{"podcast":{"title":"A Contagious Smile Podcast","slug":"a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951","podcast_index_feed_id":5769951,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2071161.rss","website_url":"http://www.acontagioussmile.com","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dbum0oge2hqv9ztlzu752xdie805?.jpg","author":"Victora Cuore; A Contagious Smile, Who Kicked First, Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Motivational Coach, Special Needs, Abuse Support, Life Skill Classes, Special Needs Social Groups","episode_count":403,"summary":"Stop surviving and start thriving. A Contagious Smile is a globally ranked podcast providing a safe haven for abuse survivors and special needs families navigating the journey of trauma recovery . Whether you are healing from domestic violence , narcissistic abuse , childhood trauma , or the daily challenges of disability advocacy , our mission is to turn your pain into power. Each episode features raw, authentic conversations with survivors , mental health experts , and advocates who share actionable resources for PTSD healing , resilience building , and emotional wellness . We go beyond the struggle to highlight the triumphs of the special needs community , offering support for caregivers and individuals with disabilities who are rewriting their own narratives. Hosted by Victoria Cuore , an award-winning trauma advocate and survivor, this podcast delivers the \"blueprints\" for recovery—not just Band-Aids. Join our community to find hope , humor , and the unstoppable spirit needed to rekindle your inner light.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T18:17:31.637838+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951"},"episode":{"title":"From Teacher to Griever | How Katie Rizzo Survived Opioid Loss","slug":"from-teacher-to-griever-how-katie-rizzo-survived-opioid-loss","published_at":"2026-04-27T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/from-teacher-to-griever-how-katie-rizzo-survived-opioid-loss","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951","url":"https://acontagioussmile.mn.co/","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2071161/episodes/19080479-from-teacher-to-griever-how-katie-rizzo-survived-opioid-loss.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail One phone call. One prescription. One life split into before and after. Katie Rizzo, a former AP biology teacher, lost her firstborn son, Nicholas, to opioid addiction and overdose. In this raw conversation about grief, caregiver resilience, and trauma recovery, Katie shares how she rebuilt her identity when loss stopped being an event and became her permanent companion. One phone call, one prescription, one quiet apartment, and a life splits into before and after. We sit dow...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail One phone call. One prescription. One life split into before and after. Katie Rizzo, a former AP biology teacher, lost her firstborn son,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3185,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/episodes/from-teacher-to-griever-how-katie-rizzo-survived-opioid-loss/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/from-teacher-to-griever-how-katie-rizzo-survived-opioid-loss.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}