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Breaking Through: Chris Hellman’s Journey from Isolation to Community

Recorded live at SARRCON on March 20th, this is Chris Hellman's story of recovery after the Covid crisis.

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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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March 26, 2026

Breaking Through: Chris Hellman’s Journey from Isolation to Community

Recorded live at SARRCON on March 20th, this is Chris Hellman's story of recovery after the Covid crisis.
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Season 6
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February 19, 2026

Breaking Free: Hannah's Journey from Addiction to Hope

In this emotional and candid episode of 'From Darkness to Life,' Hannah, the newest member and recovery coach of Our Collective Journey (OCJ), shares her deeply personal story of battling addiction.
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Season 3 Starts... NOW!

Welcome back and thanks for the continued support! From Darkness to Life returns for a brand new season of stories, discoveries and conversations. Join us as the Rick, Ryan and Damyan take the mics.
December 1, 2022
Season 3
Episode
1

Season 2: That's a Wrap!

The end of Season 2 is here. Ryan, Rick. and Brian McGrath recap this season along with all things OCJ from the last year.
July 7, 2022
Season 2
Episode
40

The Other Side with Lauren and Jamie

Lauren and Jamie have interesting stories involving addiction. One is an alcoholic in recovery and the other is a wife of an alcoholic. Together these ladies help others.
June 30, 2022
Season 2
Episode
39

Brian Reframes the Box

Amber and Ryan welcome Brian to the show again. Brian is one of the founders of Optimal Recovery Coaching Associates (ORCA) located in White Rock, BC and is also in long term recovery.
June 23, 2022
Season 2
Episode
38

A Candid Conversation with MLA Michaela Frey

This week Rick and Ryan welcome a huge supporter of OCJ, MLA for the Brooks/Medicine Hat region Michaela Frey.
June 16, 2022
Season 2
Episode
37

A Holistic Journey of Healing and Helping Others

Friend of OCJ, Pastor Dave Maneschyn joins Ryan to welcome this week’s guest Claire Rae. Claire shares parts of her early life and how addiction has stolen three very close people from her.
June 9, 2022
Season 2
Episode
36

Formerly Incarcerated, Formerly Homeless, Recovering Addict: San Franciscan Tom Wolf

By the time Tom Wolf first encountered SF Police Officer Rob Gilson, his addiction was spinning out of control. Now in recovery, Tom uses his voice as a recovery advocate across the Country.
June 2, 2022
Season 2
Episode
35

Hard Truths with Giuseppe Ganci

A strong recovery advocate from New Westminster, BC joins the show today. Giuseppe is the Director of Community Development for Last Door Recovery Society and a passionate voice for recovery.
May 26, 2022
Season 2
Episode
34

Dr. Nathanial Day

This week we welcome a brilliant Doctor to the show. Dr. Nathanial Day is a Medical Director with AHS who is a driving force inside the Alberta’s Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC).
May 19, 2022
Season 2
Episode
33

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