Logan's Voice

Even years into my grief journey, unexpected moments can still knock the wind out of me.

Some days, I’m fine. Other days, a sound, a smell, or a memory comes out of nowhere and drops me to my knees. In this episode, I talk honestly about why I still get triggered, what those moments feel like, and how I’ve learned to cope when the grief sneaks back in.

If you’re walking this road too—missing someone, trying to keep going—you’re not alone. I see you. And I hope this helps you feel a little more understood.

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In this powerful episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug sits down with Ari Serap—ADHD coach, father, and mental health advocate. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 4 and bipolar disorder at 9, Ari shares his deeply personal story of growing up medicated, navigating trauma, and eventually finding his own path to mental clarity. They also explore grief, healing, and how Ari’s brother’s death from heroin poisoning continues to shape his life today.
Whether you're living with ADHD, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand how childhood mental health impacts adult identity—this conversation offers hope, insight, and tools for growth.

🧠 You’re not broken. Your brain just works differently.
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🎙️ The Silent Epidemic: Why Good Kids Are Dying and Nobody’s Talking About It
Every day, we lose more sons, daughters, friends, and neighbors to an overdose crisis that’s being quietly buried under stigma and silence. In this episode, I open up about the realities behind the headlines — how fentanyl poisoning is stealing lives, why so few are talking about it, and what we can all do to turn the tide.

💔 This isn’t just a public health issue — it’s personal.

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Because silence won’t save lives.
But your voice just might.

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In this episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug Ballinger breaks down the recent decline in overdose deaths across the U.S., what’s driving this progress, and why we can’t afford to let our guard down. From naloxone access to peer support, we highlight what’s working—and remind listeners that behind every statistic is a story.

Logan’s story didn’t end with hope. But yours—or someone you love—still can.

🕯️ Honor the lost.
💪 Support the living.
🎤 Be the voice.

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This Father’s Day marks five years since I last held my son, Logan. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what Father’s Day feels like for a grieving dad—and how Logan’s voice continues to guide my purpose. This is a message for every parent carrying grief, every family touched by addiction, and everyone willing to listen and love a little louder.

Logan’s life mattered. His story is still being told.

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In this deeply personal episode, Doug Ballinger—grieving father, author, and advocate—shares what it means to live forward after losing a loved one to substance use disorder, overdose, or fentanyl poisoning. Through raw honesty and quiet strength, Doug explores the realities of traumatic grief, the fear of forgetting, and the slow, painful journey toward purpose.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I keep going after this?”—this episode is for you.

💛 This is not about “moving on.” It’s about carrying their memory into the life you continue to build.
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In this powerful episode, Doug Ballinger — a grieving father turned fierce advocate — explores the hidden pressures suffocating Gen Z. From academic expectations and social media to silence around mental health, today’s teens are overwhelmed, anxious, and often turning to dangerous substances to cope. Doug shares pieces of Logan’s story to shine a light on how even the most loved kids can fall through the cracks — and what we, as parents, educators, and community members, can do to stop it.

💬 “They don’t need us to fix everything. They need us to show up and see them.”

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After losing my son Logan to a poisoned drug supply, joy felt like something other people were allowed to have—but not me.

Grief stripped everything down to survival. And for a long time, I thought smiling again would mean I was forgetting him. I thought laughter would feel like betrayal.

But I’ve come to learn something deeper:
Grief and joy can coexist.
Healing doesn’t mean erasing.
And joy is not a betrayal—it’s resistance.

In this episode, I share what it really looked like for me to begin choosing joy again—step by step, breath by breath. From tending to my health, to telling Logan’s story, to finding meaning in moments I thought I’d never feel again… this episode is about how joy found its way back into my life through the cracks in the pain.

Whether you’ve lost someone you love, or you’re walking beside someone who has, this conversation is for anyone who wonders if they’ll ever feel whole again.

Because you’re still here.
Because your story isn’t over.
Because reclaiming joy is not the end of grief—
It’s how we carry the love forward.

🎧 Logan’s Voice – a podcast series
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What does it really mean to love one another? And why does it matter now more than ever?

In this powerful episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug Ballinger—Logan’s dad—shares how grief, addiction, and healing have taught him that love is more than a feeling. It’s a practice. A purpose. A daily decision.

Doug opens up about loving Logan through his struggles, loving him after his death, and what it means to show up for others with compassion in a world that often chooses judgment.

This is a conversation for anyone carrying grief, loving someone in recovery, or just trying to be a little kinder in a hard world.

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I'm honored and thrilled to share our very first videopodcast featuring none other than Dr. Robb Kelly! Dr. Kelly is a world-renowned addiction expert whose journey from homelessness to global recovery advocate is nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode, we explore what real recovery looks like,the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction, and why compassion is the key to healing. Dr. Kelly’s powerful story and insights are a beacon of hope for anyone touched by addiction.

Don’t miss out on this groundbreaking episode—it's oneyou’ll want to watch and share. 🎥🎧

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