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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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Season 5
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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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Season 4
Episode
33
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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Season 2: That's a Wrap!

The end of Season 2 is here. Ryan, Rick. and Brian McGrath recap this season along with all things OCJ from the last year.
July 7, 2022
Season 2
Episode
40

The Other Side with Lauren and Jamie

Lauren and Jamie have interesting stories involving addiction. One is an alcoholic in recovery and the other is a wife of an alcoholic. Together these ladies help others.
June 30, 2022
Season 2
Episode
39

Brian Reframes the Box

Amber and Ryan welcome Brian to the show again. Brian is one of the founders of Optimal Recovery Coaching Associates (ORCA) located in White Rock, BC and is also in long term recovery.
June 23, 2022
Season 2
Episode
38

A Candid Conversation with MLA Michaela Frey

This week Rick and Ryan welcome a huge supporter of OCJ, MLA for the Brooks/Medicine Hat region Michaela Frey.
June 16, 2022
Season 2
Episode
37

A Holistic Journey of Healing and Helping Others

Friend of OCJ, Pastor Dave Maneschyn joins Ryan to welcome this week’s guest Claire Rae. Claire shares parts of her early life and how addiction has stolen three very close people from her.
June 9, 2022
Season 2
Episode
36

Formerly Incarcerated, Formerly Homeless, Recovering Addict: San Franciscan Tom Wolf

By the time Tom Wolf first encountered SF Police Officer Rob Gilson, his addiction was spinning out of control. Now in recovery, Tom uses his voice as a recovery advocate across the Country.
June 2, 2022
Season 2
Episode
35

Hard Truths with Giuseppe Ganci

A strong recovery advocate from New Westminster, BC joins the show today. Giuseppe is the Director of Community Development for Last Door Recovery Society and a passionate voice for recovery.
May 26, 2022
Season 2
Episode
34

Dr. Nathanial Day

This week we welcome a brilliant Doctor to the show. Dr. Nathanial Day is a Medical Director with AHS who is a driving force inside the Alberta’s Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC).
May 19, 2022
Season 2
Episode
33

Money Back Guarantee

This week Jessica sits down to share her journey through addiction and into recovery. Like so many others, Jessica started experimenting with alcohol at a young age and didn’t think anything of it.
May 12, 2022
Season 2
Episode
32

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