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Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic

Angela Kennecke
Substance Use Disorder
Fentanyl
Grief
Mental Health
Opioid Epidemic
Opioid Crisis
Emily's Hope
Addiction
Fentanyl Poisoning
Loss Of a Child
Recovery
Family Dynamics
Community Support
Youth Mental Health Crisis
Purdue Pharma
Narcan
Social Media
Childhood Trauma
Parenting
Substance Use Prevention

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... more

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Jason Granberg
Owner and operator of Granberg Landscaping and Concrete, South Dakota
Granberg Landscaping and Concrete
Episode: Everyone Saw His Success. Few Knew He Was Battling Addiction.
David Nathan
Music industry executive and founder of Happy Jack Entertainment
Happy Jack Entertainment
Episode: After His Son's Death, Music Executive Takes on Mental Health and Fentanyl Crisis
Mark Ehrenkranz
Certified peer recovery specialist, writer, Go Humans! advocate
Go Humans!, Mark Ehrenkranz
Episode: How High Achievement Masked a Quiet Battle with Addiction
Danica Miller
In recovery for substance use disorder; Indigenous activist and nonprofit founder
Crow Creek Tribe; Mitchell Indigenous Archaeological Site; The Thrive Tribe
Episode: From Prison to the Runway
Alexis Pleus
Founder and executive director of Truth Pharm
Truth Pharm
Episode: She Lost Her Son. Then She Started Following the Money.
Hakeem Bourne McFarlane
Founder of the Choose Yourself Movement; public speaker
Choose Yourself Movement
Episode: He Lost His Brother, Then Lost Himself
Stephanie Peirolo
Board certified executive coach and author who survived substance use disorder and the loss of her son; author of The Saint and the Drunk
Author and Executive Coach
Episode: What Grief Really Looks Like and Why We Don't Talk About It
Kym Hinchey
Certified grief educator and grief coach; founder of Adrian Grief Support; author
Adrian Grief Support; Emily's Hope
Episode: Mom Survives Back-to-Back Loss of Son and Husband, Finds Meaning in Life Again
Toni Handboy
Native American Lakota woman, recovery advocate, and addictions counselor; director of Wapta-Washtea counseling service on the Cheyenne River Reservation
Wapta-Washtea Counseling Service (Cheyenne River Reservation)
Episode: The Dandelion in the Window

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Angela Kennecke
Host focusing on grieving families, advocacy, and the overdose crisis; leads interviews with survivors, experts, and advocates.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Comforting

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hearherina
    United States5 months ago
  • Informative and Impactful

    I love how the podcast is both informational and personal. It allows you to learn new things while also feeling the heaviness of the drug epidemic. The variety of topics makes each episode unique and helps you understand multiple perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delana Mach
    United States5 months ago
  • Powerful and Purposeful

    This podcast is filled with impactful conversations about grief, loss, love, and education. I’ve been a listener since it first started and it never ceases to amaze me how unfortunately relevant the topics are.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Courtney_1
    United States6 months ago
  • So what I need

    I just started listening to this podcast. It accompanies me to and from work on my hour drive. I lost my sweet Jakob on 4/22/24 at 18 years old to a fentanyl poisoning. This has been such a nightmare. And listening to this podcast has helped me find a little comfort. The topics are so diverse but relevant. I often feel like the topics around child death steer away from some of the very real topics like mental health and overdose. So thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jakobsmomma24
    United States10 months ago
  • A safe space for my grief journey

    Grieving Out Loud has touched my heart in ways I never expected. Listening to Angela share her story and give others a voice has helped me feel less alone in my own grief—this podcast is truly a lifeline. 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mkivvvn
    United Statesa year ago

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Everyone Saw His Success. Few Knew He Was Battling Addiction.
Q: What sparked the decision to seek help and pursue treatment so decisively?
The turning point came when I realized there was no way out by continuing the cycle; I needed to remove myself from the environment, face the problem head-on, and commit to a long course of treatment to reclaim my life and family.
From Prison to the Runway
Q: How did your recovery lead to your current work with Indigenous youth and your nonprofit efforts?
Recovery opened a path to leadership roles, starting as a tour guide and advancing to assistant director at the Mitchell Indigenous Site, plus founding The Thrive Tribe to empower Indigenous youth through language, culture, and community connections.
From Prison to the Runway
Q: When did you first realize you needed help and what sparked your decision to pursue recovery?
She recalls a rock-bottom moment following Crohn's disease diagnosis and the threat of death, which became a turning point, leading to commitment to sobriety and to seeking new forms of support like hypnotherapy.
Losing Two Children and Learning to Live Again
Q: How did your faith influence how you navigated Mark's murder and the subsequent handling of the case?
Our faith guided us to forgive and to place trust in God over the urge to control the legal process. We avoided becoming consumed by the trial and instead focused on healing, helping others through Emily's Hope and Sterling Rose Sanctuary, and supporting the families involved in the broader impact of the tragedy.
Losing Two Children and Learning to Live Again
Q: Marcia, could you share a bit of background on the loss of your first son Sterling at age 21?
Sterling was active and dedicated to law school and community service. The night of his death, we had spent time with him and then woke to police at the door; the news of his passing was sudden and devastating, and we carried that shock while trying to shield the rest of the family and later finding meaning through faith and service.

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This show centers on the human side of grief and the opioid crisis, pairing intimate family loss stories with expert insight and advocacy. Episodes routinely explore recovery, stigma, and community-led solutions—often through the lens of Emily's Hope and related survivor networks. A standout feature is reframing grief into action, whether through education, policy, or creative healing, making it a strong fit for audiences seeking both emotional resonance and practical change. The format blends personal narratives with data-driven or policy-oriented discussion, offering listeners comfort and actionable pathways to support themselves or others in crisis.

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2. David Nathan
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