Episode 30. From Homeless to Homeowner with Jeremy Kelly (Part 1).

Jeremy Kelly’s story is so intense, I had to split it into two parts. In Part 1, he takes us into the brutal reality of addiction and homelessness on the streets of downtown Eastside. From heavy drug use to dangerous encounters that nearly cost him his life, Jeremy shares the harrowing details of what it took to survive. He’s looked death in the eye more times than he can count, crossed the wrong people, and hit rock bottom in ways most of us can’t even imagine. His storytelling is gripping—I felt like I was watching an entire TV series unfold in real time.

Listen now to hear Jeremy’s raw, unfiltered journey.

Chapters

00:00 Birth and Early Life in a Hippie Commune

05:47 Introduction to Drugs: LSD and Heroin

11:49 Experiences in Scotland and the Art World

18:07 Cocaine Adventures in Mexico

23:57 First Treatment and Downward Spiral

31:45 The Downward Spiral: Escalation of Substance Abuse

39:50 The Turning Point: A Brush with Death

48:34 Treatment and Reflection. (Part 1)

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Episode 31. From Homeless to Homeowner with Jeremy Kelly (Part 2).

Jeremy’s story was too big for just one episode—so here’s Part 2, the powerful conclusion. After years of addiction, violence, and survival on the streets, Jeremy finally hit his breaking point. In this episode, he shares the moment of complete surrender that changed everything and how he slowly rebuilt his life from the ground up. Now, after nine years as a frontline social worker, he dedicates his life to helping those who are where he once was. His journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of asking for help.

Don’t miss the rest of this unbelievable story.

Chapters

00:00 Struggles with Addiction and the Environment

05:53 Life on the Streets and Criminal Activity

12:01 The Drug Trade and Consequences

22:56 Struggles of Addiction and Desperation

29:00 The Turning Point: Seeking Help

34:30 A New Beginning: Embracing Recovery

42:38 Words of Wisdom: Encouragement for Others

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How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

Follow on instagram: @howdyoudoitpodcast

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

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Episode 29. Cancer, Psychedelics and Herbal Medicine with Travis Cartwright

In this episode, I chat with Travis Cartwright, a Medical Herbalist and co-founder of Althaea Herbals based in Nelson, BC. Travis grows, forages, and prepares various herbal medicines, teaches on natural health, and runs a clinical herbal practice. Guided by wisdom of nature, his practice integrates traditional herbalism with modern scientific knowledge. At 23, Travis was diagnosed with cancer. He shares his journey from feeling like an outsider in Industrial Red Deer, AB to becoming a Clinical Herbalist specializing in cancer care. He opens up about his own cancer journey, the difficult decisions he faced, the role herbal medicine and naturopathy played alongside chemotherapy, and the profound impact psychedelics had on his perspective—particularly regarding mortality.

Join us for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, healing, and the wisdom of the natural world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:07 Journey into Herbalism and Business

07:15 Personal Connection to Cancer and Healing

09:54 The Role of Grief in Healing

12:44 Understanding Herbal Medicine

15:27 Ethics and Environmental Awareness in Herbalism

18:55 Childhood and Early Influences

21:31 Exploration of Psychedelics

27:38 Psychedelics and Mortality

33:29 Navigating Cancer Diagnosis

38:33 Facing the Diagnosis

40:56 Navigating Treatment Options

46:05 The Role of Community and Support

50:32 Embracing Herbal Medicine

54:08 Life Lessons from Cancer

01:00:32 Supporting Others on Their Journey

01:08:16 How Did You Do It?

Learn more about Travis and Althaea Herbals below:

www.althaeaherbals.com

@althaeaherbals

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How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

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Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

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