David Lewry
David Lewry
Protest Art
Protest Art
Protest Art
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Explore how protest art and personal stories challenge systemic injustices in this compelling episode with David Lewry and Darcy.
62 minutes
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David Lewry
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Protest art can be a powerful tool for activism.
- Racism and over-policing are still significant issues in Canada.
- Personal transformation can stem from witnessing systemic injustice.
- Protests highlight disparities in how different groups are treated.
- Using one's voice is crucial in challenging systemic issues.
It makes me sick to see you like this.
What happens when art meets activism? This episode of the Voices In Recovery Podcast, titled 'Protest Art', offers a powerful narrative that challenges societal norms and highlights the intersection of personal experiences and broader social issues. David Lewry, alongside his co-host Darcy, engages in a heartfelt conversation about Othman Hamdan, known as The Imprisoned Blogger, and the ongoing protests against the genocide of indigenous peoples in Palestine and globally.
The episode takes an unexpected turn when David shares his own journey from being a support person for police officers to becoming disillusioned with the system. This transformation is powerfully captured in his protest art piece, crafted from old police uniforms he once wore. The uniforms, now painted with words like 'racists', 'rapists', and 'genocide', serve as a stark representation of his anger towards systemic racism and his personal journey of awareness and accountability.
Listeners will find themselves reflecting on the complex layers of privilege, racism, and the power of protest. Through candid anecdotes and raw conversations, David and his co-host Darcy explore how societal systems often marginalise certain groups while offering protection to others. This episode isn't just about recovery from addiction; it's about recovering one's voice and using it to challenge systemic injustices. So, what can we do when we feel the weight of our past choices?
And how do we find our voice in a world that sometimes feels too heavy to bear? Tune in to hear these powerful stories and join the conversation on how we can all contribute to a more just world.