Logan's Voice

So I will shout it, loud and clear,
for every parent crushed by fear,
for every soul who bears the sting:
There’s poison hiding in everything.

This episode of Logan’s Voice pulls back the curtain on the growing threat of xylazine, carfentanil, and other emerging poisons that are flooding the illicit drug market. Host Doug Ballinger, Logan’s dad , shares how xylazine was found in his son’s toxicology report, yet never listed in the official cause of death. Why? And how many more deaths are we failing to count?

We dig into:

• What xylazine and carfentanil actually are

• Where these deadly substances are coming from

• Why dealers are lacing drugs with them

• How “Death by Delivery” laws are changing the legal landscape

• And what we can do to raise awareness, demand change, and save lives

This isn’t just an overdose crisis, it’s a poisoning epidemic. And if we don’t name it, we can’t fight it.

🎧 Episode Title: Hijacked — How Opioids Rewire the Brain
Opioids don’t just block pain — they rewire the brain. In this episode of Logan’s Voice, I’m breaking down what actually happens in the brain when someone uses opioids, how addiction develops, and why recovery is so much more than a question of willpower.

This isn’t just science — it’s personal. My son Logan died from fentanyl poisoning in 2020. I believe if he were still here, he’d want the truth to be told. He’d say, “Dad, help get the word out.” So that’s what I’m doing.

If you’ve ever wondered how addiction hijacks the brain — or how healing can happen — this episode is for you. Whether you’re grieving, recovering, or trying to understand someone you love, you're not alone.

💡 Learn more and find support through these resources:

• Hope Movement Coalition

• CWC - CWC Alliance

• Partnership to End Addiction

• ARORP – Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership

🕊️ I am Logan’s dad. I am Logan’s voice. And I will not remain silent.

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Grief doesn’t just hurt—it transforms. In this deeply personal episode, I talk about how losing my son Logan changed me in ways I never expected.

Grief stripped me down. But in that rawness, something powerful started to grow: compassion. For others. For myself. And for the broken parts of this world that I never really noticed before.

I share how that compassion led me to advocacy—and how telling Logan’s story became the path toward finding purpose, connection, and a voice I didn’t know I still had.

This episode is about heartbreak, yes.
But it’s also about hope.
And how sometimes, the most shattered people are the ones who shine the brightest light.

🕯️ Grief changed me—from the inside out. But it also grew something beautiful in the ruins.

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In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what it means to keep living after the death of my son, Logan.

Grief this heavy doesn’t fade, it reshapes you. I talk about what it’s like to exist in the space I call the “after death,” how to move forward without moving on, and ways to protect your mental and emotional well-being as you begin the long, messy process of healing.

This episode is about honesty, resilience, and giving yourself permission to feel joy again, even when it hurts.

If you’ve lost someone and the world keeps telling you to “move on,” this one’s for you.

You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re living in the after death—and that takes courage.

What happens when someone dies from fentanyl poisoning or overdose? Too often, the grief that follows is met with silence—or worse, judgment.

In this episode, titled “You Don’t Get to Judge My Grief,” I open up about what it’s really like to lose a child and then have to defend that grief. We explore how stigma shows up after a drug-related death, why it hurts families so deeply, and how we can begin to smash it through truth, compassion, and advocacy.

This isn’t just my story—it’s the story of thousands of parents, siblings, friends, and partners who are grieving in the shadows. It’s time to step into the light. Loud. Proud. And unashamed.

When I lost my son Logan to fentanyl poisoning, my world shattered. In this deeply personal episode, I share what it felt like in the moment everything changed—and how I’ve slowly found a path forward through grief, purpose, and advocacy. This isn’t a roadmap. It’s my truth. I open up about what it's like to grieve as a father, how men often process pain differently, and how turning my sorrow into service has helped me stay connected to Logan.

I also share exciting news—our book, Logan’s Story, is set to be published soon. It’s a raw, honest look at addiction, love, loss, and the fight to end stigma.

If you’ve lost someone, or love someone who’s struggling, this one’s for you.

In this episode of Logan’s Voice, we break down what Narcan is,how to use it, where to get it, and why it matters.

You'll learn how to recognize an overdose, what happens when someone isrevived, and the truth about harm reduction.

Logan was revived with Narcan several times in 2019 — and his storyreminds us that Narcan gives us a second chance, not a solution.

You can find links to the other resources I talk about in this episode in the comment section.

If this episode moves you, please share it. You never know whose life you might save.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, host Doug Ballinger pulls back the curtain on the deadly truth about today’s street drugs — and how fentanyl is being hidden in everything from fake pills to vape pens.

This isn’t the drug landscape we grew up with. It’s a new battlefield, and our kids are the targets. Learn how fentanyl is creeping into everyday substances, how dealers use social media to sell poison, and what they don’t want you to know.

With personal reflections, hard facts, and real-life heartbreak, this episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone who loves someone vulnerable to drug exposure.

🎧 Plus: Learn how to talk to your kids in a way that’s honest, effective, and rooted in love — even if it’s uncomfortable.

Because one conversation can save a life.

In this powerful first guest episode, Luca joins me to share his deeply personal journey through addiction, recovery, and unimaginable loss. Luca isn’t just in recovery himself — he also carries the grief of losing his brother to fentanyl poisoning.

His story is raw and real. His insight is hard-earned. And his commitment to truth-telling is unwavering.

Together, we talk about the grip of addiction, the realities of street drugs like fentanyl, and the healing that comes from community, purpose, and honesty. Luca lives what he espouses, and I’m honored to have him as the first guest on Logan’s Voice.

Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or are walking through grief of your own — this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in, meet Luca, and hear a story that matters.

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How do you talk to your child, your partner, or your best friend about drugs? About fentanyl? About mental health and the pressure they’re silently carrying?

In this episode of Logan’s Voice, I open up about one of the hardest truths I’ve had to live with: I didn’t get to save my son, Logan — because we didn’t always have the conversations we should have had.

Now, I’m here to help you have yours.

We’ll explore:

• Why these conversations feel so hard (and why we avoid them)

• How to prepare your heart before you speak

• Real-life examples of what to say — and how to say it with love, not fear

• What to do next, even if the conversation doesn’t go the way you hoped

Whether you’re a parent, sibling, partner, or friend… these are conversations that could save a life. Maybe even the life of someone you love.

🕯️ For Logan. For your family. For all of us.

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Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of fentanyl poisoning, addiction, and the loss of a child. Please listen with care.

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💬 If this episode helped you, share it — and start the conversation today.

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