Addressing Stigmas
This episode centers on shifting from crisis-only advocacy to a healing-forward phase under the theme “love remains,” while continuing fentanyl awareness and stigma reduction. Due to severe weather the hosts...
Way Beyond Politics – Honoring our Boys and Speaking the Truth!
The DK805 podcast team is recommitting at the start of 2026 to speaking more openly and boldly about grief, the fentanyl crisis, and stigma. The project’s core purpose is to...
Recovering Out Loud
Natalie and Krissy return for part 2 of the series. This episode centers on aligning the podcast’s recovery-focused content pipeline, partnerships, and community outreach. The discussion surfaces lived-experience narratives, accessible...
Breaking Stigmas
Hosts Kristi and Katrina invite guests Natalie and Krissy for part 1 of the series. Natalie is a recovery advocate who lost her brother to an overdose around his 30th...
Coping Mechanisms
In this episode Kristi and Katrina talk about coping mechanisms and parental approaches to supporting children struggling with addiction, particularly in the context of the fentanyl crisis. They reflect on...
Surviving the Holiday Season
The hosts discuss navigating the holiday season while grieving the loss of loved ones, sharing personal experiences, coping strategies, and community support initiatives. The focus is on honoring loved ones,...
Triggers and Glimmers, Pinball and Good Burger, Infinity and Beyond
The discussion centers on authenticity in grieving and honoring loved ones who have passed, with an emphasis on finding “glimmers” (positive signs and memories) rather than being consumed by triggers.
Compounded Grief – Sons, Mom & Sister – Sunsets & Life
This episode includes compounded grief experiences shared by Kristi and Katrina, focusing on coping strategies, changes in support systems over time, and reframing pain into purpose. Emphasis was placed on...
Fentanyl Poisoning. Managing Grief. Another Day in Court.
Hosts Katrina and Kristi discuss navigating grief while pursuing healing and advocacy, with a focus on court proceedings, accurate drug information, and community support.
Community
The hosts Kristi and Katrina discuss their journey toward recovery from grief, their mission to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, and their desire to promote sobriety as a...