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Posted On: October 13th 2026, 02:46 pm
Model and actress @meredithmickelson joins @evargastv this week on Heart of the Matter to discuss her brother Daniel, who died at 23-years-old from a fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose.

She describes the progression of Daniel’s substance use, the gap between his public persona and his private struggles, and how her family navigates grief. She also discusses using her platform to raise awareness about addiction and how to help someone experiencing an overdose.

Listen at drugfree.org/podcast or wherever you find podcasts.

#meredithmickelson #overdoseawareness #overdoseprevention #substanceusedisorder
Comments (47)
control.addiction 3 days ago

control.addiction

Thank you for sharing this, Meredith. Sometimes there is more than what meets the eye when it comes to mental health and addiction, and you never know what someone's going through. This is why open dialogue is so important so someone struggling or in addiction knows they're not alone. Thank you for bringing awareness to addiction without judgement and how to treat overdoses to save lives.

gabrielreyinc 3 days ago

gabrielreyinc

♥️♥️♥️

kfscruggs 4 days ago

kfscruggs

❤️

crystal.m.mason.1 4 days ago

crystal.m.mason.1

@meredithmickelson thank you for sharing your story. I know your mom & I think of your family often. Daniel will always be a shining star and talking about him helps others relate and understand the silent pressures we unintentionally hold inside. The videos you’ve shared of him are adorable and I hope they bring you comfort. You are beautiful inside and out and my heart is with you all!💞

lootypics 4 days ago

lootypics

♥️ Thanks for the sharing Meredith 🫶

lilbabycheezus 4 days ago

lilbabycheezus

Beautifully well said❤️

ladyoneill 4 days ago

ladyoneill

♥️

alexjordonez 4 days ago
lottiemossxo 4 days ago

lottiemossxo

😢❤️

thomasdunkin1 4 days ago
insertgigglegiggle 4 days ago

insertgigglegiggle

Even as a child he was EVERYONE’S friend. Such a sweet soul💙

jefethebossdog 4 days ago

jefethebossdog

Daniel was and is incredibly special and will never be forgotten 🙏🏽 sending love ❤️

iamella 4 days ago

iamella

God I wish he was still here 💛

lisabae 5 days ago

lisabae

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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