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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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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 4
Episode
32
July 25, 2024

Building a New Life: Andrew McKay’s Inspirational Path

Andrew McKay, a Recovery and Resilience Coach, shares his 12-year journey from darkness to life, offering hope and inspiration!
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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

Acknowledging Self Worth and the Power of the Human Spirit

Three open, honest, courageous women joined us for this episode of "From Darkness to Life."
November 18, 2021
Season 2
Episode
4

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