Latest Opioid epidemic Podcast Episodes
Grieving father takes on Purdue Pharma after son dies from OxyContin
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - May 01, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsAs the inspiration behind characters in the award-winning books "Dopesick" and "Raising Lazarus," Ed Bisch shares his journey of turning personal tragedy into a force for powerful change. Following the heart-wrenching loss of his high school son to an OxyContin overdose early in the opioid epide...
Prince's cousin's efforts to expose the truth behind the musician's fentanyl death
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - April 21, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsEight years have passed since the world lost Prince, an unparalleled musical force and one of America's most revered artists. During his life, the creative genius sold over 100 million records, ranking him among the best-selling musical artists ever. However, despite his worldwide fame, the circ...
A mother-daughter journey from Hollywood to heroin to healing
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsFrom a young age, Sarah Spier seemed destined for success. At 18 years old, she landed a job as a film specialist for the Academy Award-winning movie No Country for Old Men. But her Hollywood dreams quickly turned into a nightmare of heroin addiction. Sarah fell in love with a drug dealer, think...
A candid conversation with the real doctor who inspired Michael Keaton's 'Dopesick' character
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWorld-renowned actor Michael Keaton has won several awards, including his first Emmy, for his performance in the Hulu series "Dopesick." The "Batman" actor portrays a hard-working doctor in a small mining town who gets addicted to the pain pills he starts prescribing. Today on Grieving Out Loud,...
Cancer patient uses his addiction battle to create a potentially life-saving device
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - April 03, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsEver feel like you've hit a certain age, and your chance to impact the world has passed you by? In today's Grieving Out Loud episode, we'll introduce you to Neil Jackson, who proves that age is just a number. In his early 60s, Neil faced the devastating news of a rare cancer diagnosis and the ...
Mother spearheads lawsuit against Snapchat in wake of teen's fentanyl fatality
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - March 27, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsFrom FOX News to CNN and ABC, Amy Neville has found herself under the national news spotlight, but it's for a cause she wishes never existed. Amy faced the heart-wrenching loss of her 14-year-old son, who, on the brink of his first year in high school, ingested what he thought was oxycodone, a p...
A paramedic's harrowing shift from lifesaver to bereaved mother in the fentanyl crisis
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - March 20, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsAs a seasoned paramedic, Shani Reisnour has seen the painful impact of our nation’s drug crisis up close. But she never expected it to hit her family. Unfortunately, fentanyl doesn’t discriminate. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Shani opens up about her daughter’s struggle with substance ...
Grief, marijuana, and addiction: A conversation about cannabis use disorder
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - March 13, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWith a record number of Americans using marijuana, cannabis use disorder is also on the rise. Recent research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association finds that more than one-fifth of people who use cannabis struggle with dependency or problematic use. In this episode of Gr...
Podcast star shares story of overcoming grief & trauma
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsAs one of the most popular podcasters in the world, Meghan Judge has seen a lot of success throughout her career. She’s also married to a Hollywood actor, but now she speaks out about the trauma she survived starting at a young age. Because of all of her grief, abuse, and abandonment issues, doc...
A conversation with a trailblazer making naloxone more accessible and saving lives
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWith fentanyl being the number one killer of Americans under 50, it’s more important than ever to have easy access to naloxone, which can reverse opioid overdoses. In fact, naloxone has saved the lives of tens of thousands of people. Today, on a heartfelt episode of Grieving Out Loud, we are pr...
A prescription for danger: The hidden cost of the opioid crisis
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIn an era where streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu bring the grim realities of America’s opioid crisis to the forefront through compelling narratives and star-studded casts, the painful truth hits home for countless families. Among them is Sandra Martinez, whose daughter Qarinna’s journey...
Rising from sorrow: A mother's path through a decade of the fentanyl crisis
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - February 14, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOver the last ten years, Lauri Badura has been on a determined quest to confront the escalating crisis of fentanyl-related deaths. Despite her unwavering dedication, the shadow of this epidemic continues to grow. Lauri's path to advocacy was marked by personal tragedy in 2014 when she lost her s...
A sister’s role in getting brother off opioids
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - February 07, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOriginally released on July 18th, 2022 Today's episode is an unexpected revisit dedicated to the memory of one of our past guests. Maryrose Fealey was a TikTok star who gained fame after she shared her relationship with her brother, Ian, who suffers from substance use disorder. Her journey was ...
Snaps of sorrow: A father's advocacy after losing son from Snapchat drug deal
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - January 31, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsBuying drugs online is "nearly as convenient as using one's phone to order a pizza or call an Uber," a report by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser found. Sadly, an increasing number of grieving parents are painfully discovering the truth behind this statement. Chris Didier's 17-year-old son...
“This was life or death:” How an Emily’s Hope scholarship saved a woman battling addiction
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWine Wednesday, Mom Juice, Liquid Courage--our culture has all sorts of cute catchphrases encouraging people to drink. In fact, excessive drinking seems to be normalized, but unfortunately, it's also one of the leading preventable causes of death in the U.S., with more than 380 Americans dying e...
Resilience revealed: How Life Coach Lynn Gillette is using her loss to help others
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - January 17, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsHow do you navigate life's unexpected challenges? Do you crumble under the weight, foster resentment, or embrace each trial as an opportunity for personal growth? In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we welcome Lynn Gillette, who, at first glance, seemed to have life all figured out. With her ...
Nashville nightmare: Deadly fentanyl poisonings after a destination wedding
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - January 10, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsImagine a trip brimming with celebration and laughter—Carol Wolfe's son, Josh, embarked from Nebraska to Nashville, eager to witness the heartfelt "I dos" of two dear friends. Little did anyone know that this journey, meant for joy, would take an unexpected turn. Post-wedding festivities, Josh ...
Mental health expert offers advice after his own son battles depression, anxiety & addiction
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - January 03, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsAs an experienced mental health nurse practitioner, John Lally has extensive knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder issues. Yet, when his son confronted the challenges of anxiety, depression, and addiction, John discovered the profound difficulty of navigating such struggles. In ...
Finding power in pain: Unforgettable stories that shaped 2023
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - December 27, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOur journey on Grieving Out Loud has been extraordinary over the past year. We've been graced by the voices of countless individuals who, with unwavering bravery, shared the intimate and challenging chapters of their lives entwined with substance use disorder. In these narratives, we've not only...
Surviving the holiday season while grieving
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - December 20, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOriginally Released on November 30th, 2022 Season's greetings from Grieving Out Loud! For this holiday special, we're revisiting an episode that holds valuable insights for many. Our guest today, Dr. Mark Vande Braak, played a significant role in host Angela Kennecke's grief journey following t...
Warning signs your loved one may be abusing drugs: Insights from a grieving father
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - December 13, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsGrieving Out Loud host Angela Kennecke received a special invitation to the White House this year, where she met with some of America's top government officials working to end the historic drug crisis. The visit included discussions with prominent figures such as our nation's drug czar, the CDC ...
A parent's guide to surviving a loved one's addiction
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - December 06, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIn this episode of "Grieving Out Loud," host Angela Kennecke engages in a poignant discussion with Lisa Gennosa, a physician assistant and author of Incurable Hope: A Memoir and Survival Guide for Coping with a Loved One's Addiction. Despite Lisa's medical background and being married to a docto...
Life-saving scholarship: How Emily's Hope treatment scholarship gave a woman her life back
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - November 28, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsA record 112,024 Americans have died in the past year from drugs alone; that's around 307 people every day. Today's Grieving Out Loud guest, Natasha Combs, feared she would become a part of that statistic. Natasha struggled with substance use disorder after a surgery where she was prescribed p...
Mindfulness and Grief with Heather Stang
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - November 22, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOriginally released on March 6th, 2021 From the loss of a loved one to grappling with addiction and facing job loss – life presents us with countless challenges. While the list may seem never-ending, maintaining the right mindset can empower you to overcome and persevere and discover moments of...
From Mexico to Main Street: How Cartels fuel America's opioid crisis
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - November 15, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsThe phrase "drug cartel" often evokes images of distant violence and illicit trade, chiefly tied to Mexico. But the truth is, the influence of these formidable Mexican drug organizations reaches deep into the heartland of America in ways that might astonish you. A recent year-long operation by t...
New research points to addiction as a disability, not a disease
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - November 08, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIs addiction a disease or a disability, and why does it matter? Dr. John Maier, a distinguished researcher, therapist, and philosopher, is writing a groundbreaking book championing the concept of addiction as a disability rather than a disease. In this enlightening episode of Grieving Out Loud...
From stardom to heartbreak: TikTok star's fentanyl poisoning death
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - November 01, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsCooper Noriega seemed to be living the dream. At just 19 years old, the social media influencer had amassed millions of followers on TikTok and hundreds of thousands more on other social platforms. Not stopping there, he ventured into modeling and had ambitious plans to launch a clothing line fo...
Grieving mother copes by drawing caricatures of those lost in fentanyl epidemic
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - October 25, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWhen we decide to share our talents, it's like giving a gift to others. And you know what's beautiful? It often brings us a blessing in return. Today's Grieving Out Loud guest, Debbie Evans, uses her artistic talents in a way she never imagined. Like thousands of other Americans, Debbie lost he...
Inside the Washington D.C. Rally: Taking on the fentanyl crisis
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - October 18, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsOver the past couple of months, Grieving Out Loud host Angela Kennecke had the opportunity to make two trips to Washington, D.C., to shine a spotlight on America's growing drug crisis, which is killing a record number of Americans. During her first visit, Angela had the privilege of meeting with...
Parents Seek Solutions with Snapchat Following Son's Tragic Death from Deadly Pill Purchase
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic - October 11, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsIn this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we delve into the poignant story behind "Song for Charlie." Ed and Mary Ternan deeply value the song, but its origin is rooted in profound loss. Their son Charlie, believing he was purchasing Percocet on Snapchat, was tragically misled and consumed a counter...
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