the Saskatchewan Safety Council and had a conversation with me about his journey at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar. Saskatchewan Safety Council  https://www.sasksafety.org/ Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on t...

Neuroscientist, Dr. Evelyn Higgins talks to us about the genetics, and epigenetics that drive addiction.

February 20, 2024 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. I dove into the complexities of addiction, stigma, and how studying epigenetics may help people find a better way to live free from addiction. Check out Evelyn's TED talk https://tedxjacksonville.com/talks/evelyn-higgins-addiction-researcher/ Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out ...

Sandra Lander RN talks to us about her recovery from PTSD and addiction.

February 16, 2024 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. Sandra started her nursing career in an Emergency Room. As time went on Sandra started experiencing the effects of PTSD but was to ashamed to reach out for help. After losing a number of jobs. falling into addiction, and trying to end her own life she finally reached out, and it saved her life. Follow Sandra on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sandraleespeaks/ Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting somethi...

Rand Teed talks to me about the defunding of harm reduction and the emerging systems of recovery oriented care in Saskatcehwan.

February 14, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Rand Teed is a Saskatchewan consultant and addictions counsellor. He joined me to talk about the recent decisions made by the Saskatchewan Party to defund the provision of  harm reduction supplies as they move towards a recovery oriented system of care. Support the Show. We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Chec...

Rand Teed talks to me about the defunding of harm reduction and the emerging systems of recovery oritented care in Saskatcehwan.

February 13, 2024 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Rand Teed is a Saskatchewan consultant and addictions counsellor. He joined me to talk about the recent decisions made by the Saskatchewan Party to defund the provision of  harm reduction supplies as they move towards a recovery oriented system of care. Support the show We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube: https:...

Prisoner Advocate Chantel Huel talks to me about Coercive Addictions Treatment, Recovery, and her platform on Facebook, Trap House Testimonies.

February 07, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Chantel Huel talks about her personal story as an ex-convict and retired gangster turned prisoner advocate, as we explore the societal dynamics that shaped her narrative. This conversation provides a unique perspective on Chantel's journey to recovery, which started at Pine Grove Correctional Center in Prince Albert, SK. Subscribe to stay informed and engaged with thought-provoking discussions! Check out Chantel's Trap House Testimonies Facebook Page https://www.fac...

British Columbia Trauma Counselor Suze Doucette talks to us about PTSD, ADHD, Trauma, and addiction. Great talk. Must listen!

February 02, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. I had an insightful chat with service provider Susie Doucette who overcame addiction, PTSD, ADHD, and is now a thriving as a parent in recovery and trauma counselor.  This episode highlights her journey from feeling stuck in addiction to breaking free and helping others heal. We delved deep into the struggles of ADHD and PTSD, how they connect, and Suze's transformation into a caring parent throughout her recovery.  We also confronted the insidious nature of addict...

British Columbia Trauma Councellor Suze Doucette talks to us about PTSD, ADHD, Trauma, and addiction. Great talk. Must listen!

February 02, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

I had an insightful chat with service provider Susie Doucette who overcame addiction, PTSD, ADHD, and is now a thriving as a parent in recovery and trauma counselor.  This episode highlights her journey from feeling stuck in addiction to breaking free and helping others heal. We delved deep into the struggles of ADHD and PTSD, how they connect, and Suze's transformation into a caring parent throughout her recovery.  We also confronted the insidious nature of addiction, its grip on us and h...

Shane Remer from "That Sober Guy Podcast" Joins me to rap on being a dad in recovery.

January 30, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Delve into the world of Shane Reamer, a dedicated father in recovery. Discussing experiences and personal insights from raising kids in 2024, Shane lays bare the realities of living substance-free while guiding his children through their formative years. Navigating life while adhering to the road to recovery may seem like an uphill battle, but the resilience of a recovering parent can clear the fog off the most obscure paths. Emerge enlightened on how a father, against all odds, breaks t...

Shane Reimer from "That Sober Guy Podcast" Joins me to rap on being a dad in recovery.

January 30, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Delve into the world of Shane Reimer, a dedicated father in recovery. Discussing experiences and personal insights from raising kids in 2024, Shane lays bare the realities of living substance-free while guiding his children through their formative years. Navigating life while adhering to the road to recovery may seem like an uphill battle, but the resilience of a recovering parent can clear the fog off the most obscure paths. Emerge enlightened on how a father, a...

Los Angeles TV producer Phillip Barbb talks about surviving long term recovery.

January 25, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Send us a Text Message. Phillip, a two-time Emmy nominated TV producer, bares his soul alongside guests Daniel and Donna. Unveiling the layers of his life, Phillip takes us on an emotional rollercoaster – from the pinnacle of professional success to grappling with the challenges of alcoholism and personal loss. As the narrative unfolds, Phillip shares the profound impact Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) had on his journey to sobriety. Delving into his relentless pursuit of peace, he reveals how h...

Lisa Teichroeb RN, shares her journey through alcoholism and PTSD to the path of healing she is on today.

January 23, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. We dive deep into the experiences of a registered nurse battling PTSD and overcoming addiction. Join us for powerful insights, personal stories, and practical tips on the path to recovery. Discover the resilience within the nursing community and learn how to navigate your own journey to wellness. If you find this content valuable, don't forget to subscribe for more empowering stories and helpful guidance on the road to recovery. Your support means the world to us! ...

New treatment spaces coming to Saskatchewan. EHN Officials Jamie and Christina Basedow tell me what we can expect to see.

January 22, 2024 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. The Saskatchewan Government has partnered with Edgewood Health Network to bring new treatment spaces to Saskatchewan. This sounds very promising and I am optimistic but with past decisions made around addiction treatment and drug policy by our government has left me wondering, is this good? I invited Their Director of Government Relations, Jamie Miley, and their Vice President of National Operations Christina Basedow on the podcast to find out what I could and they ...

Experts Dr. Colleen Dell and Dr. Barb Fornssler denounce Saskatchewan Party's funding cuts to harm reduction supplies.

January 21, 2024 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. On January 18th the Saskatchewan Party announced that it will no longer be funding the provision of clean crack pipes, meth pipes, and informational material on how to use drugs safely.  Dr. Barb Fornssler from the school of Public Health and Former Research chair and Addictions Researcher Dr. Colleen Dell will be joining me in studio to speak about what this could mean for the future of Saskatchewan. This live production of Hard Knox Talks is premiere sponsored by...

Brendon Watt talks about his recovery journey and how Access Conciousness changed his life.

January 16, 2024 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Brendon Watt, opens up about his struggles with alcoholism, sharing how the COVID-19 pandemic became a turning point in his journey towards recovery. Explore the challenges of sobriety, the impact of addiction on one's life, and the importance of cultivating joy and gratitude. Discover how Brendon credits his recovery to Access Consciousness, a transformative set of tools and teachings. He emphasizes the significance of asking questions and shares his belief that ev...

Service provider, Jamie Sinclair talks to me about the harsh realities of working in supported living houses in the lower east side of Vancouver. Valuable insights.

January 11, 2024 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. We delve into the challenges faced by both service providers and individuals dealing with addiction, homelessness, and PTSD. Jamie shares valuable insights, coping strategies, and resources tailored to support service providers, those battling addiction, their loved ones, and individuals grappling with PTSD.  🌟 Key Topics Covered:  Understanding the unique needs of service providers in the field of addiction and PTSD support.  Exploring effective strategies for ad...

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