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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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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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Recovery on Campus with Dr. Victoria Burns

This week Ryan chats with Dr. Victoria Burns about how she uses her lived experience to create a safe space for students, faculty and staff in addictions recovery.
February 2, 2023
Season 3
Episode
10

A Cultural Journey w/ Trevor Pelletier (PART 2)

If you missed episode one last week, we highly suggest taking a listen to that before continuing with this week’s episode.
January 19, 2023
Season 3
Episode
8

A Cultural Journey w/ Trevor Pelletier (PART 1)

Rick and Ryan welcome Trevor Pelletier from Siksika Nation to the studio for this 2 part series.
January 12, 2023
Season 3
Episode
7

Priya and her Story of Healing the Family

Priya openly discusses the way addiction impacts her family unit and the rollercoaster that goes along with that experience.
January 5, 2023
Season 3
Episode
6

Losing your Partner to Addiction w/ Kari

Kari lost her partner to active addiction in 2016 and as she shares her experience with this unfortunate event, the ripple effect of addiction is very clear and present.
December 29, 2022
Season 3
Episode
5

The Power of Forgiveness with Joanne Toller

It’s not often the guys are left speechless, but Joanne’s story left the studio silent on more than one occasion.
December 22, 2022
Season 3
Episode
4

From Canada Wide Warrant to Recovery Warrior

Kimberly joins the team to openly share her experience through active addiction and into recovery.
December 15, 2022
Season 3
Episode
3

From Homeless Addict To Executive Director

Earl Thiessen sits with Rick and shares his journey from being homeless in the full throws of addiction, the loss of his partner, his journey to recovery and ultimately becoming an Executive Director.
December 8, 2022
Season 3
Episode
2

Season 3 Starts... NOW!

Welcome back and thanks for the continued support! From Darkness to Life returns for a brand new season of stories, discoveries and conversations. Join us as the Rick, Ryan and Damyan take the mics.
December 1, 2022
Season 3
Episode
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