As Pride 2025 comes to a close, we continue to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. The Un-Erasable Stories Podcast continues to promote and empower LGBTQ+ voices as well as others. Check out our website for resources and ways to get involved.

Music in this episode:Bastille. "Pompeii." Bad Blood, Virgin, 2013.Liz Phillips. "Say Our Names." Records DK, 2025

In this episode, we hear from Ryan, Allie, Jacob, and Nicole on their thoughts on the Peer Support Specialist field within Colorado.

Music: "Steele, Luke and Nick Littlemore. 'Walking on a Dream.' Walking on a Dream, The Sleepy Jackson Pty Ltd and Nick Littlemore, 2008, Track number."

Reference: (Colorado Department of Health care Policy and Financing)

Welcome to this episode of The Un-Erasable Stories Podcast! Join us as we recognize the culture, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities. This episode looks to share the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, as well as the contributions of their descendants.

In this episode, the Un-Erasable Stories Podcast is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day. We are joining the campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Check out our website where you can find resources and other important information.

#IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan #EndOverdose #strongertogether #harmreduction

Resources:

1.     https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline    1-800-662-HELP (4357)2.     https://www.samhsa.gov/linea-nacional-ayuda     1-800-662-HELP (4357)3.     https://findtreatment.gov/4.     https://www.samhsa.gov/encuentra-apoyo5.     https://cseap.colorado.gov/resources/addiction-compulsive-behavior-substance-use

National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics - https://drugabusestatistics.org/

International Overdose Awareness Day: A Penington Institute Initiative - https://www.overdoseday.com/

Music: Orlando, Broadway For. “Broadway for Orlando - What the World Needs Now Is Love.” YouTube, YouTube, 5 July 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5AyGvJcyoU.

To celebrate Pride month, we asked people to share with us ‘What does Pride mean to you?’ This episode contains the stories and perspectives on the meaning of "pride".

Music used in this episode:  

• Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

• Dead in the Water by Ellie Goulding (2012)

For this episode we want to shine a light on the endless hurdles faced by people with criminal records. 

The Un-Erasable Stories Podcast wants to thank the two storytellers that were featured in this episode. We appreciate your courage to share your stories with us.

**The stories shared in this episode include themes of self-harm and suicidal ideation and may be emotionally challenging.  The Un-Erasable Stories Podcast aims to support all our listeners and offer a safe space for people to share their experiences. Due to the extreme sensitivity of the subject matter, listener discretion is advised**

Resources:·       Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7) or Live Chat with the Trevor Project ·       National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255·       Text an anonymous crisis counselor: 741741·       Colorado Crisis and Support Line: 1-844-493-TALK (8255) (has mental health professionals available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)·       Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) or Live Chat with the Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)

Music featured in this episode:People Like Us by Kelly Clarkson (2012)

In this episode we hear from current and former foster youth and their experiences within the foster care system within the United States as well as the United Kingdom.

**Visit our website here for more information about the podcast**

Today's episode is a continuation of our mini series about foster care and adoption within the United States. Today we hear stories from teenagers and their experiences as well as from a group of parents who are currently or have in the past, fostered/adopted teenagers.

In this episode we listen to voicemails left from people on the planes and the stories of firefighters that responded to the Twin Towers.