The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's Death

#carfentanil #murder #grief In Episode 225, I welcome Mareka Cole, in Part I, who shares the deaths of her 25 year-old sons, Mario to a motorcycle accident and Marek to carfentanil poisoning. Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl. Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/SShrf_57UsM Read our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/03/24/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fe...

#fentanyl #opioids #narcan In this very concise episode, Rebekah Brown teaches us what happens when an individual has been poisoned by fentanyl, what to look for, and how to administer Narcan in an effort to save their life. To purchase Narcan and keep it in your car/glovebox/backpack for emergencies, go here . To watch all my conversations with parents who have experienced Death By Fentanyl of th...

#fentanyl #opioids #death #grief In Episode 223, I welcome Delana Pritchard who shares the life and death of her 24 year-old son Gavin Long who was poisoned by fentanyl. She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625 Please also v...

#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 222, in Part II, I continue my discussion with Rebekah Brown as she shares the death of her son Cole who died of fentanyl poisoning at 18 and her activism to help young people understand the dangers of this illicit illegal drug. On the day they were to move from California to Oklahoma, Cole was found unresponsive. Rebekah tells us her painstaking journey...

#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 221, in Part I, I welcome Rebekah Brown as she shares the death of her son Cole who died of fentanyl poisoning at 18. On the day they were to move from California to Oklahoma, Cole was found unresponsive. Rebekah tells us her painstaking journey from then until now. She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - http...

#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 220, Debbie Howland joins me and shares the tragic death of her only child, Ava Michelle, who died of fentanyl poisoning at age 24. Debbie experienced the death of her husband when Ava was only two years old and raised her as a widow/single mother. She is the State Representative for the Pennsylvania Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - http...

#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide #opioids #grief #death In Episode 219, in Part II, I continue my conversation with Chris Didier of VOID: Victims of Illicit Drugs, as he shares the tragic death of his 17 year-old son Zach to one pill of fentanyl. When Zach ordered the pill from a drug dealer online at SnapChat, he had no idea that the percocet, he thought he was getting, was instead filled w...

#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide #opioids #grief #death In Episode 218, in Part I, I welcome Chris Didier of Stop The Void, as he shares the tragic death of his 17 year-old son Zach to one pill of fentanyl. When Zach ordered the pill from a drug dealer online at SnapChat, he had no idea that the percocet, he thought he was getting, was instead filled with fentanyl and indeed killed him with...

#fentanyl #opioids #grief In Episode 217, in Part II, I continue my conversation with Rebecca Kiessling about the fentanyl deaths of her two sons on the same evening on July 29, 2020. Rebecca has endured incredible sorrow, not only from the deaths of Caleb, 20 and Kyler, 18 who both died on the same night from fentanyl, but she also had two miscarriages and the death of a special needs child who d...

#fentanylpoisoning #fentanylcrisis #deathbyfentanylpodcastseries In Episode 216, in Part I, I speak with Rebecca Kiessling about the fentanyl deaths of her two sons on the same evening on July 29, 2020. Rebecca has endured incredible sorrow, not only from the deaths of Caleb, 20 and Kyler 18 who both died on the same night from fentanyl, but she also had two miscarriages and the death of a special...

#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide In Episode 215, Part II, I continue my discussion with Christine Capelouto about her daughter, Alex's death by 1/2 of one tablet of oxycontin laced with fentanyl and her activism to gain justice. When Alex ordered the pill from a drug dealer online at SnapChat, she had no idea that the pain pill she expected had enough fentanyl in it to kill her. Watch the vi...

#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide In Episode 214, Part I, I speak with Christine Capelouto about her daughter, Alex's death by 1/2 of one tablet of oxycontin laced with fentanyl. When Alex ordered the pill from a drug dealer online at SnapChat, she had no idea that the pain pill she expected had enough fentanyl in it to kill her. Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/KCayDwVX5Kc Rea...

In Episode 213, we look at the new year, what we have planned for ourselves and how to focus on the positive in our lives even though we are still grieving. Additional Notes: Please visit my corresponding blog for Episode 213 - https://marymac.info/2023/12/31/new-year-new-you-2024/ - to find show notes and all related links to help you. This audio version is also available on youtube here . Also v...

In Episode 212, I send along my Christmas message to you and encourage your bravery to look at what you are grateful for today instead of only looking at your losses. And remember, never chase after people who have chose to exit your life because their season is over. If you haven't already done so, I'd ask that you please subscribe, share, rate, review and like the podcast. This helps us reach mo...

In Episode 211, we discuss how to help ourselves through the holidays with specific techniques to make this stressful time more emotionally manageable. Additional Notes: Crisis Connections at my site - www. MaryMac.info Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates . Marisa Peer's " I Am Enough " is a wonderful video - must watch! Meditation Videos to help you rest .  Choose which res...

#holidaygrief #hanukkah #christmas In Episode 210, we learn what to expect during the holidays after we've experienced a loved one's death and ideas and tips on how to prepare ourselves to not become overwhelmed. Additional Notes: Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique with Brad Yates . When we feel so badly, we need to rebuild ourselves. Marisa Peer's " I Am Enough " is a wonderful video - must wa...

Today we celebrate my podcast's fourth anniversary! We are now heard in 109 countries and so grateful to our many listeners around the world who believe in our work and share with others. If you haven't already done so, please subscribe, follow, like, comment and write us to tell us if there are other topics you'd like to hear about. Especially subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube to help us in...

#purduepharma #sacklerfamily #danschneider #thepharmacist #netflix In Episode 209, Part II, I speak with Dan Schneider of the Netflix Series "The Pharmacist" about his crusade against OxyContin Pill Mill Doctor and Purdue Pharma. OxyContin has been causing deaths and addictions which ruined the lives of families for decades. On Monday, December 4th, 2023, the US Supreme Court will hear the case of...

#murder #danschneider #thepharmacist #netflix In Episode 208, Part I, I speak with Dan Schneider of the Netflix Series "The Pharmacist" about his son Danny's murder by a drug dealer. When Dan did not get the justice he sought, he took it into his own hands and found the witness who saw what happened. Read my corresponding blog - https://marymac.info/2023/11/26/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-p...

#homeopathy #homeopathicmedicine #homeopathicremedies #grief #pain In Episode 207, we revisit our exceptional episode featuring premiere homeopath, Dr. Dana Ullman, as we highlight the effectiveness of remedies to help those grieving and in pain. In an effort to replace allopathic (prescription medications) with non-addictive remedies, I recommend you take the time to learn about homeopathy and fi...

#oxycontin #death #onepill In Episode 206, I speak with Ed Bisch of Relatives Against Purdue Pharma (RAPP) about his son Eddie’s death at age 18 in 2001 from one OxyContin pill. Just a few months shy of his high school graduation, Eddie didn’t realize the danger in one such pill. And Ed, his father, was in shock that something like this could be happening. Ed's immediate response was to alert the...

#fentanyl #poisoning #death In Episode 205, I speak with Andrea Thomas, of Facing Fentanyl Now and Voices of Awareness, about her daughter Ashley's death at 32 to fentanyl poisoning. Ashley is Andrea’s first born and when she was killed by fentanyl back in 2018 the world was not as educated about this scourge as they are now as a result of her activism and that of many other parents who endure thi...

#fentanyl #poisoning #death In Episode 204, I speak with Paula Santos Young, of Achieve Greatness, about her son Andrew's death at 33 to fentanyl poisoning. She shares how Andrew secretly struggled with PTSD and depression as well as an aversion to taking pills of any kind. He died of fentanyl poisoning which was laced in marijuana. She and her husband Phil now runs Achieve Greatness, a program An...

#ecstasypoisoning #druginducedhomicide #death In Episode 203, I speak with Terry Almanza, Founder and CEO of Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation, about her daughter Sydney's death at age 18 to ecstasy poisoning. Terry is a former Chicago Police Officer having served 28 years on the job and now is committed to helping others who have had children die of poisonings through her organization. She believe...

#fentanyl #death #fentanylpoisoning In Episode 202, I speak with Tammy Plakstis, Moderator of the Fentanyl Awareness Coalition's FB group, about her son Dylan's death at age 29 to fentanyl poisoning. She bravely shared Dylan's unexpected illness and how it affected him, Tammy and her family. Dylan did want his organs donated and it took a few more days after he could not be saved from fentanyl poi...