Hard Knox Talks: Your Addiction Podcast

Daniel Unmanageable

Mental Health

Addiction

Recovery

Addiction Recovery

Trauma

Substance Use

Substance Abuse

Alcoholism

Sobriety

Domestic Violence

Spirituality

Family Dynamics

Community Support

Parenting

Alcohol Addiction

Substance Use Disorder

Self-Improvement

Cocaine

Saskatoon

Substance Use Disorders

Inspiring sobriety stories and real talk about all things substance use. Stay up to date on upcoming streams, get on our email list, shop our store, and more at www.hardknoxtalks.com

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	386	Founded	5 years ago
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I Watched Myself Die | Kent’s Overdose and Recovery Story

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Kent overdosed, coded, and was brought back with multiple Narcan shots. During it, he describes watching himself from above as nurses worked to save his life.

His story goes deeper than that moment—early trauma, addiction starting ... more

17 Apr 2026 • 39 min

Demons, Addiction, and Faith | Jamie’s Recovery Story

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Jamie shares a powerful story of addiction, abuse, psychosis, losing custody, and how faith became the foundation of her recovery and survival.

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10 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

From Meth, Fentanyl, and Chaos to Purpose | Scott’s Recovery Story

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Scott shares his story of addiction, toxic relationships, homelessness, relapse, survival, and the moment recovery became about helping other people stay alive.

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3 Apr 2026 • 42 min

Demons, Visions, and Addiction — Adam’s Journey From Gang Life to Faith

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Adam grew up surrounded by drugs, gang culture, and violence. By his teens he was already selling drugs and living a dangerous life. Addiction pushed him deeper into chaos until everything began to fall apart.

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27 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 10 min

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Recent Guests

Peter Wicket

Prominent figure in Saskatoon's recovery community, formerly involved in crime and addiction, now an advocate for recovery.

Episode: After years of crime, jail, and addiction, Peter found freedom through surrender and recovery — and built a life worth living.

Ernie Leon

Former gang member and addict who found sobriety and purpose after years of struggle

Episode: After years of meth addiction, gang life, and prison violence, Ernie Leon found sobriety and purpose. He shares his journey through darkness, spiritual warfare, and recovery.

Chelsea Brown

A survivor of domestic violence and addiction, founder of Warriors Way Forward.

Warriors Way Forward

Episode: After surviving years of domestic violence, addiction, and a near-fatal gunshot, Chelsea Brown built Warriors Way Forward — a movement to reform how police and systems respond to survivors.

Adam Vibe Gunton

TEDx speaker and author, sharing his experiences and insights on addiction and recovery.

Recovered on Purpose

Episode: From heroin to a holy diner moment: Adam Vibe Gunton’s road to recovery and redemption.

Marc Efron

Advocate for recovery and founder of a behavioral health company

Legacy Healing

Episode: Marc was a VP at 24, homeless at 28. Cocaine, shame, and ego brought him down—but recovery, fatherhood, and faith helped him rise again.

Stacey Moore

A person in recovery, RN at Dubé Centre, and a mother of children with complex needs.

Episode: Stacey Moore shares her journey through addiction, domestic violence, and suicide attempts while parenting kids with complex needs.

Melissa McGillivray

Psych nurse at St. Paul’s Hospital with extensive experience in emergency and mental health roles.

St. Paul’s Hospital

Episode: St. Paul's Hospital Psych Nurse Melissa McGillivray and Social Worker/Researcher Jen Chauinard joined me in the studio to talk about Service Provider Burn Out during Saskatoon's Overdose Crisis.

Jen Chauinard

Social worker with experience in child protection and crisis intervention, discussing lived experiences with substance use.

University of Saskatchewan

Andrew Brome

A recovery advocate and former addict who shares his story of overcoming severe addiction and homelessness in Vancouver.

Episode: Andrew was homeless on the DTES of Vancouver and his body was shutting down. Today he is using his experiences to help others see that recovery is possible.

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Daniel Hearn

Host with lived recovery experience and focus on making recovery discussions accessible.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings

Absolutely Brilliant
Love this Pod Cast .I live in Australia and have listened to every single one of them . I’ve never had an addiction to anything but this couple are so amazing dedicated to helping others they give me faith in humanity again. Congratulations you two on such a wonderful Pod Cast
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Motown Nut
Australia2 months ago
Real Recovery
This podcast speaks the real truths about addiction and recovery, and help foster the hard conversations that most people do not want to admit need to be had. Can’t say enough about it.
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Mike Savidant
Canada2 years ago
Great listen every time
You cannot beat this podcast for raw, real, down to earth truth from people who know and speak candidly about their experience and truth. Bravo
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Dlnormedic
Canada2 years ago
Host interrupts constantly
Hard to listen to the guests when the host constantly interrupts to talk about himself or to make an inappropriate and insensitive comment. He usually interrupts when the guest is telling their personal story.
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456gorl
Canada2 years ago
Def my fav podcast!
I’m not really a “podcast” follower type of girl but THIS one has my whole undivided attention and love! They totally rock 🤘❤️
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Baby2be4me
United States3 years ago

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Across episodes, guests often emphasize community and accountability as keys to recovery.

Some listeners note host interruptions as a drawback, suggesting a need for smoother interviewing flow.

Stories are raw and inspiring with real people doing real work.

Guests bring diverse, lived experiences that feel authentically hopeful.

The show's compassion and practical recovery tips resonate with many listeners.

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When Meth Made Me Hear Voices | Addiction, Fear, and Recovery

Q: What happened at the church that changed everything for you?

I experienced deliverance through the Holy Spirit, which felt like the demons leaving and me being freed from the voices, after which I decided to stay in church and pursue a life of faith and recovery.

When Meth Made Me Hear Voices | Addiction, Fear, and Recovery

Q: Do you think this was something that came over you at birth type vibe?

It felt like the intensity of the experiences was driven by the meth and the surrounding environment; I believed there were dark influences at play, but ultimately I sought help and found deliverance that freed me from those voices.

Addiction, Spiritual Warfare, and Sixteen Overdoses

Q: What brought you out of it? What helped you make the decision to get away from all of this?

Nick describes getting arrested and realizing it was an opportunity for a fresh start, leading to self-reflection and a call to faith while in jail.

After years of crime, jail, and addiction, Peter found freedom through surrender and recovery — and built a life worth living.

Q: What would you tell someone out there today struggling how you were?

I love you. I remember the struggle. If you want a new way of life, it starts with surrender.

After losing his brother to suicide, Brent spiraled into severe alcoholism, grief, and repeated suicide attempts. He shares what helped him choose life.

Q: Why did you want to live?

Brent realized he had a purpose and something that wanted him to be here instead of succumbing to feelings of despair.

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This show centers on powerful, real stories from people navigating addiction, recovery, and the many paths to healing. Episodes frequently explore trauma, homelessness, gang life, domestic violence, spiritual warfare, mental health, and community-based supports, all tied together by messages of accountability, resilience, and hope. A distinctive thread is the willingness of guests to share raw, personal details—often including family dynamics, system interactions, and faith-based approaches—combined with practical takeaways for listeners seeking recovery, healthier relationships, or broader social change. The mix of lived-experience storytelling, advocacy, and service-oriented outcomes makes it particularly useful for audiences seeking insp... more

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2. Ernie Leon
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