Latest Overdose Podcast Episodes
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...
Right Fighters: Are You One?
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - January 30, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutesSend us a Text Message. Right fighters are a problem in recovery. Are you one? Are you fighting for the right to party (yes 1990s reference millennials)? Let's find out why and what to do about them. Support the Show.
“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...
Special Guest: Donnie
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - January 23, 2024 19:00 - 28 minutesSend us a Text Message. Hear some words of wisdom from someone who survived the 1960's and lived to tell about it. Support the Show.
Stephen
Grieving Overdose Death - January 21, 2024 20:46 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsStephen lit up any room he walked into and was the guy who made others laugh. He was a musician who played guitar and piano, a welder who used his talents to make artwork, and a world traveler. His addiction to pain medication began soon after having a wisdom tooth extracted while he was in the ...
Special Guest: Jon
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - January 18, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutesSend us a Text Message. Our guest today has taken a wondering path to recovery that has included may twists and turns. Support the Show.
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 ...
How To Make An Aftercare Program
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - January 08, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutesSend us a Text Message. After you get out of rehab what's next? The aftercare program kicks in. Or at least it should. Support the Show.
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 ...
Defining Recovery
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - December 08, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutesSend us a Text Message. What's the difference between abstinence, sobriety, and recovery? Support the Show.
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...
Samantha
Grieving Overdose Death - November 19, 2023 22:47 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsSamantha was stubborn, strong-willed, and struggled with authority. However, she also loved fiercely, was passionate in what she believed in, and was always there when you needed a friend. Her sister, Brittany, would call her about everything and knew she could always count on her. When Samantha...
Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries!
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - November 17, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutesSend us a Text Message. Why are boundaries important and just how do you place, maintain, and keep them? Support the Show.
You Need To Change Your Behavior To Change Your Thinking
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - November 17, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutesSend us a Text Message. Why you can't think your way out of addiction. Support the Show.
A Culture Change Away From Enmeshment
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - November 16, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutesSend us a Text Message. Destruction of relationships due to enmeshment requires more than just words or behavior for addiction it is an entire relationship culture that needs to change. Support the Show.
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...
Drug Court Shenanigans with Judge Napp and Kim Clark
Recovery Uncensored - November 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourHave you ever wondered what the journey from addiction to recovery looks like, particularly from the unique perspective of those who have been on both sides of the drug court system? Ever thought about the real-life stories behind the faces of those tasked with the immense responsibility of turn...
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...
From Dusk to Dawn: A True Tale of Redemption
Recovery Uncensored - October 31, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutesHave you ever found yourself in a place so dark, you couldn't imagine a way out? Join us in a heartfelt conversation with Christina Foster-Beagle, who candidly shares her journey from the depth of addiction to the pinnacles of redemption. Listen as she takes us back to her small-town roots in Ro...
What Is The Opposite Of Addiction?
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard - October 27, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutesSend us a Text Message. Is the opposite of addiction sobriety or being clean? I don't think so. Support the Show.
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...
Q&A: What All Practitioners Should Know About Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain
Expert Guidance for Effective Management and Appropriate Monitoring of Patients With Pain - October 25, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutesListen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, answers the most pressing questions from the first live webinar of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative, “What All Practitioners Should Know About Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain.” Presenter: Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C Physician Assistant West Forsyth ...
Patient and Provider Perspectives on Opioid Pain Treatment Plans
Expert Guidance for Effective Management and Appropriate Monitoring of Patients With Pain - October 25, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutesListen as Stefan Kertesz, MD, MSc, and Kate M. Nicholson, JD, provide unique healthcare professional and patient perspectives on opioid tapering in the setting of chronic pain management. Their conversation includes commentary on the impact of the 2016 and 2022 CDC guidelines for prescribing opi...