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This is a show about the moments that change us, fundamentally and forever. Each week, host Stephanie Wittels Wachs (Lemonada’s co-founder and award-winning queen of darkness and light) is sitting down with a new guest to explore happy/sad stories of survival, resilience and transformation. After three seasons of exploring the "last day" of people’s lives in an effort to understand mass epidemics,... more

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Stephen Murray wants to change how we view drug users. After overcoming his own substance use disorder in his early 20s, he went on to save countless lives from overdose as a paramedic. He's now the founder and Executive Director of SafeSpot, the onl... more

Stephanie Wittels Wachs and her younger brother Harris were best friends. So when he confided that he was struggling with opioid addiction, Steph believed they’d find a way through it together, like they always had. But Harris didn’t survive his addi... more

Most friendships start because you have something in common: work, hobbies, fashion, books, sense of humor. But not all friendships are formed because of something wholesome in common. Sometimes, you share an experience so life-changing that you are ... more

How do we create smart drug education that actually makes an impact on the next generation? After losing their son Charlie to an accidental fentanyl overdose, Ed and Mary Ternan created Song for Charlie to educate young people and their parents about... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Murray
Former EMT/paramedic, harm-reduction advocate, founder/executive director of SafeSpot
SafeSpot
Episode: Destigmatizing Drug Use
Ed Ternan
Strategy Advisor at Song for Charlie
Song for Charlie
Episode: Talking to Kids About Drugs
Marcia Lee Taylor
Strategy Advisor at Song for Charlie
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Episode: Talking to Kids About Drugs
Allison Gilbert
Journalist, speaker, bestselling author
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Nadia Bowers
Actor and writer, author of Dear Dealer
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Episode: Dear Dealer
Matthew McConaughey
Acclaimed actor and public figure discussed as a guest in the episode
Actor, public figure
Episode: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie Tells Matthew McConaughey How Success Broke Him
Julie McFadden
Hospice and palliative care nurse and author
Episode: Listen Now: Alive with Steve Burns
Amity Dewey
Gun violence survivor and advocate for gun safety
Episode: Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis
Michael Dowling
CEO of Northwell Health
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Host

Stephanie Wittels Wachs
Host of Last Day, Lemonada Media

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • exceptional and very cool

    this podcast is so humane and a deeply personal conversation - and it’s funny and it’s serious and experts and lived experience people are each given plenty of time and empathy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    youba97
    Australia9 months ago
  • Brooke

    Terrible episode- this woman sounded loaded on some substance. Maybe ensure your guests are sober before recording

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    vc@0
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show, great company

    Crying, laughing. My favorite. Thank you Lemonada for all you do

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    usahozierfan2019
    United States2 years ago
  • Sad

    How Lemonada treats its workers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    StayHydrated!
    United States2 years ago
  • G

    R

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Yeahs and
    United States2 years ago

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Some reviews express concern over perceived privilege or season changes.
Positive reception for empathy and honesty in storytelling.
Strong praise for honesty about addiction and healing journeys.
Audience appreciates diverse guests and actionable takeaways.
Some listeners critique the host's tone or laugh as misaligned with serious topics.

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When Life-Changing Experiences Bring People Together (Steph guests on Thanks for Asking)
Q: What signs did the family notice, and could anything have been done differently to intervene earlier?
There were subtle indicators that were easy to rationalize, but the family wrestled with the tension between protecting him and letting him handle his struggles, realizing too late that earlier, more open intervention might have helped.
When Life-Changing Experiences Bring People Together (Steph guests on Thanks for Asking)
Q: How did Harris's struggle with addiction affect the family's daily life and their relationship with him?
It strained trust, forced painful secrets, and created a cycle where professional success could coexist with private turmoil, ultimately reshaping how they communicated and supported each other.
Talking to Kids About Drugs
Q: What happened on Charlie's last day and how did the family respond?
During COVID, Charlie went back to campus and, after obtaining Xanax and a blue pill believed to be Percocet, he died in the fraternity house. The family later learned through friends and investigators that fentanyl was involved, which propelled their advocacy and education work.
Talking to Kids About Drugs
Q: Can you tell us about Charlie and what he was like as a kid?
Charlie was the youngest in a close, big family; he was empathetic, academically gifted, quietly magnetic, and cared deeply about others, often defending the underdog and growing into a big, athletic young man.
TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie Tells Matthew McConaughey How Success Broke Him
Q: How do you come out of what you've done with TOMS, going through an identity crisis of thinking you're not enough? Where did that narrative come from?
Blake describes feeling empty at the peak of success, then using therapy and introspection to confront the darker side of achievement, sharing a path of healing that involves daily practices and redefining identity beyond wealth.

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Engaging conversations center on resilience, grief, addiction, and the human capacity for renewal. Episodes weave personal narratives with research and practical guidance, often exploring how communities cope with loss, trauma, and societal issues like the opioid crisis. The host brings warmth, empathy, and a steady curiosity, creating space for both heartbreak and healing, with occasional calls to action such as events, books, or advocacy. Notable strengths include compassionate interviewing, deep real-life storytelling, and a willingness to cover tough topics with humor and humanity, which can broaden appeal to listeners seeking meaningful, life-affirming conversations.

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2. Ed Ternan
3. Marcia Lee Taylor
4. Allison Gilbert
5. Nadia Bowers
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7. Julie McFadden
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