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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
Fentanyl Poisoning
Addiction
Emily's Hope
Loss Of a Child
Family Dynamics
Recovery
Community Support
Youth Mental Health Crisis
Narcan
Social Media
Purdue Pharma
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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Andrea Magder
Writer, filmmaker, nonprofit founder, and grief coach who founded the Artist Lives Gallery
Artist Lives Gallery / Emily's Hope
Episode: Honoring Artists We've Lost
David Herzberg
Drug historian providing historical context on drug crises in the United States
University of Buffalo (historian) / author
Episode: A Drug Historian on What America Keeps Getting Wrong About the Fentanyl Crisis
Pam Jenkins
CEO of Shatterproof, national nonprofit focused on addiction crisis
Shatterproof
Episode: A New Strategy for America’s Addiction Crisis
Lori Kellar
Subject of the episode, sharing her journey through addiction and recovery
Individual and participant in Emily's Hope program
Episode: A Wife’s Battle With Addiction, A Husband’s Journey to Love Her Through It
Patricia Roos
Professor Emerita of Sociology at Rutgers University; author of Surviving Alex, A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction
Rutgers University
Episode: How the System Fails People with Addiction
Hilary Momberger-Powers
Voice actress for Sally Brown; life coach, inspirational speaker, author
Author of Peanuts to Percocet, Notes on a Hollywood Childhood
Episode: The Voice You Knew — The Story You Didn’t
Trent Carter
Nurse Practitioner; founder of Renew Health
Renew Health (New Mexico)
Episode: He Saw a Gap in Addiction Treatment and Decided to Do Something About It
Kristen Gilliland
Scientist, educator, grieving mother
Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, Vanderbilt University (former); speaker on adolescent brain development
Episode: A Brain Scientist’s Warning Every Parent Should Hear
Jennifer Chase
Recovery coach and founder of Rise Addiction Life Coaching
Rise Addiction Life Coaching
Episode: She Promised It Would End With Her—Then It Didn’t

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Angela Kennecke
Host of Grieving Out Loud; journalist focused on breaking stigma around substance use and overdose.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • 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 States14 days 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 States5 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 States10 months ago
  • An Important Reminder

    Angela’s honesty and vulnerability offer comfort and inspiration, especially for those dealing with loss. This podcast is a heartfelt reminder of the importance of compassion, understanding, and the fight for change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KayleeGotta
    United Statesa year ago
  • 10/10 Recommend

    Angela Kennecke’s podcast is incredibly powerful and moving. Her courage in sharing her personal journey after the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Emily, is truly inspiring. This podcast not only sheds light on the devastating impact of fentanyl and substance use disorder but also breaks down the stigma surrounding addiction. Angela’s honesty and compassion provide listeners with a sense of comfort and hope, especially those who are navigating their own grief or struggling with addiction. A ... more

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    5
    K Dyrdahl
    United Statesa year ago

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Honoring Artists We've Lost
Q: Tell me about Ethan and how his creative work influenced your mission.
Ethan was deeply creative, wrote journals, poetry, music, and even started a novel; after his death, Andrea discovered these writings and realized many artists leave behind unfinished work. This inspired her to build the Artist Lives Gallery to ensure such voices aren't lost and to provide a home for their creations and stories, while also using the platform to support grieving families.
A Brain Scientist’s Warning Every Parent Should Hear
Q: How should parents address cannabis with their kids in light of your findings?
Start early, speak with honesty about how cannabis changes the brain, and use the science to empower kids to protect their brains rather than simply telling them 'don't use.'
A Brain Scientist’s Warning Every Parent Should Hear
Q: What has your professional background taught you about cannabis and the developing brain?
It provided a framework to explain why high-potency cannabis can affect neurodevelopment, and it helps articulate to young people and parents the real biological risks and potential long-term consequences.
The Voice You Knew — The Story You Didn’t
Q: What message do you want listeners to take away from your story?
No matter what you go through, you are not defined by what you've done; healing is possible, and you can reinvent your life by choosing to dream again and seek help.
The Voice You Knew — The Story You Didn’t
Q: What pivotal moment pushed you toward sobriety?
A grand mal seizure at age 21 and a pivotal encounter with an AA member who invited her to a meeting, followed by a spiritual commitment to recovery that included therapy and a long period of healing.

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A deeply personal, survivor-focused show that spotlights families touched by fentanyl and the overdose crisis, pairing intimate grief stories with expert insight on substance use, mental health, and stigma. Across episodes, listeners hear from grieving mothers, advocates, and professionals who share practical paths to healing, prevention, and policy change, often weaving in broader discussions about youth prevention, trauma, and recovery. The format tends to center vulnerability, accountability, and tangible calls to action, making it a meaningful resource for people navigating loss, caring for others in turmoil, or seeking societal change to curb the opioid epidemic. A standout trait is the host's unwavering commitment to giving space for ... more

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