DK805 Podcast

Addressing Stigmas

DK805 Podcast — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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 recorded remotely, sharing status updates on personal grief journeys, court proceedings, and ongoing community support efforts.

Way Beyond Politics – Honoring our Boys and Speaking the Truth!

DK805 Podcast — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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 create a compassionate space for families, advocate for accountability and reform, and share practical support pathways, while acknowledging the lifelong nature of grief and the need for community.

Recovering Out Loud

DK805 Podcast — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 treatment pathways (including scholarships), and audience-resonant themes such as readiness, compassionate care, faith, grief, and music as healing.

Breaking Stigmas

DK805 Podcast — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 birthday, and was also an addict herself and is 5 years clean. She treatment at 19, and attended treatment 8–10 times with multiple relapses before achieving stability. Krissy is in recovery for alcoholism and is the founder of the "Love is Free Foundation" (loveisfreefoundation.com), which was co-conceived by Krissy and her son Dom as a homeless outreach service rooted in recovery-related service. Krissy lost her son Dom to a fentanyl overdose.

Coping Mechanisms

DK805 Podcast — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 experiences with “tough love” versus compassionate, boundary-based support, the unpredictable nature of addiction and recovery, systemic gaps during the opioid epidemic, and the ongoing personal recovery and advocacy after the loss of their sons.

Surviving the Holiday Season

DK805 Podcast — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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, protecting emotional well-being, and aligning on upcoming activities and support efforts.

Triggers and Glimmers, Pinball and Good Burger, Infinity and Beyond

DK805 Podcast — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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

DK805 Podcast — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 honoring loved ones, recognizing triggers, seeking support, and sustaining hope.

Community

DK805 Podcast — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 positive choice. They describe their recent experience visiting the Hopaholics podcast, which created a meaningful connection as both podcasts were born from similar tragic circumstances. They emphasize the importance of breaking stigmas around addiction and grief, supporting others in similar situations, and finding hope despite devastating loss. They also highlight the community of support they've found and their commitment to helping others through their shared experiences.

Fentanyl Poisoning. Managing Grief. Another Day in Court.

DK805 Podcast — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Hosts Katrina and Kristi discuss navigating grief while pursuing healing and advocacy, with a focus on court proceedings, accurate drug information, and community support.

How the System Let Us Down

DK805 Podcast — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 to protect future generations and reduce stigma. Emphasis is placed on inviting community participation via the DK805 podcast to share effective strategies and build collective support.

What Court Feels Like

DK805 Podcast — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 proceedings related to addiction-related death, and efforts to support others through a podcast platform and community engagement.

Dylan Goes Home – His Heavenly Birthday / Grief Journey

DK805 Podcast — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 Month and the upcoming holiday season.

We’re Here for the Show

DK805 Podcast — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 of grief, and building a supportive community through shared stories and resources.

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

DK805 Podcast — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 covers resource availability, trends and risk factors, school and family roles in prevention, stigma reduction, legal accountability for dealers, and concrete community actions around National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day.

Different Types of Grief

DK805 Podcast — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 disorders. Experiences with rehab quality; risks of body brokering and unsafe sober living homes.

Introduction

DK805 Podcast — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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 and recovery advocacy. They reflect on personal experiences with their sons, highlighted systemic gaps (e.g., insurance denials), and discussed strategies to transform grief and anger into constructive community action centered on kindness, awareness, and practical harm-reduction.