Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Homeless in Kensington, Surviving the Arrival of Tranq Dope, Motel Squatting During COVID and More with Tracy McCann
Homeless in Kensington, Surviving the Arrival of Tranq Dope, Motel Squatting During COVID and More with Tracy McCann
Homeless in Kensington, Surviving the Arrival of Tranq Dope, Motel Squatting During COVID and More with Tracy McCann
Thursday 6th February 2025
Tracy McCann shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction, homelessness, and the tranq dope epidemic in Kensington.
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128 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Supportive
Transformative
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Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Tracy McCann's journey from addiction to recovery is deeply inspiring.
- She faced homelessness in Kensington during the tranq dope epidemic.
- Tracy managed to save her arms from necrosis with wound care knowledge.
- She now works at the treatment centre that helped her recover.
- Her story highlights the importance of support systems in recovery.
Anyone can get 100% sober if they want. They can get a 100% recovered life.
In this powerful episode of Chasing Heroine, Jeannine Coulter Lindgren sits down with Tracy McCann to discuss her harrowing journey through addiction and recovery. Tracy's story is a gripping tale of survival, resilience, and hope. After a serious car crash in her twenties, Tracy's substance use spiralled out of control, leading her to the notorious streets of Kensington. There, she faced the brutal reality of homelessness and the terrifying effects of tranq dope, which caused necrotic wounds on her arms.
Despite the odds, Tracy managed to save her arms with the knowledge she gained from a wound care centre and eventually turned her life around. Now, two years sober, Tracy works at the same treatment centre that helped her recover. Her transformation from a desperate addict to a beacon of hope is nothing short of inspiring. Tracy's candid reflections on her past, the support she received, and her determination to change offer valuable insights for anyone struggling with addiction.
This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of recovery, no matter how far one has fallen. Tune in to hear Tracy's incredible journey and find out why anyone can turn their life around with the right support and determination.