The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

Author: Joanie Sigal Language: English Episodes: 446
Hosted by Joanie Sigal, The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return is a raw and necessary conversation about substance use and the path out of it. This isn't a clinical lecture, but a collection of real voices from the heart of the crisis. You'll hear from people who have lived through addiction to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and fentanyl, sharing their journeys from dependence to recovery. The podcast also makes space for the families and loved ones whose lives are intertwined with this struggle, offering their perspectives on the chaos, the repeated attempts at rehab, and the strategies that finally made a difference. Each episode tackles the complex societal and personal issues surrounding addiction, all while grounding the discussion in tangible hope and practical recovery options. By focusing on these firsthand accounts, Joanie creates a podcast that serves as both a lifeline and a roadmap for anyone touched by this challenge-whether you're seeking help for yourself or striving to understand how to support someone else. Tune in for stories that don't shy away from the darkness but consistently point toward the light of resilience and regained control.
Episodes
Dominic Tierno Filmmaker Dead on Arrival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:35
Dominic Tierno has told stories through video since he was a child. As he grew into his teenage years, with the rise of social media, he realized he could use video to make an impact. Dominic won his first film festival…
Diane Urban APALD Educating Parents on Fentanyl Poisoning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:01
I founded APALD-Association of People Against Lethal Drugs as a result of losing my son Jordan Garmatter to Illicit Fentanyl on 4/6/19. My son suffered from Substance Use Disorder. He was drug free for 8 months when he d…
Rebecca Kiesling Mother of Sons lost to Fentanyl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:16
Rebecca Kiesling lost not one - but both of her sons to a Fentanyl overdose. Now she is helping to educate parents and the government about the widespread poisoning of our youth. She has testified before Congress on the…
Michael Fiore 20 Years an Addict Raising Fentanyl Awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
Michael Fiore is the Outreach Coordinator for Voices for Awareness and Project Facing Fentanyl (Home of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, August 21). Michael is C.E.0. & Founder of Inspire 2 Inspire providi…
Jared Callahan Clean Slate A Movie about People in Recovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:34
Jared Callahan is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated director / producer. He founded and runs People People Media, a production company based on a 95-acre farm in the San Francisco East Bay that specializes in personal and…
Jen Zoe Hall Horse Powered Healing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:28
From a small town in Southeast Missouri, Jen Zoë had always been fascinated with horses. Her career with horses, however, did not begin until the age of 30 when she started taking horseback riding lessons. She quickly re…
Ellen Elizabeth Escaping Alcohol to Living Her Dream [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
Ellen Elizabeth is an author & coach representing people who are dealing with the struggle and the shame that comes from feelings of inadequacy, especially the feelings of the inability to quit addictive behavior. She wa…
Ricki Friedman Walking away from Weed Changed My Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:32
Ricki Friedman is a motivational speaker, mentor, creator and top100 podcaster who has transformed thousands of lives worldwide with her no BS approach and innovative ideas. Ricki helps people take steps forward with her…
Ken Makimsy Middleton Alcohol is Not Your Friend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:22
Ken Makimsy Middleton is obsessed with helping people build the best versions of themselves. Ever since he experienced a tremendous turnaround from an entrepreneurial endeavor when he gave up alcohol on November 10th, 20…
Leann Blaskowsky the Dangers of Marijuana in Pregnancy and Newborns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:00
Leeann Blaskowsky is a board-certified neonatal nurse practitioner. In her words: since 2009 I have been living and working in Colorado, and I am faced, almost daily, with counseling families about marijuana use during p…