Best End Overdose Podcasts (2025)

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A Mother's Warning About Laced Marijuana 34:05

2d ago34:05

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As more states legalize marijuana, its use is on the rise across the country. A recent analysis of National Survey on Drug Use and Health data shows that daily marijuana consumption has now surpassed daily alcohol use. But for one grieving mother, the growing acceptance of the drug comes with an urgent warning—where it comes from matters, and one b…

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Your Sober Living Identity Beyond Just “Addict in Recovery” 27:15

4d ago27:15

27:15

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! In this episode of My Sober Addiction we are revisiting the topic of how getting sober is more than just starting a new life in recovery. It is an opportunity to completely transform your identity and what exactly being “You” actually is. Most addicts in recovery had been in active addiction and living…

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476 | How to Have a Quiet Time as a Homeschool Mom (Jeannie Fulbright) | REPLAY 52:36

9d ago52:36

52:36

One thing we often neglect in our busy schedule is nurturing our walk with God. With everything we must complete, we feel that we just don't have the time to have a quiet time. However, Jesus tells us, "Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine and you…

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A Mother Speaks Out After Her Daughter’s Deadly Online Encounter 49:21

10d ago49:21

49:21

Social media can be a great way to connect with friends and family, but do you really know what your child is doing online? The DEA warns that drug networks are increasingly using these platforms to find new customers, while sex traffickers also exploit them to lure victims. Now, the FBI is raising alarms about a rise in violent online networks tar…

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Speaking the Truth in Homeless Services—Even When It Hurts 38:35

11d ago38:35

38:35

David Gillanders, Executive Director of Pathways of Hope, brings brutal honesty to this conversation. He challenges inflated success rates, explains why the system chases numbers over people, and shares how Housing First has been reduced to a checklist instead of a true support model. David speaks openly about capitalism, poverty, and the political…

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Guest Clive Wilson From Breaking My Addictions Podcast 44:53

12d ago44:53

44:53

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! In this episode of My Sober Addiction we are joined by my friend, Clive Wilson, who hosts the podcast Breaking My Addictions. Clive is an innovator and approaches addiction and recovery in a totally fresh, new way. In addition to his podcast, he has a very strong presence online through his multiple we…

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She Dialed a Hotline Before Using Drugs: That Call Saved Her Life 40:17

17d ago40:17

40:17

As the United States continues to grapple with a deadly opioid crisis, Narcan—a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses—has become more accessible. Experts credit this expanded availability as one reason overdose deaths have declined over the past year. But Narcan can only save a life if someone is there to administer it—and that’s not always …

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Why Warehousing Homeless People Doesn’t Work—And What Does 32:24

19d ago32:24

32:24

If we want to end homelessness, we must fix the system meant to help—starting with our shelters. In this podcast episode, we speak with Sandra Clarkson, CEO of Calgary Drop-In Centre, and James Hughes, CEO of the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal—two of Canada’s largest and oldest homeless service providers. They share how their organizations are bre…

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Your Addiction Recovery Story Is Still Inspirational 27:13

19d ago27:13

27:13

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! In this episode of My Sober Addiction, we delve into the memories of active addiction that we sometimes find ourselves reflecting on when we are in recovery. It’s sometimes hard to find understanding and support outside of ourselves. We need to remember that our own stories are inspiring and that we ha…

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Raw Unedited Reflecting On Addiction Memoir *Bonus Episode 25:52

23d ago25:52

25:52

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! Maybe this is podcasting career suicide. Maybe it’s not. If you have never heard an episode of My Sober Addiction before then maybe check out a few other episodes before this one. This one is very impromptu, unplanned, not prepared for and completely unedited. I had just reread 4 chapters in my upcomin…

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‘The ugliest, biggest elephant in the room:’ Confronting addiction as a disease 40:02

23d ago40:02

40:02

Nicolas Getz once had a very specific image of what someone suffering from drug addiction looked like—a person panhandling on the street, wearing tattered clothing. But in his 20s, he learned firsthand that addiction doesn’t fit a single stereotype. Substance use disorder affects 48.5 million Americans, or 17 percent of the population. Getz became …

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Here’s A Tough Question About Addiction Recovery 22:39

26d ago22:39

22:39

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! In this episode of My Sober Addiction, I ask the question, “Was it worth it?” Was your addiction and all you went through and all you put your loved ones through worth it in the end? Meaning, now that you’re living sober and an inspiration for others still in active addiction to get sober. Or, now that…

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6 Overdoses to Saving Lives: A Story of Harm Reduction and Hope 33:18

26d ago33:18

33:18

Guy Felicella survived six overdoses and spent 20 years in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside battling addiction and homelessness. Now he’s saving lives. In this powerful episode, Guy shares how trauma, undiagnosed ADHD, and a toxic drug supply nearly killed him—and how harm reduction and housing gave him a second chance. Listeners will gain a deeper un…

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Misuse of female empowerment to sell tests and treatments, triptan safety, use of ACEI or AIIRA in CKD 28:17

1M ago28:17

28:17

In this podcast recorded in early March, David Phizackerley (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief Emeritus) provide an overview of the April 2025 issue of DTB. The editorial discusses concerns over the use of feminist empowerment messages to sell tests and treatments - https://dtb.bmj.com/content/63/4/50. A DTB Select item summa…

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A Pill Bought via Craigslist Cost Him His Life 40:08

1M ago40:08

40:08

Peter and Erica Zurkow never imagined they would be part of a nationwide TV special—especially for a reason that once felt unimaginable. They thought their 23-year-old son, Henry, was safe in his own home, sleeping soundly in his bedroom. But in reality, he was in danger. The pill he purchased through Craigslist turned out to be deadly. In this emo…

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Thrown Out, Left Behind: The Hidden Crisis Facing 2SLGBTQ+ Homeless Youth 32:03

1M ago32:03

32:03

What happens when home isn’t safe—and the shelter system isn’t either? Dr. Alex Abramovich is a Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, and Canada Research Chair in 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness and Mental Health. For over 15 years, he’s been a leading voice fighting to …

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Redirected Attention To Maintain Your Recovery 28:13

1M ago28:13

28:13

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! In this episode of My Sober Addiction we are talking about ways to keep your sobriety in the forefront of your life. Besides addiction and recovery, addicts have one thing in common for sure and that is our tenacity, the way we obsess over things. It’s almost fanatical really. We don't know moderation,…

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Mother Blames Cannabis-Induced Psychosis for Son’s Death 39:51

1M ago39:51

39:51

As more states legalize marijuana, its use is becoming increasingly normalized—even among teenagers. According to the latest data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one in four high school seniors reported using cannabis in the past year. But on today’s episode of Grieving Out Loud, a grieving mother is warning others about the risks. Laura…

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472 | Interest Led vs. Need Based; a Homeschool Balancing Act (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY 25:54

1M ago25:54

25:54

Interests can lead to learning, but kids don't always follow them past fun and convenience. Career dreams can only become reality through work and meeting requirements. Requirements only parents may fully understand and need to push behind the interests. But what if they have no interests? There's a spark for learning in all kids that we want to ki…

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My Mindfulness Addiction and Dislike of Buzzwords 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! In this episode of My Sober Addiction we are once again talking about auto-pilot and how, if left unchecked, it can be a recovery killer. The good news is that we DO have ways to switch that off, be more mindful and keep recovery and sober living in the forefront of our minds. Active addiction was the …

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Fires, Rising Rents, and Homelessness: LA Is in Crisis. How Do We Fix It? 45:22

1M ago45:22

45:22

Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath joins us to break down the perfect storm hitting LA: devastating fires, rising rents, and a worsening homelessness crisis. In this unfiltered conversation, we dig into the systemic failures, political roadblocks, and policy gaps that are fueling displacement across the region. We talk about how the coun…

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Beating the Odds from Gang Life to Changing Lives 36:30

1M ago36:30

36:30

From an abusive childhood to growing up in extreme poverty and joining a gang at just 11 years old, Jose Rivera’s path could have led to devastation. Most of the people he once ran with are no longer alive—but Jose beat the odds. Now, he's dedicating his life to helping others struggling with abuse, mental health challenges and substance use disord…

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470 | Your Children Need Someone to Talk To (Sean Allen) 37:16

1M ago37:16

37:16

Can your children trust you? Before you answer that question, another question should be asked: "Do your children talk to you?" In our relationship with our children, trust is a precious commodity; but it's not one that magically appears in abundance, as if you've suddenly won the lottery of your child's confidence. Trust is acquired and saved over…

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Preventing Addiction Auto-Pilot Safeguards Recovery 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! In this, the 50th episode of My Sober Addiction, we talk about being mindful and staying aware of our state of mind. When we were in active addiction, we stayed in a constant state of auto-pilot and every day was exactly the same as before. In recovery, it is no different, we have to stay on guard and …

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This City Cut Homelessness by 30%—Here’s How 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

Most cities talk about ending homelessness. St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, is actually doing it. This year alone, they’ve reduced chronic homelessness by 30%—and in this episode, we sit down with Danielle Neilson, Manager of Housing Stability Services, to break down exactly how they’re making it happen. From libraries offering safe sleep spaces to bu…

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Saving Lives After Overdose One Call at a Time 28:27

2M ago28:27

28:27

Every six minutes, an American dies from a drug overdose—let that sink in. Every six minutes. The United States is in the midst of its deadliest drug epidemic, yet many overdose deaths could be prevented. One critical warning sign? A non-fatal overdose. Survivors of an overdose face a significantly higher risk of another—one that could be fatal. Re…

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449 | Deep Work: Learning Focus in a World of Distraction (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY 26:37

2M ago26:37

26:37

Life can be so busy that it's hard to focus on the things that really matter. Although Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, isn't written specifically for homeschooling families, his ideas are surprisingly compatible with Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education, and can help you discover ways to create focused, peaceful, and productive habits in every …

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I Never Went to Jail for Being in a Gang—But I Did for Being Homeless 31:52

2M ago31:52

31:52

Former gang member Curtis Howard spent 30 years cycling between homelessness and incarceration, not because of gang activity, but because the system punishes people for being poor. From parole violations to survival crimes, Curtis exposes how the criminal justice system traps homeless people in an endless cycle—and why it was easier to leave gang l…

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445 | Seven Things I Wish I'd Known About Homeschooling (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY 25:56

2M ago25:56

25:56

Whether you're just getting started or have been schooling for a while, there are a few basic things to know that might make your life easier. When I started homeschooling, I was lucky enough to have done enough reading and non-traditional learning so I knew that the "school-at-home" model wasn't what we wanted. That helped. However, I started out …

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469 | Homeschool Mom Burnout: Are You Unappreciated or Overdoing It? (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY 19:16

2M ago19:16

19:16

Have you ever begrudged your family for under-appreciating your homeschool efforts? If so, you then probably felt guilty for feeling neglected. For the love of homeschooling and our families, we do all we can to show it. Having these thoughts and emotions could be homeschool burnout. Or could you be overdoing it and wearing out your audience? About…

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Addiction Behind the Headlines 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

From movies like The Morning Show to classic TV series like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, audiences have long been captivated by the fast-paced world of journalism. But behind the scenes, real-life newsrooms can be anything but glamorous. Journalism is a high-pressure profession, with tight deadlines and little room for error. While there isn’t a wide…

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468 | Tips for Climbing Out of a Homeschool Rut (Sean Allen) | REPLAY 43:55

2M ago43:55

43:55

Nobody ever said that homeschooling would be easy (and if they did they must be lying). How could it be? It's one of the most self-sacrificing endeavors that you could ever attempt. In this episode, we'll discuss how this often discouraging struggle against our selfish nature is the very thing our children need to see played out before them so that…

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Trump’s Homeless Disaster Is Coming—How Bad Will It Get? 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

🚨 A homelessness disaster is coming. With Trump’s potential return, the landscape of homelessness policy is shifting in dangerous ways—internment camps, criminalization, forced treatment, and mass funding cuts are on the table. In this episode, Iain De Jong joins us to unpack the terrifying policies taking shape under Project 2025, why homelessness…

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Recovery Complacency Is Real - Relapse Trigger Warning 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

Something on your mind? Send Matt a text here! ***Relapse Trigger Warning*** I do go into graphic detail about intravenous drug use in this episode. I have faith that you can handle it but may need a little heads up. If you feel that your recovery is fragile then maybe this episode is not for you. If that is the case, just know that I do love you a…

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Paying the price, liver problems with fezolinetant, systemic anticancer treatments 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

In this podcast recorded in early February, David Phizackerley and Julian Treadwell (DTB Associate Editor) provide an overview of the March 2025 issue of DTB. Julian talks about his work as an academic GP based at Bristol University. He explains why and how he developed the GP Evidence website (https://gpevidence.org/) as a resource for health prof…

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A TV Anchor Shares Her Loss to Overdose and Efforts to End Stigma 39:32

2M ago39:32

39:32

As an evening news anchor, Laura Monteverdi is used to reporting difficult stories—but one of the hardest stories she’s ever told is her own. In this powerful episode of Grieving Out Loud, Laura opens up about the devastating loss of her boyfriend, Brock Eidsness, to a heroin overdose. At just 27 years old, Brock was full of life and ambition, work…

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465 | Self-Care For The Homeschool Mom (Jessica Smartt) 23:00

2M ago23:00

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In this personal and insightful episode Jessica shares what she's learned about how to make homeschooling sustainable for the mom, including specific self-care ideas and tips for moms in all stages. About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, go…

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The Smarter Way to End Homelessness—And Why It Works 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

Is homelessness truly solvable? Rosanne Haggerty believes it is—and she has the data to prove it. As the founder and CEO of Community Solutions, Rosanne has spent decades pioneering game-changing strategies that are transforming how cities tackle homelessness. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Why traditional approaches have failed—and what actually…

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