Hard Knox Talks: Your Addiction Podcast

Skyler Ray went from foster care, to homelessness, and now to a growing music career with 5 years in recovery. Must watch, great conversation.Check out Skyler's website.https://www.officialskylerray.com/Check out the Bunny Hugs and Mental Health PodcastSupport the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

John Gordiano grew up surrounded by crime and violence in the Bronx. 39 years ago he got sober and has been working on helping people heal from Substance Use Disorder ever since. We talked about everything from peer support, to psychedelics, to his incredibly powerful story of recovery. If you get anything out of this episode drop us a comment and let us know! Check out John's websitehttps://johnjgiordano.com/Check out Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSupport the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

As a man now in long term recovery, Marc Effron came up in the world with a strong work ethic and it served him well. Vice president of an insurance company at 24 years old, cocaine fueled his fire, until it didn’t. Homeless on the street at 28. Now with many years of sobriety under his belt he joined me on the podcast to share his valuable insights and experiences on what happened, and how he maintains the recovery he has today.Check out Marc's Websitehttps://www.marc-effron.com/Support the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Ted X speaker and author Adam Vibe Gunton brought some great insights and tools for addiction recovery to the podcast. From some near death to successful businessman in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Adam's story of recovery will leave you with a new perspective on the importance of your story, and how to use it to help others.Check out Adam's Recovered on Purpose websitehttps://recoveredonpurpose.org/Support the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

With the concept of a "recovery oriented system of care" getting more and more traction, its seems the rift between harm reduction and abstinence based strategies is once again widening, or at least that's how the media narrative seems to be presenting itself. Dr. Rob Tanguay is at the heart of this conversation. He joined me on the podcast to share his opinions and expertise on the topic to help us gain a clearer understanding of what it is we are actually trying to achieve here in Canada for people who use drugs.Find Rob on LinkedIn HereCheck out Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSupport the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Kimberly had to walk away from the hospitality industry to save her own life. She did what she had to do to find a better life including yoga, breath work, meditation, and a pile of other stuff. Today she lives in a treehouse on the cost and is living a life she didn't think possible and it all stemmed from the choice to risk it all, for recovery. Check out kim on Instagram HERE FASD Network of SaskatchewanCheck out Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSupport the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Jayme Minor is the trumpet man for the Calgary Flames, he’s also a person in recovery with a bunch of great insights into how he got sober and how he stays sober and you’re going to love him.Check out Jayme on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jayme_minor_/FASD Network of SaskatchewanCheck out the Bunn y Hugs and Mental Health PodcastSupport the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

David has been at the top of tech companies and sailed the Mediterranean. He also became an alcoholic somewhere along the way and wants to share with us how he found his way out while maintaining his success in business, relationships, and life.Find David on Instagram HereCheck out another great mental health podcasterhttps://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcastSupport the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Dave Weibe is a talented musician and an addiction survivor. He brought a great energy to the studio and I really enjoyed this conversation about powerlessness, addiction, religion, and psychedelics. I hope you check it out!Check out Dave on Facebook HereCheck out these other Canadian Mental Health creators!https://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcastSupport the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Samantha is a woman in recovery, a felon, and has a passion for nutrition. She blew my mind with what she had to say about the effects our micro biomes have on the way we think and act. You don't want to miss this one!Check out Samantha on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seefitliving/Support the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Daniel has 18 years in recovery and he gives credit for the life he has today largely to the program of Narcotics Anonymous. I don't care if you're a new comer or an old timer, this conversation has something for everyone and it's definitely worth a listen.Find Daniel on Instagram HereCheck out these other Canadian Mental Health creators!https://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcastSupport the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

David has been working exclusively in addiction medicine since 2019 but has been dealing with addiction in his practise for 20 years. Donna and I really enjoyed digging into his perspectives on harm reduction, recovery oriented systems of care, and the language we use around and in service of people who use drugs. This episode is brought to you thanks to funding provided by the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. To learn more about them, tap HERE Support the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

We talked about everything sex and porn addiction to what a healthy sexual relationship looks like and how we can get there with Saskatoon Sexual Health Executive Director Caitlin Cottrell shares her personal experiences with sex addiction and valuable insights from her lived experiences in recovery from it. Patrick Eilers is a sex addiction professional and brough some valuable knowledge to the conversation. Find Patrick Eilers hereFind Caitlin Cottrell hereSupport the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Sylvia works to reduce stress in workplaces. This gives her a unique perspective on how substance use becomes so problematic and she joined me at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar to offer her insights on how we can do better for people who struggle with substance use, at work.✅Find Sylvia linkedin.com/in/sylvia-marusyk-89a2931a✅Sask Safety Council https://www.sasksafety.org/Support the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Taz is a comedian, and person in long term recovery. He tracked me down at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar because he has some powerful insights as a result of his journey with mental health and addiction. This was a great talk, I hope you check it out!Check out Taz's website HERESupport the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Eldeen was married to an alcoholic, she is also a world renowned safety professional. She joined me on the Tradeshow floor at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar to talk about her experiences and to share some valuable knowledge and insights that can help us all do better when we run into substance use challenges, at work.✅Sask Safety Council https://www.sasksafety.org/✅ Pozniak Safety Associates https://pozniaksafety.com/Support the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Joleyne worked in child apprehension for the Ministry of Social Services here in Saskatchewan. She also fell deep into addiction during that time, lost her job, and had her own children apprehended. Today she is on the other side of it all and joined us to share her story.Support the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Steven lived the motorcycle culture until he had nothing left. Today he is an educator for the Saskatchewan Safety Council and had a conversation with me about his journey at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar.Saskatchewan Safety Council https://www.sasksafety.org/Support the Show.We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

I dove into the complexities of addiction, stigma, and how studying epigenetics may help people find a better way to live free from addiction. Check out Evelyn's TED talkhttps://tedxjacksonville.com/talks/evelyn-higgins-addiction-researcher/Support the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada

Sandra started her nursing career in an Emergency Room. As time went on Sandra started experiencing the effects of PTSD but was to ashamed to reach out for help. After losing a number of jobs. falling into addiction, and trying to end her own life she finally reached out, and it saved her life.Follow Sandra on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sandraleespeaks/Support the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREAll for Public Health Rally information Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksCheck out the AIMS-SK Program https://cmelearning.usask.ca/specialized-programs/aims-sk/aims_sk_overview.phpStronger Together CanadaHolding Hope CanadaHealing Hearts Canada