Logan's Voice

Grief doesn’t just hurt—it transforms. In this deeply personal episode, I talk about how losing my son Logan changed me in ways I never expected. Grief stripped me down. But in that rawness, something powerful started to grow: compassion. For others. For myself. And for the broken parts of this world that I never really noticed before. I share how that compassion led me to advocacy—and how telling...

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what it means to keep living after the death of my son, Logan. Grief this heavy doesn’t fade, it reshapes you. I talk about what it’s like to exist in the space I call the “after death,” how to move forward without moving on, and ways to protect your mental and emotional well-being as you begin the long, messy process of healing. This episode is abo...

What happens when someone dies from fentanyl poisoning or overdose? Too often, the grief that follows is met with silence—or worse, judgment. In this episode, titled “You Don’t Get to Judge My Grief,” I open up about what it’s really like to lose a child and then have to defend that grief. We explore how stigma shows up after a drug-related death, why it hurts families so deeply, and how we can be...

When I lost my son Logan to fentanyl poisoning, my world shattered. In this deeply personal episode, I share what it felt like in the moment everything changed—and how I’ve slowly found a path forward through grief, purpose, and advocacy. This isn’t a roadmap. It’s my truth. I open up about what it's like to grieve as a father, how men often process pain differently, and how turning my sorrow into...

In this episode of Logan’s Voice , we break down what Narcan is,how to use it, where to get it, and why it matters. You'll learn how to recognize an overdose, what happens when someone isrevived, and the truth about harm reduction. Logan was revived with Narcan several times in 2019 — and his storyreminds us that Narcan gives us a second chance, not a solution. You can find links to the other reso...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, host Doug Ballinger pulls back the curtain on the deadly truth about today’s street drugs — and how fentanyl is being hidden in everything from fake pills to vape pens. This isn’t the drug landscape we grew up with. It’s a new battlefield, and our kids are the targets. Learn how fentanyl is creeping into everyday substances, how dealers use social media to...

In this powerful first guest episode, Luca joins me to share his deeply personal journey through addiction, recovery, and unimaginable loss. Luca isn’t just in recovery himself — he also carries the grief of losing his brother to fentanyl poisoning. His story is raw and real. His insight is hard-earned. And his commitment to truth-telling is unwavering. Together, we talk about the grip of addictio...

How do you talk to your child, your partner, or your best friend about drugs? About fentanyl? About mental health and the pressure they’re silently carrying? In this episode of Logan’s Voice , I open up about one of the hardest truths I’ve had to live with: I didn’t get to save my son, Logan — because we didn’t always have the conversations we should have had. Now, I’m here to help you have yours...

In this eye-opening and deeply personal episode of Logan’s Voice , we break down what fentanyl is, how it’s showing up in fake pills and street drugs, and why it’s become the deadliest threat facing young people today. You’ll learn: What fentanyl looks like (and why it’s often unrecognizable) How it’s disguised as everyday medications like Xanax, Adderall, and Percocet Common street names and slan...

How does it happen? How does a bright, kind, creative kid end up lost in addiction? How does one pill — just one — steal an entire future? In this raw and deeply personal episode, I walk you through Logan’s story — from his childhood ADHD diagnosis and early medication, to the influence of peers, the illusion of control, and the moment fentanyl entered the picture. This isn’t a cautionary tale — i...

In this deeply personal episode of Logan’s Voice , we confront one of the most painful barriers in the fight against addiction: stigma . I share how stigma shaped my son Logan’s journey—how it silenced him, shamed him, and ultimately stood in the way of the help he needed. We’ll explore how society's judgment, misconceptions, and labels can isolate those struggling with substance use disorder...

Logan’s Voice is a raw and deeply personal podcast about the human toll of America’s fentanyl and illicit drug crisis. Created by a grieving father in honor of his son, Logan — a vibrant, funny, and deeply loved young man lost to fentanyl poisoning — this podcast is a space for truth, healing, and connection. Each episode explores the real stories behind the headlines: the lives lost, the families...

Poison, Not Choice: The Deadly Lies Killing Our Kids When I lost my son Logan to fentanyl poisoning, the world wanted to explain it away: "He chose to use." "He made bad decisions." But they were wrong. Addiction is not a choice. Fentanyl deaths are not overdoses. They are poisonings, carried out by deception, fueled by greed, and delivered by death dealers who know exactly wha...