ALIGNED VOICES: Mental Health And Personal Growth

HEALTHY ALIGNED LIVING

Aligned Voices is where lived experience becomes leadership. Real stories. Real recovery. Real growth. No polish. No masks. Just voices rising from adversity into clarity strength and purpose. If you want conversations that wake you up challenge you and push you forward this is your space.

Episodes

  1. Mar 17

    Rewriting My Story with Deezy Tha Don

    He stands for growth and enlightenment, but four or five years ago, his life was taking a downward turn. Substance use and alcohol had become a constant part of his life, and he began to feel as though he was slowly losing himself. He was unhappy with what he had become—eating unhealthy food, drinking frequently, and watching his health decline. It was a moment of realization when he understood that he could notallow his life to slip through his hands. Determined to change, he began focusing on sobriety and turned to the gym as a healthier outlet to cope with pain and stress. Along the way, he opened up about his past growing up in foster care and witnessing addiction in his environment. Those experiences shaped his struggles but also fueled his determination to evolve. He made the difficult decision to distance himself from negative influences and commit toconsistency, discipline, and personal growth. Today, he is spreading a message of hope and transformation by sharing his journey on social media. Through his music and his story, he hopes to inspire others while giving back to his familyand community.

    51 min

  2. Mar 17

    Rising Against All Odds with Phat Homie

    Phat Homie stands for family, royalty, and honesty. Once involved in gang life, he made the powerful decision to leave that world behind and begin guiding his community toward a better path. Today, living a sober life, it deeply affects him to see others still struggling with addiction and hardship. Throughout his life, Phat Homie witnessed homelessness and the devastating effects of alcohol and substance abuse. Many of the friends he grew up with have passed away due to addiction, and only two of them remain today. For years, he was surrounded by negative influences, and the pain he carried pushed him toward alcohol and drugs as a way to numb his struggles. Losing his mother, who fought courageously until her very last breath, and growing up without a father figure also shaped his journey. Determined to break that cycle, he chose sobriety as a path of transformation, especially for the sake of his children. Watching his own daughter go through detox became a powerful moment that strengthened his commitment to change. Today, Phat Homie channels his experiences into music and social media, using his voice to inspire others and remind those battling addiction that healing, strength, and a new path are always possible.

    44 min

  3. Mar 17

    Inside Healthy Aligned Living with Dre

    In this powerful episode of the Healthy Aligned Living podcast, founder Dre shares the personal story behind the mission. After the tragic loss of his sister, Dre struggled with deep grief and turned to alcohol in an attempt to cope. But while his mind tried to escape the pain, his body began to tell a different story. Through experiences in rehabilitation, detox, and prison programs, he encountered many young people battling similar struggles. After moving to Alberta, Dre recognized a major gap in support systems for youth across cities and rural communities. This realization led to the creation of Healthy Aligned Living, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting recovery, building life skills, and strengthening the role of community and parents in helping individuals rebuild their lives. This episode offers a raw and honest look into Dre’s journey and his vision to leave a legacy that empowers struggling youth and adults to find purpose, healing, and alignment.

    32 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    I Look People in the Eyes...

    Dre Richards is a SMART Facilitator in Edmonton, Canada. He also is the Executive Director and Founder of Healthy Aligined Living, a community agency serving youth who are facing mental health and substance use issues.  In this podcast, Dre shares his personal journey to recovery, how he decided to address the negative behaviors that were impacting his life, and what he believes are the best ways to help youth who are facing the same challenges he once did.

    36 min
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Aligned Voices is where lived experience becomes leadership. Real stories. Real recovery. Real growth. No polish. No masks. Just voices rising from adversity into clarity strength and purpose. If you want conversations that wake you up challenge you and push you forward this is your space.

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