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Guy Felicella | From Homeless Heroin Addict Living on the Streets of Vancouver to TEDx Talk Motivational Speaker Working with Vancouver Coastal Health.
Guy Felicella | From Homeless Heroin Addict Living on the Streets of Vancouver to TEDx Talk Motivational Speaker Working with Vancouver Coastal Health.
Guy Felicella | From Homeless Heroin Addict Living on the Streets of Vancouver to TEDx Talk Motivational Speaker Working with Vancouver Coastal Health.
Thursday 13th May 2021
Guy Felicella's journey from homelessness and heroin addiction to TEDx Talk motivational speaker. Tune in for an inspiring story.
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73 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Get the buttons here!Guy Felicella: From Streets to Spotlight, A Journey of Hope
I just don't want people to die and I want people to get better.
Picture this: a young boy from a middle-class family, facing verbal abuse and undiagnosed ADHD, turns to drugs at just 12 years old. This is the beginning of Guy Felicella's harrowing journey. In this episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down', host Jason LaChance sits down with Guy, who opens up about his life from being homeless and addicted to heroin on the streets of Vancouver to becoming a TEDx Talk motivational speaker.
Guy's story is not just about addiction but also about resilience and the power of recovery. Guy shares how his childhood trauma and lack of proper diagnosis led him down a dark path. He talks candidly about living on the streets, moving from vacant houses to doorways, and the harsh reality of prison where detox meant nothing more than Gatorade and Tylenol. His experiences highlight the critical need for better addiction treatment and harm reduction services.
But this episode isn't just about the struggles. It's about transformation. Guy discusses how trauma therapy played a crucial role in his recovery and how sharing his story has become a beacon of hope for others. He emphasizes the importance of compassion and empathy, challenging the stigma around addiction and mental health. If you're looking for a story that showcases the human spirit's capacity to overcome, this episode is a must-listen.
Guy's message is clear: no one should be left behind, and everyone deserves a chance to get better.