A podcasting network that includes the Percocet and Bad Art Podcast as well as the Colon Double Dee Podcast.
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The Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast aims to provide clinicians with practical skills for managing patients on chronic opioid therapy. This 11 part podcast series introduces a framework to approaching clinical encounters with legacy patients on long term opioid therapy. Episodes highlight clinical patient scenarios through roleplaying and are followed by a discussion of the science, structure and pertinent clinical skills by Board Certified Addiction Medicine physician Dr. D ...
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The Compass Opioid Stewardship Program aims to combat the opioid epidemic through education. The program aims to accomplish the following goals: 1. Educate and provide outreach to outlier prescribers of opioids about best practices for prescribing opioids 2. Educate and provide outreach to outlier prescribers of opioids about non-opioid pain management therapies 3. Reduce the amount of opioid prescriptions prescribed by eligible prescribers
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The Compass Opioid Stewardship Program aims to combat the opioid epidemic through education. The program aims to accomplish the following goals: 1. Educate and provide outreach to outlier prescribers of opioids about best practices for prescribing opioids 2. Educate and provide outreach to outlier prescribers of opioids about non-opioid pain management therapies 3. Reduce the amount of opioid prescriptions prescribed by eligible prescribers
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Heroin and opiate prescription pain medication addiction is a massive health problem that is pandemic and now threatens an entire generation of young people, aged 21-35, their families and their friends. From 2009 to 2013, Arizona deaths from heroin and prescription opiates (Percocet, Oxycodone, hydrocodone, etc) overdose have doubled and now claim the life of almost two young people per day. Nationally, more deaths now occur as a result of drug overdose than from automobile accidents. Dr. W ...
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After losing her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, to fentanyl poisoning, veteran journalist Angela Kennecke made it her life’s mission to break the silence surrounding substance use disorder and the overdose crisis. Grieving Out Loud is a heartfelt and unflinching podcast where Angela shares stories of devastating loss, hard-earned hope, and the journey toward healing. Through powerful interviews with other grieving families, experts, advocates, and people in recovery, this podcast sheds light o ...
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Story of a substance addict from start to finish. You're welcome to listen and hopefully you can avoid the mistakes I made along the way.
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Three lifelong friends argue about everything from sports to music to life in a humorous and explicit way, while being joined by frequent guests to discuss their laughable college lives.
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The Learn As You GROW ShoW With Rapper / Music Producer M-I-Corleone + "Incorrectly Facilitated"
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There's no manual for how to live life, at least not for people like Host Michael Curran. Rapper / Music Producer M-i-Corleone tells you his story of LEARNING to LIVE and GROW. Listen to his story of being locked up for most of his teens and early 20s, addiction, homelessness etc., and how MUSIC kept him going through it all. New Episodes Tuesday Thursday ! SUBSCRIBE FOR "Incorrectly " A BONUS SHOW Every Other SATURDAY+ More Exclusive Content! (It Cost Time And Money To CREATE This! ALL DONA ...
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Forever 15, A Young Life Stolen By Fentanyl
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35:00When parents find out their child is facing a serious challenge, most will do whatever it takes to help. That was certainly true for Janel Rodriguez after she learned her teenage son was battling a marijuana addiction. But despite her efforts, Janel's world was shattered in a way she never saw coming. Just weeks into his sophomore year, her son Noa…
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Naloxone Saved Me, Now I’m Saving Others: Morgan’s Story
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32:26Around three dozen of her friends—that’s how many lives Morgan Mentele believes have been saved thanks to Emily’s Hope distributing free naloxone in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. In this powerful episode of Grieving Out Loud, Morgan courageously opens up about her journey: how she went from being a mom of two and Sunday School teacher to batt…
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Telling Everyone’s Story While Hiding Her Own: A Journalist's Battle with Addiction
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45:52To some people, “the media” has become a dirty word. There’s no doubt—journalism is a tough job, especially in today’s divided world. Between public scrutiny and constant deadlines, award-winning journalist Taylor Six felt the pressure closing in. Behind the scenes, she was quietly fighting a hidden battle with substance use disorder. For years, sh…
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‘It Was Like Going to My Own Funeral:’ Identical Twin Talks Life After Loss
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37:48Identical twins often share an extraordinary bond—shaped not only by shared DNA but by a deep emotional connection. For Christa Parravani and her twin sister, Cara, that bond was strengthened by a difficult, abusive childhood. But then came the unimaginable. After Cara was kidnapped and raped, she spiraled into trauma, eventually turning to drugs. …
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He Couldn’t Save His Brother, But He’s Working to Save Yours
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31:41There’s something uniquely powerful about the bond between siblings. They’re like built-in best friends — there for the good, the bad, and everything in between. But when someone loses a brother or sister, their grief is often overlooked. Many people focus on the parents or the children and forget that siblings are mourning too. In this episode of …
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Growing Up with Grief: Emily’s Siblings Open Up
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30:12In this deeply personal episode of Grieving Out Loud, host Angela Kennecke sits down with her own children to talk about the very public loss of their sister, Emily, who died of fentanyl poisoning in 2018. While the nation saw the news story, what it didn’t see was the quiet heartbreak that unfolded behind closed doors. In episode one of What About…
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When Words Are All That’s Left After Suicide
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39:08Sometimes, life delivers blow after blow, leaving you gasping for air. Whether it’s the loss of a job, a home, or someone you love, grief can feel all-consuming—like joy may never return. For Betsy Stephenson, the heartbreak came in rapid succession. Within just six weeks, she lost her mother-in-law to dementia, her family dog to cancer, and—most d…
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Jeff serves as the Executive Director of Admissions & Business Development developing and managing the admissions process to ensure clients and families are guided through the intake process with dignity and support. He also manages the business development through assisting the company’s mission and future goals by building community partnerships …
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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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A Mother Speaks Out After Her Daughter’s Deadly Online Encounter
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49:37Social 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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She Dialed a Hotline Before Using Drugs: That Call Saved Her Life
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40:33As 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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‘The ugliest, biggest elephant in the room:’ Confronting addiction as a disease
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40:18Nicolas 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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A Pill Bought via Craigslist Cost Him His Life
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40:23Peter 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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Mother Blames Cannabis-Induced Psychosis for Son’s Death
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40:06As 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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Beating the Odds from Gang Life to Changing Lives
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36:45From 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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Saving Lives After Overdose One Call at a Time
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28:43Every 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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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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A TV Anchor Shares Her Loss to Overdose and Efforts to End Stigma
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39:47As 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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The Learn As You GROW Podcast The RiP Irv Gotti Episode "The Early Years" MIC GERONIMO Ja Rule 28/100 On Billboard DMX Jay-Z Def Jam Dame Dash Murder Inc. Preme Ashanti Memory Lane
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30:08The Learn As You GROW Podcast The RiP Irv Gotti Episode "The Early Years" MIC GERONIMO Ja Rule 28/100 On Billboard DMX Jay-Z Def Jam Dame Dash Murder Inc. Preme Ashanti Memory Lane
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The Lost Episode 6 Of The Learn As You GROW ShoW With M-i-Corleone - DONT LET THEM DIVIDE US! Its Not About Black Or White, If Your BANK AINT RIGHT! Rich Verse Poor! RACIST Media Dividing Races, CLASS
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6:52The Lost Episode 6 Of The Learn As You GROW ShoW With M-i-Corleone - DONT LET THEM DIVIDE US! Its Not About Black Or White, If Your BANK AINT RIGHT! Rich Verse Poor! RACIST Media Dividing Races, CLASS
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The Lost Episode 5 The learn As You GROW ShoW Hosted By M-i-Corleone Jan. 19 2022 ... Learn, Go & GROW , Driving Through Philly Live NEW Beats FOR $25 Lease ! Help Me Help You! Music Therapy NEW BEAT!
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14:30The Lost Episode 5 The learn As You GROW ShoW Hosted By M-i-Corleone Jan. 19 2022 ... Learn, Go & GROW , Driving Through Philly Live NEW Beats FOR $25 Lease ! Help Me Help You! Music Therapy NEW BEAT! https://www.Beacons.ai/BeatsbyTheKilo
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The Lost Episode 4 With Philly MC , Griddy City's Vinne Raw - Hard Work & Dedication , Investing In Our Own Music , Music Is Our Therapy ! In The Whip Smoking Hot Boxin', Would You Move From The Hood!
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17:07The Lost Episode 4 With Philly MC , Griddy City's Vinne Raw - Hard Work & Dedication , Investing In Our Own Music , Music Is Our Therapy ! In The Whip Smoking Hot Boxin', Would You Move From The Hood! Vinne Is A Philly Bol At HEART, Would He Leave philly if Given The Chance? Thank You To @VinneRaw For His Time! Check out His new Music!…
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Lost Episode 2 - The Learn As You GROW ShOw Live From RECPhilly "InCorrectly Facilitated" Learning As I Go With No Manual Drugs, Money, Lock Up, Addiction, Rap, Percocet, Opiates Finding Out To Late !
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50:39Lost Episode 2 - The Learn As You GROW ShOw Live From RECPhilly "InCorrectly Facilitated" Learning As I Go With No Manual Drugs, Money, Lock Up, Addiction, Rap, Percocet, Opiates Finding Out To Late !
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Intro - Learn As You GROW Show RiP Irv Gotti Episode Season 2025 From Mic Geronimo To 50 Cent To Selling His Catalogue For $300 Million Before His Death, Listen As We Salute A Hip Hop Legend! Podcast
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7:05Intro - Learn As You GROW Show RiP Irv Gotti Episode Season 2025 From Mic Geronimo To 50 Cent To Selling His Catalogue For $300 Million Before His Death, Listen As We Salute A Hip Hop Legend! PodcastBeats For Lease! $25 ! Uploaded Daily At https://www.beacons.ai/BeatsBythekiloSubscribe To Beats By The kilo's Youtube page https://www.Youtube.com/@Be…
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LAYGShow RiP Irv Gotti Episode - Bonus Short on His Rise To Fame In Music Business
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0:43#subscribe now at @beatsbythekilo With Over 25 Years Of Music Industry Hands On Experience Equating Michael Curran Jr.s Music Industry Expertise! From Demo Tapes To Myspace To YouTube & Facebook, Instagram, tik tok, LinkedIn, Threads, Google My Business, X (Twitter), Shopify, WordPress Website Creator, Filmora & Adobe Film Editor, Film Producer, F…
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RIP IRV GOTTI Learn As You GROW SHOW 2025 Pt 2 Ja Rule Ashanti Nas Dame Dash Preme 50 Cent BEEF
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16:59In this episode of the Learn As You Grow Show, the hosts delve into the dynamics of the hip-hop industry, focusing on key figures like DMX, Jay-Z, and Dame Dash. They explore the rivalries, the impact of DMX's rise to fame, and the importance of owning music rights. The conversation highlights the challenges and intricacies of the music business, e…
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RiP Irv Gotti Ep 6 Pt 1 Learn As You GROW ShOw 2025 Invest in You 50 Cent J. Lo Jay-Z Nas Fed Trial
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27:51The Impact of Loss and Grief , Life Lessons from Death and Legacy , Investing in Yourself and Your Career RIP Irv Gotti The Man Who EXPOSED Mobb Deep's Prodigy's Ballerina Past To Jay-z During Their Beef! But KARMA Was Around The Corner!$25 beats for lease https://www.beacons.ai/beatsbythekilo With Over 25 Years Of Music Industry Hands On Experienc…
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Learn As You GROW ShOw Season 5 Ep 6 Preview RIP Irv Gotti + Career Ups & Downs DMX Jay-Z Ja Rule
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0:43Learn As You GROW ShOw Season 2025 RIP Irv Gotti, His Career Ups & Downs, DMX, Jay-z, 50 Cent Ja Rule Beef, J. Lo, Nas Jay-z Beef! Selling Catalogue For $300 Million Before He Passed Away + FED Case
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‘I lost who I was.’ Emily’s Hope Treatment Scholarship gives mom second chance
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31:29Chances are, you or someone you know is battling substance use disorder. The latest numbers from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health show that nearly 49 million Americans struggle with addiction. Getting help is tough. First, there’s the hard part: admitting there’s a problem and deciding to seek treatment, especially with the stigma su…
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From Adoption to Loss—One Mother’s Journey of Love and Resilience
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32:07From infertility struggles to adoption, and then watching her child fight cancer, Brenda Reedy’s journey has been anything but easy. Through every challenge, she faced it with unwavering dedication and resilience. But just as she thought the worst was behind her, life took another heartbreaking turn—when her son entered his teenage years, he began …
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Minnesota’s First Addiction and Recovery Director on Drugs, Policy, and Controversial Solutions
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31:42To battle the nation’s opioid and substance use disorder epidemic, Minnesota has created a new position focused on the problem. The governor appointed Jeremy Drucker to serve as the administration’s first Addiction and Recovery Director. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, host Angela Kennecke sits down with Drucker to gather his insights both pr…
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The Mission to Unite America Against the Fentanyl Crisis
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42:14People from across the nation will come together this September to walk in support of raising awareness about the fentanyl crisis. Surprisingly, the man behind this movement doesn’t have a personal connection to the epidemic. Instead, his mission was sparked when he ran through a town grappling with the opioid crisis and felt compelled to make a di…
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Reading, writing, and recovery at a high school helping teens with addiction
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31:54Being a teen is challenging enough, but imagine facing the added burden of addiction. Drug use is especially harmful to the developing brain, altering its structure in ways that can increase the risk of long-term addiction and other serious issues. But thanks to a unique high school in Las Vegas that combines education with substance use disorder t…
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TV Anchors step up with naloxone training to fight the opioid crisis
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23:15Award-winning journalists Iris St. Meran and Christie Casciano bring Syracuse, New York's biggest stories to light, covering everything from government decisions to crime. This year, however, they encountered a crisis they couldn’t simply cover from the newsroom. After repeatedly hearing overdose calls on the police scanner, they felt compelled to …
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Former college coach speaks out after losing standout athlete son to fentanyl
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29:38For so many young athletes, playing a college sport is the dream. But for Taelin Webb, one wasn’t enough—he excelled in two. From standout basketball player to football star at Southern Utah University, Taelin was the kind of athlete who seemed unstoppable: disciplined, passionate, and in peak physical condition. Taelin’s dad, Vonn Webb, who also c…
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‘I can, so I do:’ Powerful stories of loss, advocacy & hope from 2024
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56:12Welcome to a special edition of Grieving Out Loud, where we reflect on some of the most impactful conversations of 2024. This year, we shared stories that illuminated the devastating effects of the overdose and fentanyl crisis—stories ranging from a Nashville wedding overshadowed by tragedy to a sister’s fight for justice after her brother’s murder…
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Changing lives through grief and the gift of pain
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40:53His resume is nothing short of remarkable. Mark Bodnarczuk is a brilliant intellectual, a celebrated author, and a respected researcher who manages and provides oversight for three programs at Stanford. Yet, his latest book Finding New Life After the Death of my Son ventures far beyond his professional accolades—it delves into the raw, devastating …
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Shedding light on underreported overdose deaths with Truth Pharm
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41:50Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest levels since 2020, with new CDC estimates showing just over 60,650 lives lost between June 2023 and June 2024—an 18% decrease from the previous year. While this is a hopeful trend, the real story might be far more sobering. On this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we delve into the hidden…
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Her shocking loss made international headlines—Now she’s helping others navigate grief
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39:59Nicola Marshall’s world was shattered by a sudden, heartbreaking loss that made headlines around the globe. Her 12-year-old son died after falling from a balcony while they were vacationing in Spain. Yet, amidst this unimaginable heartache, Nicola discovered a way to move forward—one careful step at a time. Now, she has dedicated her life to unders…
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A Minnesota mother’s public plea to save lives after a fentanyl tragedy
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35:35Nearly 49 million Americans, or about 17% of the population, are battling addiction, according to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Now, picture ten of your closest friends—nearly two of them could be quietly fighting this hidden battle. Yet, addiction often remains a silent struggle, weighed down by stigma and shame. For years, Mi…
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Exposing ‘New York’s Deadliest Pill Pusher’
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39:55Doctors are people we often trust to make the best decisions for our health. While that's usually the case, it’s not always true. Dr. Stan Li, a once-respected anesthesiologist, became known as "New York’s deadliest pill pusher." Li wrote more than 21,000 prescriptions for drugs such as oxycodone and Xanax and was ultimately convicted of manslaught…
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Saving tiny lives and healing families at a sanctuary for opioid-exposed newborns
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39:54Addiction's impact extends far beyond adults and teens—each year, over 20,000 babies are born dependent on drugs due to prenatal exposure. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we speak with a neonatal nurse practitioner who saw a critical need to provide care for these vulnerable newborns and their families. At Hushabye Nursery in Phoenix, more th…
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Preview: A glimpse into healing for next week's powerful episode
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3:36We're taking a break this week for the election, but we will return next week with a powerful new episode of Grieving Out Loud. Next week's episode dives into a struggle that too many families face, but often goes unspoken. Every year, more than 20,000 babies are born affected by a mother's substance use during pregnancy. That's one baby every 25 m…
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Mother who lost son to fentanyl sits down with Vice President Harris
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44:20After losing her son Alec to fentanyl poisoning on his 26th birthday, Dita Bhargava has transformed her grief into action, becoming a powerful voice in the fight against fentanyl. She’s engaged in important conversations with political leaders across America, including Vice President Kamala Harris. On Overdose Awareness Day, Harris highlighted Dita…
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'Be Glad:' Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Gladys McGarey
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35:37In this special episode of Grieving Out Loud, we revisit a cherished conversation with Dr. Gladys McGarey, a trailblazer in holistic medicine who passed away on September 28th at the age of 103. Her wisdom transcended the medical field, emphasizing that love is the most powerful healing force. Dr. Gladys built her life around the five L’s: love, li…
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Family's Double Tragedy: Father and daughter share loss of two to addiction
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41:30Imagine losing not only your mother, but also your twin sister to substance use disorder. On this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Cristina Cavallo and her father, Chris, share their deeply personal and heartbreaking story in hopes of raising awareness about a disease that touches millions yet is often left in the shadows. According to the latest Nati…
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What a mother wishes she knew before losing her son to fentanyl
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29:01As a grieving mother who fought to get help for my daughter’s substance use disorder—and ultimately lost her to fentanyl—I’m often asked what advice I have, or what I wish I had done differently. Today on Grieving Out Loud, I sit down with another grieving mother at the DEA Family Summit on Fentanyl. Kate Sloan, like so many others, learned about t…
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In this special episode of Grieving Out Loud, released for International Podcast Day, we deeply look at grief and its multifaceted nature. In our nearly 200 episodes, we’ve shared deeply personal stories from individuals navigating their own paths through loss, offering listeners a chance to find solace and understanding in shared experiences. As w…
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A mother's and grandmother’s grief over innocent lives lost in the drug epidemic
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30:31As the United States faces its deadliest drug epidemic in history, lives are being lost in unimaginable ways. Over the past two decades, more than 5,000 children and teens have died from fentanyl—among them, toddlers and even infants. Janan Haugen knows these devastating numbers all too well. She’s lost not only her son to drugs, but also her grand…
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A family’s battle for justice in the fentanyl crisis
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29:35Hans Arwine choked back tears as he recalled the moment he had to tell his wife that their son was gone. ”That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done–tell his mother that he was no longer with us,” he said. The heartbreaking scene is tragically familiar across America—parents receiving the devastating news that their children have died from fentanyl …
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