Episodes

  • Ep. 6, "Recovery, Relapse & Radical Honesty” ft Flynn Kelly, Clinician & Recovering Addict

    Ep. 6, "Recovery, Relapse & Radical Honesty” ft Flynn Kelly, Clinician & Recovering Addict
    May 8 2025

    In the most powerful and personal episode of A Silent Voice so far, host Jarrod Franklin sits down with Flynn Kelly—a licensed clinician, substance abuse counselor, and a recovering addict with nearly seven years of sobriety. In this candid and emotionally rich conversation, Flynn shares his story of addiction, chaos, homelessness, and the long road to healing. From the first drink at 13 to working in recovery and helping others find their way out, Flynn doesn’t hold back. Flynn offers rare insight from both sides of the struggle: as a former addict and a professional helping others break the cycle. Whether you’re battling addiction, know someone who is, or want to understand the realities behind recovery, this episode is a must-listen.


    “You’re not weak for needing help. You’re strong for admitting it.”

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    21 mins
  • Ep. 5, "Addicted to Normal: When Comfort Becomes a Crisis”

    Ep. 5, "Addicted to Normal: When Comfort Becomes a Crisis”
    May 8 2025

    In this thought-provoking episode of A Silent Voice, host Jarrod Franklin explores a powerful perspective that shifts the conversation from street drugs to something more personal—and equally destructive: sugar addiction, comfort eating, and normalized habits that silently take control. This anonymous interviewee reflects on how food, fast food, and nicotine are often overlooked forms of addiction that carry long-term emotional and physical consequences. The conversation is raw, vulnerable, and eye-opening, challenging us to expand our definition of addiction and take seriously the small, everyday dependencies that impact our health, identity, and relationships.


    Sometimes the loudest cries for help come from the quietest cravings.

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    10 mins
  • Ep. 4, "Temporary Highs, Lasting Consequences”

    Ep. 4, "Temporary Highs, Lasting Consequences”
    May 8 2025
    In this fourth installment of A Silent Voice, Jarrod Franklin sits down with another anonymous guest for an unfiltered conversation about drug use, influence, and personal accountability. This episode highlights a more reflective point of view—someone who has grown up around normalized marijuana use but recognizes the deeper consequences that come with unchecked habits and emotional pain. This episode tackles the hard truth: drugs may numb the pain for a moment, but the consequences can last far longer. With honest insight and emotional depth, Jarrod continues his mission to bring a voice to the unheard and open minds to the realities behind addiction.

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    9 mins
  • Ep. 3, "The Escape: When Coping Turns to Craving”

    Ep. 3, "The Escape: When Coping Turns to Craving”
    May 8 2025
    In this eye-opening episode of A Silent Voice, host Jarrod Franklin sits down with another anonymous guest who opens up about their personal experiences with drug exposure, addiction, and recovery. From watching a stepbrother spiral into weed addiction to nearly becoming dependent on it themselves, the guest brings a layered perspective on how addiction starts, spreads, and often runs deep within communities and families. The guest also shares insight on how addiction can begin not from recklessness, but from the overwhelming need to feel okay. This episode continues Jarrod’s mission to amplify the unheard voices navigating addiction, and spark conversations we all need to be having.

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    6 mins
  • Ep. 2, “More Than a High: Coping, Stress & the Reality of Teenage Drug Use”

    Ep. 2, “More Than a High: Coping, Stress & the Reality of Teenage Drug Use”
    May 8 2025
    In this candid and emotional second episode, Jarrod sits down for an anonymous one-on-one interview with a peer who opens up about their personal experiences with marijuana, pills, and the deeper reasons behind their drug use. This conversation peels back the surface of teen drug culture and dives into real struggles—stress, anxiety, panic attacks, peer influence, and the search for peace. This episode is raw, relatable, and reflective of what many young people silently go through. A Silent Voice continues to lift up stories that too often go unheard—because healing starts with listening.

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    8 mins
  • Ep. 1 "The Roots of Addiction: A Silent Voice Speaks"

    Ep. 1 "The Roots of Addiction: A Silent Voice Speaks"
    May 8 2025
    In this powerful debut episode of A Silent Voice, Jarrod Franklin—a student in Ms. Kelly’s English 102 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee class—dives deep into the complex realities of addiction. Through original research and personal interviews, Jarrod explores why teens turn to marijuana and how casual use can spiral into dependency and deeper forms of addiction. More than a class project, this episode is a mission: to give voice to those who feel silenced and to spark conversations that lead to healing and understanding.

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    8 mins