Season 2 Episode 5: Out of the Shadows with Lindsey Maxwell

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On this episode of Badass, we discuss the devastating fallout of the opioid epidemic. We are speaking with Lindsey Maxwell. She is sharing with us the story of her husband's fatal overdose, and also who he was in life. A loving husband, a great father. We explore how addiction changes the trajectory of a life full of promise. We hold up Lindsey's courage in the face of these terrible circumstances. She has navigated grief and being a single mom to 4 young children with grace and wisdom. She is a badass.

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Episode 12: Queen of the World

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On this episode of Badass, Jennifer Crossley shares the story of losing her 23 year old brother, Leroy, to gun violence when Jennifer was just 20. We explore the impact this had on Jennifer’s family, and also how it has spurred Jennifer to speak out for gun control on behalf of families like hers. We also discuss the harmful racial dynamics in the gun debate, and how those dynamics continue to affect black and brown communities.

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