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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
Episode
14

The Last Door Colin Needed to Open

In this episode, Colin talks with Rick and Ryan as to what his life looked like prior to teaching his darkest days and what turned his life towards recovery through the Last Door.
February 23, 2023
Season 3
Episode
13

Dustin's Journey (PART 2)

In the second part of Dustin’s story he walks the listener through how dark his life had gotten before he hit bottom.
February 16, 2023
Season 3
Episode
12

Dustin's Journey (PART 1)

In this two part journey Dustin takes us on an unbelievable ride through his life growing up in small town Alberta where he felt like an intruder in his own body until he found relief from alcohol.
February 9, 2023
Season 3
Episode
11

Recovery on Campus with Dr. Victoria Burns

This week Ryan chats with Dr. Victoria Burns about how she uses her lived experience to create a safe space for students, faculty and staff in addictions recovery.
February 2, 2023
Season 3
Episode
10

Ryan Gilfillan-From Active Addiction to becoming an Addiction Counsellor, Recovery Coach and owner of a Recovery Home

This week Ryan Gilfillan connects to share his hope-inspiring story of recovery.
February 2, 2023
Season 3
Episode
9

A Cultural Journey w/ Trevor Pelletier (PART 2)

If you missed episode one last week, we highly suggest taking a listen to that before continuing with this week’s episode.
January 19, 2023
Season 3
Episode
8

A Cultural Journey w/ Trevor Pelletier (PART 1)

Rick and Ryan welcome Trevor Pelletier from Siksika Nation to the studio for this 2 part series.
January 12, 2023
Season 3
Episode
7

Priya and her Story of Healing the Family

Priya openly discusses the way addiction impacts her family unit and the rollercoaster that goes along with that experience.
January 5, 2023
Season 3
Episode
6

Losing your Partner to Addiction w/ Kari

Kari lost her partner to active addiction in 2016 and as she shares her experience with this unfortunate event, the ripple effect of addiction is very clear and present.
December 29, 2022
Season 3
Episode
5

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