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From Despair to Advocacy: Guy Felicella's Remarkable Journey to Recovery and Harm Reduction on the Relentless Podcast
From Despair to Advocacy: Guy Felicella's Remarkable Journey to Recovery and Harm Reduction on the Relentless Podcast
From Despair to Advocacy: Guy Felicella's Remarkable Journey to Recovery and Harm Reduction on the Relentless Podcast
Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Join host Kyle Dubé as he explores Guy Felicella's journey from addiction and homelessness to advocacy in this inspiring episode of Relentless-The Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Guy Felicella: Rising from Addiction to Champion Harm Reduction
Episode Overview
- Guy Felicella's early struggles and coping mechanisms in the face of trauma
- The overwhelming influence of addiction and its impact on Guy's life
- The pivotal role of harm reduction in Guy's recovery and advocacy work
- Guy's unwavering commitment to educating young people and advocating for positive change
- The transformative and relentless journey that defines Guy's resilience and advocacy
I don't support harm reduction over recovery or recovery over harm reduction. I support helping people.
What happens when a life marked by addiction, gangs, and incarceration transforms into one of advocacy and hope? In this episode of 'Relentless-The Podcast', host Kyle Dubé sits down with Guy Felicella, whose life story is nothing short of remarkable. Starting his battle with addiction at just 12 years old, Guy's journey took him through the darkest corners of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. His struggles with homelessness, multiple overdoses, and life-threatening infections were a relentless cycle that seemed impossible to break.
But break it he did. Today, Guy is a passionate advocate for harm reduction and addiction recovery, working tirelessly to dispel the stigma surrounding addiction. His work has been featured on major media outlets, and his message is clear: recovery is possible, and harm reduction plays a crucial role in it. Guy's story is a testament to human resilience and the power of relentless determination.
If you're looking for inspiration or insight into the complexities of addiction and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.