THE UDRCAST
Raw, real, unfiltered conversations about all things recovery.
Broadcasting Live from the Recovery Capital of Canada - Calgary, Alberta.
Welcome to The UDRCAST, where we dive deep into the conversations that matter most. Hosted by Bill Ward, the podcast features raw, unfiltered discussions on addiction recovery, mental health, spirituality, and the social issues we face today.
Whether you are seeking inspiration on your own recovery journey, looking to deepen your understanding of mental health and social issues, or simply curious about the stories of resilience and hope from those who have overcome adversity, this series offers valuable insights and practical wisdom. *Some episodes may contain explicit language*
Explore all episodes of our New 10 Part Series: Social Impact
Hosted by Bill Ward, the Social Impact Series brings together voices that need to be heard— Indigenous leaders, mental health professionals, and advocates on the frontlines of recovery, justice, and transformation. Each episode, we shine a light on the hard stuff—intergenerational trauma, systemic barriers, the broken systems that keep people stuck. This is a podcast series to inspire and give hope as we highlight and showcase community-driven movements that are changing lives. We bring you raw stories of resilience, strength, and hope.
This series is for you if you’re:
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On a recovery journey and looking for inspiration to keep going.
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Trying to understand mental health and social justice on a deeper level.
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Curious about how real change happens—from the ground up.
Healing is possible. Transformation is possible. And it starts with conversations like these.
So tune in. Listen. Reflect.
And become part of a movement that’s changing lives—one story at a time.
In each episode, we tackle pressing social issues that affect individuals and communities alike. From exploring the impacts of intergenerational trauma and systemic challenges to highlighting innovative recovery programs and community-driven solutions, the Social Impact Series is a space for meaningful dialogue and shared learning.
Episode 152: ReubEn Buck Breaker
The first episode of a ten-part series titled “Social Impact,” Bill sits down with Asinaipoka (Reuben Buck Breaker), a councilor for the Siksika Nation. Buck shares his experience, strength and hope in recovery, his last drink, living in honesty, the ego, and surrendering to the path that the Creator has for us.
Episode 153: Larissa Logozzo
Bill welcomes the wonderful Larissa Logozzo to share her journey from addiction to recovery. Larissa shares her experience, strength and hope in recovery, her family, homelessness, getting into treatment, doing the Steps, and gaining a new relationship with ourselves and a spiritual connection.
Join us as we explore how individuals and communities can come together to create a world where healing, connection, and transformation are possible for everyone. Listen, reflect, and become part of the conversation that is changing lives, one story at a time.
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