Brian MacDonald

Brian MacDonald was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. He spent years working in radio broadcasting and film production before addiction derailed his career and his life. His journey through homelessness, recovery, and rebuilding took him to the lowest points imaginable — and ultimately gave him a story worth telling.

Now in long-term recovery, Brian is a passionate advocate for addiction awareness and mental health. He speaks to families, treatment professionals, and community groups about the realities of addiction — not the sanitized version, but the truth that people in the grip of it actually live.

Flannel Pajamas for the Soul is his debut memoir. Brian lives in British Columbia with his family. He continues to work in film and video production through his company V12 Films.