Today’s guest is Ed Bisch, who lost his beloved son Eddie, a high school senior, to a single oxycontin pill in February 2001. That very week, Ed began sounding the alarm about the dangers of the drug. Ed shares his journey and experiences with his crusade against Purdue Pharma and the unbelievable conversations and run-ins he had with people like J. David Haddox himself. Have you seen shows like Dopesick on Hulu, or Crime of the Century on HBO? Ed recommends that you watch these searing documentaries and read any and all of the books on the topic, if you want to learn more.   To connect w ..read more

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Today’s guest is Skyler Ray, a hip-hop music artist in recovery. He has been sober for more than three years. Skyler grew up in foster homes and was homeless for multiple years. From getting arrested to sleeping on downtown sidewalks in Portland, Oregon, Skyler refused to give up on trying to achieve his dream goals and build the life he always wanted but would lose if he had a drink or got high.  For more information about Skyler Ray, click here. For more information about Fentanyl, click here. For more information about New Avenues For Youth, click here. To listen to Ryan Bingham’s song ..read more

Today’s guest is “Narcan Nate” Smiddy, who talks about his not-so-ideal upbringing in Tennessee, his addiction to pills and cocaine, and his very open and honest journey to recovery that included relapses. Now, 29-years-old, Nate lives in southern California and is giving back and helping others as a trainer and educator for A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing). He hands out NARCAN (Naloxone), the nasal spray, used to treat emergency narcotic overdoses and save people’s lives.     For more information about Nathan “Narcan Nate” Smiddy on Instagram, click here. &nb ..read more

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Today’s guest is Theo Krzywicki, a full-time Los Angeles firefighter and paramedic as well as founder and CEO of End Overdose, a non-profit organization helping to end overdose and provide critical training on how to use harm reduction tools, such as Fentanyl test strips and NARCAN. Theo lost his fiancée to an overdose and wanted to help others. He’s making an impact by giving back to the recovery community and has been sober for 11 years.   For more information about End Overdose, click here.   For more information about NARCAN, click here.   For more information about Fentanyl ..read more

Today’s guest is Jordan Barnes, who suffered from alcoholism, drug addiction, and homelessness. Now, he is in long-term recovery with more than 10 years sober and an award-winning, best-selling author. Jordan wrote, One Hit Away: A Memoir of Recovery, as a way to help others struggling from substance use disorder. His other book, Bridgetown: A Harm Reduction Novel, focuses on the role of harm reduction programs as they relate to human rights, mental health, and social justice. For more information about Jordan Barnes, click here. For more information about Jordan Barnes’ books, click here. For ..read more

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Today’s guest is Jeannine Coulter Lindgren, who was addicted to drugs and alcohol for about 15 years despite her idyllic upbringing. Using led to homelessness, multiple arrests, and losing everything. She has been sober for almost seven years and now owns her own fitness studio, hosts the Chasing Heroine podcast, and is a successful entrepreneur.    For more information about Jeannine’s Chasing Heroine Podcast, click here. To find Jeannine Coulter Lindgren on Instagram, click here. For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), click here. For more information about Narcotics ..read more