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Perfectly Imperfect: Sylvain Bourgon on Grief, Faith, and Reaching Out

This week on From Darkness to Live, Sylvain Bourgon joins Poncho to share a journey from childhood poverty, violence, and early drug use to a life he once struggled to imagine.

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Perfectly Imperfect: Sylvain Bourgon on Grief, Faith, and Reaching Out

This week on From Darkness to Live, Sylvain Bourgon joins Poncho to share a journey from childhood poverty, violence, and early drug use to a life he once struggled to imagine.
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When PTSD Comes Home: Alison’s Story of Love, Struggle, and Hope

In this episode of From Darkness to Life, Poncho sits down with Alison for a candid look at the side of trauma we don’t hear about enough: life as the partner of a first responder.
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Breaking Free from Alcohol: Graham’s Story of Recovery and Redemption

Graham, a radio personality from Edmonton, who shares his journey through life, radio, and alcoholism
November 2, 2023
Season 4
Episode
2

Inspiration Unleashed: Lessons and Blessings with Ryan and Amber

Welcome back to 'From Darkness to Life,' the podcast of real-life stories of hope, inspiration, and resilience! In our Season 4 podcast, let's get you caught up on all that's new in OCJ and FDTL!
October 26, 2023
Season 4
Episode
1

Kevin Lee on his Path to Recovery

In this episode, Kevin takes us on a journey through his youth and shares how substance use took over his life... and almost ended it.
March 30, 2023
Season 3
Episode
20

Raw and Unfiltered w/ David Pavlus

In this episode, a founder of Last Door Recovery Centre sits down with Rick and Ryan to talk recovery.
March 23, 2023
Season 3
Episode
19

A Journey of Family Healing w/ Sonja Riddle

This week it's Sonja Riddle, of Legacy West Healing, an NPO providing programs designed for those who have witnessed someone they care about engaged in active addiction.
March 16, 2023
Season 3
Episode
18

Recovery in the School System (Part 3 of 3)

This three-part special podcast series introduces an exciting collaboration between Our Collective Journey and Medicine Hat School Division.
March 9, 2023
Season 3
Episode
17

Recovery in the School System (Part 1 of 3)

This three-part special podcast series introduces an exciting collaboration between Our Collective Journey and Medicine Hat School Division.
March 9, 2023
Season 3
Episode
15

Recovery in the School System (Part 2 of 3)

This three-part special podcast series introduces an exciting collaboration between Our Collective Journey and Medicine Hat School Division.
March 9, 2023
Season 3
Episode
16

Karma Boxing in Nevada

Come along for a wild ride as Grant shares his story from the streets of Las Vegas, NV to eventual incarceration. The concrete cell is where Grant decided it was time to start really living.
March 2, 2023
Season 3
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