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Zach’s Life: A Story of Love, Addiction, Loss, Grief & Recovery

Zach’s Life: A Story of Love, Addiction, Loss, Grief & Recovery

By Jim Horton

A podcast created by the Zachary Horton Foundation: Aiming to break the stigma of addiction by offering love, hope and acceptance to individuals and families suffering from this disease.
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One Pill Can Kill

Zach’s Life: A Story of Love, Addiction, Loss, Grief & RecoveryMar 01, 2024

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One Pill Can Kill

One Pill Can Kill

Kylie and San, high school Sophomores from Dinuba share their desire to fight the Fentanyl crisis.

Mar 01, 202423:32
Jim & KL Wells discuss Holiday Advice For Grieving Parents

Jim & KL Wells discuss Holiday Advice For Grieving Parents

Prepare for a podcast episode that may well be the most profound and impactful from Voices InCourage.

Whether you’ve grappled with the loss of a child to addiction or are simply a concerned parent navigating your child’s substance use, this episode is for you.

Jim Horton‘s courageous vulnerability touches the core of every parent as he shares his insights on handling the holidays after losing his son, Zach, to addiction.

Jim shares that a grieving person needs to hear that they are exactly where they need to be right now. Jim also acknowledges the different paths that he and his wife have taken in coping with their loss, and how common that is in marriages that suffer the loss of a child.

Jim’s comfort and care are what grieving parents need who are seeking guidance for the upcoming holidays. This is a must-listen!

Nov 22, 202348:56
Jared and Quinton part 2

Jared and Quinton part 2

Quinton and Jared talk about their recovery journey. This is part 2 of their message of hope.

Aug 18, 202301:00:08
Jared and Quinton Part 1

Jared and Quinton Part 1

Jared and Quinton talk with Jim about their recovery journey, the challenges and successes. This is part 1 of their message of hope.

Aug 02, 202301:05:39
Kenny and John on Recovery

Kenny and John on Recovery

Kenny and John explore their friendship in the rooms of recovery and reflect on their journey.

Jul 10, 202359:25
Danielle and Roxanne honestly share with Jim their recovery journey.

Danielle and Roxanne honestly share with Jim their recovery journey.

Danielle and Roxanne speak candidly about their recovery journey. They share how their friendship has developed and the incredible support they get from the local recovery groups. Listen to these two joyful girls share their experiences, courage, and connection! (minimal explicit content)

Jun 26, 202301:01:16
Ray Seggern reflects on his recovery journey

Ray Seggern reflects on his recovery journey

Ray talks with Jim about his journey into addiction and recovery.

May 31, 202357:59
Erin Khar speaks to CSUF at 2023 Harm Reduction Summit

Erin Khar speaks to CSUF at 2023 Harm Reduction Summit

Erin Khar, author of "Strung Out", speaks about harm reduction and her recovery at the first Harm Reduction, Overdose Awareness Summit at CSUF 2023.

May 11, 202322:56
Mayor Jerry Dyer speaks on the Opioid Epidemic

Mayor Jerry Dyer speaks on the Opioid Epidemic

Mayor Jerry Dyer of Fresno has the opening remarks for the 2023 "Harm Reduction Overdose Awareness Summit"

Apr 18, 202313:55
Angelika Carlino shares the Family impact of PTSD and Alcoholism in a Veteran's family

Angelika Carlino shares the Family impact of PTSD and Alcoholism in a Veteran's family

Angelika bravely tells the story of her family. Growing up in a home where PTSD shaped the family dynamics and will forever cloud it's legacy.

Mar 20, 202350:58
Join our discussion with KL Wells of Voices In Courage Podcast

Join our discussion with KL Wells of Voices In Courage Podcast

KL's goal is to "transform the lives of families and loved ones of addicts and alcoholics from 'surviving to thriving'". Our discussion sheds a positive light for families dealing with Substance Use Disorder.

Feb 28, 202349:16
Episode 32: Meet Gretchen Burns Bergman, Founder of A NEW PATH.

Episode 32: Meet Gretchen Burns Bergman, Founder of A NEW PATH.

Gretchen's organization "...works to reduce the stigma associated with addictive illness through education and compassionate support and to advocate for therapeutic rather than punitive drug policies."

Feb 08, 202351:51
Mary Beth O'Connor, From Junkie to Judge.

Mary Beth O'Connor, From Junkie to Judge.

Mary Beth, retired Federal Judge, discusses her journey through Substance Use Disorder, Harm Reduction and other topics.

Jan 17, 202358:37
Tony Hoffman shares about his recovery journey.

Tony Hoffman shares about his recovery journey.

Tony Hoffman, BMX stand out, Olympic coach, Ted Talk presenter, Recovery Center owner and our guest.  Tony travels 250 days a year speaking to students and other groups "sharing his experiences with:  mental health, substance use, addiction & recovery." 

Dec 27, 202201:06:57
Kody Barnes shares his story of addiction and recovery.

Kody Barnes shares his story of addiction and recovery.

Kody tells his story into addiction and back to recovery in hopes that others might be spared from his journey.

Dec 13, 202246:36
Michael Prichard Speaks on Harm Reduction

Michael Prichard Speaks on Harm Reduction

Michael and Jim talk about Harm Reduction and the recovery community.

Nov 29, 202251:09
Michael Prichard and his mom Helen Lewis

Michael Prichard and his mom Helen Lewis

Michael and his Mom talk about growing up with the family disease of Addiction.

Nov 16, 202257:28
Michael and Jim discuss the recovery community

Michael and Jim discuss the recovery community

Meet Michael Edgar, the owner of the Mug Community Coffee Shop

Oct 31, 202235:11
Cherry Phene shares her journey to recovery counseling

Cherry Phene shares her journey to recovery counseling

Cherry talks about working in the recovery field and struggles with her own family

Sep 30, 202240:04
Nolen Burchett on Loss

Nolen Burchett on Loss

Nolen and Jim speak about Loss and Recovery

Aug 28, 202240:02
Brandon Davison shares his path to recovery.

Brandon Davison shares his path to recovery.

#Breakingthestigma

Aug 06, 202241:08
Trish Speaks With Jim About Her Journey Of Surviving The Suicide Of Her Son

Trish Speaks With Jim About Her Journey Of Surviving The Suicide Of Her Son

Trish Simonson speaks about surviving her son's suicide.

Jul 12, 202231:57
Jim & Dustin On Recovery & Love

Jim & Dustin On Recovery & Love

Jim and his guest Dustin discuss recovery and love.

Jun 28, 202237:03
Jim & Jerome Piper Talk About Recovery & Loss

Jim & Jerome Piper Talk About Recovery & Loss

Jim & Jerome Piper talk about recovery and loss.

Jun 01, 202232:14
Jim & Steve Witter On The Topic Of Love

Jim & Steve Witter On The Topic Of Love

Jim and guest Steve Witter discuss love through the addiction / recovery process.

May 04, 202240:10
Jim Speaks With Christina Dent About Her Nonprofit 'End It For Good'

Jim Speaks With Christina Dent About Her Nonprofit 'End It For Good'

Christina founded End It For Good out of her desire to invite others to listen to the voices directly impacted by our drug laws. Her hope is that more people will explore the root causes of drug-related harm and consider a different approach.

Mar 22, 202227:45
Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp & Jim Discuss Fentanyl & The Need For Drug Education

Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp & Jim Discuss Fentanyl & The Need For Drug Education

Lisa Smittcamp was elected as the Fresno County District Attorney in June 2014 with the overwhelming support of local law enforcement and from the prosecutors and investigators in her office.  She was sworn into office in January 2015, after being a respected fixture in the Central Valley’s legal community for over twenty years.

Mar 08, 202242:57
Jim & Michael Prichard Discuss Treatment Centers In Fresno County

Jim & Michael Prichard Discuss Treatment Centers In Fresno County

Jim & Michael Prichard Discuss Treatment Centers In Fresno County

Feb 22, 202235:51
Jim & Todd Harris Talk About Love & Family Dynamics In Addiction

Jim & Todd Harris Talk About Love & Family Dynamics In Addiction

Jim & Todd Harris talk about love and family dynamics in addiction.

Feb 08, 202232:56
Sean Shares His Story Of Addiction, Recovery & Hope

Sean Shares His Story Of Addiction, Recovery & Hope

Sean Church is the Client Advocate at My Time Recovery.

Jan 11, 202243:15
Via Church's Pastor Jordan Diepersloot Reflects On Zach

Via Church's Pastor Jordan Diepersloot Reflects On Zach

Pastor Jordan Diepersloot discusses love and his thoughts on Zach.

Dec 21, 202142:11
Special Guest Tyler Speaks On Recovery & His Relationship With Zach

Special Guest Tyler Speaks On Recovery & His Relationship With Zach

Jim and special guest Tyler discuss the the journey of Recovery.

Dec 07, 202140:29
Scotty Sample, Owner Of My Time Recovery, Reflects On His Relationship With Zach

Scotty Sample, Owner Of My Time Recovery, Reflects On His Relationship With Zach

My Time Recovery is family-owned, locally grown, and a passionate treatment center in Fresno, CA.

Nov 08, 202146:12
Episode 10: Jim & Local Media Personality, Austin Reed, Speak On "Harm Reduction"

Episode 10: Jim & Local Media Personality, Austin Reed, Speak On "Harm Reduction"

Austin Reed is a Fresno, CA base media personality and Roku Network owner.

Oct 12, 202141:20
Episode 9: Jim & Guest Rene Sample Discuss Parenting & Love

Episode 9: Jim & Guest Rene Sample Discuss Parenting & Love

Jim & his guest, Rene Sample, discuss parenting and love.

Sep 28, 202143:06
Episode 8: Jim & Guest David McCarthy Talk About Addiction & Recovery

Episode 8: Jim & Guest David McCarthy Talk About Addiction & Recovery

Jim and guest David McCarthy talk about addiction and recovery.

Sep 14, 202135:49
Episode 7: Jim & Guest Kathy Cromwell Discuss Loss, End-of-Life Care & Hospice

Episode 7: Jim & Guest Kathy Cromwell Discuss Loss, End-of-Life Care & Hospice

Guest Kathy Cromwell discusses her observations on grief, loss, and end-of-life care.

Aug 24, 202135:41
Episode 6: Jim & Issac Talk About Grief

Episode 6: Jim & Issac Talk About Grief

Jim & Issac talk about the process of grief.

Aug 10, 202119:48
Episode 5: Jim & Guest Kelsie Discuss The Process Of Recovery

Episode 5: Jim & Guest Kelsie Discuss The Process Of Recovery

Jim & guest Kelsie discuss the process of recovery.

Jul 20, 202144:04
Episode 4: Jim Focuses On Recovery

Episode 4: Jim Focuses On Recovery

Jim Focuses on the Recovery process.

Jun 29, 202137:06
Episode 3: Jim & Guest Issac Focus On Loss
Jun 01, 202133:46
Episode 2: Jim & Lynn Horton Focus On Love

Episode 2: Jim & Lynn Horton Focus On Love

Jim and Lynn discuss the unconditional love they have for their son Zach, who died of an overdose at 19 years old, after losing his battle with addition.

The Zachary Horton Foundation has been established as a tribute to and is Zach’s legacy.

May 11, 202134:26
Episode 1: Introduction To Zach's Life

Episode 1: Introduction To Zach's Life

Our son and only child, Zachary John Horton passed away suddenly on January 7, 2020. Zach, 19, lost his battle with an opioid addiction and died of an accidental overdose. What can we say about our beautiful boy, Zach? Zach was so much more than his addiction.

The Zachary Horton Foundation has been established as a tribute to and is Zach’s legacy.

Nov 01, 202013:23