Henry's Uncle: A podcast about Addiction and Recovery

Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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  • Mental Health

After the death of his older brother from a fentanyl overdose, Erik wanted to understand addiction and recovery from the people and families who have gone through it. This podcast features the incredible people in recovery from a substance use disorder so they can share their story to help others find recovery in life. We talk to parents and siblings who have lived with someone going through active addiction. We also speak with addiction doctors, harm reductionist's, and police office.

  1. 10/25/2022

    Watching the opioid epidemic unfold. How Ed Bisch has been fighting for over 20 years to hold Big Pharma accountable

    Today’s guest is Ed Bisch, who lost his beloved son Eddie, a high school senior, to a single oxycontin pill in February 2001. That very week, Ed began sounding the alarm about the dangers of the drug. Ed shares his journey and experiences with his crusade against Purdue Pharma and the unbelievable conversations and run-ins he had with people like J. David Haddox himself. Have you seen shows like Dopesick on Hulu, or Crime of the Century on HBO? Ed recommends that you watch these searing documentaries and read any and all of the books on the topic, if you want to learn more.   To connect with Relatives Against Purdue Pharma (RAPP) on FB, click here. For information on the Massachusetts Lawsuit against Sacklers click here. For information on the Lost Voices of Fentanyl click here. For more information about End Overdose, click here. For more information about NARCAN, click here. For more information about Fentanyl, click here. For more information about Narcotics Anonymous (NA), click here. To contact Henry's Uncle, please email: info@henrysuncle.org. Follow Henry’s Uncle on Instagram: @henrys_uncle. For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org.

  2. 10/18/2022

    Combatting Overdose with TACO Inc.

    For more information on TACO click here.   For more information on the TACO YouTube channel click here.   For more information about End Overdose, click here.   For more information about NARCAN, click here.   For more information about Fentanyl, click here.   For more information about Narcotics Anonymous (NA), click here.   To contact Henry's Uncle, please email: info@henrysuncle.org.   Follow Henry’s Uncle on Instagram: @henrys_uncle.   For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org.

  3. 03/29/2022

    Foster Care, Homelessness, Addiction, Selling Dope, Jail, Artist in Recovery. How Skyler Ray is using music to fuel his recovery.

    Today’s guest is Skyler Ray, a hip-hop music artist in recovery. He has been sober for more than three years. Skyler grew up in foster homes and was homeless for multiple years. From getting arrested to sleeping on downtown sidewalks in Portland, Oregon, Skyler refused to give up on trying to achieve his dream goals and build the life he always wanted but would lose if he had a drink or got high.  For more information about Skyler Ray, click here. For more information about Fentanyl, click here. For more information about New Avenues For Youth, click here. To listen to Ryan Bingham’s song, Hallelujah, on YouTube, click here. To contact Henry's Uncle, please email: info@henrysuncle.org. Follow Henry’s Uncle on Instagram: @henrys_uncle. For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org.

  4. 03/22/2022

    End Overdose with Theo Krzywicki

    Today’s guest is Theo Krzywicki, a full-time Los Angeles firefighter and paramedic as well as founder and CEO of End Overdose, a non-profit organization helping to end overdose and provide critical training on how to use harm reduction tools, such as Fentanyl test strips and NARCAN. Theo lost his fiancée to an overdose and wanted to help others. He’s making an impact by giving back to the recovery community and has been sober for 11 years.   For more information about End Overdose, click here.   For more information about NARCAN, click here.   For more information about Fentanyl, click here.   For more information about DanceSafe, click here.   For more information about Ryan Hampton, click here.   For more information about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), click here.    For more information about Killing Season by Peter Canning, click here.   For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), click here.   For more information about Narcotics Anonymous (NA), click here.   To contact Henry's Uncle, please email: info@henrysuncle.org.   Follow Henry’s Uncle on Instagram: @henrys_uncle.   For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org.

  5. 03/09/2022

    From alcohol and heroin addiction to homelessness to best selling author

    Today’s guest is Jordan Barnes, who suffered from alcoholism, drug addiction, and homelessness. Now, he is in long-term recovery with more than 10 years sober and an award-winning, best-selling author. Jordan wrote, One Hit Away: A Memoir of Recovery, as a way to help others struggling from substance use disorder. His other book, Bridgetown: A Harm Reduction Novel, focuses on the role of harm reduction programs as they relate to human rights, mental health, and social justice. For more information about Jordan Barnes, click here. For more information about Jordan Barnes’ books, click here. For more information about Hooper Detox Stabilization Center, click here. For more information about Outside In, click here. Follow Jen Cutting on YouTube, click here. For more information about NARCAN, click here. For more information about Sand Island Treatment Center, click here. For more information about the war on drugs and Portugal model, click here. For more information about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), click here.  To contact Henry's Uncle, please email: info@henrysuncle.org Follow Henry’s Uncle on Instagram: @henrys_uncle For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org

  6. 03/01/2022

    I'm not really a drug addict. I just accidentally got strung out on heroin. How Jeannine conquered her addictions and lives life in recovery.

    Today’s guest is Jeannine Coulter Lindgren, who was addicted to drugs and alcohol for about 15 years despite her idyllic upbringing. Using led to homelessness, multiple arrests, and losing everything. She has been sober for almost seven years and now owns her own fitness studio, hosts the Chasing Heroine podcast, and is a successful entrepreneur.    For more information about Jeannine’s Chasing Heroine Podcast, click here. To find Jeannine Coulter Lindgren on Instagram, click here. For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), click here. For more information about Narcotics Anonymous (NA), click here. For more information about 12 Step Programs for Addiction Recovery, click here. For more information about Dr. Gabor Maté, click here. To contact Henry's Uncle, please email: info@henrysuncle.org. Follow Henry’s Uncle on Instagram: @henrys_uncle. For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org.

  7. 02/22/2022

    Abuse. Drugs. Skid Row. Suicidal ideation. Recovery. From Under the Bridge to Recovery

    Today’s guest is Brandon O’Connell, a punk rocker who was born and raised in California, is married, has a son, and has been sober since July 14, 2017. Brandon talks about being mentally and physically abused as a child by his mother, drinking and using drugs, getting arrested, living on skid row, and attempting suicide three times. Step by step, Brandon recovered, started to give back to the community, and learned to be compassionate to experience a lifetime of beautiful moments.    To contact Brandon O’Connell on Instagram, click here.   For more information about Humanity Showers on Instagram, click here.   For more information about 12 Step Programs for Addiction Recovery, click here.   For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), click here.   For more information about Narcotics Anonymous (NA), click here.   For more information about Al-Anon, click here.   For more information about The Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center, click here.   For more information about MusiCares, click here.   For more information about Russell Brand, click here.   For more information about Tony Robbins, click here.   For more information about the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ song, Under the Bridge, click here.   To contact Henry's Uncle, please email: info@henrysuncle.org.   Follow Henry’s Uncle on Instagram: @henrys_uncle.   For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org.

  8. 02/15/2022

    At the age of 14, I told my mom I was an alcoholic. How Taylor overcame a life of abuse and addiction.

    For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), click here.   For more information about Narcotics Anonymous (NA), click here.   For more information about 12 Step Programs for Addiction Recovery, click here.   To contact Henry's Uncle, please email: info@henrysuncle.org.   Follow Henry’s Uncle on Instagram: @henrys_uncle.   For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org.

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After the death of his older brother from a fentanyl overdose, Erik wanted to understand addiction and recovery from the people and families who have gone through it. This podcast features the incredible people in recovery from a substance use disorder so they can share their story to help others find recovery in life. We talk to parents and siblings who have lived with someone going through active addiction. We also speak with addiction doctors, harm reductionist's, and police office.

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