Sandy grew up in Spokane and shares a firsthand addiction recovery story shaped by years of fentanyl addiction, homelessness, and relapse after 15 years clean. Her journey reflects the reality of addiction and recovery in Spokane, where survival often comes before hope.

In this episode of The Spokane Show, Sandy speaks honestly about what addiction looks like from the inside, the grip of fentanyl, and the long road back through recovery, community support, and faith. This conversation explores homelessness and addiction, forgiveness, and the moments that helped her choose life again.

A powerful Spokane story about resilience, second chances, and why addiction recovery is possible—even when it feels out of reach.

November is National Adoption Month

In this heartfelt episode of The Spokane Show, we honor National Adoption Month by exploring the meaning of family, identity, and the lifelong search for belonging.

Across the United States, more than 113,000 children in foster care are waiting to be adopted — each one carrying a story, a hope, and a heartbeat for home. Through conversation and reflection, we shine a light on the realities behind those numbers and the transformative power of love that bridges distance, history, and time.

You’ll hear the moving story of Cale Chambers and Caileen DelGreco — two sisters who found each other after Caileen’s tireless journey to uncover her heritage. What began as a personal search became a union years in the making, revealing the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of rediscovered family.

This episode reminds us that adoption is more than a legal process — it’s an act of courage, healing, and grace. Whether you’ve lived this story personally or are hearing it for the first time, The Spokane Show invites you to reflect on what it truly means to belong.

Listen now — and be inspired to see family not just as where we come from, but as who we choose to love.

On this episode of The Spokane Show, I sit down with Shauna Kennedy-Carr, Executive Director and Founder of Stop the Silence.

1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men in the Spokane region have experienced domestic abuse at some point in their lives

Change begins when we refuse to look the other way. By recognizing the early warning signs, supporting survivors’ first steps toward safety, and demanding accountability for those who abuse power, we can turn these statistics into history.

2,000 children in Spokane County witness verbal abuse in their homes each year; 1 in 3 youth see adult abuse more than once; 1 in 5 youth experience intimate-partner violence; and 1 in 10 youth have been abused by an adult

Spokane County has the highest reported DV rate in Washington: 14.2 offenses per 1,000 residents (2020) versus the statewide average of 7.2

If you are experiencing violence at home, you are not alone—help is available.* Any of the 24/7 crisis lines listed offer immediate support when you need it; Visit the Spokane Regional Health District's list of Domestic Violence resources at https://covid.srhd.org/topics/domestic-violence-resources/resources

Thank you for listening to The Spokane Show. Stay safe, stay connected, and let’s keep the conversation going