Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
81 - NICOLE THE MEMORIAL MOM FROM EPISODE COMES BACK TO TALK ABOUT HER SON GAGE, AND MORE ...................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior,
81 - NICOLE THE MEMORIAL MOM FROM EPISODE COMES BACK TO TALK ABOUT HER SON GAGE, AND MORE ...................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior,
81 - NICOLE THE MEMORIAL MOM FROM EPISODE COMES BACK TO TALK ABOUT HER SON GAGE, AND MORE ...................... #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #recoveryisworthit, #recoverywarrior,
Friday 21st April 2023
Join Nicole on 'Ashes to Awesome' as she shares her journey from losing her son to fentanyl overdose to advocating for addiction awareness.
51 minutes
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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!From Grief to Advocacy: Nicole's Journey Through Addiction and Loss
Episode Overview
- Nicole's powerful story of living with addiction and loss
- The devastating impact of fentanyl overdose on families
- Nicole's advocacy efforts to raise awareness about fentanyl poisoning and provide Narcan kits
- The importance of education, support, and empathy in addressing addiction
- Inspiring resilience and dedication to advocacy in the face of profound grief
Regardless of whether or not they knew they were doing fentanyl, drug addiction doesn't make people bad. It can be a one-off.
Imagine the heartbreak of losing a child to addiction. In this episode of 'Ashes to Awesome', host Chuck LaFlange sits down with Nicole, a mother who faced this unimaginable pain when her son Gage died from a fentanyl overdose at 28. But Nicole's story doesn't end in tragedy; it transforms into a powerful narrative of resilience and advocacy.
Returning to the podcast after sharing her initial story in episode 77, Nicole dives deeper into her life as the mother and wife of addicts, revealing the daily struggles and emotional turmoil that come with loving someone battling addiction. She doesn't just recount the dark days, though. Nicole also shines a light on her journey towards becoming an advocate, working tirelessly to raise awareness about fentanyl poisoning and distributing Narcan kits to prevent further loss.
Her story is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact addiction has on families but also a testament to the strength and determination that can arise from such hardship. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, offering both a raw look at its realities and a hopeful message about the power of advocacy and support.