How the System Let Us Down
This episode is centered on systemic failures in addiction treatment and recovery support, personal experiences with rehab access, insurance limitations, body brokering, and the need to convert anger into advocacy...
What Court Feels Like
The discussion centers on personal and community resilience in the context of addiction, grief, and advocacy. Hosts Katrina and Kristi reflect on experiences with loss (sons Devin and Dylan), court...
Dylan Goes Home – His Heavenly Birthday / Grief Journey
Podcast hosts Katrina and Kristi discuss status updates on their grief journeys, seasonal triggers (birthdays, death anniversaries, holidays), coping practices, community resources, and plans to support listeners during Suicide Prevention...
We’re Here for the Show
This episode focuses on lived experiences with addiction, grief, community connection, and awareness of fentanyl poisoning. The discussion emphasized the theme that connection is the opposite of addiction, the complexity...
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
This episode highlights community-driven efforts to address fentanyl prevention and support in Ventura County, informed by lived experience from these two mothers who lost their sons to fentanyl poisoning. Discussion...
Different Types of Grief
Our hosts discuss personal and shared experiences navigating grief, addiction, and a pending court case, focusing on coping strategies, community education, and systemic gaps affecting families dealing with substance use...
Introduction
This episode focuses on two bereaved mothers, Kristi and Katrina, aligning on community-driven support and awareness initiatives around addiction, overdose risks (including fentanyl and carfentanyl), and compassionate approaches to grief...