Logan's Voice

If I Had Five Minutes with a Lawmaker… What would I say, if they finally looked us in the eye? In this deeply personal and urgent episode of Logan’s Voice , host Doug Ballinger, grieving father, author, and advocate, delivers a message straight from the heart of America’s overdose crisis. If he had just five minutes with a lawmaker, what would he say? What would they need to hear? This episode is...

Where Healing Begins: One Man’s Mission to Change Recovery in Arkansas In this episode of Logan’s Voice , I sit down with Christopher Dickie —a man in long-term recovery and the founder of Peak State Recovery , a brand-new treatment facility opening in Paron, Arkansas . Chris shares his powerful story of addiction, redemption, and the deep calling that led him to build a space where true healing c...

When I joined my very first Zoom grief support group after losing my son Logan, two women were there waiting—Jamie and Simone. I didn’t know it then, but they would become lifelines. They held space for my pain when I could barely speak it, and over the last five years, they’ve remained cherished friends and fierce advocates for grieving parents everywhere. In this episode, we talk about those ear...

Mother’s Day isn’t easy for everyone—especially for the mothers whose child is no longer here. In this heartfelt episode, grieving father Doug Ballinger shares a message of love, respect, and solidarity for the moms who carry both love and loss into this difficult day. From his seat as Logan’s dad, Doug reflects on the strength of grieving mothers he’s met through Hope Movement Coalition support m...

Grief doesn’t knock. It just shows up—sometimes in the grocery store, sometimes in the middle of a conversation, and sometimes when you least expect it. In this heartfelt episode, host Doug Ballinger, Logan’s dad, explores theunpredictable nature of grief triggers—what they are, how they sneak up, and how to survive them when they do. From a tearful moment in the produce aisle to an emotional enco...

When a child dies, the world looks to the mother, and toooften, forgets the father. In this deeply personal episode, Doug Ballinger, grieving father and author of Logan’s Story , shares what it means to carry unimaginable loss as a man in a world that expects strength over sorrow, silence over tears. Doug explores why fathers often grieve quietly, theemotional toll that takes, and how men can begi...

It didn’t start on the streets. It started in the boardrooms. In this episode, Doug Ballinger — grieving father and author of Logan’s Story — exposes how pharmaceutical greed ignited one of the deadliest public health crises in American history. From the rise of OxyContin to the billion-dollar settlements that followed, we trace the trail of profit over people — and how Big Pharma, distributors, a...

JUST SAY THEIR NAME After losing a child to fentanyl poisoning or substance use disorder, many parents experience something they never expected — silence. Not just the silence of grief, but the silence of friends who disappear, avoid, or simply don’t know what to say. In this deeply personal episode of Logan’s Voice , Doug Ballinger, Logan’s dad, shares what grieving parents really need: Not answe...

They told us addiction was a choice. They told us fentanyl deaths were overdoses. They told us our kids should have known better. They lied. In this raw and urgent episode of Logan’s Voice , grieving father Doug Ballinger sets the record straight. His son, Logan, didn’t choose to die, he was poisoned by a counterfeit dose laced with fentanyl. This episode exposes the dangerous myths that are killi...

What if fentanyl isn’t the root of the crisis — but just the final blow? In this episode of Logan’s Voice , Doug Ballinger, a grieving father turned advocate, explores how untreated trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional isolation fuel today’s overdose epidemic. This isn’t just about bad choices or dangerous pills — it’s about the pain people carry silently for years before reaching for relief...

Blame. Guilt. Regret. When we lose a child to fentanyl poisoning, these emotions don’t just knock on the door — they move in. They wrap around our grief like heavy chains, making it even harder to breathe, to heal, to survive. In today’s episode of Logan’s Voice , we dive into how blame, guilt, and regret impact the grieving process after traumatic loss. We explore why these emotions are so powerf...

When a loved one dies from overdose or fentanyl poisoning, the pain doesn't stop with one person. It ripples outward, touching parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, coworkers, communities... and generations yet to come. 🌐 Find links to this episode and others at ⁠ LogansVoice.com ⁠ .In this powerful episode of Logan’s Voice , Doug explores the invisible and lasting impact of losing someon...

Behind many overdose losses, there are children left trying to make sense of grief, silence, and shattered family trees. In today’s episode of Logan’s Voice , Doug shares a message of hope, a reminder that while we can’t erase the pain, we can stand beside the ones left behind. Learn how showing up, offering steady support, and fighting stigma can change the course of a child’s life forever. 🎧 Li...

Sometimes, I believe Logan speaks to and through me. I believe he would be proud of the work we are doing together to raise awareness about the dangers of overdose and fentanyl poisoning. I know he didn't mean to die. ⁠logansvoice.com⁠ – podcast link, merch, and the book Logan's StoryListen on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, and YouTube Podcast This was one of the hardes...

How many more children have to die before we start listening? In this powerful episode of Logan’s Voice , grieving father Doug Ballinger delivers a raw and urgent message to parents, educators, and leaders: don’t let silence cost your child’s life. From the dangers of counterfeit pills to the rising threat of fentanyl and xylazine, Doug breaks down how stigma, denial, and silence continue to fuel...

🔴 PARENTS: PAY ATTENTION. What if the drug dealer targeting your child isn’t standing on a street corner… but sitting behind a screen? In this urgent episode, Doug Ballinger, a grieving father turned advocate, exposes the deadly connection between social media platforms , global drug cartels , and the mental health crisis driving today’s youth to seek escape. From Snapchat deals to xylazine-laced...

In this episode of Logan’s Voice , we talk about something that cuts deeper than addiction itself — the mental wellness crisis fueling it. Our kids aren’t just trying to get high… they’re trying to quiet the storm in their minds. Doug, a grieving father turned advocate, shares how emotional pain, untreated trauma, and a lack of mental health support can lead down dangerous roads. This conversation...

We don’t question casts, crutches, or bandages. But when itcomes to mental health, addiction, or grief, the pain often goes unseen—andworse, untreated. In this episode of Logan’s Voice , Doug explores thedangerous double standard between physical and emotional pain, and why it’stime we start treating invisible wounds with the same compassion and urgency. Because silence doesn’t heal. But understan...

Grief can be loud—but sometimes, the healing comes in quiet motion. Inthis episode of Logan’s Voice , Doug reflects on the simple routines thathelped him find peace after the loss of his son Logan. From morning coffee towalks in the woods with Max, he shares how everyday moments became sacredground for healing. This is a gentle reminder that love still lives in thelittle things—and so does hope....

Spotify Episode Description In this deeply personal episode of Logan’s Voice , Doug Ballinger, Logan’s dad, opens up about the hidden weight of spring holidays like Easter and Memorial Day for those grieving a traumatic loss. When the world is celebrating rebirth, family gatherings, and remembrance, many are quietly navigating the pain of an empty chair, an untouched Easter basket, or ashes restin...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Doug Ballinger, Logan’s dad, unpacks the truth about harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and why it saves lives. Through Logan’s story and real-world examples, we explore the tools that keep people alive, from Narcan and fentanyl test strips to syringe exchange programs and community outreach. Doug shares how Logan was revived with Narcan three...

🎙️ When the Unthinkable Happens Twice: LaChandra’s Journey Through Grief and Grace What happens when a mother loses not one, but two children to fentanyl poisoning — just four months apart ? In this gripping and emotional episode, LaChandra Moore shares her unimaginable story. But she also shares her strength. Together, we explore the cultural silence surrounding addiction and grief in the African...

What does grief look like when you’re a father, when the world expects you to be the strong one, but your heart has been shattered by loss? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Doug shares his journey after the death of his son Logan, who was poisoned by a single dose laced with fentanyl, cocaine, and xylazine. This isn’t just a story about grief, it’s about traumatic grief , the kind tha...

So I will shout it, loud and clear, for every parent crushed by fear, for every soul who bears the sting: There’s poison hiding in everything. This episode of Logan’s Voice pulls back the curtain on the growing threat of xylazine, carfentanil, and other emerging poisons that are flooding the illicit drug market. Host Doug Ballinger, Logan’s dad , shares how xylazine was found in his son’s toxicolo...

🎧 Episode Title: Hijacked — How Opioids Rewire the Brain Opioids don’t just block pain — they rewire the brain. In this episode of Logan’s Voice , I’m breaking down what actually happens in the brain when someone uses opioids, how addiction develops, and why recovery is so much more than a question of willpower. This isn’t just science — it’s personal. My son Logan died from fentanyl poisoning in...