Robert Munsch reflects on the private struggles that existed alongside his celebrated career as one of Canada's best-known children's authors. In this revealing interview, he discusses childhood depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and cocaine addiction, family tragedy, and his experiences with recovery. He also explores the relationship between his mental health, addiction, and writing, sharing how personal experiences and the children he encountered inspired many of his stories and shaped the public storyteller generations of readers came to know.
After years of gambling addiction and repeated relapses, Brian Hatch found recovery and began using his experiences to help others through ALL IN: The Addicted Gambler's Podcast. In this conversation, he reflects on the financial and emotional consequences of gambling, the shame that kept him from returning to Gamblers Anonymous after a relapse, and the compulsive nature of addiction. Brian also discusses the difficulty of walking away from gambling, the role accessibility can play in addiction, and the importance of Gamblers Anonymous and continued recovery while offering hope to others struggling with gambling addiction.
Recovery is rarely a straight path, even for those who dedicate their lives to helping others overcome addiction. In this candid documentary, addiction therapist Michael Pond reflects on his own struggle with alcohol use disorder, repeated relapse, and the shortcomings of traditional treatment approaches. Combining lived experience with evidence-based perspectives, this resource explores the realities of recovery, the importance of individualized care, and why compassion, science, and hope are essential to helping people build lasting change.
Behind the creation of two of the world's most influential recovery fellowships is the often-overlooked story of a woman whose own journey was shaped by love, loss, and resilience. This powerful drama follows Lois Wilson as she navigates her husband Bill Wilson's struggle with alcoholism while discovering that families affected by addiction also need support. Exploring the origins of both Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, this resource highlights the lasting impact of addiction on loved ones and the importance of hope, healing, and recovery for the entire family.
Growing up with a parent struggling with alcohol addiction can leave lasting emotional wounds that often continue into adulthood. Through an honest conversation with Calum Best, this documentary explores the impact of losing his father, football legend George Best, to alcoholism while reflecting on the challenges faced by children living with parental addiction. Blending personal experience with expert insight, this resource highlights the importance of breaking stigma, supporting young people affected by addiction, and finding healing through understanding, connection, and open conversation.
