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Hosted by Angela Kennecke · health · EN-US · 289 episodes
After losing her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, to fentanyl poisoning, veteran journalist Angela Kennecke made it her life’s mission to break the silence surrounding substance use disorder and the overdose crisis. Grieving Out Loud is a heartfelt and unflinching podcast where Angela shares stories of devastating loss, hard-earned hope, and the journey toward healing. Through powerful interviews with other grieving families, experts, advocates, and people in recovery, this podcast sheds light on the human side of the epidemic — and how we can all be part of the solution. Whether you're coping with grief, supporting a loved one, or working to end the stigma, you’ll find connection, comfort, and inspiration here.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAfter losing her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, to fentanyl poisoning, veteran journalist Angela Kennecke made it her life’s mission to break the silence surrounding substance use disorder and the overdose crisis. Grieving Out Loud is a heartfelt and unflinching podcast where Angela shares stories of devastating loss, hard-earned hope, and the journey toward healing.
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic is hosted by Angela Kennecke. The show has published 289 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "What to Do When Your Adult Child Is Struggling" (21 October 2026, 46 minutes), "Dr. Laura Berman Helped Millions Heal. Then Fentanyl Took Her Son." (14 October 2026, 64 minutes), and "Abandoned at Birth by a Mother Who Used Drugs, He Defied the Odds" (7 October 2026, 41 minutes).
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 289 episodes.
Booking probability for Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic's contact route on record: verified email.
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Angela Kennecke hosts Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic, a health show with 289 episodes published.
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