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
Ed Ternan Fake Meds Fentanyl Killing Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:57
Ed Ternan is a husband, father and businessman. In May 2020, he lost his son 22-year-old son Charlie, who was poisoned by a counterfeit prescription pill. Since that time, Ed and his wife Mary have dedicated themselves t…
Fawna Asfaw - From Alcoholic Grief to Recovery Powerhouse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:51
The only child of revolutionary activists and educators; a doting Ethiopian father and a strong-willed African American mother, Fawna Asfaw felt her life shatter when she lost both her parents prematurely to illness. As…
Chris Dale and Patty Li - A Marriage Saved in Spite of Addiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:19
Christopher Dale is an experienced public relations professional, writer and recovering addict. In addition to being a regular contributor to Addiction Recovery eBulletin, he has been published in a broad array of promin…
John Brownlee - The Prosecutor Who Helped Bring Down Purdue Pharma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:48
John Brownlee is a former federal prosecutor whose prosecution and conviction of Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of the widely abused opioid, OxyContin, was portrayed in the hit Hulu series Dopesick, starring Michael Kea…
Tim Lodgen - My Story of Addiction, Hope and Recovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:27
My name is Tim Lodgen I am 45 years old ! After a 27 year addiction to alcohol and drugs, suffering with bi-polar disorder and surviving multiple suicide attempts I am 1 year 2 months clean and sober ! I share my story o…
Mothers Against Drug Deaths - That says it All [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:11
Gina McDonald grew up in a household with an alcoholic father. While in high school, she experimented with alcohol and marijuana. When she turned 21, she unfortunately followed her father's footsteps and started drinking…
Laura Stack - Lost My Son to Marijuana- The Myths of Today's Pot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:44
Johnny Stack was born on February 7, 2000 and died by suicide on November 20, 2019 at the age of 19. He was an incredibly intelligent, funny, charming, handsome young man, which you can see in his tribute video. We are a…