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Ryan talks with Sanar Alixandyr, who shares her journey of overcoming PTSD, depression, and eating disorders, offering insights into personal transformation and healing.
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April 3, 2025

Transcending Trauma: Sanar Alixandyr's Path to Healing

Ryan talks with Sanar Alixandyr, who shares her journey of overcoming PTSD, depression, and eating disorders, offering insights into personal transformation and healing.
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March 20, 2025

The Edge of Darkness in Alaska: Crystal's Return to Light

Ryan talks with Crystal from Oklahoma about her inspiring recovery from a life of trauma and substance use.
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Transcending Trauma: Sanar Alixandyr's Path to Healing

Ryan talks with Sanar Alixandyr, who shares her journey of overcoming PTSD, depression, and eating disorders, offering insights into personal transformation and healing.
April 3, 2025
Season 5
Episode
7

The Edge of Darkness in Alaska: Crystal's Return to Light

Ryan talks with Crystal from Oklahoma about her inspiring recovery from a life of trauma and substance use.
March 20, 2025
Season 5
Episode
6

Finding Authenticity: Stacey Bleemaster’s Journey to Healing

In this powerful episode of From Darkness to Life, Ryan sits down with Stacey Bleemaster, a mental health advocate, author, and licensed professional counselor.
March 6, 2025
Season 5
Episode
5

Tyler Smith: Championing Mental Health and Wellness

Tyler Smith shares his journey from surviving the Humboldt Broncos bus crash to advocating for mental health and creating safe spaces.
February 20, 2025
Season 5
Episode
4

Life After the Crash: Brandon Chase's New Beginning

Brandon Chase shares his inspiring journey of resilience and advocacy after surviving a life-altering impaired driving crash.
February 6, 2025
Season 5
Episode
3

The Power of Positivity: Jessica Janzen's Path

Jessica Janzen shares her journey of transforming personal tragedy into a mission of spreading joy and resilience through her advocacy and philanthropy.
January 23, 2025
Season 5
Episode
2

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.
January 10, 2025
Season 5
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1

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.
August 1, 2024
Season 4
Episode
33

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!
July 25, 2024
Season 4
Episode
32

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