Podcast 114: Linda Alva

Linda Alva and Jeanne Pepper, Episode 114

Linda Alva

“Her son’s death put her on a mission to end accidental overdoses by Fentanyl”

Drug Awareness Advocate Pilates Instructor

In a heart wrenching interview, Linda candidly recounts the events surrounding the 2021 overdose and death of her 22-year-old son Tristan from his accidental use of Fentanyl and the recent epidemic of Fentanyl overdoses taking the lives of so many young people. Learn from Linda about her son Tristan and how the death of this talented young artist has impacted her and her two surviving daughters. Linda, a Pilates instructor, and single mother has made it her life mission to inform the public about the dangers of all illicit drug use and the importance of everyone keeping Narcan (a drug used to slow down an overdose) on hand where it could potentially save a life. We also discuss other easy practical options for preventing a tragedy like this. This is an inspiring interview giving a voice to a generation of parents and their young adult children who have suffered the consequences of this dangerous chemical since Fentanyl recently began making its way into the homes of our children.

Episode 114

Executive Producer: Jeanne Pepper

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Sound: Eli Moskowitz

Post Production: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

Special Thank You to:

Gideon Bernstein

Monica Levy