Your Ultimate Comeback
Join Brad and Raquel on this weekly podcast as they explore all aspects of health. After going through some extreme hardships and dealing with the aging process, Brad and Raquel came to realize that today's platforms of "Health," "Wellness," and "Fitness" are simply too superficial. They miss so much of what is needed to truly be resilient, fit, healthy, age-defying and constantly growing in life. It's time to break the curse of "MORE and HARDER," is the path. No stone will be left unturned, and warning some of these topics may rub you the wrong way. Please join us with an open mind, and understand when darkness is upon us we are at a crossroads.... Give up or Fight. This podcast will support you in the fight! It's time for Your Ultimate Comeback!
Your Ultimate Comeback
EP 59: The Silent Threat – A Mother's Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and Hope with Paula Verrengia
In this deeply emotional episode of Your Ultimate Comeback, hosts Brad & Raquel are joined by Paula Verrengia, a mother whose life was forever altered by the tragic loss of her son to fentanyl, a growing and dangerous substance in our society. Paula shares the heartbreaking moment when she found her son unresponsive in his room, a victim of fentanyl’s devastating impact.
Though her son struggled with substance use, Paula never imagined that a single encounter with fentanyl would lead to such an unimaginable loss. As she navigated the overwhelming grief of losing a child, Paula discovered the power of resilience and the healing strength of love and support.
She reflects on the difficult crossroads she faced—choosing whether to be consumed by grief or to honor her son's memory by rebuilding her life. Through her journey, she found new purpose, returning to the gym, eventually finding love again, and learning that even after life’s darkest moments, there is still hope and joy to be found.
Paula encourages others who have experienced loss to keep moving forward, seek support, and remember that it’s okay to find happiness again. She also emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and supporting those struggling with addiction. Paula’s story serves as a reminder that life is precious, and we owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to live fully, even in their absence.
Tune in for this powerful and inspiring conversation on resilience, healing, and the importance of community in the face of loss.