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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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Mental Health, Addiction and Healing with Theoren Fleury

Theoren Fleury joins OCJ to discuss addiction, mental health, trauma and the subsequent work that goes into continuous recovery.
April 8, 2021
Season 1
Episode
13

Coping with Suicide (Nolan and Intek's Story)

In the aftermath of a friend's suicide, Nolan & Intek discuss the death of a close friend, and how coping through conversation was their way to deal with loss.
April 1, 2021
Season 1
Episode
12

An Educator's Approach to Teen Mental Health

As a high school vice-principal, Shauna has a unique perspective on the vulnerability of the teen mindset. Shauna takes a proactive to dealing with young minds.
March 25, 2021
Season 1
Episode
11

A Brief History of AA and 12 Step Recovery

Mark is a recovered alcoholic who shares his extensive knowledge of the history of the program that gave birth to all 12 step programs.
March 11, 2021
Season 1
Episode
10

The Food Bank and its role in Mental Health support

Celina joins Poncho, and the guys at OCJ to talk about the Food Bank and its role in helping people with mental health and addiction issues.
February 25, 2021
Season 1
Episode
9

Dealing with suicide - Nathan's Story

In the wake of yet another suicide in Medicine Hat, Nathan talks about coping with a difficult situation like the loss of a friend to suicide.
February 10, 2021
Season 1
Episode
8

From Rock Bottom - Leah's Story

Leah is an extreme example of an inspiring individual who had to hit rock bottom before realizing that her life was worth something.
February 4, 2021
Season 1
Episode
7

The Role of Law Enforcement in Addiction Crisis Management

This week we welcome Brent Secondiak, Ops Inspector for the MH Police Service, and involved in PACT (Police and Crisis Team) and the Addiction Crisis Team.
January 21, 2021
Season 1
Episode
6

Damyan's Story (Part 2) - Julie's Story

Damyan's wife, Julie joins us in the discussion and talks about coping with Damyan's journey and how they have been impacted both negatively and positively.
January 11, 2021
Season 1
Episode
5

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