6/3 Episode 211: Last Minute Meston
We welcomed Kaeden to the show tonight. At just 26 years old, he has already overcome a tremendous amount of adversity and is now four months clean, embracing the sober living lifestyle. Our crew first met Kaeden at Prairie Sky Recovery Centre during the live, on-site broadcast of Episode 190. As they so often do, the boys connected with someone who heard the message of recovery and thought, "I want that." Four months later, we caught up with Kaeden to hear his story and see how he's doing. He is a great example of what can happen when someone reaches the point of being truly ready for change and has a supportive family willing to advocate for them along the way. We're incredibly proud of Kaeden and all that he's accomplishing.
5/31 Episode 210: Durand Fritz
D'oh! It was our Simpsons themed episode as we welcomed our new friend, Durand Fritz to the show. Durand is a double amputee, having lost both his right arm and right leg. Faced with challenges that would test anyone's spirit, he turned to the same coping mechanisms many of us have. Can you blame him? Today, however, Durand is no longer defined by his circumstances. Through recovery, resilience, and a renewed perspective, he's transformed adversity into purpose. He now lives his best life, spreading positivity, inspiring others, and proving that our limitations do not have to determine our future. Thank God Tim's hair wasn't amputated.
5/27 Episode 209: A Legend in our Midst
We welcomed back a very special friend of the show, Elizabeth McKeon. Liz is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with a Master's of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing — and simply put, she’s one of the good ones. In addiction recovery, many of us suddenly think we have all the answers. We self-diagnose, self-treat. The only doctor's we're referring to are Dr. Google and Dr. Chatgpt and we convince ourselves we know best. The truth is, the real difference-makers are clinicians like Elizabeth who genuinely care. Through both personal and professional experience, she has built a unique approach to recovery that is medically grounded and compassionately delivered. Her wisdom and insight transcended miles and time zones during this conversation. Be sure to check out The Clearlywell Podcast.
5/25 Episode 208: Robbie Flett
The boys kept the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month alive as we welcomed Robbie Flett to the program. At 50 years old and built like a brick shithouse, Rob hails from Alberta, British Columbia, and brought an authentic, powerful message that resonated with everyone listening. He shared a life once driven by ego, and how becoming vulnerable, open-minded, and willing ultimately led him to the gifts he enjoys today with more than seven years in recovery. One of the show’s favorite sayings is, “There’s a difference between sobriety and recovery.” Anybody can stop drinking — not everybody can start thinking. Rob spoke openly about the work he’s done through A.A., sponsorship, and personal growth.
5/20 Episode 207: Larissa Jahnke
Tonight on the Pod, we welcomed special guest Larissa as she celebrated an incredible milestone — 10 months clean. Her story was a powerful reminder that addiction does not discriminate. No matter our backgrounds, appearances, or experiences, the disease connects us all in ways many never fully understand. Larissa shared openly about her struggles with codependency, growth, and hope she’s found in recovery, proving that while we may not all look the same on the outside, we are the same where it counts. Her honesty, strength and willingness to keep fighting delivered a message that resonated far beyond her clean time.
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