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Henry's Uncle: A podcast about Addiction and Recovery
by Henry's Uncle, Erik KilgoreAfter the death of his older brother from a fentanyl overdose, Erik wanted to understand addiction and recovery from the people and families who have gone through it. This podcast features the incredible people in recovery from a substance use disorder so they can share their story to help others find recovery in life. We talk to parents and siblings who have lived with someone going through active addiction. We also speak with addiction doctors, harm reductionist's, and police office.
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Episodes
How one organization is mentoring to contest the effects of fatherlessness in an age of an overtaxed foster care system
57m · PublishedOn any given day, roughly 7,800 children in Oregon are in the foster care system. Nearly 500,000 children in the USA are in the foster care system. The increase in demand for foster care comes at a time when opioid deaths have surged.
Or did you know, in America, 43% of children in a home are without a father? With such a burden on the foster care system, Valor Mentoring is striving to contest the effects of fatherlessness. It is their belief that by mentoring through these avenues, men of all ages will be better equipped to make healthy life choices.
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Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
Parents suffering from addiction. Children taken away. How parents can find recovery and navigate the system to get their children back.
31m · PublishedIn this episode, Linda May Wacker and Jamie Welch of Parents Anonymous of Oregon, talk about the barriers parents face when their children are taken from them due to a substance use disorder. Linda and Jamie talk about how Parents Anonymous, with a parent mentor, help other parents get on the road to recovery and help navigate the Department of Human services to get their children back.
To contact Henry's Uncle, please email [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @ henrys_uncle
For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
No One Grieves the Same. Two Sisters Reflect on the Life of their Brother.
51m · PublishedIn this episode, Danielle and Erin Martinek talk about living with a sibling that battled substance use disorder and what advice they would give to other parents and siblings going through the same ordeal.
To contact Henry's Uncle, please email [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @ henrys_uncle
For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
The Drugs & Vice Division with Detective Derry
53m · PublishedEpisode 13 - Det. Derry has been apart of the Portland Police Bureau for over 20 years, and for the last 10 years, has worked in the Drugs & Vice Division. Det. Derry talks about what the drugs and vice division does, the current drug landscape in Portland, OR, and the last time they seized a real prescription pill. Det. Derry opens up and talks about what is and isn't working and how we can improve as a community.
Note: The host misspoke about the legality of SafeHouse. At this time, SafeHouse..."remains committed to opening as soon as possible, but is awaiting the resolution of a civil lawsuit the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania filed against it. Safehouse has asked the Court to declare its planned operations legal."
Contact Henry's Uncle to share your story , please email [email protected]
Additional information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
Harm Reduction with Haven Wheelock
1h 3m · PublishedEpside 12 - Haven Wheelock has been working in harm reduction for over 15 years and she currently oversees the syringe exchange at Outside In in Portland, OR. During her time in Portland, Haven successfully spearheaded the effort to expand the use of naloxone, which helps prevent opiate overdose deaths. Her effort of expanding naloxone has saved hundreds of lives in the Portland Metro area.
Contact Henry's Uncle to share your story , please email [email protected]
Additional information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
Recovery High Schools, Peer Mentoring, Community Advocacy with Pam Pearce
58m · PublishedPam Pearce, a person in long-term recovery, talks about her journey through active addiction from the age of 14, but more importantly, talks about her road to recovery and what she has been doing to give teenagers, young adults, and families a place to thrive in their community from the effects of substance abuse.
Pam is the co-founder of the first recovery high school in the state of Oregon, Harmony Academy, and the co-founder of an alternative peer group, Family Inspired Recovery (FIR). She is also on the Board of Directors of Community Living Above.
Contact Henry's Uncle to share your story , please email [email protected]
Additional information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
Oregon Recovers with Mike Marshall
54m · PublishedEpisode 10 - Executive Director and Co-Founder of Oregon Recovers, Mike Marshall joins us in the studio today. Mike talks about his past substance abuse and finding sobriety. We also discuss Oregon Recovers, a statewide coalition that aims to bring world-class prevention, treatment, and recovery support services to Oregonians suffering from the disease of addiction
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Contact Henry's Uncle to share your story , please email [email protected]
Additional information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
Let's talk Mental Health with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Eisen
46m · PublishedEpisode 9 - Our guest, Dr. Jeffrey Eisen, talks about his his life mission of helping people with mental illness, the stigma around mental health, and what resources people can access when they are suffering from mental illness.
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Contact Henry's Uncle to share your story , please email [email protected]
Additional information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
Addiction. Prison. Sobriety. A mom loses her son. The best friend goes to prison for 4 years.
1h 11m · PublishedMorgan Godvin spent 5 years addicted to heroin and 4 years incarcerated for that addiction. She sold heroin to her best friend Justin, which resulted in his overdose death.
Listen to Morgan and Justin's mother, Ember, talk about this tragic story and what they want the public to know to help end the stigma around addiction.
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For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
Mom's medicine cabinet, 15+ years of opioid addiction, and finding new meaning in life
57m · PublishedEpisode 7 - Our guest, Lance Orton, talks about his 15+ years of opiate addiction, easy access to pills from doctors, the loneliness of addiction, and his steps to recovery and new outlook on life.
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To contact Henry's Uncle to share your story , please email [email protected]
For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org
Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
Henry's Uncle: A podcast about Addiction and Recovery has 47 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 41:57:05. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 23rd, 2024 15:16.
