The Recovery Connection

Kevin, Jonathan and Jenna Williams are joined by Rideau-Vanier Ward 12 city councillor Stéphanie Plante, and Community Association/Action Sandy Hill Vice-Chair Calla Barnett. In this episode we chat and share about some of the pressing issues in Stéphanie's ward, Rideau-Vanier, and most importantly solutions we all would like to see. For more information on Stéphanie Plante please visit her website here. ** Disclaimer** During the interview Calla mentions a factual error that Pharmasave owns RespectRx pharmacies. In fact Pharmasave does not own them, but some Pharmasave franchises partner with them. Thanks Calla for pointing this out! --- Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

Kevin and Jonathan are back picking up an earlier conversation about the different ways to practice and work 12-Step programs. In economics, Gresham's law is a monetary principle stating that "Bad money drives out good if they exchange for the same price". In AA, the author of this 1974 article from "24 magazine" argues that the "weak cup of coffee" or rather the program not practiced as intended has caused the AA fellowship to struggle, and recovery is not as strong as it used to be. Kevin and Jonathan share their thoughts on the article and how it can relate to 12-Step fellowships today. --- Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

In this episode we chat with Louise Goodman who is one of the founding members of Unbroken Recovery - a non-profit that creates community for persons in recovery centered around fitness and CrossFit. Louise also shares parts of her 23 year journey of recovery and how that has inspired the work that she does. Visit unbrokenrecovery.com to see their class schedules and learn more about what they do! --- Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

On this episode of The Recovery Connection we talk with Allan O. Allan has been coming in and out the rooms since 1997 and this past February he celebrated 3 years of continuous recovery. Allan shares his wealth of understanding and passion for 12 step programs and how these simple steps have transformed his thoughts and his actions into a new freedom in his life - a freedom that can be attained by all those seeking recovery. --- Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

As we jump back into recording after a few month hiatus, Kevin is joined by co-host Jonathan to share a bit more about who we are. The conversation starts off with asking each other personal questions, but then jumps into a bit of banter about spirituality and 12-step fellowships. We are very excited to have Jonathan join Kevin as the co-host of the Recovery Connection, and can't wait to share some exciting conversations we have lined up this season. --- Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

Today we chat with David Botha from Matthew House Ottawa. We will be touching on the who, the what and the why of Matthew House along with his personal story of resilience and the intersection between our community and theirs. Matthew House Ottawa operates two main functions - refugee services and a furniture bank. Learn more about Matthew House Ottawa at matthewhouseottawa.org --- Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

Kevin is joined by our newest board member, and friend from Restoring Hope - Ashley Gibbons. As well, we have returning favourite and friend from Capital City Mission - Keltie Davidson. On this episode we are talking all about community, what it looks like for our organizations and our clients and how we can continue to develop these life saving networks. Learn more about Capital City Mission and Restoring Hope at capitalcitymission.com & restoringhope.ca Available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

Kevin has a powerful and moving conversation with Lisa and Hanan from Care Centre Ottawa, a multi-service centre for the community. In this episode we hear all about the amazing work that they do in the community, as well as some personal stories of resiliency, connection and community building.  Learn more about Care Centre Ottawa at carecentreottawa.ca Available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

Kevin is joined by Discipleship House resident, John D. At just 2 months of sobriety, John shares with us his early recovery wisdom and thoughts. They touch on a host of topics related to early recovery, including AA's 20 questions. Listen now! Available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 8pm. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

On this episode we are talking with Amy L on what it looks like for the family and friends of those with a substance use disorder. We all know that addiction affects not just the person using, but all those around them. Amy will share about her own personal journey of recovery as someone who loves and spends time with people who have a substance use disorder. Available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 8pm. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

Christopher Adam is the Executive Director of St. Joseph's Church in Ottawa. The Parish runs the St. Joe's Supper Table  community meal service and food bank, as well as the St. Joe's Women's Centre day program. In living the Catholic-Christian teaching of the Preferential Option for the Poor, St. Joe's recognizes the many faces of poverty and seeks to walk in solidarity with those on the margins of our society. Learn more about St Joe's at st-josephs.ca Available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

Kevin Williams is joined by charity leaders in our community from Capital City Mission, Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa / Bureau des services à la jeunesse, Cornerstone Housing for Women and The Ottawa Mission as we talk about the Coldest Night of the Year, and how each of our organizations have been impacted by the pandemic and why this walk is so vital to our charities. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about these amazing organizations, and get to know how #cnoy22 is working in our city. ️ Watch right here, or listen later on all major streaming platforms. jerichoroad.ca/podcast

Josh is a longtime friend of Jericho Road and he and Kevin touch on what it means to have a spiritual awakening as a result of working the 12 steps. You won't want to miss this conversation! Josh is an amazing leader in our community, as well as at Carlington Booch! Check 'em out! carlingtonbooch.com Now available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers.

Kevin is joined by the Executive Director of the Caldwell Family Centre, Marilyn. Listen as they talk about all of the amazing service that they do in this city and the Caldwell area. The sense of community that is being generated at the Caldwell Centre is one that we can all take lesson from. Truly some amazing work being done here in the city of Ottawa. Visit the Caldwell Family Centre at caldwellfamilycentre.ca Available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers. Learn more about Jericho Road at jerichoroad.ca

Shawn and Kevin dive deep into the topic of relationships in recovery. Shawn shares his personal struggles and victories of being married to another person in recovery, while Kevin shares his experience and priorities with being married to someone outside of the program.  They cover everything from dating in early sobriety, to personal baggage and even sex. Now available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers.

Listen to this compelling conversation between Kevin & Robert - the Board Chair for Serenity Renewal. They touch on a variety of topics related to the epidemic of addiction such as the disease model, family support and social barriers. Such an incredible conversation! Now available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers.

Darcy C is an Ottawa born and raised Chef by trade. After finding the rooms of AA he recognized the need for continuous action in this vigorous program of recovery, as his sobriety medallion states. Through this new found passion for recovery, Darcy continues to help the still suffering addict and alcoholic grow in the spirit of love and find the same serenity he did, just like the 12th step asks us to do. Now available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers.

Kevin has an amazing and honest conversation with Kaite Burkholder-Harris from the Alliance to End Homelessness here in Ottawa. Prior to this, she has been working at the national level as a Policy Analyst with Reaching Home, the federal government’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy. Previously, she worked as a System Planner with the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and spent a number of years working as the Project Manager for A Way Home Ottawa in preventing and ending youth homelessness. Having worked as a frontline mental health worker, Kaite has a strong understanding of some of the challenges that people living on the streets face. Motivated by a desire to see larger systems change, Kaite is energized by engaging and mobilizing new stakeholders towards the goal of safe and affordable housing for everyone in our community. Available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers.

Michelle got sober at the age of 23, by the grace of God. She started drinking at 13 and struggled with alcoholism and concurrent disorders for 10 years before she found a new way to live in the program of AA. On this first episode of the "Voices of Recovery" edition of The Recovery Connection, Kevin and Michelle touch a variety of topics affecting the 12 step community from COVID, to mental health and relationships.  Available on all major streaming platforms! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF), followed by an open Q&A for viewers.

On this episode we are talking with Keltie Davidson from Capital City Mission. CCM and Jericho Road partner together every year for Coldest Night of the Year. Keltie shares with us the value of relational connection over professional help in regards to their ministry. Keltie has been 'Loving Thy Neighbourhood' for around 15 years at Capital City Mission, starting as a volunteer in high school.  Check out this incredible episode! All episodes are recorded live on Facebook (bit.ly/3dMTqtF) the second Thursday of each month at 8pm, followed by an open Q&A for viewers.