Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
“Narcan Nate” Nathan S, TN
“Narcan Nate” Nathan S, TN
“Narcan Nate” Nathan S, TN
Thursday 25th November 2021
Narcan Nate reveals his path from addiction to advocacy, discussing overdose prevention and harm reduction efforts in 'Chasing Heroine'.
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60 minutes
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Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Narcan Nate: Turning Tragedy into a Mission of Hope
If someone overdoses and you call on me and say like we're both holding okay, like, as long as, like I'm not on probation or parole and in simple possession of drug use and paraphernalia, or drugs and paraphernalia like, they can't do anything to me, like I'm okay, and the same goes for me.
Imagine witnessing a friend's overdose and hesitating to call for help. This haunting moment became a turning point for Nathan Smiddy, better known as Narcan Nate. In this episode of 'Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast', Jeannine and Kim dive into Nate's transformative journey from addiction to becoming a dedicated harm reduction advocate. Nate opens up about that pivotal night and how it propelled him into his current life's work—educating others about Narcan and fentanyl testing strips.
Nate's story is one of redemption and purpose. After experiencing the devastating effects of addiction firsthand, he now volunteers with A New Path and Humanity Showers, organizations that provide essential resources and support to the homeless community in North County San Diego. Through these roles, Nate broadens his outreach, spreading vital harm reduction information and resources to those in need. Throughout the episode, Nate shares his personal battles with addiction and relapse, including his experiences with suboxone maintenance and microdosing.
He emphasizes the importance of demographics in outreach and how harm reduction education can benefit people from all walks of life. His insights are both eye-opening and inspiring, offering hope and practical advice for anyone touched by addiction. One of the most powerful moments in the episode comes when Nate reflects on his journey, saying, 'We get to live two lives in one lifetime.
If you're not doing something that's helping somebody else or making the world a better place, what are you doing?' His words resonate deeply, encouraging listeners to get involved in their communities and make a positive impact. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in harm reduction, overdose prevention, or simply looking for an inspiring story of transformation. Nate's dedication to helping others and his unwavering commitment to making a difference shine through every word.