Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Helen Jennens - Warrior
Helen Jennens - Warrior
Helen Jennens - Warrior
Wednesday 24th May 2023
Helen Jennens transforms her grief into advocacy, promoting safer drug policies and challenging addiction stigma on the Recovery Machine Podcast.
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69 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
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Raw
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Episode Overview
- Helen Jennens shares her journey of losing two sons to addiction and toxic drugs
- She advocates for evidence-based changes in drug policy to protect lives
- Challenges stigma surrounding addiction, emphasizing the need for compassion and support
- Her powerful message urges society to embrace harm reduction, decriminalization, and safe supply initiatives to save lives
- Helen's advocacy work drives a movement towards greater understanding, support, and empathy for those affected by substance use
Nobody aspires to addiction. Nobody wakes up and says, 'Hey, I'm gonna become a heroin addict, because that life looks pretty cool.' They suffer far more than we can ever realize, and they actually die doing something they hate, not something they love.
Helen Jennens knows the unbearable pain of losing not one, but two sons to addiction and toxic drugs. In this deeply moving episode of the Recovery Machine Podcast, she opens up about her journey from heartache to advocacy. As a member of Moms Stop The Harm, Helen has dedicated herself to sparing other families from similar tragedies. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit.
Helen's work is more than just a personal mission; it's a call to action for evidence-based changes in drug policy. She passionately argues for harm reduction, decriminalization, and safe supply initiatives. Through her raw honesty, Helen challenges the stigma surrounding addiction and urges society to embrace compassion and support for those affected by substance use. If you're looking for an episode that combines personal narrative with broader social issues, this one is not to be missed.
Helen's advocacy is a beacon of hope and a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is a way forward.