Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Taylor Balfour lost her sister to overdose in 2019. Today she is learning to love life again and is using her tragic loss to foster change. Must listen!
Taylor Balfour lost her sister to overdose in 2019. Today she is learning to love life again and is using her tragic loss to foster change. Must listen!
Taylor Balfour lost her sister to overdose in 2019. Today she is learning to love life again and is using her tragic loss to foster change. Must listen!
Friday 29th September 2023
Taylor Balfour shares her journey from tragedy to advocacy, discussing addiction, support systems, and compassionate solutions on Hard Knox Talks.
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46 minutes
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Taylor Balfour's Journey: Turning Loss into Advocacy and Hope
Episode Overview
- Taylor Belfer's advocacy and resilience in the face of tragedy
- Insightful discussion on the impact of addiction and the urgent need for support
- Compassionate approach to fostering understanding and change
- Todd from Bunny Hugs and Mental Health's invaluable contribution to the conversation
I do think genuinely that being compassionate towards people and engaging them in a kind way in those conversations is the only way that we're going to make any progress in this crisis.
When Taylor Balfour lost her sister to an overdose in 2019, her world turned upside down. But instead of succumbing to despair, Taylor chose a path of advocacy and healing. On this episode of Hard Knox Talks, she sits down with host Daniel Unmanageable and co-host Todd Rennebohm from Bunny Hugs and Mental Health to share her story.
From Regina, Saskatchewan, Taylor opens up about the pain of losing a loved one to addiction and how it propelled her into drug policy advocacy. Now a writer and activist, she channels her grief into fostering change and supporting others affected by substance use. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that dives deep into the struggles and stigma surrounding addiction, the importance of support systems, and the urgent need for compassionate solutions.
Taylor's resilience and commitment to making a difference offer a beacon of hope for anyone touched by addiction. Don't miss this powerful episode that blends personal narrative with broader insights into drug policy and mental health.