Love Overwhelming Podcast

Significant changes are arriving for federal and state food assistance in Washington. Starting in May 2026 , new federal rules will impact SNAP eligibility, work requirements, and utility deductions. In this episode, we break down: The Transition to State-Funded Benefits: Why COFA migrants and others are moving from federal SNAP to state-funded support—and why you won't need to reapply. New SNAP W...

Across Cowlitz County, Washington ... from Longview to Kelso , Castle Rock , Woodland , and Kalama , families are struggling to put food on the table as SNAP benefits are delayed during the ongoing government shutdown. In this episode, we hear from community leaders at Love Overwhelming and Lower Columbia CAP about how food insecurity impacts housing, health, and hope, and how neighbors are steppi...

Episode Title: What the Forecast Means for Longview, Kelso, Kalama, Woodland, and Castle Rock Produced by: Love Overwhelming Podcast | Extending Hope + Purpose in Cowlitz County Host: Charles “Chuck” Hendrickson Winter is approaching—and the question on everyone’s mind is simple: what will Mother Nature bring this year? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), colde...

Love Overwhelming Podcast - Show Notes Welcome to the Love Overwhelming Podcast , where we dive into real stories, solutions, and the fight to end homelessness i Washington State. This episode explores how we can shift the narrative around homelessness, addiction, and recovery through peer support, harm reduction, and housing assistance . How We Can Change the Narrative: Invest in Affordable Housi...

Show Notes An active addict accessed the Love Overwhelming warming shelter 9 years ago... Where is she now? Listen and share! Hear my run-in with an elected Longview Wa. City Council Member who was in line to access our Warming Shelter (Severe Weather Shelter)! I share resources about Cowlitz, Clark, and Thurston County Warming Shelters. Links: Deborah https://youtu.be/2SuYsgcZYvg First Christian...

What does it mean to truly recover? For Brittany, it meant climbing out of homelessness and active addiction after giving birth in a toilet during one of her darkest moments. Today, she's a certified Peer Support Specialist and Community Health Worker at Love Overwhelming in Cowlitz County, Washington. This conversation is raw, real, and proof that transformation is possible. Brittany doesn't just...

Hear how the Executive Director of Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness and her team support individuals in need of harm reduction wound care supplies, and education. Don’t miss out—subscribe now to be the first to hear our new episodes in November! #loveoverwhelmingpodcast #harmreduction #WoundCare #aberdeenwashington #ExtendHope

In this Season 01 trailer I find myself in Aberdeen Washington, hometown of musical icon and front man of the band Nirvana, Kurt Cobain. Listen to hear a glimpse of my time in Aberdeen and interview with my new friend Jeremy. Subscribe! NEW full episodes from around the PNW region *Upcoming FULL episodes are raw, unfiltered stories of those who have faced the most daunting challenges and have emer...

Our guest, Angela Day, embodies the spirit of recovery and resilience. Angela has a remarkable journey from having her three (3) year old son shot in the neck, experiencing homelessness, active addiction, being a client at Love Overwhelming to becoming a full-time State Certified Peer Support Community Health Worker. Her lived experience has given her a unique perspective and a powerful ability to...

Welcome to the Love Overwhelming Podcast, where we believe that with support, hope is cultivated, guiding individuals through their recovery and life journeys. Join us as we embark on Season One, bringing you inspiring stories and transformative conversations. In this trailer, Executive Director Chuck Hendrickson shares a short story of Love Overwhelming's emergency shelter in Kelso, during its in...

Involvement of city services and volunteers in cleaning efforts of the Alabama St. homeless encampment that will become the controversial tiny home community, "Hope Village," operated by Salvation Army.

*Excerpt from season 1... Discover the heartwarming impact of community volunteerism. Join Melinda as she serves meals and hope to the unhoused population. How can you make a difference today? #volunteer #communitylove

Discover the power of peer support in transforming lives 🌟 #CommunityServices #PeerSupport #HousingForHealth

Love Overwhelming Podcast #10 Part 1 (short) "I gave birth... in the toilet" Excerpt from our upcoming podcast with Love Overwhelming Peer Support and Community Health Worker, Brittany Champion. You will want to listen to Brittany's incredible journey from being unhoused and in active addiction in Cowlitz County to clean, sober, and utilizing her lived experience to help others. Subscribe for more...