Recovery Machine Podcast
The Recovery Machine Podcast is a show hosted by two former healthcare workers who have lived experience with drug addiction. Episodes feature discussions about the following:Mental health, addiction treatment options, tools for recovery, drug policy, the war on drugs, socioeconomic factors of addic… read more
Helen Jennens - Warrior
May 24th, 2023
Harm Reduction advocate and member of Moms Stop The Harm, Helen Jennens joins us to discuss the heart-wrenching impact of losing two sons to addiction and toxic drugs. With inspiring resilience, she works tirelessly to …
Ted Perkins - Recovery Movie Meetups
May 10th, 2023
Ted Perkins stops by to tell us about a new addiction treatment tool called Recovery Movie Meetups. To learn more or to start a group, visit the link …
Book Report 2
May 7th, 2023
We take a look at trauma, covert and overt depression, and the voices inside our heads. Books discussed include Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia MD, I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the …
Kathryn Botchford - Courage & Vulnerability
April 20th, 2023
Kathryn Botchford joins us to discuss the tragic overdose death of her husband, Jason Botchford. Jason was a prominent, beloved sports writer and media figure in Vancouver, B.C. Kathryn tells us how she found the …
Garth Mullins Returns!
April 11th, 2023
Garth Mullins Returns!
Garth stops by to update us on everything that’s changed or
not changed since he was last on the show. We discuss the impact of …
The Hammer Falls Heavy Upon the Downtown Eastside
April 9th, 2023
Clearing of the DTES street camps begins. We take a look at a leaked document made public by Stop The Sweeps, a coalition of advocacy groups working on the Downtown Eastside.
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Methadone Malfunction
April 5th, 2023
We discuss the impact and uncertainty surrounding the recent methadone shortages in B.C.
#drugshortages #toxicdrugcrisis #emergencyBC
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Are You Co-Crazy? New Discoveries in Codependency with Dr. Sarah Michaud
March 30th, 2023
Psychologist and author, Dr. Sarah Michaud stops by to chat about her recent book Co-Crazy: One Psychologist’s Recovery from Codependency and …
Diagnosing Your Mental Health - Are YOU Addicted?
March 20th, 2023
We look at the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and discuss how the diagnostic criteria for substance use could be improved.
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Choosing a Treatment Centre in Canada
March 6th, 2023
We discuss metrics of concern and questions that should be asked before heading off to treatment for drug addiction.
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Writing For Recovery
February 24th, 2023
Corey shares some big news! We discuss the benefits of writing in all its many forms for those in recovery and those who want to improve their mental health.
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Experience Points 2
February 17th, 2023
Experience Points is a new segment composed of bite-sized stories, revelations, and epiphanies.
#drugaddiction #addictionrecovery #recoverywisdom #addictionexperience
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Experience Points
February 10th, 2023
Experience Points is a new segment composed of bite-sized stories, revelations, and epiphanies.
#drugaddiction #addictionrecovery #recoverywisdom #addictionexperience
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Bill 36 Update - The Health Professions and Occupations Act
February 3rd, 2023
Car chases, gun fights, moonlight romance, and riveting drama are all things you won't find in this episode! However, you will find important information regarding Bill-36 in B.C. How will it affect healthcare …
Diseases of Despair
January 27th, 2023
Diseases of despair include cognitive despair, emotional despair, behavioral despair, and biological despair. These factors, along with dislocation …
Mystery Nurse - The Merciless Machine
January 21st, 2023
An anonymous nurse joins us to discuss the dangers she faces while working through a monitoring contract. #nursingBC #drugaddiction …
Recovery Is A Strange Word
January 13th, 2023
Recovery is a strange word. What does it mean? How do we use it? Corey and Nathan articulate what the word means to them as individuals and what it …
Stick Doesn't Work, Let's Try The Carrot
January 8th, 2023
$1800 to go to treatment for 90 days. That's the proposal. We take a closer look.
#treatmentincentive #rehabearnings #cashfornodrugs #treatmentideas
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News: Connect App Report
January 7th, 2023
Corey and Nathan discuss B.C.'s overdose app, Connect by Lifeguard.
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Book Report 1
December 29th, 2022
Drug addiction-related books are presented and discussed. We talk about the impact of each title on our understanding of addiction and our growth as human beings.
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Jared Callahan - Director of Clean Slate
December 14th, 2022
Jared Callahan, director of Clean Slate, the documentary, joins us to discuss the film. Clean Slate is a documentary based on two men who try to create a short film while in a Georgia, US, faith-based recovery center. …
News - Northern Health Fined 355K
December 10th, 2022
We look at the recent fine levied against the Northern Health Authority by WorkSafeBC. Violations included failure to report multiple safety …
Monitoring Healthcare Professionals For Substance Use
December 8th, 2022
What to expect during a monitoring contract and return to practice agreement for healthcare workers in B.C.
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Dr. Mandy Manak - Meat Grinder - One Year Special Episode!
November 25th, 2022
Dr. Mandy Manak, a certified IME, and MRO addiction specialist, joins us for a candid talk about what it's like on the inside of The Machine!
#recoverymachinepodcast #drugaddiction
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Anniversary Show Update & Guest Info
November 23rd, 2022
The Recovery Machine Podcast is ONE year old! We have some thank yous to give out and some info about Friday's guest.
#gratitude #thankyou …
Top 5 Things We Learned This Year
November 9th, 2022
Corey and Nathan review their first year as hosts of the Recovery Machine Podcast with a list of the top five things they each learned. PLUS -- Year End Special Guest info is discussed.
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Pastor Ward Draper - Okay... But, Can I Buy You A Coffee First?
October 24th, 2022
Pastor Ward Draper of The 5 and 2 Ministries stops by to shed some light on theology, virtues, connection, and love. We talk 'slacktivism', …
Non Abstinent Recovery
October 13th, 2022
A Recovery Machine listener and friend of the show joins us to discuss the balance he's found between living a full life and using opioids …
Access Granted or Supply Denied?
October 9th, 2022
Corey and Nathan review the details described in the Access to Prescribed Safe Supply in British Colombia Policy Direction document. Is this the …
Challenge Your Thoughts OR Lose a Digit: What Do You Finger?
October 4th, 2022
Corey describes the mental conflict he experienced when faced with two unattractive options; return to his former workplace OR lose a finger.
#mentalhealthawareness #irrationalbeliefs #challegeyourmind
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Charity: A New Understanding
October 3rd, 2022
Nathan has an epiphany while exploring the meaning of charity as a virtue.
#charity #virtueofcharity #epiphany #angst #driversofaddiction
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Is Real Safe Supply Politically Possible?
September 24th, 2022
Given the state of politics and the impending blue wave, how will even the best-intentioned politician move forward with Safe Supply? Does the …
Autonomy & The Fear Of Death
September 22nd, 2022
When is it okay to step in and take control of someone else's life? Legal calorie restriction for people who are overweight? Forced feeding for …
Can you be Addicted to Drugs and Free at the Same Time? A Question of Autonomy
September 20th, 2022
If Joe Random is a chronic user of drugs and suffers horrible withdrawal symptoms when
he runs out of supply, how much personal freedom or autonomy to make decisions
does Joe really have?
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ODX2? How Much Free Will Remains?
September 17th, 2022
Corey and Nathan look closer at Mandatory Treatment. Does a patient who overdoses twice on the same day have any control over their actions?
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News: Mandatory Treatment
September 5th, 2022
We discuss David Eby's recent comment about mandating treatment for substance users.
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Armed With Knowledge, Grit, And A VW Beetle.
August 29th, 2022
Corey shares a story about his late grandfather, a medical doctor who practiced in the Mission area from the late 1940s to the 1970s. We discuss the challenges he faced and look at what's changed since those days.
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News: Roadmap Project Update & Machine Rendering
August 23rd, 2022
We introduce some of the targets we'll be focused on as data collection continues for the TImeline and Roadmap Projects. Corey and Nathan attempt to …
News: Toxic Drug Crisis has now claimed over 10000 lives since 2016.
August 22nd, 2022
Internation Overdose Awareness Day approaches. Here in BC, the death toll continues to climb, building momentum yearly as new adulterants and higher …
Cassidy RN - Back Into The Wild
August 6th, 2022
***Trigger warning*** sexual abuse is mentioned in this episode.
***Cassidy's dogs became very anxious during the more emotional parts of the interview. They felt that some of the questions were too personal and were …
You'll Probably Want a Map
July 27th, 2022
Project ROADMAP is discussed. We plan to dispel some darkness by compiling data directly from the Machine. The results of such an undertaking would …
Meet Your Mentor
July 26th, 2022
If you were setting out on a journey -- a journey known to be particularly perilous, wouldn't you want a guide? How about someone who had …
Trauma Checks
July 22nd, 2022
Would healthcare workers benefit from quarterly wellness checks? We discuss the possible implementation of periodic trauma assessments for high risk …
No Rush Back
July 22nd, 2022
How can The Machine be improved? We look at positive changes that are actionable and scalable. Some are complicated; some are straightforward. The …
Is There A Limit?
July 22nd, 2022
Should there be a limit on how many times a healthcare professional can be sent to treatment and return to work?
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Reflect: Episode #20 Part 4
July 12th, 2022
Final thoughts.
Reflect: Episode #20 Part 3
July 11th, 2022
Reflecting back on Episode 20.
Reflect: Episode #20 Part 2
July 10th, 2022
How do we protect our best healthcare workers?
Reflect: Episode #20 Part 1
July 9th, 2022
We reflect on our discussion with Maia Szalavitz.
Maia Szalavitz - Attics of My Life
July 6th, 2022
Maia Szalavitz is a New York Times best selling author and award-winning journalist. Her books, Unbroken Brain and Undoing Drugs are considered by many, to be unrivaled compositions on the interplay between …
Dr. Nicholas Jensen ND - Optimize Recovery; Optimize Life.
June 23rd, 2022
Naturopathic doctor, Nicholas Jensen joins us to talk about healing addiction at the cellular level.
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Media Butchery
June 15th, 2022
How does the media portray healthcare workers lost to addiction? Nathan goes under the knife and Corey has MORE news!
News: Trauma Exposed Professionals
June 7th, 2022
Introduction to trauma-exposed professionals course offered by Wounded Warriors Canada.
For General Inquiries: info@woundedwarriors.ca
News: Corey Update
June 6th, 2022
Corey brings us up to date on the fate and direction of his professional career.
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News: BC moves to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs.
June 6th, 2022
BC will decriminalize small amounts of cocaine, meth, and opioids starting next year.
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Shaldun Wilson - The Obstacle Is The Way
May 29th, 2022
Shaldun Wilson joins us as an example of what can be done when you remember -- there's always another way.
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#09 WHAT IF the time span that occurs between treatment and back to work was used more wisely?
May 24th, 2022
Many healthcare professionals are either off work too long or not long enough. This metric has been shown to affect workers positively or negatively depending on the individual needs of the employee and the length of …
#08 WHAT IF we offered treatment programs that were drug specific?
May 24th, 2022
Would addiction treatment protocols be more effective if they were focused on specific substances? We know that different addictions come with their …
#07 WHAT IF Healthcare institutions implemented an advisory committee to oversee treatment efficacy?
May 23rd, 2022
Should we implement an advisory committee designed to regulate addiction treatment programs in the areas of costs effectiveness and treatment …
#06 WHAT IF we did a better job of tracking addiction patient outcomes?
May 23rd, 2022
Addiction outcome measures are poorly tracked. We talk about how addiction goals could be established early on in treatment. With established …
Chris Meisner - Find The Others
May 14th, 2022
Retired platoon commander, Chris Meisner joins us to share his experiences with drug addiction, both during the Afghanistan war and after his return to civilian life.
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#05 WHAT IF the process of treating addiction in healthcare workers was more transparent and inclusive?
May 10th, 2022
Treating addiction in healthcare workers. How can we reduce the stigma? Can addiction treatment be made more transparent? Can we open up treatment …
#04 WHAT IF peer support was made available online to healthcare professionals?
May 10th, 2022
Can we provide readily accessible peer support to healthcare professionals? How would confidentiality be addressed? How would stigma be addressed? Is …
#03 WHAT IF we were more careful about the language we use when discussing addiction.
May 9th, 2022
How much do words matter when discussing drug addiction? How do words like junkie, crackhead, drug addict, drug fiend, druggie, burnout, dopehead, stoner, etc. affect the stigma around drug use? Stigma has an impact on …
#02 WHAT IF treatment programs for healthcare professionals included choice?
May 8th, 2022
Corey and Nathan talk hypotheticals in the world of addiction.
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#01 WHAT IF we are looking addictive behaviour the wrong way?
May 8th, 2022
Corey and Nathan talk hypotheticals in the world of addiction.
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Corey Williams - Further Through The Machine: Part 1
April 18th, 2022
Part One of a two-part series on recent developments in Corey's back-to-work process. The underbelly of the machine is exposed...
Corey Williams - Further Through The Machine: Part 2
April 18th, 2022
Part Two of a two-part series on recent developments in Corey's back-to-work process. The underbelly of the machine is exposed...
Corey Ranger RN - Harm Reduction From The Front Lines
April 8th, 2022
Registered nurse, Corey Ranger, is a champion of life-saving Harm Reduction policies and an experienced advocate for People Who Use Drugs PWUD. He …
Kinnon Ross RN - Kinnon vs. The Machine.
April 3rd, 2022
Registered nurse, Kinnon Ross, shares her amazing story of addiction, trauma, and recovery.
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What Matters To You Really?
March 26th, 2022
Prioritizing That Which We Love Most.
How to manage negative thoughts.
March 22nd, 2022
We look at why it's so important to take the time to check on ourselves mentally. Awareness, intercepting negative thought patterns, CBT, and common mental traps are discussed.
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Cultivating Mental Health During Challenging Times
March 18th, 2022
Corey and Nathan discuss the techniques they use to foster a healthy mental environment.
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Garth Mullins - Talks 'The Weight of Air' by David Poses
March 3rd, 2022
Host and executive producer of the CRACKDOWN podcast, activist, writer,
broadcaster, musician – Garth Mullins, stops by to discuss the late, David …
Ron Williams - The Hotter The Fire; The Harder The Steel.
February 20th, 2022
Ron Williams joins us for an interview. We learn about his personal history, his struggles with alcohol, and his admirable and inspiring resilience. …
The Toxic Drug Crisis continues! What is Being Done?
February 12th, 2022
Recovery Machine cohost's Corey Williams and Nathan McLean take a look at Canada's Drug and Substances Strategy. The four pillars of Prevention, Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Enforcement are discussed and compared on …
Peer Support Groups: What's The Difference?
January 29th, 2022
Corey and Nathan continue their chronological discussion of a healthcare worker's journey from addiction to recovery and back to work. Peer support …
Berton McLean - Shame: Its Role in Addiction; Its Role in Recovery.
January 22nd, 2022
Special guest and peer support specialist, Berton McLean joins co-hosts Corey and Nathan for a close look at the emotion of shame. What is the difference between guilt and shame? What does it look like? How does it …
Facing The Independent Medical Evaluation IME
January 11th, 2022
Corey and Nathan take a detailed look at what's involved in an independent medical evaluation. They look at what's covered and the diagnostics used …
Day Zero: Disclosure And What To Expect In The Following Three Months
January 3rd, 2022
What happens when a healthcare professional reaches out for help with substance use disorder? Corey and Nathan discuss Day Zero forward to the …
Dr. Carmel Hopkins - Transformation
December 20th, 2021
Recovery Machine hosts Corey and Nathan interview Dr. Carmel Hopkins. She answers questions about her experiences with addiction, as well as her subsequent journey in recovery.
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Is There Such A Thing As An Addictive Personality?
December 10th, 2021
Corey and Nathan talk about aspects of their personalities that contributed to their respective opioid addictions. How do traits like neuroticism or …
What Is Addiction?
December 2nd, 2021
We discuss what it means to be addicted. Is it a disease? How much control do we really have? What factors play a role in the development of a …
Introducing Nathan.
November 24th, 2021
Corey introduces cohost, community pharmacist, Nathan McLean.
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Introducing Corey.
November 21st, 2021
Meet Corey, cohost of Recovery Machine, and former registered nurse in British Columbia, Canada. Corey discusses his experiences with addiction and …
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