Zach’s Life: A Story of Love, Addiction, Loss, Grief & Recovery
By Jim Horton
Zach’s Life: A Story of Love, Addiction, Loss, Grief & RecoveryDec 27, 2022
One Pill Can Kill
Kylie and San, high school Sophomores from Dinuba share their desire to fight the Fentanyl crisis.
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!
Jared and Quinton part 2
Quinton and Jared talk about their recovery journey. This is part 2 of their message of hope.
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.
Kenny and John on Recovery
Kenny and John explore their friendship in the rooms of recovery and reflect on their 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)
Ray Seggern reflects on his recovery journey
Ray talks with Jim about his journey into addiction and recovery.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
Michael Prichard Speaks on Harm Reduction
Michael and Jim talk about Harm Reduction and the recovery community.
Michael Prichard and his mom Helen Lewis
Michael and his Mom talk about growing up with the family disease of Addiction.
Michael and Jim discuss the recovery community
Meet Michael Edgar, the owner of the Mug Community Coffee Shop
Cherry Phene shares her journey to recovery counseling
Cherry talks about working in the recovery field and struggles with her own family
Nolen Burchett on Loss
Nolen and Jim speak about Loss and Recovery
Brandon Davison shares his path to recovery.
#Breakingthestigma
Trish Speaks With Jim About Her Journey Of Surviving The Suicide Of Her Son
Trish Simonson speaks about surviving her son's suicide.
Jim & Dustin On Recovery & Love
Jim and his guest Dustin discuss recovery and love.
Jim & Jerome Piper Talk About Recovery & Loss
Jim & Jerome Piper talk about recovery and loss.
Jim & Steve Witter On The Topic Of Love
Jim and guest Steve Witter discuss love through the addiction / recovery process.
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.
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.
Jim & Michael Prichard Discuss Treatment Centers In Fresno County
Jim & Michael Prichard Discuss Treatment Centers In Fresno County
Jim & Todd Harris Talk About Love & Family Dynamics In Addiction
Jim & Todd Harris talk about love and family dynamics in addiction.
Sean Shares His Story Of Addiction, Recovery & Hope
Sean Church is the Client Advocate at My Time Recovery.
Via Church's Pastor Jordan Diepersloot Reflects On Zach
Pastor Jordan Diepersloot discusses love and his thoughts on Zach.
Special Guest Tyler Speaks On Recovery & His Relationship With Zach
Jim and special guest Tyler discuss the the journey of Recovery.
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.
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.
Episode 9: Jim & Guest Rene Sample Discuss Parenting & Love
Jim & his guest, Rene Sample, discuss parenting and love.
Episode 8: Jim & Guest David McCarthy Talk About Addiction & Recovery
Jim and guest David McCarthy talk about addiction and recovery.
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.
Episode 6: Jim & Issac Talk About Grief
Jim & Issac talk about the process of grief.
Episode 5: Jim & Guest Kelsie Discuss The Process Of Recovery
Jim & guest Kelsie discuss the process of recovery.
Episode 4: Jim Focuses On Recovery
Jim Focuses on the Recovery process.
Episode 3: Jim & Guest Issac Focus On Loss
Jim & Guest Issac discuss tragically losing someone close.
Learn more about our guest Issac here: www.zacharyhortonfoundation.org/inspiring-resources
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.
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.