Tricks, Trips and Triggers | Alex's Story

In this episode of Straitjacket Podcast, hosts Keta Loren and Rachel Handa sit down with Alex, a skater whose journey took him from painkillers to the chaos of heroin and meth. What started as a way to numb the pain turned into a full-blown nightmare, culminating in a drug-induced psychosis that shattered his grip on reality. Alex opens up about the delusions, the paranoia, and the terrifying moments where he lost himself completely—until he finally found a way back. His story is raw, unfiltered, and a testament to how deep addiction can take you—and how far recovery can bring you back.  

From street skating to street living, from the highs of a perfect trick to the lowest rock bottom, Alex takes us through the darkness of addiction and the brutal reality of losing his mind. But this isn’t just a horror story—it’s a comeback. Now sober and rebuilding his life, he shares what it took to escape the spiral, regain his sanity, and find purpose beyond the drugs. Whether you’ve battled addiction, know someone who has, or just want to hear an unflinching account of survival, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. Hit play and hear the story of a skater who flipped his life around in the most unexpected way.