Ivy Sardi: Arrested by the Raptor Squad

Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠ Ivy Sardi was still out on bail when we recorded this episode. A former drug dealer, Ivy was awaiting sentencing for commercial drug supply.In our conversation, Ivy shares how he never touched drugs until his mid-twenties. From then, it was a rapid decline, leading to suicidal ideations, jail time, run-ins with the Raptor Squad, and waking up in hospital not knowing if he had killed someone.I'm incredibly grateful to Ivy for being so authentic in his storytelling, particularly regarding his mental health struggles.I hope you love this chat with Ivy Sardi xTrigger warning: suicide and heavy substance abuse.Guest- Ivy SardiCreator & host- Julia RangiheueaVideo producer- Beaudene PerussichImage & logo- Jasmine RuleThe National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotlineIn the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.