The Blaklist Podcast
The Blaklist Podcast
Ashes To Awesome | Chuck LaFlange | The Blaklist Podcast #20
Ashes To Awesome | Chuck LaFlange | The Blaklist Podcast #20
Ashes To Awesome | Chuck LaFlange | The Blaklist Podcast #20
Friday 8th December 2023
Join Chuck LaFlange as he shares his emotional journey from addiction to recovery on The Blaklist Podcast. An inspiring tale of hope.
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69 minutes
Inspiring
Raw
Eye-opening
Hopeful
Cathartic
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Chuck LaFlange: From Addiction's Grasp to a Beacon of Hope
Episode Overview
- Chuck's 25-year battle with addiction and his journey towards sustainable recovery
- The launch of The Dopey Canuck Podcast, sharing candid and humorous addiction stories
- Insights into the complexities of addiction, recovery, and ongoing battle with trauma
- The emotional rollercoaster of addiction recovery and the importance of sharing hope and positivity
- Chuck's dedication to creating a platform for supporting and inspiring others in their recovery journey
Treat every single day as if it's day one, whether you're 20 years sober or one day sober. We get into this complacency stage in life, and the next thing you know, you're back to square one. It's a whole process, and for me, I say that, well, and you're so right. It's funny that you say four or five years. Yeah, you do. Remember, you might not plan on being around opioid use, but you never know when it will be around you and you could save the life of somebody that loves and is loved.
Imagine battling addiction for over 25 years, facing relapse after relapse, and still finding the strength to rise again. That’s Chuck LaFlange’s story, and it’s nothing short of extraordinary. Known to some as Chris, Chuck's journey is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, with addiction constantly threatening to derail his life. Yet, amidst the chaos, he found moments of success in his career and entrepreneurial ventures, only to have them undermined by his struggles with substance abuse.
Everything changed when Chuck faced the unexpected loss of his father. This heartbreaking event became the catalyst for his journey towards sustainable recovery. Bolstered by his mother Norma's unwavering affirmations of love, Chuck sought help and began to confront his PTSD and the challenges of sobriety. Inspired by Norma’s support, he launched The Dopey Canuck Podcast, where he shares candid and often humorous stories from his addiction days.
What started with minimal equipment soon grew into a supportive community, thanks to the essential podcasting tools provided by friends and family. The Ashes to Awesome team, made up of long-time friends and family members, rallied around Chuck to support his mission of dismantling addiction stigma and offering solace to those affected by addiction and mental health issues. The podcast, now rebranded as Ashes to Awesome - Rising in Recovery, features co-hosts Ryan Bathgate, Atika-J, and Dr.
Lisa, bringing diverse voices from the addiction and recovery community. At its core, the podcast's ethos is encapsulated in the phrase 'You are loved', reflecting Chuck's journey and offering hope and encouragement in each episode. Chuck’s dedication to creating a platform for sharing hope and positivity shines through his work and personal experiences. This episode of The Blaklist Podcast is an emotional and inspiring discussion that sheds light on the complexities of addiction, recovery, and trauma.