The Mary Mac Show | Grieving After a Loved One's Death
If you need to feel understood and are in pain, you've arrived at the right place! Mary M. McCambridge (Mary Mac), is a Grief Authority, Executive Coach, Speaker and Award-Winning Author of several works in her field, who established GriefAuthority.com, the Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., her weekly podcast, The Mary Mac Show, and The Mary Mac Store offering products and gifts for the bereaved. She has endured many deaths of family and friends to drunk drivers, accident and illness, including the murder of her 11 year-old stepdaughter and lends her over 35 years' experience to comfort and educate those grieving the death of a loved one. Her show is recognized among the 10 Best Podcasts on Grief and Bereavement by several organizations, heard in over 95 countries and in the top 5% of podcasts globally. Visit www.TheMaryMacShow.com.
Episodes
#opioids #fentanyl #poison
In Episode 230, I welcome Crystal Crane Marroquin who shares the life and death of her brother DaWayne Morris who died by fentanyl poisoning at 48.
Crystal is our first sibling to appear as our guest and I'm grateful for her perspective.
DaWayne is survived by his mother, Faye and two sons, Brody 23 and Beau 18. Crystal is 5 years younger than her brother DaWayne.
#opioids #fentanyl #poison #homicide
In Episode 229, I welcome Kimberly Grunberg who shares the life and death of her son Sean who died by fentanyl poisoning at 23.
Sean is survived by his mother, Kimberly, his Dad, Dan Bertucci, his sister, Amanda and stepbrother Kasen.
Kimberly and another Angel Mom created "Dancing With Our Angels" to help other families soothe the pain of losing a child to substance use.
#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide
In Episode 228, I welcome Dr. Keith Montgomery who shares the life and death of his precious daughter, Lea Marie who died by fentanyl poisoning two days before her 31st birthday.
She is survived by her father, Dr. Keith, her mother, Dr. Debra and her younger brother, Alex.
Dr. Keith also speaks of his activism to help young people understand the dangers of fentanyl.
#carfentanil #murder #grief
In Episode 227, I continue my conversation with Mareka Cole, in Part III, 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/q9vu_d_G4Q8
Read our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/04/07/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast...
#carfentanil #murder #grief
In Episode 226, I continue my conversation with Mareka Cole, in Part II, who shares the death 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/-l-tF1QLvgM
Read our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/03/31/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-s...
#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-fentanyl-podcast-series-mareka-cole-two-...
#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 their children, watch the full playlist o...
#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 visit the following sites to learn more...
#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 from then until now.
#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 - https://www.facebook.com/545419215952620...
#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 - https://www.facebook.com/groups/14748603...
#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 with fentanyl and indeed killed him wi...
#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 just one pill, one time.
#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 died at 33 days old.
#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 needs child who died at 33 days old.
#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 video version here - https://youtu.be/...
#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
Read our corresponding blog here - https...
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.
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.
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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 resonate with you.
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