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Allan Kehler shares his journey through mental illness and addiction, highlighting the power of vulnerability and finding one's voice to achieve empowerment and healing.
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From Darkness to Life contains the real stories of courageous individuals who have found their way out of the darkness caused by mental health challenges and substance abuse. If these episodes resonate with you and you yourself or someone you love needs help, please reach out.

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January 10, 2025

Finding Strength in Vulnerability with Allan Kehler

Allan Kehler shares his journey through mental illness and addiction, highlighting the power of vulnerability and finding one's voice to achieve empowerment and healing.
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August 1, 2024

From Surviving to Thriving: Trevor Moore on Personal Growth, Resilience, and Mental Health

Trevor Moore, a neurodivergent speaker and mental health advocate, joins host Ryan on "From Darkness to Life" to discuss his journey and his role as a keynote speaker at SARRCon 2024 in Medicine Hat.
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Concussion and Brain Injury Recovery

Dr. Ryan Comeau and Dr. James Skrenkowich join Ryan and Derrick to discuss concussions and the lasting effects on our mental health.
December 23, 2021
Season 2
Episode
13

Holiday Recovery Planning

Christmas holidays are upon us and ready or not, the season can bring some unique challenges to everyone!
December 20, 2021
Season 2
Episode
12

Lasting Effects of Childhood Traumas

One of the newest members of OCJ, Derrick, sits down with Poncho, Ryan and Amber to share his lived experience.
December 16, 2021
Season 2
Episode
11

Suicide Aftermath

This weeks episode is a conversation that was 16 years in the making. Jill Nielsen and Nathan Davis sit down with Damyan to discuss how being a survivor of suicide still affects them to this day.
December 9, 2021
Season 2
Episode
10

Ryder and Tanya - Parenting through Fear

This weeks episode is uncharted water for the "From Darkness to Life" podcast as Damyan sits down with 15 year old Ryder and his mom Tanya to discuss the dynamic relationship between a mom and son.
December 2, 2021
Season 2
Episode
9

Straight Outta Big Book

As National Addictions Awareness Week wraps up today, OCJ releases the 3rd installment in this Recovery Series. We are joined today by two solid members of the 12 Step community.
November 27, 2021
Season 2
Episode
8

Recovery in the Deep South

National Addictions Awareness Week continues and this week Josh joins us this week from Hattiesburg, Mississippi to share his amazing story of RECOVERY.
November 25, 2021
Season 2
Episode
7

Uncle Baby Billy Battles the Bottle

As part of National Addictions Awareness Week, OCJ has put together a 3 Part Recovery Series.
November 23, 2021
Season 2
Episode
6

National Addictions Awareness Week (Nov 21 - 27)

National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) provides an opportunity for people in Canada to learn more about prevention, to talk about treatment and recovery, and to bring forward solutions for change.
November 21, 2021
Season 2
Episode
5

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