Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Advisor to the President of MN-S Brennan Merasty shares his story of overcoming crack addiction and childhood trauma.
Advisor to the President of MN-S Brennan Merasty shares his story of overcoming crack addiction and childhood trauma.
Advisor to the President of MN-S Brennan Merasty shares his story of overcoming crack addiction and childhood trauma.
Wednesday 17th July 2024
Brennan Merasty shares his journey from crack addiction and trauma to political advocacy. A powerful story of resilience and recovery.
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60 minutes
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Raw
Hopeful
Supportive
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Episode Overview
- Brennan Merasty's journey from addiction to advocacy.
- The impact of childhood trauma on addiction.
- The role of cultural ceremonies in healing.
- Importance of a strong support system.
- Using lived experiences for community advocacy.
I'm crying, I'm holding this rope, ready to put it over the rafters to hang myself. My phone goes off, and it's Mariana. She's FaceTiming me and she's crying.
Brennan Merasty, Advisor to the President of Métis Nation Saskatchewan, shares a gripping tale of his journey from the depths of crack addiction and childhood trauma to a meaningful political career. Growing up in a home marred by sexual abuse and violence, Brennan turned to drugs and alcohol at a young age. Despite these struggles, he managed to build a successful career, only to find himself alone in a garage, contemplating suicide.
It was a FaceTime call from his daughter that jolted him back to reality and set him on the path to recovery. Brennan leaned heavily on his support system and found solace in cultural ceremonies that helped him release years of pent-up pain and hurt. Now, he's using his lived experiences to advocate for his community and support the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan's move towards self-governance.
This episode is raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful, offering valuable lessons on resilience and the power of community support. Tune in to hear Brennan's story and find inspiration for your own journey towards sobriety.