Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
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 other grieving families, experts, advocates, and people in recovery, this podcast sheds light on the human side of the epidemic — and how we can all be part of the solution. Whether you're coping with grief, supporting a loved one, or working to end the stigma, you’ll find connection, comfort, and inspiration here.
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
Former Congresswoman Mary Bono's Advocacy in the Opioid Epidemic
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You may recognize Mary Bono, as the widow of Sonny Bono who filled his seat in Congress and then went on to serve nearly 15 years as a California representative. Mary was on the forefront, warning about the opioid epidemic in the early 2,000s. She's had family members deal with opioid addiction who have since found recovery.
Mary is now a tireless advocate as Chairman of the Board of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, as well as Chairman and CEO for Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse and a Board Member for SAFE Project. You can listen to Admiral Winnefeld on the podcast here in Episode 57.
Mary is also a Board Member for Verde Technologies of Minneapolis which created the Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System.
She is married to former astronaut Admiral Steve Oswald.
Mary's and Angela's conversation ranged from reducing stigma, to what Congress can do, to the need for more infrastructure and unity when it comes to ending the overdose epidemic.
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Wishing you faith, hope and courage!
Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz
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