Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Episode 45: Mikey G Ignores the "Addict" Identity in Favor of Life (Sundays With Stories Edition)
Episode 45: Mikey G Ignores the "Addict" Identity in Favor of Life (Sundays With Stories Edition)
Episode 45: Mikey G Ignores the "Addict" Identity in Favor of Life (Sundays With Stories Edition)
Monday 14th December 2020
Mikey G's journey from homelessness to advocacy redefines recovery. Discover his unique insights on drug use, healthy relationships, and alternative therapies.
114 minutes
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Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Mikey G's Journey: Redefining Recovery Beyond the 'Addict' Label
I believe that if you know there is such a thing as chronic disease and I'm in a period of remission and I feel like if what we measure to be the disease is a result of like the, the social conditions, the individual biology and the reaction to the social conditions and all of the other stuff kind of combined, producing that kind of an outcome, then by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a lifestyle of balance and being connected to all these things is my panacea.
Meet Mikey G, a man whose path to recovery is anything but typical. In this episode of the LPP Podcast, Zach Rhoads sits down with Michael Galipeau, better known as Mikey G, to discuss his remarkable life story. Raised in a state-run institution and having endured years of homelessness, Mikey G's experiences with drugs, sex work, and survival are raw and real. But instead of being defined by these struggles, he has found purpose and meaning through them.
Now, he's a recovery advocate and a key figure in various organizations dedicated to harm reduction and drug policy reform. Mikey G shares how cannabis and psilocybin have played pivotal roles in his recovery journey, offering a fresh perspective on these often stigmatized substances. His story is a testament to the power of healthy relationships and the potential for personal growth even in the face of adversity.
Tune in to hear Mikey G's insights on transforming the approach to the drug war, maintaining a balanced lifestyle, and finding hope despite a traumatic past.