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From Rock Bottom to Rocket Fuel: Kori Leigh's Story of Recovery and Triumph

In this episode of 'From Darkness to Life,' guest Kori Lee turns rock bottom into rocket fuel as she shares her inspirational story of overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life.

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From Darkness to Life contains the real stories of courageous individuals who have found their way out of the darkness caused by mental health challenges and substance abuse. If these episodes resonate with you and you yourself or someone you love needs help, please reach out.

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November 14, 2025

From Rock Bottom to Rocket Fuel: Kori Leigh's Story of Recovery and Triumph

In this episode of 'From Darkness to Life,' guest Kori Lee turns rock bottom into rocket fuel as she shares her inspirational story of overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life.
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October 30, 2025

Beyond the Brink: Ryan Oscar's Journey of Resilience and Recovery - Part 2

In part 2 of this moving series of From Darkness to Life, Poncho continues his conversation with Ryan Oscar.
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What is a Recovery Coach?

Episode 17 explores what a recovery coach is and what it isn�t; the importance of building trust and rapport and how an RC can help empower individuals in their recovery journey.
January 20, 2022
Season 2
Episode
17

Growing Separately, Together

Poncho sits down with Derrick and his fianc� Stephanie to talk about supporting each other through their struggles. They discuss how they started off dealing with many challenges.
January 13, 2022
Season 2
Episode
16

Running Life now

Keeley openly discusses her negative relationship with alcohol and the consequences that she endured due to loss of control with the substance.
January 7, 2022
Season 2
Episode
15

Happy New Year!

Damyan, Gen, Amber and Rob sit in to talk about unplugging over the holidays.With some much needed personal reflection and introspection, they discuss tackling head-on, all of their coming adventures.
January 6, 2022
Season 2
Episode
14

Concussion and Brain Injury Recovery

Dr. Ryan Comeau and Dr. James Skrenkowich join Ryan and Derrick to discuss concussions and the lasting effects on our mental health.
December 23, 2021
Season 2
Episode
13

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
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Episode
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