Addiction Recovery Theatre
Talk Recovery Radio
Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday June 1st. 2023 @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome some of the cast from "Visions" a play about addiction and recovery. “Visions” is a powerful play on substance abuse and recovery. The play depicts bottoms from the use and abuse of substances, the “awakening” or realization of the problem and coming into treatment and Twelve Step programs. Joining us on the show will be Andrew, Nate and Bob for the full hour. Be sure to catch the full interview LIVE on Talk Recovery 's Facebook page at 12-1pm PST. Show will be played on...
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People Helping People
Talk Recovery Radio
Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday April 20th @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome two guests, first on the show is Kevin Kraussler, a person in recovery who is a registered clinical counsellor at Skylark Counselling Clinic, he is going to share how he helps people who struggle with addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, depression and anxiety. Second on the show Franky shares his personal story of being a gay man in recovery who is settling in Canada from Mexico. Franky will talk about his journey in recovery and what he does to enjoy his life in recovery. Join us for the full...
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Gems - Meditations on Addiction and Recovery
Talk Recovery Radio
Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday March 30th @12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Andy C a person in long term recovery and author of multiple books joins us to talk about Meditation and Addiction Recovery. Catch the whole show on our Facebook page LIVE from 12-1pm PST. About Andy My name is Andy C., and I am an alcoholic. I have been sober since November 3rd, 1977. I am sponsored, have sponsees, am involved in service work and use the Steps. In keeping with our traditions and principles of anonymity, I have not published my last name. But I am eager to engage with...
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How safe really is Vancouver?
Talk Recovery Radio
Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday March 23rd @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome John Clerides, a business owner downtown Vancouver who advocates that the city needs to be safer for members of the community as well as business owners. John has been a business owner for decades in the downtown core and says it has never been as bad as it has been recently when it comes to safety. You can catch the whole interview on Facebook live from 12-1pm PST on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook page. About John John was the first president of the Davie Village BIA, when it ran from...
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“Flight With Weighted Wings”
Talk Recovery Radio
Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode – Thursday February 16th @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome Johanna O'Flaherty, Johanna, is a psychologist, author, consultant and keynote speaker. She is the former CEO of Central Recovery Treatment (CRT) and Vice President of Treatment Services at the Betty Ford Center. Currently, Johanna spends much of her time traveling and speaking to audiences throughout the behavioral health industry about generational trauma. Catch the full hour interview with Johanna on our Facebook page Talk Recovery Radio or next week on 100.5fm. About Johanna...
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Tattooing and Addiction Recovery
Talk Recovery Radio
Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode – Thursday Feb 2nd, 2023 @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome two tattoo artists in recovery from addiction, Dre Gail and Riley Maten. They will both share their stories of recovery and talk about how they got into tattooing and how it has effected their recovery journey. Babydoll tattoos has been around since 2017 and has grown to a fully equipped multi artist shop in 2022. Catch it all on our Facebook page Thursday at 12pm. The show will be replayed on radio at 12pm PST on Thursday February 9th, 2023. Dre Gail - BabyDoll Tattoos Owner...
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Outdoor Adventure Recovery & David Pavlus: 39 years in Recovery
Talk Recovery Radio
Talk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday Dec. 8 @ 12pm PST This week on Talk Recovery Radio we talk with Reed McCaskill about Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery program followed by David Pavlus on his 39 years in recovery. Reed McCaskill - Behavioural Health Tech at Back2Basics Reed McCaskill was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He went through the Back2Basics program along with the Transition program in 2020. During that time he found a deep appreciation and level of gratitude for the community and values of the program. He took a three month internship with Back2Basics while in the...
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Recovery Kidz
Talk Recovery Radio
This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome five amazing woman who are making sure parents in early recovery have gifts to give to their kids this Christmas. Alexis, Kimberlea, Britt, Linda and Amanda from Recovery Kidz are talking about the importance of helping parents get gifts to their kids at Christmas. Join us Thursday from 12-1pm PST on Facebook Live and on 100.5fm Co-op Radio Recovery Kidz WHO DOES RECOVERY KIDZ HELP? Recovery Kidz is an organization that strives to provide resources to parents seeking a new way of life in recovery from addiction. We see parents in recovery as a people...
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Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself
Talk Recovery Radio
This week on Talk Recovery Radio, Candace Plattor joins the show to talk about her book "“Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction”, also with the holidays coming up Candace will talk about loving and supporting an addict through the holiday season, one guest one full hour on Talk Recovery Radio. Catch the full show on Facebook Live on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook page and on 100.5fm. Loving an Addict Loving someone who has an addiction problem is like being trapped on a roller-coaster of painful emotions. You never know what’s...
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Sober Mom Squad
Talk Recovery Radio
This week on Talk Recovery Radio, Emily, Kiola and Lainy join the show to talk about Sober Mom Squad. The Sober Mom Squad is just as it sounds: a Squad of Moms who are already sober, those who are just dipping their toes in exploring an alcohol free lifestyle, and everything in between! Join us on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook page streamed live Thursday from 12-1pm PST About Sober Mom Squad Sober Mom Squad was formed during the pandemic of 2020. Many moms found they were feeling disconnected and were drinking more than ever. Messaging around alcohol and motherhood was rampant....
info_outlineTalk Recovery Radio Next Episode - Thursday March 23rd @ 12pm PST
This week on Talk Recovery Radio we welcome John Clerides, a business owner downtown Vancouver who advocates that the city needs to be safer for members of the community as well as business owners. John has been a business owner for decades in the downtown core and says it has never been as bad as it has been recently when it comes to safety. You can catch the whole interview on Facebook live from 12-1pm PST on Talk Recovery Radio's Facebook page.
About John
John was the first president of the Davie Village BIA, when it ran from Burrard to Jervis Street only. The budget was $40,000 a year so we had to save in order to spend money on capital improvements. Now it is called the West End BIA with a full time ED and a larger budget.
John is an advocate for safety in Vancouver "we all have right to walk down any street in Vancouver, like we use to, without the fear of getting attacked & helping those who need help"
John’s daughter started a Facebook group called “Vancouver Break-Ins & Crime Collective” the group purpose is the following.
“This page aims to support small businesses and citizens alike who have experienced and/or witnessed break-ins and criminal activity in the city of Vancouver.”
John's Social media
Media Attention
Below are some articles that John has been interviewed for as a business owner in Vancouver
‘Worst I have ever seen it’: Vancouver business owner says city not taking crime seriously.
Windows smashed, storefronts vandalized in Vancouver's West End overnight
Vancouver vandalism the 'worst ever seen' by West End shop owner
Mayor claims Vancouver is one of the world’s safest cities, but is he right?