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🎙️ Stories That Matter: David's Story | A Mother's Fight and a System That Failed What happens when a young man's journey into addiction begins not on the street, but after a medical procedure? In this powerful episode of Stories That Matter , Rhonda Coffey shares the story of her son David, a son she loved fiercely and fought for through years of addiction, treatment attempts, relapse...

n this deeply honest episode of Stories That Matter, Doug Ballinger Jr. sits down with author and grieving mother Katie Rizzo to share the story of her son, Nicholas. Nicholas was more than the way he died. He was funny, loved deeply, had dreams, struggles, and a family who loved him fiercely. Katie shares the painful reality of watching someone you love battle substance use disorder, the chaos ad...

Rayce was more than what happened to him. He was a son, a person deeply loved, and a life that mattered. In this episode of Stories That Matter, Tina Kennedy shares the story of her son, Rayce Anthony Kennedy, and the painful reality of losing him to fentanyl poisoning at just 25 years old. Together, we talk about who Rayce was beyond addiction, the early signs, the challenges of navigating treatm...

What does it mean to love someone who is battling addiction when you are not part of that world yourself? In this powerful episode of "Stories That Matter", Bethany Jackson shares the story of Cameron, the man she loved for seven to eight years, and the reality of navigating life alongside someone in active addiction. This is a conversation about love, hope, boundaries, heartbreak, and t...

What does recovery really look like after decades of addiction? In this powerful episode of Stories That Matter, Connie shares the truth behind her journey through trauma, active addiction, and the long road back to herself. This is not a polished story. This is real. Connie opens up about the pain that led her to self-medicate, the chaos of addiction, and the daily work it takes to rebuild a life...

What if healing doesn’t come from pushing harder… but from slowing down? In this episode of Stories That Matter, a Logan’s Voice series, Doug sits down with Lori Carter, a certified forest bathing guide and Reiki practitioner, to explore how grief lives in the body, not just the mind. Because grief isn’t only emotional. It’s physical. It’s neurological. And sometimes, your body doesn’t feel safe a...

What does recovery really look like? In this powerful episode of Stories That Matter, Nicole Hanners shares her raw and honest journey through addiction and into recovery. This is not a story of perfection. It is a story of resilience, faith, and the courage to choose a different path, one day at a time. Nicole opens up about the struggles, the turning points, and what it truly takes to rebuild a...

This is Drew’s story, told by the person who knew him best, his mom, Dee Dee. In this deeply personal episode of Stories That Matter, we sit down with a mother who shares the truth behind her son’s life, not just the ending. This is a story about mental health, about struggle, about addiction, and about the love that never stops, even after loss. Drew was more than what he battled. He was a son, a...

In this heartfelt episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug Ballinger speaks with Dawn Beitzel-Allen about her son Benny—his life, his struggles with addiction, and the impact of his tragic death. Together, they open an honest dialogue about grief, family dynamics, mental wellness, and the ongoing fight against the opioid and fentanyl crisis. Dawn shares her deeply personal journey of navigating loss while f...

The fentanyl crisis has evolved — and what’s coming next is even deadlier. In this urgent episode of Logan’s Voice, host Doug Ballinger exposes the rise of new synthetic poisons — including nitazenes, xylazine, and carfentanil — now flooding America’s drug supply. These are not the same drugs we once knew. They’re stronger, faster, and designed to evade detection — leaving families blindsided by t...

What if hope isn’t just an emotion — but a formula that can change lives? In this episode of Logan’s Voice – a podcast, Doug Ballinger (Logan’s Dad) explores The Hope Equation — a powerful balance of Prevention, Compassion, and Community that transforms awareness into action.💜 Topics Covered:The truth about addiction prevention and how honest education saves livesThe power of compassion in ending...

In this episode of Logan’s Voice, host Doug Ballinger explores the powerful connection between pain, opioid receptors, and addiction — breaking down the science behind how our bodies manage pain and how synthetic opioids can take control of that system. Doug explains the role of mu-opioid receptors, the brain’s natural chemistry, and what happens when that delicate balance is disrupted. He sheds l...

When does “it’s just a phase” become something more? In this episode of Logan’s Voice, we explore the often-blurred line between normal teen angst and the early warning signs of substance use. From subtle behavioral changes to shifts in mood, sleep, and social circles, this conversation helps parents trust their instincts and take action with love rather than fear. You’ll learn practical ways to:•...

This week’s Logan’s Voice Weekly News Update takes you inside the headlines shaping America’s poisoned drug supply — from fentanyl-laced meth seized in San Antonio to massive cocaine busts in the Pacific and local arrests revealing just how deeply this crisis has spread. We’ll break down how meth and fentanyl mixtures are claiming lives across Texas, why Operation Pacific Viper shows the scale of...

In this powerful episode of Logan’s Voice, host Doug Ballinger sits down with author Dante Terese, creator of "The Base" series, for an unflinching look at addiction, recovery, and the families left behind by America’s poisoned drug supply. Through her storytelling and lived experiences, Dante offers a deeply human perspective on the cost of addiction and the courage of those who keep fi...

In this eye-opening episode, we dig deep into:What 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) really is, how it’s related to kratom, and why it’s far more potent than many realizeThe ways in which marketers cloak serious risk under the label “herbal”The biological, legal, and social implications of 7-OH useHow consumers can spot misleading claims and protect themselvesThe latest regulatory moves and what they mi...

What if the most painful parts of your past aren’t holding you back — they’re showing you the blueprint for your greatest strengths? In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug Ballinger explores how to reframe trauma, rewrite your story, and reclaim your power. We’ll uncover:The illusion of a “fixed story” and how it silently shapes your identity. How perception — not the event itself — determines you...

It’s early morning — quiet, reflective — the perfect time to talk about something that hasn’t changed: peer pressure. But today, it’s deadly. What used to be “just trying it once” can now mean never coming home. In this 100th episode, Doug Ballinger — Logan’s Dad — talks about the pressure to fit in, the dangers of the poisoned drug supply, and how one pill can kill. Learn how to create an Exit Co...

From border busts to dark-web deals, this episode of Logan’s Voice exposes how fentanyl and other toxins move through global supply chains — and what real prevention looks like. Learn how traffickers adapt, why border seizures matter, and how awareness saves lives. Because every story deserves to be heard.👉 Subscribe, hit the bell, and tell us where you’re listening from. More at logansvoice.org#...

What if peace isn’t something you have to chase? What if it’s already waiting for you, in the stillness between your next breath? In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug, Logan’s dad, shares a deeply personal reflection on how peace isn’t about the absence of struggle, but the presence of trust. Through his journey of loss, healing, and advocacy, Doug explores how we can find strength in surrender,...

What if the innocent-looking emojis on your child’s phone aren’t as harmless as they seem? 💊🧃💀 In this eye-opening episode of Logan’s Voice , we dive into how modern traffickers use emojis like digital hieroglyphics — creating secret codes that mask drug sales on social media. From the dark web to encrypted chats, we expose how this hidden world operates right under our noses. 🔍 You’ll learn:...

Logan’s Voice Weekly News Update brings you the latest headlines from the frontlines of America’s poisoned drug supply. Each week, we uncover the truth behind major fentanyl seizures, trafficking arrests, overdose trends, and new synthetic threats emerging across the U.S. and beyond. In this episode, Doug Ballinger — grieving father, author, and host of Logan’s Voice — breaks down what’s really ha...

This week, we’re breaking down the stories making national headlines — from massive fentanyl seizures at the border to harsh “Death by Delivery” sentencing. These aren’t just headlines — they represent real lives lost, real families grieving, and a system still trying to decide whether to treat this crisis as a public health emergency or a criminal case. In this episode, I dive into: 🔹 Record-bre...

Even as overdose deaths appear to decline, tens of thousands of families are still getting that devastating phone call — the one that changes everything. In this episode of Logan’s Voice , host Doug Ballinger , Logan’s Dad, keeps the alarm sounding loud and clear. Doug shares the raw truth about America’s poisoned drug supply — fentanyl, xylazine, and nitazenes — and why a drop in numbers doesn’t...

The poisoned drug supply is evolving. Two emerging threats— xylazine (tranq) and nitazenes —are making overdoses deadlier and harder to reverse. In this episode, Doug (Logan’s Dad) explains what these drugs are, why they matter, and what you can do in the first critical minutes of an overdose: naloxone, rescue breathing, call 911, stay calm. This is a conversation about truth, preparation, and hop...