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Podcast: Conversations with Rich Bennett
Episode: Remembering Jovanni: Mandolyne Eleazar’s Story of Love & Loss
Description: On Overdose Awareness Day, Rich Bennett and co-host Wendy Beck sit down with Mandolyne Eleazar for a courageous conversation about the life and loss of her 18-year-old son, Jovanni, to fentanyl toxicity. Mandolyne shares what helped, what didn’t, and why harm reduction, family therapy, and speaking our loved ones’ names matter. It’s a raw, hopeful listen for anyone navigating grief, stigma, or the realities of teen addiction. Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction Guest Bio:  Mandolyne Eleazar is a mother, creative, and advocate for overdose...