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CBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Regina couple's app teaches mindfulness to break the cycle of addiction
It began with moments of personal reflection. Adam Geiger had been battling a gambling addiction since he was a teenager. "I think it started innocently enough, with things like video games and whatnot," Geiger said. "Looking back, I remember myself being very anxious, always really trapped in my mind thinking of what other people thought of me." After decades of struggle, mindfulness and meditation helped him shift gears, allowing him to explore not just his behaviour, but the thoughts beneath it. "Looking at the nature of thought and what was going on, sort of beneath the surface level stuff," he said. In 2024, he and his partner Chelsea Galloway two decided to build a digital tool to support others facing similar struggles. "I think Adam and I both had this opportunity at the time to really be able to put ourselves into something that mattered to us personally," Galloway said. A year and a half later, their vision became reality with the launch of AlchemistOne, a mindfulness-focused recovery app designed to support people dealing with addictions. A shared mission born from experience Geiger's journey to AlchemistOne began decades ago, when an innocent love of video games and sports grew to compulsive gambling. "I made my first sports bet when I was 13 or 14," he said. "All those thoughts went away and it was very easy for me to escape into gambling." Temporary relief came with long-term consequences. Geiger said he spent more 20 years locked in a cycle of gambling addiction. Once he finally broke that cycle, the app seemed like a perfect opportunity to help others do the same. Galloway, the company's COO, brought both personal insight and business expertise to the project. "Addiction was just something that was really present in our lives," she said. "Adam had a really strong tech background. I had a pretty strong business background. So we came together to build the company." The pair spent months designing what would become AlchemistOne. What started as a two-person initiative now includes six full-time team members and a growing community of close to 6,000 downloads worldwide. A 3-pillar approach Geiger said that at its core, AlchemistOne is built around three key pillars of recovery: Mindfulness and meditation. Active reflection. Physical movement. Users can access a library of audio content, including guided meditations, podcast-style interviews and personal stories from people around the world who are in recovery. Geiger acknowledged an irony in people using the same phone or tablet that accessed gambling sites, social media or other addictive content as a tool for recovery. Instead of turning to a casino app or a harmful distraction, users can open AlchemistOne and engage in a quick mindfulness session. "I think often our phones and our computers are the things that we use to escape into and keeps us a lot of trouble," he said. "We definitely wanted to build that daily companion that lived in that same space that you maybe had some trouble before." Since the launch in April 2025, the response has been swift and steady the pair says. "It's really exciting that we see new members every five or 10 minutes jumping into the app and signing up," Galloway said. For both founders, the real win isn't downloads, it's impact. "We're getting that feedback from people who are saying, you know, this is resonating with me," Galloway said. "It's complicated, it's complex. And if we can just bring something to the table that helps people get through their day and potentially helps long lasting recovery, that's really the end goal."
Global News
10-07-2025
- Health
- Global News
Regina man launches app aimed at guiding people through addiction recovery
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Regina couple Adam Geiger and his wife Chelsea have officially launched an app called AlchemistOne to help keep people on track through the addiction recovery journey. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy After battling a gambling addiction himself, Geiger found solace in mindfulness, meditation and physical activity, which are all pillars the app focuses on. The app launched this week and help people work through addiction and mental health struggles. Katherine Ludwig has the full story in the video above.
Cision Canada
08-07-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Saskatchewan Entrepreneurs Launch Addiction Recovery App on iOS and Android
, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - A Saskatchewan-born tech startup is redefining how we think about addiction, mental health, and the human experience. Founded by a team with lived experience in both addiction and recovery, AlchemistOne is now available for download on iOS and Android. The app offers a powerful digital companion for those navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, and the often-overlooked complexity of the mind itself. Developed in Regina, with operations spanning Saskatchewan and Alberta, AlchemistOne delivers deeply personalized experiences rooted in mindfulness, introspection, and self-inquiry. Its content is curated by mental health professionals and individuals in long-term recovery from around the world, offering profound insight into what it means to struggle, what it means to think, and how freedom can arise from a healthier relationship with our inner world. "When we're struggling, there can be a prevailing sense that we're broken, or not good enough, or that we don't fit in," said Adam Geiger, Co-Founder and CEO of AlchemistOne. "Freedom comes in discovering that's simply not true." Key features of AlchemistOne include: A growing library of personalized audio and video journeys — from guided meditations to raw, honest reflections by recovering addicts, therapists, and philosophers. In-app workout tracking and integration with wearables. Integrated Quests that encourage deeper reflection through journaling, gratitude practices, and other self-guided activities. Coming soon: AlchemistOne's AI-powered support tool, co-designed with people in recovery and mental health professionals. At the heart of the platform is a lived-experience model that challenges conventional narratives around mental health, offering not just coping strategies, but a reimagined way of relating to ourselves. "AlchemistOne is built on the real experiences of people who've been there, including myself," said Geiger. "Addiction and depression can feel incredibly isolating and overwhelming. Our goal is to ensure no one has to face it alone, and to provide hope that there really is another way." With addiction and mental health challenges continuing to rise across Canada and globally, many are turning to new tools and approaches for support. "Technology alone isn't the answer," said Geiger. "But it can be a powerful ally - especially when it's built by and for people in recovery. We're grateful for the opportunity to offer a possible solution." About AlchemistOne AlchemistOne is a mental health and addiction recovery platform designed to help people reframe their relationship with the mind. The app combines evidence-informed tools, community-driven content, and soon, AI-assisted support — all grounded in lived experience — to empower individuals seeking freedom from addiction. SOURCE AlchemistOne Inc.
