Breaking the Stigma

Episode 14 January 07, 2026 00:20:18
Breaking the Stigma
DK805 Podcast
Breaking the Stigma

Jan 07 2026 | 00:20:18

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Show Notes

Hosts Kristi and Katrina invite guests Natalie and Krissy for part 1 of the series. Natalie is a recovery advocate who lost her brother to an overdose around his 30th birthday, and was also an addict herself and is 5 years clean. She treatment at 19, and attended treatment 8–10 times with multiple relapses before achieving stability. Krissy is in recovery for alcoholism and is the founder of the "Love is Free Foundation" (loveisfreefoundation.com), which was co-conceived by Krissy and her son Dom as a homeless outreach service rooted in recovery-related service. Krissy lost her son Dom to a fentanyl overdose.

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