Hard Knox Talks: Your Addiction Podcast

Daniel Unmanageable

Mental Health

Recovery

Addiction Recovery

Addiction

Substance Use

Trauma

Shame

Parenting

Early Childhood

Community Support

Sobriety

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Treatment Programs

Crystal Meth

Self-Improvement

Psychosis

Substance Abuse

Drug Policy

Life After Addiction

Jealousy

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	363	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessMental HealthSelf-ImprovementEducation

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Myrna shares her journey from chaos to connection, and how faith, service, and community helped her rebuild a life worth living.

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Growing up surrounded by addiction, Myrna knew recovery long before she ever needed it. Born into a family of AA members but raised amid chaos, violence, and neglect, she found herself repeating the same cycles she swore she’d escape.... more

10 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 3 min

Falsely accused. 600 lbs. Addicted. Ready to die. Adam Boyd opens up about addiction, fatherhood, and learning how to live again.

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Adam Boyd grew up in chaos — the child of an alcoholic, bullied and angry, pulled into street life early. By adulthood, he’d been falsely imprisoned, lost contact with his children, and was drowning in alcohol and gambling. At his low... more

3 Oct 2025 • 52 min

Beaten, broken, and nearly gone — Trish survived 33 years of addiction and violence, and is now finding healing in her culture, her children, and her own power.

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Trish's story is one of deep trauma, family violence, addiction, and survival. From hiding in closets during violent outbursts as a child, to discovering her biological father through a birth certificate, to losing her cousin Neil Sto... more

26 Sep 2025 • 34 min

Riley went from Dark Web drug trafficking and paranoia to recovery, rebuilding family connections, and working in treatment.

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Riley’s story takes us deep into the world of addiction, drug trafficking, paranoia, and ultimately recovery. From selling weed as a teenager to moving pounds of drugs through the Dark Web, Riley lived like his life was a movie—until... more

19 Sep 2025 • 57 min

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Recent Guests

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.

Jen Chauinard

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

University of Saskatchewan

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.

Melissa McGillivray

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

St. Paul’s Hospital

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.

Jacqueline Hoffman

CEO of Prairie Sky Recovery Centre

Prairie Sky Recovery Centre

Episode: Ryan Oscar Worked on the Pipeline, after all the efforts to escape his pain failed, he tried to take his own life in a company truck.

Milan Starcik

Musician and podcaster advocating for addiction recovery

Episode: Milan hit rock bottom in a Vancouver Emergency Room when his heart stopped.

Crystal Raye

Survivor and advocate sharing her journey of recovery from addiction and trauma

Episode: Crystal Raye lit herself on fire while lost in meth psychosis. Today she is in recovery and sharing her story.

Hosts

Daniel Hearn

Co-host and founder, Daniel Hearn brings his lived experience and passionate advocacy work to provide real, relatable conversations about addiction and recovery.

Donna

Co-host, Donna offers insightful perspectives on recovery and the experiences that shape the conversation around substance use.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings

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.
Apple Podcasts
5
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
Apple Podcasts
5
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.
Apple Podcasts
1
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 🤘❤️
Apple Podcasts
5
Baby2be4me
United States2 years ago
Real raw stuff but real powerful comrade
Love this show!! Found on Facebook a while back and continue to listen on the podcast & Youtube channel 💜 great people~great content 💜
Apple Podcasts
5
Lmbmpls
United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid and raw stories shared, highlighting the authenticity and vulnerability of guests.

The discussions around substance use and recovery are noted as inspiring and transformative, helping individuals feel less alone in their struggles.

Some feedback points out challenges with host interruptions, though many still find value in the content.

Overall, the show is regarded as a significant resource for individuals affected by addiction, offering hope and community support.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#93	Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#241	Canada/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#225	Finland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health

Talking Points

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Falsely accused. 600 lbs. Addicted. Ready to die. Adam Boyd opens up about addiction, fatherhood, and learning how to live again.

Q: What did it feel like coming back into your kids' lives?

Emotional and challenging as trust was not automatically there.

Falsely accused. 600 lbs. Addicted. Ready to die. Adam Boyd opens up about addiction, fatherhood, and learning how to live again.

Q: What are some of the things that your mentors and your friends have said to you that really clicked that really helped you turn a corner?

Learning that not everyone will like you and being yourself.

Beaten, broken, and nearly gone — Trish survived 33 years of addiction and violence, and is now finding healing in her culture, her children, and her own power.

Q: What was it like waking up from that and entering into recovery?

I wasn't happy at first; I was scared, but I really wanted to be sober to live life.

Beaten, broken, and nearly gone — Trish survived 33 years of addiction and violence, and is now finding healing in her culture, her children, and her own power.

Q: What brought you to a place where you wanted to put it down?

When my dad passed away, and it was sudden, and I was drinking so bad that I could not function unless I had alcohol.

Riley went from Dark Web drug trafficking and paranoia to recovery, rebuilding family connections, and working in treatment.

Q: How did your experience with addiction impact your relationships?

His addiction led to broken relationships, particularly with Tiffany, ultimately prompting him to recognize the need for change.

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Featuring heartfelt sobriety stories and unfiltered conversations, this show tackles the complex realities of substance use and addiction. Each episode presents personal accounts of recovery from various guests, sharing their struggles, triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way. The discussions often extend into broader societal issues surrounding addiction, including harm reduction strategies and the impact of mental health, creating an inclusive space where listeners can find hope and understanding in shared experiences. This podcast is noted for its candid approach, particularly emphasizing the voices of individuals who have lived through addiction, aiming to break the stigma surrounding these topics.

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2. Marc Efron
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4. Jen Chauinard
5. Melissa McGillivray
6. Andrew Brome
7. Jacqueline Hoffman
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