Arkansas leads the nation in opioid prescriptions, but whathappens when those prescriptions come without warnings, without alternatives, and without Naloxone?

In this eye-opening episode, I break down the reality behindthe pills being handed out in our state and across the country. We talk about the responsibility doctors have to protect patients, why every opioid prescription should come with Narcan, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

We also explore real, non-opioid alternatives to painmanagement and the critical role of advocacy in saving lives.

This isn’t just a conversation, it’s a call to action.
Because no one should be prescribed to death.

🛑 Learn more about safe pain recovery options at https://cwc.ngo
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Recovery isn’t weakness, it’s power. In this episode of Logan’s Voice, we shine a light on the quiet strength, the daily battles, and the voices in recovery that are louder than addiction ever was.

Whether you’re walking that path yourself, loving someone through it, or grieving someone lost too soon, this episode is a tribute to the courage it takes to heal.

Your recovery matters. Your voice matters. And someone out there is still alive today because of stories like yours.

📍Visit logansvoice.com to learn more about the book Logan’s Story, explore our swag shop,and wear the message that makes a difference.

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It’s been five years since Logan’s life was stolen by fentanyl poisoning, and not a day has passed without feeling the weight of that loss. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what these five years have looked like: the pain, the memories, the milestones missed, and the journey from heartbreak to purpose.

I talk about the people who stand beside me, the power I find in community, and the fire that fuels my voice today. This episode is for every parent who’s grieving, every friend who wonders how to help, and every person fighting to make sure no more lives are lost to this poison.

💔 To learn more, buy a copy of Logan’s story, or wear the message that matters, visit logansvoice.com
🎧 This is Logan’s Voice—a podcast born from loss, fueled by love, and driven by truth.

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Before It’s Too Late: How to Talk to Someone in Relapse
When someone you love slips back into active addiction, what do you say? How do you reach them without pushing them away? In this deeply personal episode, Doug Ballinger, grieving father, author, and advocate, shares hard-won lessons on how to talk to someone in active addiction after a relapse.

From leading with love to holding boundaries, from offering hope to responding when they say no, or yes, this episode walks listeners through the real-life conversations that can change everything… or come too late.

Doug shares his own heartbreaking experience with Logan, and why one fatal dose ended the conversation forever.

If someone in your life is struggling, don’t miss this.
Because tomorrow isn’t promised, and the next “yes” might save their life.

📘 Read Logan’s Story: A Father’s Fight Against the Fentanyl Crisis
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If I Had Five Minutes with a Lawmaker…
What would I say, if they finally looked us in the eye?

In this deeply personal and urgent episode of Logan’s Voice, host Doug Ballinger, grieving father, author, and advocate, delivers a message straight from the heart of America’s overdose crisis. If he had just five minutes with a lawmaker, what would he say? What would they need to hear?

This episode is not just a plea for change. It's a reckoning.

Doug talks about:

• His son Logan, and the life stolen by fentanyl poisoning

• The broken systems that treat grief like a nuisance

• Why every overdose death deserves a homicide investigation

• And what real leadership should look like in the face of mass loss

If you've lost someone, if you're in recovery, if you're a parent who’s scared, or a policymaker who’s listening—this is your invitation to do something.

This is Logan’s Voice. And it’s time lawmakers finally heard it.

🔗 Listen and learn more: logansvoice.com
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Where Healing Begins: One Man’s Mission to Change Recovery in Arkansas
In this episode of Logan’s Voice, I sit down with Christopher Dickie—a man in long-term recovery and the founder of Peak State Recovery, a brand-new treatment facility opening in Paron, Arkansas.

Chris shares his powerful story of addiction, redemption, and the deep calling that led him to build a space where true healing can happen. We talk about what recovery really looks like, the urgent need for compassionate treatment, and why rural settings like the one in Paron are so vital in this fight.

If you’re navigating addiction, grief, or simply looking for hope—this conversation is for you.

🧠 Learn more about Peak State Recovery: www.peakstaterecovery.com
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When I joined my very first Zoom grief support group after losing my son Logan, two women were there waiting—Jamie and Simone. I didn’t know it then, but they would become lifelines. They held space for my pain when I could barely speak it, and over the last five years, they’ve remained cherished friends and fierce advocates for grieving parents everywhere.

In this episode, we talk about those early days, what it means to show up for the grieving, and why no two grief journeys look the same. There’s no timeline, no “getting over it.” Just love, loss, and learning how to carry the weight.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating grief—or supporting someone who is. Because healing isn’t about fixing the pain. It’s about being seen in it.

🕯️ Grief is not a straight line. It’s a winding road, and no one should have to walk it alone.

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Mother’s Day isn’t easy for everyone—especially for the mothers whose child is no longer here. In this heartfelt episode, grieving father Doug Ballinger shares a message of love, respect, and solidarity for the moms who carry both love and loss into this difficult day.

From his seat as Logan’s dad, Doug reflects on the strength of grieving mothers he’s met through Hope Movement Coalition support meetings, Bridge the Gap events,and Black Balloon Day in Northwest Arkansas. He offers a father’s perspective, a gentle act of remembrance, and a reminder: you are not alone, and you are still their mom.

Light a candle. Say their name. And know that you are deeply loved.

🕯️ #StillTheirMom 💜

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