Voices In Recovery Podcast

Annie and Russ tell us about a wildly unknown group for couples, "Recovering Couples Anonymous" here in Calgary and all over the place. The approach seems way too logical and reasonable... It just might help folks out! This group meets at Wild Rose United Church, 1317 - 1st street NW in Calgary. To learn more about Recovering Couples Anonymous go to https://recovering-couples.org Or to connect in the Calgary, AB Canada area please email calgaryrca@gmail.com To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

This week we are joined by long time friend, Linda. From her life as an army brat through so many twists and turns, you'll need a seat belt, into the present. Today, she manages her own company and expends countless volunteer hours helping veterans in her "spare" time. She is one of the helpers. The tireless. Ageless. Helpers. And for you, Linda. We are thankful. To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Mary's story starts off with angry reluctance to enter recovery in order to appease her family, multiple life changing losses, and her eventually realizing that she had to stop looking for someone or something to heal her and start looking inside herself. She shares the importance spirituality and prayer plays in her recovery. She works with others regularly and honors herself and her family. To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

After years of dedicated military service and spending the last decade in law enforcement, Dusty and his wife Katherine have faced the reality of living with PTSD. Recognizing it as an inevitable consequence of his service and seeing it as an occupational stress injury helps both of them to understand that this is no different that mending any other injury. Working on healing as a team, we are honoured to have both of them talking so openly and honestly about this injury that affects both of them so deeply. To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Pamela joins us in an open and honest conversation about mental health and her life long struggle to get healthy. She has worked very hard to get to a place where she is living her life with a trustworthy support network, and has embraced the life philosophy that she must go head first into the things she fears and that we must get out of the boxes that other people figure we are supposed to be in. She is very active on Facebook with her page Pamela's Journey to Herself, where she "wears the f*in cape! To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Michelle joins me to talk about everything from politics, trauma, Indigenous trauma, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, as well as some of her activism in the areas of harm reduction, LGBTQ2+ rights, and Indigenous trauma and rights.  Michelle is very involved in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry and is on the front lines of the affects this has on our community.    To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

This week we were gifted a visit from my much, much, much older brother, Greg. He is a father, son, brother, and friend to many. One of the other things he's been is a soldier. I'm going to let him speak for himself through the podcast because I could never do him justice. I will say that he is one of the most generous humans I know. It's not something he wants to get out there, but it's the least I can do for him considering how often and quickly he is there for others in need. Thank you brother. To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Crystal tells us her story of working her way out of addiction and into recovery.  Crystal's experiences led her to work in a hospice centre where Crystal's seemingly endless well of compassion allows her to help families in some of the hardest times in their lives.  Her compassion is what led her down a path of becoming a vegan and then taking it further to stand up against corporate agriculture and the inhumane treatment of animals To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

Cheri takes us through the beginnings of addiction, turmoil in her family, divorce, relapse, and continued struggles with recovery. She highlights the power of having someone to turn to for help. Cheri is able, with daily work, to live her best life out of chaos, and into peace.   To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott

All of us at Voices In Recovery and Freedom's Path Recovery Society are proud to announce the start of The Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps programs. This group program is free of charge and open to indigenous and non-indigenous people. Men’s groups on Mondays, and women’s groups on Tuesday, and we respect self identification of your gender expression. (Two spirit and non-binary programs are pending) The Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Men starts Monday Nov 18 from 7-9.  For more information head to www.facebook.com/events/2508858812483825/ The Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Women starts Tuesday Nov 19 from 7-9.  For more information head to www.facebook.com/events/966649760366371/ To find out more about White Bison and their programs go to www.whitebison.org For more information about the 100 Eagle feather Sacred Hoop watch this video HERE To check out some of the upcoming events or to get involved with Métis Local 87 click HERE   To show support for Voices In Recovery or to Freedom's Path click HERE Voices in Recovery is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) click HERE To subscribe or listen to the podcast on Google Podcasts click HERE Music for this show provided by Eli Elliott