In this profoundly moving episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Jc Batista, a courageous parent and man who shares his and his wife's heart-wrenching journey of losing their eldest son in a fatal shooting, who struggled with substance abuse.

Through an honest, open, and vulnerable conversation, they shed light on the challenges of dealing with deep pain and regret. They also emphasize the importance of making the right decisions, and the intertwined nature of pain, pleasure, and its connection to instant and delayed gratification. They urge listeners to speak up and seek help if faced with destructive choices while emphasizing the importance of proactive communication between parents and their children to be their voices of influence over all the external noise in the world. This episode aims to inspire communication and support in tackling substance abuse challenges in order to relieve yourself of the pain you may be facing, and not perpetuate it for you and your loved ones in the long run.