At just 19 years old, Jack Nathan had a bright and promising future. He founded his own apparel company, Happy Jack, and generously donated some proceeds to support children struggling with mental health issues.
However, a single decision changed everything. Jack’s life was tragically cut short when he took what he thought was a Percocet, but it was a deadly dose of fentanyl.
Hear the heartbreaking story of Jack’s death, and learn how his mom, Bradi Harrison Nathan, is now dedicated to helping others navigate mental health and substance use disorders in his honor.
This also refers to our previous episode: “Grieving Mother Copes by Drawing Caricatures of Those Lost in the Fentanyl Epidemic.“
MEET THE GUEST
Bradi Harrison Nathan
Bradi Harrison Nathan is a dedicated mental health advocate and co-founder of Happy Jack, an organization created to honor the legacy of her son, Jack Nathan, who died suddenly and accidentally from fentanyl poisoning. Happy Jack was inspired by Jack’s vision to raise awareness and fund access to mental health resources. Jack wrestled with anxiety and depression, and through HappyJacksWorld, he aimed to help other kids know they were not alone.
