The Steam Podcast is a member-led and member-driven project, promoting recovery and support. Its aim is to build community for members of the Recovery Café based on mutual respect, peer support, and dedication to recovery strategies.
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Description: In the pilot episode of the Steam Podcast, Nigel sits down with Mark to discuss recovery, the Recovery Café and the journeys that led them to becoming active members.
Episode Transcript: Available here.
Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Nigel, Mark, Sonya, Ricky, Damian, and Maggie. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Paul, Kay, Patrick, and Matt and the rest of the support team Chad, Jen, Duncan, and Melissa. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.
Description: In episode 2 of the Steam Podcast, we learn about the history of “Dry January” and the introduction of “Dry February”, Paul reads from a piece that he wrote, and we get to listen in on the comedy segment, Call-in Caller.
Episode Transcript: Available here.
Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Nigel, Mark, Sonya, Damian, Paul, and Kay. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Paul and Kay and the rest of the team Chad, Jen, Duncan, and Matt. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.
Description: This episode explores the origins of Recovery Café Vancouver. Nigel interviews Damian, Manager of the café. Jen interviews Ruth about working at the café from its beginning in 2022. Leonie shares a writing from the past.
Episode Transcript: Available here.
Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Nigel, Mark, Duncan, Damian, Leonie, Jen, Ruth, and Kay. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Paul and Kay and the rest of the team Sonya, Chad, and Matt. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.
Description: This episode explores themes around being unhoused and experiencing homelessness. Ramneet explores Land Acknowledgments. Nigel interviews Brittney, a Homeless Outreach Worker at The Kettle. Mark shares 11 verbal vignettes. Nigel interviews Adrienne, Peer Outreach Worker with Coast Mental Health’s Better Together program. Sonya shares sober events around town.
Episode Transcript: Coming Soon.
Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Nigel, Mark, Jen, Sonya, and Ramneet. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Kay and Matt, and the rest of the team Paul, Duncan, Damian, and Chad. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.
Description: In this episode Damian chats with Nancy, retiring Executive Director of The Kettle Society, Nigel interviews Suzanne, one of the co-founders of The Kettle. We feature some clips from the Recovery Café open mic afternoon (last Friday of every month) and Sonya shares some sober events around town in May.
Episode Transcript: Coming Soon.
Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Damian, Nigel, Jen, Mark, and Sonya. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Kay and Matt, and the rest of the team Paul, Duncan, and Chad. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.
Do you have any comments or feedback about our podcast? Feel free to send them our way by emailing us at rcpodcast@thekettle.ca.
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The Steam Podcast
The genesis and idea for the Steam Podcast had been percolating since July 2023 when a few Recovery Café members were talking at a members’ meeting about starting a podcast examining issues surrounding recovery. The original idea to livestream content was replaced by a recorded podcast format and in September of 2023 The Steam Podcast became a reality.
The Steam Team meets weekly to develop themes, content, production ideas and participation. We stay true to our mission to incite (positivity), inform (hearts and minds) and include (us all) and to demonstrate our commitment to the guiding principles of the Recovery Café.
Within the Steam Team we like to say: Everyone counts and everyone is counted on.
Getting Involved
Join the Recovery Café community - become a member!
Everyone is in recovery from something at The Recovery Café. Whether you are recovering from addiction, a mental health transition or homelessness, the café is a place of refuge and support, care, and community.
Location: 620 Clark Drive, Vancouver
Guest Drop-in: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
New Member Orientation: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Call 604-559-1771 for more information
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