Love Overwhelming Podcast
by Chuck Hendrickson
The Love Overwhelming Podcast: When life feels overwhelming, love listens. Hosted by Charles D. Hendrickson, founder of Love Overwhelming, this podcast explores how hope grows where understanding begins. Each episode brings authentic stories of recovery, resilience, and redemption from people who have faced homelessness, poverty, trauma, and life transitions. This is not theory. It's lived experience. It's the voice of a community rebuilding through connection, faith, and shared humanity. Charles brings decades of experience in housing, behavioral health, and peer support to every conversation, showing what happens when compassion becomes action and systems change from the inside out. If you believe in practical hope, real recovery, and stories that matter, subscribe now and join a movement proving that love still changes everything. Learn more at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.loveoverwhelming.or
Episodes
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SNAP & Work Rules 2026: Find Out If You Are Exempt #WashingtonState #SNAP #FoodAssistance #DSHS #CommunityCareHub #HealthEquity #PublicBenefits #WA211 #SocialServices #NutritionSecurity
Significant changes are arriving for federal and state food assistance in Washington. Starting in May 2026, new federal rules will impact SNAP eligibility, work requirements, and utility deductions. In this episode, we break down: The Transition to State-Funded Benefits: Why COFA migrants and...
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No One Goes Hungry in Cowlitz County: How You Can Help Right Now
Across Cowlitz County, Washington... from Longview to Kelso, Castle Rock, Woodland, and Kalama, families are struggling to put food on the table as SNAP benefits are delayed during the ongoing government shutdown. In this episode, we hear from community leaders at Love Overwhelming and Lower...
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What The Forecast Means For Longview, Kelso, Kalama, Woodland, and Castle Rock.
Episode Title: What the Forecast Means for Longview, Kelso, Kalama, Woodland, and Castle RockProduced by: Love Overwhelming Podcast | Extending Hope + Purpose in Cowlitz CountyHost: Charles “Chuck” Hendrickson Winter is approaching—and the question on everyone’s mind is simple: what will Mother...
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SNOW & ICE! -Warming Shelters OPEN across Washington State!
Love Overwhelming Podcast - Show Notes Welcome to the Love Overwhelming Podcast, where we dive into real stories, solutions, and the fight to end homelessness i Washington State. This episode explores how we can shift the narrative around homelessness, addiction, and recovery through peer…
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Warming Shelters are OPEN! -
Show Notes An active addict accessed the Love Overwhelming warming shelter 9 years ago... Where is she now? Listen and share! Hear my run-in with an elected Longview Wa. City Council Member who was in line to access our Warming Shelter (Severe Weather Shelter)! I share resources about Cowlitz,...
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We Do Recover: Brittany's Journey from Active Addiction to Peer Support
What does it mean to truly recover? For Brittany, it meant climbing out of homelessness and active addiction after giving birth in a toilet during one of her darkest moments. Today, she's a certified Peer Support Specialist and Community Health Worker at Love Overwhelming in Cowlitz County,...
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"Harm Reduction can take on a lot of different faces" -Wound Care
Hear how the Executive Director of Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness and her team support individuals in need of harm reduction wound care supplies, and education. Don’t miss out—subscribe now to be the first to hear our new episodes in November! #loveoverwhelmingpodcast #harmreduction...
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Harm Reduction in Aberdeen Washington: "It works!"
In this Season 01 trailer I find myself in Aberdeen Washington, hometown of musical icon and front man of the band Nirvana, Kurt Cobain. Listen to hear a glimpse of my time in Aberdeen and interview with my new friend Jeremy. Subscribe! NEW full episodes from around the PNW region *Upcoming FULL...
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Angela Day's Journey of Resilience and Recovery
Our guest, Angela Day, embodies the spirit of recovery and resilience. Angela has a remarkable journey from having her three (3) year old son shot in the neck, experiencing homelessness, active addiction, being a client at Love Overwhelming to becoming a full-time State Certified Peer Support...
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Meal Share anyone?
Welcome to the Love Overwhelming Podcast, where we believe that with support, hope is cultivated, guiding individuals through their recovery and life journeys. Join us as we embark on Season One, bringing you inspiring stories and transformative conversations. In this trailer, Executive Director...
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Alabama Street Camp Transformation: Clean up on aisle Homeless Encampment!
Involvement of city services and volunteers in cleaning efforts of the Alabama St. homeless encampment that will become the controversial tiny home community, "Hope Village," operated by Salvation Army.
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Community volunteerism and impact on serving the unhoused population
*Excerpt from season 1... Discover the heartwarming impact of community volunteerism. Join Melinda as she serves meals and hope to the unhoused population. How can you make a difference today? #volunteer #communitylove
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Deborah -The impact of peer support in community based services, programs, and interventions.
Discover the power of peer support in transforming lives 🌟 #CommunityServices #PeerSupport #HousingForHealth
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"I gave birth... in the toilet" -Love Overwhelming Podcast #10 *excerpt
Love Overwhelming Podcast #10 Part 1 (short) "I gave birth... in the toilet" Excerpt from our upcoming podcast with Love Overwhelming Peer Support and Community Health Worker, Brittany Champion. You will want to listen to Brittany's incredible journey from being unhoused and in active addiction…
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About this show
The Love Overwhelming Podcast: When life feels overwhelming, love listens.
Hosted by Charles D. Hendrickson, founder of Love Overwhelming, this podcast explores how hope grows where understanding begins. Each episode brings authentic stories of recovery, resilience, and redemption from people who have faced homelessness, poverty, trauma, and life transitions.
This is not theory. It's lived experience. It's the voice of a community rebuilding through connection, faith, and shared humanity.
Charles brings decades of experience in housing, behavioral health, and peer support to every conversation, showing what happens when compassion becomes action and systems change from the inside out.
If you believe in practical hope, real recovery, and stories that matter, subscribe now and join a movement proving that love still changes everything.
Learn more at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.loveoverwhelming.or
Hosted by
Chuck Hendrickson