Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Smoking Crack at 12!, Teen Institutionalization, a Fifty TWO-Fifty?!, Tackled by an Air Marshal Mid-Flight in Meth Psychosis, a BRILLIANT College Textbook Hustle, Texas Jails vs Vegas Jails
Smoking Crack at 12!, Teen Institutionalization, a Fifty TWO-Fifty?!, Tackled by an Air Marshal Mid-Flight in Meth Psychosis, a BRILLIANT College Textbook Hustle, Texas Jails vs Vegas Jails
Smoking Crack at 12!, Teen Institutionalization, a Fifty TWO-Fifty?!, Tackled by an Air Marshal Mid-Flight in Meth Psychosis, a BRILLIANT College Textbook Hustle, Texas Jails vs Vegas Jails
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Join Michael 'Vegas' Gialketsis as he recounts his journey from early drug addiction to sobriety and the transformative power of the Twelve Steps.
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97 minutes
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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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Get the buttons here!From Crack at 12 to Redemption: Vegas' Road to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Vegas shares his journey from active addiction to sobriety
- The transformative power of the Twelve Steps in discovering true personalities
- Reflections on past experiences with drugs and institutions
- Passion for music as a coping mechanism and creative outlet
- Overcoming struggles and relapses through self-discovery and personal growth
He felt like he found his real personality through the steps because he wasn't really himself while he was using and had no idea what his actual interests were and what his general vibe as like a human is.
Ever wondered how someone could turn their life around after starting with drugs at just 12 years old? Meet Michael 'Vegas' Gialketsis, who shares his incredible journey from the chaotic streets of Las Vegas to a life of sobriety and music. In this gripping episode, Vegas opens up about his early descent into addiction, being institutionalized as a teen, and the wild ride that included being tackled by an Air Marshal mid-flight during a meth-induced psychosis.
But it's not all dark tales; there's light at the end of the tunnel. Sober since June 2018, Vegas is now a devoted father, partner, and talented musician. He credits the Twelve Steps for helping him discover his true personality and manage his character flaws to avoid relapse. Tune in to hear how he used music as a lifeline and turned his life around.
Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Vegas' story offers a powerful message of hope and transformation.