Journalist and advocate Angela Kenneke joins us to share the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Emily, who died from fentanyl poisoning at age 21. Angela explains how her family tried to intervene, how counterfeit pills have changed the landscape for today’s youth, and how she transformed her grief into action through Emily’s Hope, a nonprofit focused on prevention, education, and treatment support. In This Episode: Emily’s story and the rise of fentanyl poisoning Why fake pills are so dangerous for teens How stigma blocks families from getting help The Emily’s Hope K–12 prevention curriculum Teaching kids about trusted adults, emotions & brain science Naloxone distribution and treatment scholarships How parents can keep conversations open and lead with love Learn More: Emily’s Hope: https://emilyshope.charity Education Curriculum: https://emilyshopeedu.org If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. Subscribe for more stories, resources, and conversations that save lives.

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