Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
133 - MEMORIAL MONDAY - JESSIE -
133 - MEMORIAL MONDAY - JESSIE -
133 - MEMORIAL MONDAY - JESSIE -
Monday 26th June 2023
Join Chuck LaFlange as he honours Jessie and shares the origins of 'Memorial Mondays', highlighting addiction's profound impact with messages of hope.
21 minutes
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Author:
Chuck LaFlange
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Honouring Jessie: The Heartfelt Beginnings of Memorial Mondays
Episode Overview
- Chuck reflects on the origin and significance of Memorial Mondays, a heartfelt tribute to individuals lost to addiction
- The episode highlights Chuck's journey of learning sound engineering to enhance the podcast's quality and impact
- Sponsors with personal connections to recovery are introduced, promoting accessible resources for holistic healing
- The podcast features a moving reading of Chuck's mother's post, emphasising the multifaceted nature of individuals beyond addiction
- Chuck and his mother deliver a poignant message, advocating for empathy and support for those battling addiction
The whole idea behind these Mondays is to raise awareness to the fact that the people we lose are so much more than a statistic or how they passed.
How do you keep the memory of a loved one alive while shedding light on the harsh realities of addiction? Chuck LaFlange tackles this question head-on in this episode of the 'Ashes to Awesome Podcast'. It all started more than 100 episodes ago with a simple, heartfelt Facebook post written by Chuck's mother, Norma, in memory of her niece Jessie, who tragically passed away from a fentanyl overdose during a relapse.
What began as a raw and emotional tribute has since evolved into 'Memorial Mondays', a weekly feature dedicated to honouring those lost to addiction. Chuck recounts the story of how his mother's post went viral, touching countless hearts and highlighting Jessie as much more than just a statistic. She was a person who loved deeply and was deeply loved in return.
Chuck's initial attempt to read the post himself ended in tears, leading him to ask his mother to take over. Her moving reading set the tone for what would become a signature segment of the podcast. The episode doesn't just stop at remembering Jessie; it delves into Chuck's journey of learning sound engineering to improve the podcast, showing his dedication to creating a platform that offers hope and understanding.
Sponsors who share personal connections to recovery are introduced, providing resources for holistic healing. The episode is filled with raw emotion and unyielding compassion, urging listeners to see beyond the struggles of addiction and recognise the humanity and loving spirit of those affected. In a poignant conclusion, Chuck calls for empathy and support, emphasising that simple acts of kindness can have a transformative impact.