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In today's deeply impactful episode, we're tackling a topic that is often difficult to talk about but so important—mental health and suicide prevention. It's estimated that someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes, and the ripple effect is felt by family, friends, and entire communities. To raise awareness and spark necessary conversations, I'm joined by Larry Sprung, the host of the Miltin Money Mindset Podcast. Larry shares his personal journey, having lost his brother-in-law to suicide, and how his experiences have fueled his dedication to suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. Together, we unpack the warning signs of suicide, provide tools for supporting yourself and your loved ones, and offer actionable advice for navigating even the darkest of times. Whether you're struggling or want to be a better ally, this episode offers hope, understanding, and the message that you are never alone. Let's dive in! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Special Focus on Mental Health & Suicide Impact of suicide on personal lives. Importance of open conversations about mental health. Larry's Personal Story Loss of his brother-in-law to suicide due to bipolar disorder. Establishment of the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). Suicide Warning Signs and Support Tools Recognizing signs in loved ones. How support systems can be lifesaving. Resources Available through AFSP Research funding aimed at understanding mental health better. Resources for survivors and those struggling with mental illness. The Power of Conversation & Community Involvement "See Something, Say Something" approach in recognizing struggles in others. The importance of leaning into uncomfortable conversations to offer help. Addressing Stigma Around Mental Health Encouraging you to express emotions freely without societal pressure. Integrating Financial Well-being with Overall Health – Understanding how financial stress impacts emotional and physical wellness.  Practical Advice – Tips on maintaining a balanced life focusing on joy and well-being across all areas. Actionable Insights: Be proactive in checking up on friends/family showing unusual behavior or distress signals. Utilize resources like AFSP.org for guidance if you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis. Understand that reaching out might just save someone's life—never underestimate your impact as an ally or friend. Closing Thoughts: Together we can build a world where mental health is prioritized every day—not just when tragedy strikes—and ensure that no one feels alone in their darkest moments. To learn more about visit: To listen to Miltin Money Mindset, click here Have you checked out the Get Your Life Together, Girl Empowerment Hub on Apple? Join the monthly subscription to gain access to exclusive content, meditations, previous recorded live events, and workshop events! It's 6.99 a month. Check it out here: Get Your Life Together, Girl Podcast - Apple Podcasts To book a 1 : 1 session with me from the comfort of your home: One-on-One Sessions — Danielle A. Vann - Get Your Life Together, Girl Love this episode and want to keep the inspiration and conversation going? Join the nearly 25K plus members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution. Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com and the Get Your Life Together, Girl blog, classes, and one-on-one sessions with Danielle. And don't forget to sign up for the Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider Email here! You also don't want to miss the NEW You Are Only as Strong as Your Weakest Emotion downloadable eBook and journal! Podcast listeners receive a 50% discount on their purchases. Click here to check it out! Finally, if you are interested in guided meditations, join Danielle on Insight Timer as she takes you through free guided meditations. New release each month.

   Carl Niedzielski, named John DellaPenna at birth, was born in Western Massachusetts during the Baby Scoop Era of the late 1960s, and was relinquished and then adopted at some point at or soon after birth. Due to the low birthweight documented on his original birth certificate, it is assumed he spent time in NICU and also probably in foster care or in an orphanage such as the one operated by the agency that managed his adoption, Brightside for Children. As he has learned more about the impact of early childhood trauma, and connected more dots between his life experiences and the research in that area, a focus of his searching has been on finding out about his first few months of life; but the task has been challenging and may not ever be successful. While Carl always knew he was adopted, he did not learn about his biomom until 5 years ago, when he obtained his original birth certificate, which gave his biomom's name, Gladys, and also the surprising information that she had been 41 years old at the time of his birth— in the 1960s, that would have been considered a very high risk pregnancy. He has recently been surprised again, when a random re-check of old Ancestry data yielded first contact with a bona fide biological relative. But that is when the story got weirder and led to the resolution many adoptees face: A more shocking story than expected, more information than ever hoped for, but still persistent gaps that with passing time are unlikely to be filled. Professionally, Carl works as a Senior Director, Grants and Research Development for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. He is a passionate mental health advocate, reader, armchair detective, binger of all things, urban hiker, word-gamer, and beacher. He is a beginner in the adult adoptee community, but you can find him on social media occasionally participating in many of the wonderful online communities for adult adoptees. In this episode we weave Carls personal journey with his professional insights. He sheds light on the reality of suicide research along with a bounty of ideas on how we can take action. Resources mentioned: AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)NAMI( National Alliance on Mental Illness)https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/

Guest: Eileen Kielty Creator & Founder of Kaia EvolutionsMulti-disciplinary Artist, Teacher, PerformerMovement Alchemist & FacilitatorCo-Host of M.O.V.E. with Eileen + AmyIn Episode 11, we get to learn more about Eileen, her and Amy's relationship, how she has been re-identifying herself in regards to the titles she's claiming and the importance of bridging the gap between seemingly separate disciplines. They talk about introception and internal sense and its use in honoring our authenticities and intuition as well as why trauma-informed instruction is necessary within the dance space. Eileen (she / her) is a queer multi-disciplinary artist, teacher & performer as well as a clairsentient intuitive movement coach. She has degrees in both dance & psychology as well as extensive training in somatic integration, embodiment & intimacy practices & is passionate about consent-driven spaces with an emphasis on social justice. Eileen has held countless positions within the arts, fitness, wellness & educational space. She recognizes the importance of illuminating the darker, often hidden, parts of the human experience through sharing openly & authentically as we're not meant to do this alone. She is the creator & founder of Kaia Evolutions, a culmination of her life's work & a love letter to her sister, Katie, who died by suicide in 2019. Eileen believes in the power of creative expression & its ability to reveal the unspoken language of being alive; the body always knows & movement is our direct connection to our deepest truth.Follow & Learn More:IG: @ekielty & @kaia.evolutionsWebsite: https://www.kaiaevolutions.com/***In the month of December, all of Eileen's H.O.P.E. Coaching sessions purchased in December are 22% OFF in honor of her 37th birthday, the age her sister was when she took her life. Check out her website for more info.***Episode Mentions / Resources Here:Queer Healers: https://www.queerhealers.com/RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: https://centers.rainn.org/AFSP - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/about-afsp/NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health (Eating Disorder info): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/hSupport the Show.M.O.V.E. with Eileen + Amy is a Kaia Evolutions Podcast.New episodes air on Wednesdays when in season.To learn more about Eileen + Amy, be sure to follow them on instagram at @ekielty + @amyreah and keep up to date on the podcast at @movewitheileenandamy. For more information about Kaia Evolutions, a culmination of Eileen's life's work and a love letter to her sister, Katie, who died by suicide in 2019 - visit https://www.kaiaevolutions.com/ or follow on instagram at @kaia.evolutions If you want to share part of your dancer / movement artist journey with us, email us at movepod@kaiaevolutions.comThank you for moving with us.-Eileen + Amy*If you or anyone you know is in need of support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255 OR text 988. You are not alone.

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Suicide is something people don't talk about often or enough. Here at the Unqualified Therapists, we talk about it often, not just in September, but all year long. It is important to normalize the emotions one has when they experience suicidal ideations. It is important to normalize the word suicide, saying it out loud doesn't make it happen more, but actually does the opposite. It is important that those struggling and those who have lost loved ones to suicide know they are not alone, the are NOT the only ones.  The stigma still stands, but things are getting better. In this episode, I share my experience at the “Out of the Darkness Walk” in Pittsburgh this month. It gave me some hope that one day the stigma will be shattered and that we can openly talk about the darkest days of our lives.On the AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) website it says, “Talk Away the Dark. Talking is the first step to preventing suicide.” And so we talk and talk and talk even when people try to make us stop. It's been a year since my own suicidal ideation and regardless of the repercussions, I am proud that I shared and talked about it with all of you. I have no regrets. Sarah and I started the podcast for the main reason of talking about the dark stuff that no one wants to talk about so we all feel less alone. And that is what we do. We know it's a heavy topic and that is okay, but because we are us, we of course have to throw in some ridiculousness. Listen in as we discuss the new term “bed rotting”, missing out on possibly the show of our life with Aerosmith, and which one of us has zero interest in NSYNC.  We love you and are so happy you are here. If you are in a tough time right now, know it will get better. You might not be able to see it, but keep hanging on, keep moving forward, because it will pass. Xo, Amy & Sarah Find all things UTI here. Have a story to share? Contact us here. Help us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod. Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link. *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not giving medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified

This episode comes with a content warning. The story includes discussion of sexual assault, addiction, and suicide.  Stephen Covey is a popular author, and he wrote the best-selling book titled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Great book, highly recommended.  In that book, Covey tells a personal story that has come back to my mind many times in the years since I first read that book. This is what he wrote: “I remember a mini-paradigm shift I experienced one Sunday morning on a subway in New York. People were sitting quietly – some reading newspapers, some lost in thought, some resting with their eyes closed. It was a calm, peaceful scene. Then suddenly, a man and his children entered the subway car. The children were so loud and rambunctious that instantly the whole climate changed. The man sat down next to me and closed his eyes, apparently oblivious to the situation. The children were yelling back and forth, throwing things, even grabbing people's papers. It was very disturbing. And yet, the man sitting next to me did nothing.  It was difficult not to feel irritated. I could not believe that he could be so insensitive as to let his children run wild like that and do nothing about it, taking no responsibility at all. It was easy to see that everyone else on the subway felt irritated, too. So finally, with what I felt like was unusual patience and restraint, I turned to him and said, “Sir, your children are really disturbing a lot of people. I wonder if you couldn't control them a little more?” The man lifted his gaze as if to come to a consciousness of the situation for the first time and said softly, “Oh, you're right. I guess I should do something about it. We just came from the hospital where their mother died about an hour ago. I don't know what do think, and I guess they don't know who to handle it either.” Can you imagine what I felt at that moment? My paradigm shifted. Suddenly I saw things differently, and because I saw differently, I thought differently, I felt differently, I behaved differently. My irritation vanished. I didn't have to worry about controlling my attitude or my behavior; my heart was filled with the man's pain. Feelings of sympathy and compassion flowed freely. “Your wife just died? Oh I'm so sorry! Can you tell me about it? What can I do to help?” Everything changed in an instant.”  I've never forgotten that story. All the people we encounter while we're just going through our day to day lives…they're going through things that we know nothing about. It's easy to judge someone or form an opinion based on what we observe, but there are always other factors that we can't see. I think, in a lot of cases, if we knew what was really going on, our anger or impatience might be replaced with empathy and compassion. My guest today is Kylie. She's been through some trauma, and you'll hear it in her voice as she talks with the 911 dispatcher. I think her story can help all of us to perhaps see things from a perspective other than our own. Resources: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, you can get help immediately by calling the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Just dial 988 anytime day or night. Kylie used the AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) website to find a support group for people who have suffered loss. You can get more information about this at: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/ Full show notes and pictures for this episode are here: https://WhatWasThatLike.com/125 This episode is sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show – great interviews with amazing people – find it on any podcast app, including Spotify. This episode is also sponsored by The Compulsive Storyteller podcast – a show that has a great story in every episode – TheCompulsiveStoryteller.com  Get the full transcript for this episode and ALL previous episodes in a single digital download: WhatWasThatLike.com/transcripts Kylie is in our podcast Facebook group. If you have a question for her, join the group at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook (many of the other podcast guests are there as well).

— Grief continues to give me opportunities to learn and grow. It teaches me to live with a heart full of gratitude and to learn to love others and myself more. It allows me to live my purpose, which is to help you on your journey. Do you realize that you change every day of your life? Each thought, experience, choice, and response creates change in you. In other words, you will either evolve or devolve in your daily existence. You have the opportunity to change for your good. How? By making conscious choices to enhance your body, mind, and soul. Realize you are always in a state of “becoming what you think.” So what are you thinking? Even in the midst of difficult times and grief, there is always something beautiful to be found. – Says Robin  Valeria interviews Robin Chodak — the author of “Ten Grief Lessons from Golf.” Robin left her job after 20 years as a computer software systems analyst following the suicide of her husband Steve in 2005.  In the midst of grief, she started a spiritual journey of self-discovery, which ultimately led to her transformation. After the suicide she started to write. At first it was personal letters to Steve. It helped her stay connected and at the same time it was therapeutic. She also began to write stories about grief, which are published in various grief and suicide journals.  In 2017 she published, "Be Gentle with Me, I'm Grieving" which won a book excellence award and also published "Moving to Excellence, A Pathway to Transformation After Grief." Grief continued to enter Robin's life.  On September 28, 2019 she lost her beloved husband Dr. Gerald Chodak unexpectedly in their home.  It was another sudden death, which caused grief trauma.  It led her to publish a 3rd book that she had written 3 years prior regarding inner peace entitled, "3 Must Have Connections for Inner Peace." In 2021 Robin launched her new online program that teaches and certifies you to become a Grief Coach. Robin's expertise is in coaching clients, speaking, writing books and teaching through online grief courses. Robin is a trained facilitator for AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention), The founder of Facebook Suicide Recovery, owner of Robin Chodak Coaching and Grief Healing LLC, Certified Grief, Life, Spiritual Coach, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, International Speaker, Certified Reiki Practitioner, Certified Master NLP Practitioner, Author of 4 books and Creator of Online courses available on Udemy.com. To learn more about Robin Chodak and her work, please visit: robinchodak.com               — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. On this week's episode, Elizabeth wanted to shed some light on her journey with mental health and give you the pick-me-up you needed. Remember, you are not alone, and together we can get through anything, bestie. Take a break, go outside, remind yourself how amazing you are, and take back your day. You got this. Mental Health Resources available to you:AFSP - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - https://afsp.org/NAMI - National Alliance of Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/homeThe Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/ADAA - Anxiety & Depression Association of America - https://adaa.org/APA Guide on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - https://www.rainn.org/National Center for Transgender Equality - https://transequality.org/SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov/instagram - @the.inbetweenpod

Gena Orlando, the Wisconsin Area Director for AFSP - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention sits down to discuss why speaking up about suicide prevention matters. From dealing with loss, grief, confusion, and all the emotions in between, Gena shares how to handle the feelings that may arise. 

Gena Orlando, the Wisconsin Area Director for AFSP - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention dives deeper into suicide contagion, how we can be a safe space for those struggling, and resources to help those in need. 

Jason Wright of Oddball Foundation sits down with AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) Massachusetts Area Director Jessica van der Stad for a not-so-serious discussion about the seriousness of suicide. A well-balanced conversation, with lots of laughs to break the tears. Learn more about  AFSP Massachusetts and get involved at https://afsp.org/chapter/massachusettsClips Credits:Oddball Show theme music: Outer Orbit, Revolution Void,Movie: Building 19 Commercial, The Simpsons, Ace Ventura Pet Detective, JawsMusic: Logic, 2Pac Shakur, The Who,  Just One Listen, Game of ThronesProduced by Oddball Foundation, Production Credits: Jason Wright and Michael BrookerThe Oddball Show is brought to you by Oddball Foundation a 501(c)3 Non-Profit for Mental Health Advocacy, Social Justice, and Environmental Awareness, through the power of art.'

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Roya Javaherchi, Owner of Sweet Saffron. Sweet Saffron's mission is to produce a delectable, delicious, and healthy alternative to unnatural, sugary products. Roya grew up in a family and culture where sweet treats were always a primary reason for family and friendly gatherings. However, Roya's mom is diabetic and Sweet Saffron was born from desire for natural sweets.Their goal is to create quality, ancient, natural confections… and most importantly to build a thriving company that will create many new jobs and contribute to the US workforce, and be able to give back to the country Roya now calls home and one that has lived-up to its promise of being a true land of opportunity. Sweet Saffron is also a Give Back Partner with AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). Learn more about Sweet Saffron - https://www.sweetsaffrons.com/ We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

Episode 135 is audio taken from an Instagram live I did back on May 19th of 2020. I wanted to bring this clip to the podcast because when this episode is aired it will almost be the first full week of September, which is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This clip talks about how to discuss mental health with others with topics and questions from the AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). I hope you enjoy and remember you deserve to be here. with love, Matthew

On a path to help stop suicide, Shelley Pavlis volunteers with AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) in Orange County, CA as an advocate, event sponsor, event volunteer, and Talk Saves Lives presenter. Follow Shell as she navigates her way through the world of suicide prevention, learns how to help those who are affected by suicide, and talks to other volunteers who share their stories of survival or lived experience in order to help others.

Bonus "Emergency Episode" with Breaking News regarding Wonder Woman 1984's monumental release in theaters and HBO Max, Pinhead and Kuya discuss the 2020 Video Game Award Nominations and Zack Snyder's Justice League Updates and The (AFSP) American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! Check out our other episodes and leave us a voice message here! https://anchor.fm/FilmakerMike  Follow us on instagram: @fmandtb @FilmakerMike   @thesequesteredjester   @pinhead198   @jamesthe4tress --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmakermike/support

Brooke and Donna welcome their special guest Ellen Menendez. She is with AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) and so wonderful to come on and share with us how we can help. Not only did we chat about AFSP but we also chatted about her two rescue pups, Garth Brooks, Toby Mac, and so much more. Want to help the AFSP go to AFSP.org to learn more about them and about the Out of The Darkness walk taking place Saturday, November 16th. You can also call/text Ellen at 904-465-7106 or send her an email to EllenMenedez.afsp@gmail.com. National Suicide Prevention Line 800-273-Talk (8255) or Crisis Text Line 741741 and text TALK. Also you can contact the United Way hotline at 211 for help. Please subscribe and rate where you like to listen. You can contact us at twobsinapodcast@outlook.com

Music On Your Own Terms Episode 16 - Brian Hilliker In this episode I talk to Brian Hilliker, a metal singer/songwriter that is not only using his music as an outlet for negative experiences, but also to try and reach people that are experiencing mental health issues and are at risk of suicide. Brian talks about his own struggles with depression and suicidal ideations, and how he was able to turn his life around with mindset and other's help. Music in this episode by Brian Hilliker Brian on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BrianHilliker13/ Brian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brianhilliker13/ AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) - https://afsp.org/ If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us --- Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/

In this episode I offer encouragement for what I hope will be a great new year for us all.  In a way, it's a pep talk in the hopes that people will act out of love towards others more often.  I am selling t-shirts I've designed at http://www.teepublic.com/user/razorcitywriter  All money I make gets donated to AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) You can find Next to the Fire podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  If you you have a story to tell and would like to be a guest please e-mail me at nexttothefire@mail.com or drop me a line on Facebook messenger. Please rate and review this podcast on your podcatcher of choice.  Thank you for your support!  I hope this upcomin g year brings you many blessings. -Sean

Scott Knapp is a Lighting Artist that has worked in both the movies and game industry. We discuss about the emergence of Lighting defining next gen quality and the difference of working in both industries as a lighter. Guest Awareness: If you are suffering from depression please reach out to friends and family. If you are looking for an organization for assistance please refer to AFSP (American Foundation of Suicide Prevention) https://afsp.org/. https://vimeo.com/123170896 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-knapp-2814641b/ Thanks for our Patrons for support: Muti Banda, and Paul Miller Jr., Jarvis Mcgee, Jan Tverdik, Robert Detrick, Kelvin Reid, Garrett Gustafson Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/gamedevunchained Check us out on our website www.gamedevunchained.com/