Show Notes
Nicole Byers never asked to become an advocate—but tragedy forced her into the role. Over the past several years, she has endured a level of loss most people can’t imagine. Her son, her brother, her father, and her half‑sister were all taken by fentanyl, pharmaceuticals, and a system that repeatedly failed to protect them.
In 2022, Nicole’s son entered rehab seeking help, only to be found unresponsive inside the very place meant to keep him safe. That same year, her brother died after ingesting drugs during an arrest—left without the medical attention that could have saved his life. Her father and half‑sister were also lost to prescription medications, casualties of a crisis that continues to devastate families across the country.
Nicole could have disappeared into her grief. Instead, she chose to speak—loudly, publicly, and relentlessly. Her story is not just about loss; it’s about refusing to let silence win. She has become a fierce voice for accountability, awareness, and change, using her pain to push for a world where fewer families have to live through what she has endured.
This episode dives into Nicole’s journey: the heartbreak, the failures of the systems meant to protect her loved ones, and the strength she found in the aftermath. Her message is clear and urgent—if we don’t speak up, nothing changes. And she’s determined to make sure her family’s story sparks the change they never got to see.
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