Podcasts about life after suicide

In this episode of The Observatory, Lark Dean Galley joins the show to talk about living life after suicide. Hear about how losing a son has changed Lark's life, the major contributing factors to suicide, how Covid provided a wake-up call, the importance of taking time, the power of living in the moment, and leading a life of grace.Timestamps[02:29] A bit about Lark.[05:20] Losing a son.[11:10] The Live On campaign.[17:13] Reacting to the news as a couple. [32:28] The Covid wake-up call. [35:35] Changing life goals. [40:29] Navigating the path as a family.[45:14] Presence. [53:20] Lark's current relationship with Christian. [55:58] Learning to Breathe. Notable quotes:“Suicide is the number 1 killer of youth in Utah.” – Lark Dean Galley [07:00]“Everyone is affected by suicide in some way.” – Scott Wright [32:07]“When we make choices, we're choosing our teachers.” – LaRae Wright [62:05]Relevant Links:Website: larkdeangalley.com.Instagram: @larkgalley. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts.

In this chapter of the crown podcast, we are joined by Angela Samata, an Arts professional and the presenter of the #BAFTA award winning BBC1 documentary: ‘Life After Suicide' watched world-wide by over 5 million viewers. Angela represents the views of those bereaved by suicide and has been Chair and is now Ambassador of the charity: Survivors of the Bereaved by Suicide, a free service that provides support to bereaved adults across the UK.  Angela tragically lost her husband by suicide and has since dedicated her life to Suicide Prevention and Postvention for the bereaved.  Together we have a speak about the sensitive topic of suicide, the importance of awareness, breaking down stigmas, support available for those in a crisis, #mentalhealth and young people and #postvention for the bereaved. A safe space where you can breathe again.

In this deeply empathetic episode of "Healing After Loss: Navigating Life After Suicide," we explore the complex journey of recovery after losing a loved one to suicide. Sharing moments of resilience, coping strategies, and the power of community, we go into the darkness of grief and offer hope to those who are navigating this painful path or are struggling with negative thoughts as well. Important Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing emotional distress, please reach out for help. In the United States, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can also text "HELLO" to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor through the Crisis Text Line. Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength, and there are people who care and want to help. Your life matters. To shop Sara Bauer Boutique go to www.SaraBauerBoutique.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara14530/support

Today you are getting the much-anticipated, long promised (& finally here)- friends roundtable episode! And it was so. worth. the. wait!After loss it feels like (publicly) there is so much that is centered around the immediate family and friends often seem 'forgotten' or definitely might feel unseen in their grief. It's really important to me to give them a voice because their loss was NOT small or inconsequential, at all! It was so very relevant and important in their lives!Today I talk with three amazing humans who all lost a dear friend to suicide. A fourth friend who couldn't join, is represented by submitting answers to the talking points and I read these answers to Intermingle his answers in between the other's answers.We here from Christian Murillo & Branislav Tadic from North Kansas City, Missouri here in the States and also from Oakley Mengel from Elkford, British Columbia, Canada.  Brock Lorenzen (also from NKC) submitted his answers (and I read them for him in his absence).Christian, Brock and Branislav lost their friend (my son) Alex and Oakley lost her dear, best friend Donavon.This conversation is a joy and heartbreaking all at once, but it is so very, very powerful and I am SO THANKFUL that we had this time!Some of the things we speak to are: How the loss of their friends affected their life - at the time of loss & nowDo you ever receive signs from spirit?Were you treated 'differently' as "just" a friend?And they offer GREAT encouragement for surviving and thriving after this loss while you still carry them forward with you in lifeAnd so much more ...Such an IMPACTFUL & AMAZING conversation - like me, I think that you will take a WHOLE lot from this! It was a REAL GIFT FOR ME!!______________________________________________________________________PS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 began August 16 BUT you can get on the wait list for the February 7, 2024, group NOW!!For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central.The latest Legacy projects are NOW published BOOKS -- GET THEM HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling  with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988   OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USASupport the show

Today I speak with mama to Macoy, Jolee Hicks and mom to Noah, Valerie Norris. Alongside each other these moms each wrote chapters containing memories and stories of their wonderful sons. I also wrote a chapter about Alex as well. Among other things we discuss:Why they signed up for the projectWhat areas they grew in - or how they grewIf they would recommend this project to other moms, and why?These ladies are so brave and so dynamic  - I am so very proud of the and feel honored to now call them friends! Get a copy of the book & delight in knowing Noah, Macoy & Alex... this is how legacy works! The gift will be yours! Such an IMPACTFUL conversation - like me, I think that you will take a lot from this!______________________________________________________________________PS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 began August 16 BUT you can get on the wait list for January 2024 anytime!For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central.The latest Legacy projects are NOW published BOOKS -- GET THEM HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling  with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988   OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USASupport the show

Today I go "down the rabbit hole" to discuss a touchy subject ... or at least a difficult and complicated one. But this is a difficult and complicated journey, isn't it? Today I discuss my thoughts on if our "before" - our old life and self - will ever be relevant again.   You will hear me discuss:The first three years - survival, hope and healing.Grief Vs Complicated (or Unresolved) GriefGrieving Vs Trauma - yes, they are different.and more ...And speaking of this loss and the trauma associated with it... do you need to start your trauma healing journey? I have created a good place to start ...FIND my "Growth in Grief; Healing our Mind, Body & Spirit" COURSE INFO HEREand JUST for reading the show notes, I have a GIFT for you. So.....CLICK HERE to GET $50 off now. Thank you for listening and learning and growing with me. I appreciate you. AOT :)Also see the links below to check out all of the NEW things happening here at the Leftover Pieces. Talk soon! - MelissaPS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 started August 16, 2023 BUT you can get on the wait list for January 2024 or August 2024 anytime!For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central - MY HUB - and that means my different SUPPORT GROUP Options are available.  I work to meet the needs of the three main things all moms say they need after the loss of their child by suicide - resources (at the time of loss and beyond), a community of connection that 'gets it' and a way to ensure that their child leaves an enduring legacy in this world!For resources go to my Resource Page HEREFor Community, go t my Support Page HERE where you will find ALL of the ways to connect and find support.The latest Legacy project is NOW published as a BOOK -- GET IT HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988   OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258Support the show

Today I go down the rabbit hole to discuss the words we choose, and why, and how do we even ever become more comfortable with talking about this and saying or choosing the words that we are OK with? You will hear me discuss:The words we choose to refer to their birthday and the day they died.Why we choose these words.Is there a right or wrong thing to say? How to grow forward in this area -- and our griefWhy knowledge = powerand more ...And speaking of the trauma... do you need to start your trauma healing journey? I have created a good place to start ...FIND my "Growth in Grief; Healing our Mind, Body & Spirit" COURSE INFO HEREand for reading the show notes, I have a GIFT for you So.....CLICK HERE to GET $50 off now. Thank you for listening and learning and growing with me. I appreciate you. AOT :)Also see the links below to check out all of the NEW things happening here at the Leftover Pieces. Talk soon! - MelissaPS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 starting August 16 (sign ups close at week 2 Aug 23 ) BUT you can get on the wait list for january anytime!For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central - MY HUB - and that means my different SUPPORT GROUP Options are available.  I work to meet the needs of the three main things all moms say they need after the loss of their child by suicide - resources (at the time of loss and beyond), a community of connection that 'gets it' and a way to ensure that their child leaves an enduring legacy in this world!For resources go to my Resource Page HEREFor Community, go t my Support Page HERE where you will find ALL of the ways to connect and find support.The latest Legacy project is NOW published as a BOOK -- GET IT HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling  with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988   OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258Support the show

Today we are going to break this down -- how are healing and grief different? Do we heal our grief? Is trauma and grief the same? What do we do with the sadness and love that live alongside each other ??  You will hear me discuss:The differences between grief and traumagrowing in grief v healing traumaWhat time passing does (and doesn't) dothe common places we get "stuck" in our healing (& whY)My Trauma healing course  (see link below) and more ...FIND my "Growth in Grief; Healing our Mind, Body & Spirit" COURSE INFO HERE and for reading the show notes, I have a GIFT for you So.....CLICK HERE to GET $50 off now. Thank you for listening and learning and growing with me. I appreciate you. AOT :) Also see the links below to check out all of the NEW things happening here at the Leftover Pieces. Talk soon! - MelissaPS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 starting August 16 For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central - MY HUB - and that means my different SUPPORT GROUP Options are available.  I work to meet the needs of the three main things all moms say they need after the loss of their child by suicide - resources (at the time of loss and beyond), a community of connection that 'gets it' and a way to ensure that their child leaves an enduring legacy in this world!For resources go to my Resource Page HEREFor Community, go t my Support Page HERE where you will find ALL of the ways to connect and find support.The latest Legacy project is NOW published as a BOOK -- GET IT HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling  with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988   OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258Support the show

Today I go "down the rabbit hole" to discuss a topic near and dear to my heart. As a mom who lost a child by suicide myself, I have become increasingly aware that while we moms definitely have some different needs we do seem to share 3 common ones. We need: Resources - at the time of loss & beyond to help us find all of the places for help, healing & information Community - a place to connect, grieve & grow with other moms who understand our loss (& by proxy, understand us)Legacy - the need to find ways to ensure our child is remembered, that their life mattered.I explore this topic today and you can find answers to many of these needs within the Leftover Pieces community -- on my website the leftoverpieces.comIt is my hearts mission to provide ways through this to other suicide loss survivors & I am always looking for new ways to do just that. Ultimately, I have discovered that this is not easy, but you do not have to be alone! Also see the links below to check out all of the NEW things happening here at the Leftover Pieces. Talk soon! - Melissa______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central - MY HUB - and that means my different SUPPORT GROUP Options are available.  I work to meet the needs of the three main things all moms say they need after the loss of their child by suicide - resources (at the time of loss and beyond), a community of connection that 'gets it' and a way to ensure that their child leaves an enduring legacy in this world!For resources go to my Resource Page HEREFor Community, go t my Support Page HERE where you will find ALL of the ways to connect and find support.For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HEREThe latest Legacy project is NOW published as a BOOK -- GET IT HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling  with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988   OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258Support the show

Meet Izzy Boring, this is her story. Between the incarceration of her father, her mom's journey raising 5 kids while battling cancer, Izzy was no stranger to suffering growing up. In freshman year, Izzy met her boyfriend Cade. As they started dating, they began to plan a life together- the dream was to go to the same college, play basketball together, and eventually get married. But all those plans suddenly shattered when Izzy lost Cade to suicide during their senior year of high school. Although Izzy's story is one she would have never chosen for herself, she knew she wanted to use her story and her voice to bring hope to other people by reminding them that they aren't alone and life is worth sticking around for. In this podcast, Izzy shares more of her story. She shares her grief journey, some of the bullying she experienced growing up, her own struggle with mental health, what she's learned about social media, and what life living life day by day looks like for her now. — To watch Izzy's video, see the full show notes, and access resources: ⁠www.only7seconds.com/izzy — To learn more and support the I KNOW LONELY Project: ⁠click here⁠. Connect with us on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Music written & produced: ⁠Dash8

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Welcome to episode 116 with Angela Samata, who is an Arts Professional and a suicide awareness advocate. Angela presented the BAFTA award nominated documentary ‘Life After Suicide' which was shown on BBC1 and watched by more than 5 million people. She made the film to challenge the stigma around mental illness and suicide after her partner took his own life.  The documentary describes her own experience, and that of her children, as she travelled the country speakers to others who have experienced the same type of loss. I had the privilege of recording this episode in person and it was both moving and inspiring to chat to Angela about the film and the events that let to it being made. We chat about the stigma that surrounds suicide and the challenges that come with this particular type of grief. We also chat about mental health awareness, her decision to become an advocate and how these things have changed over the years that she has been working in this area. Sitting down to have this conversation with Angela was a wonderful experience and while it's not always an easy listen there is also a lot of light here too and I think that you're going to have a lot to think about after listening. You can connect with Angela on Instagram or Twitter @angelasamata and @superstarsourdough You can watch the documentary Life After Suicide here: Life After Suicide | Documentary Heaven You can learn more about Angela and her work at www.angelasamata.co.uk or www.speakerscollective.org. You can connect with me on social media @propermentalpodcast and you can connect with me via the website here: www.propermentalpodcast.com If you would like to support Proper Mental by buying me a virtual coffee, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/propermental Another way to support is to rate, review and subscribe on whatever platform you get your podcasts from! If you or anyone you know needs to find support in your local area, please go to www.hubofhope.co.uk Thanks for listening!

I subscribe to over 100 podcasts. On this episode I read my list and give you one sentence about each. Here is the list I can fit. 99% invisible, Atlas Obscura, The Al Franken Podcast, Think Differently, Impact Theory, The Dungeoncast, The Life and Times of Frederick the Great, Fantasy Footballers Podcast, The NPR politics Podcast, Bears Insider Podcast, What Roman Mars can Learn about Constitutional Law, This Job is History, My Favorite Murder, Just Breath: Parenting your LGBTQIA Teen, Not Another D&D Podcast, Articles of Interest, Harris Football Podcast, Spitballers Comedy Podcast, Lord of the Rings Lorecast, Pardon My Take, Revolutions, Heavyweight, Our Fake History, Fantasy Focus Football ESPN, bananas, Tides of History, Hidden Brain, Real Men Feel, Love Life with Matthew Hussey, Based on a True Story, American Scandal, Will be Wild, The Sick podcast with Adam Rank,The Leftover Pieces, Luvbites with Dr. Tara, The Trojan Horse Affair, Starve the Ego Feed the Soul, Queer As Fact, Warlords of History, Altered States of Context, ArtCurious, A Slight Change of Plans, Savage Lovecast, Where Should We Begin, The Happiness Lab, Stuff the British Stole, Unread, ADHD for Smart Ass Women, View from the Cheap Seats, Outside/In, This American Life, Notes from America, Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates, When Diplomacy Fails, Science Vs, Strict Scrutiny, The Last Archive, LIfe After Suicide, This Day in Esoteric Political HIstory, This is Love, Over the Road, Swindled, Ear Hustle, Sidedoor, Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford, 30 for 30 podcasts, The memory Palace, Shat at the Movies, Criminal, Inside Trader Joes, People Fixing the World, Every Little Thing, The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reveal, The Moth, Trump Inc, Revisionist History, Money Talks from the Ecconomist, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy, The Allusionist, How To Save a Planet, Without Fail, Planet Money, Up First, How I Built This with Guy Raz, Code Switch, Invsibilia, Throughline, Embedded, Rough Translation, The Indicator from Planet Money, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, The History of Rome, Serial, S-Town, The Big Red Bus, First Draft, I Said no Gifts, Kick Back: The global anti corruption podcast, Unlocking Us: Brene Brown, Start Up Podcast, Reply All, If I were You, Nancy, Dare to Lead: Brene Brown --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-j-maigler/message

Welcome to the 1st episode in English. This podcast is about suicide. People who are affected by suicide tell their story, talk about their experiences and everything that goes with their respective situation. My name is Elisa Roth and I am someone who is affected myself. My mother took her own life in 2002 when I was 27. Since the topic of suicide and talking about it is still a taboo, I came up with the idea for this podcast. Because those affected want to talk. They want to tell their story. And they should - loud and clear and audible for everyone. I would like to request you listeners, if you are also directly affected by suicide, send me an email so that you too can tell me your story. Send your email to mail@selbstwort.com In the first 3 episodes I will tell you my story. I started writing it down almost 5 years ago. I will read this text in the first few episodes so that you can find out who I am and what my story is. 2 years ago I created exactly this podcast in German. And what I triggered with it is still overwhelming and can hardly be put into words. Those of you who are interested in the German version can find it under the title “Selbstwort” wherever there are podcasts. I'm not a native speaker. A long long time ago I lived in England for a few years and studied there. I was in a relationship with an English guy for 5 years..Unfortunately, my English is a bit rusty now and not as fluent and practiced as it was then. But I hope you'll forgive me for that. Before you hear my story, consider the subject of this podcast. Since I keep mentioning my mother's chosen method of suicide and also recounting how I saw her again before the funeral, people who are sensitive to it might want to refrain from listening to this episode. Also in all future episodes everything is often told down to the smallest detail- as it really was and still is today. Because in my opinion this is the only way to contribute to clarification of the subject „suicide“ and the removal of taboos. This is the first of three parts of my story.

TW: The following podcast discusses sensitive topics such as mental health and suicide awareness.  Lori Yerry's father committed suicide when she was only 7 years old. Join us as we have a candid conversation about how she was impacted by this as a child and into adulthood. Maybe you've lost someone close to you, or maybe you've struggled with suicidal thoughts. Lori wants you to know 2 things: 1. you are not alone. 2. There is hope on the other side of this.  If you, or someone you know, may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.

Angela presented the BBC1 BAFTA nominated and winner of the Mind Media Award for Best Factual TV documentary, ‘Life After Suicide'. The film encouraged discussion and exploration of mental health issues, challenging the stigma of suicide. Describing her own experience and that of her children after her partner took his own life 15 years ago, Angela travelled the length and breadth of the UK talking to others who had experienced the same loss. The documentary was aired as part of the BBC's Mental Health Season #InTheMind and was watched world-wide by over 5 million viewers Angela represents the views of those bereaved by suicide and was for 4 years, Chair, and is now Ambassador, of the Survivors of the Bereaved by Suicide, a nationwide charity offering a unique and distinct free service with online, face to face and telephone support to bereaved adults across the UK. Under her Chairmanship and together with a 10-strong Board and 150 volunteers, the number of support groups doubled, with over 60 free support groups currently throughout the UK, offering support to over 7,000 people bereaved by suicide each year. Angela is also an invited attendee of the All Party Parliamentary Group looking at Suicide Prevention in England and Wales.  

Michele Arnoldy once again talks about the trauma associated with finding her husband as a victim of suicide, and how PTSD factored into his decision. Also a story of grief, redemption, and the comfort that God provides.

Life Coach Michele Arnoldy joins Pastor Paul to share her story of grief through the suicide of her husband Chris. A story that includes PTSD and the military.

Rory O'Connor, a native of Derry, is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow where he directs the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, one of the leading suicide research groups internationally.    He is a world leader on suicide research and prevention and has been working in the field for 25 years, beginning with his PhD on suicide and self-harm at Queen's University of Belfast.    Rory is the current President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research – the only person from the UK and the 2nd person globally to hold both offices.    He has published extensively in the field of suicide and self-harm and has advised on and contributed to six BBC documentaries on suicide, including the BAFTA-nominated Life After Suicide with Angela Samata, Suicide and Me with the rapper Professor Green and Our Silent Emergency with the DJ Roman Kemp.    He published the award winning book When It Is Darkest: Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do To Prevent It in 2021.   Check it out.   https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/rory-oconnor-suicide-prevention

In this episode, Leslie speaks with Laura Busse, author, speaker and founder of the 3pm wakeup call about the recent suicide death of her son, Evan. Laura leads an eloquent and heartbreaking, yet hopeful conversation about surviving the suicide of a loved one, going deeper into this heartbreaking epidemic and offering first-hand advice and prayer to help family and friends find peace.Contact Laura: https://www.3oclockwakeup.com/Social Media Contact: https://www.facebook.com/laura.busse

Jill D'Arpino is a Mental Health Advocate and Author of Aftermath of Suicide, You Are Not Alone and also a website www.aftermathofsuicide.com. Jill comes on the show to talk about her son a veteran and how he struggled with grief and not being find another way out.

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains conversation of eating disorders, body image, and suicide loss. Proceed with caution. ****************************************I'm so happy to welcome Liz Petrone to The Maven Life Podcast! Liz is a fellow mother, blogger, & author of “The Price of Admission: Embracing a Life of Grief and Joy”. You can follow Liz at https://www.facebook.com/lizpetroneblog ****************************************If you'd like to connect with me you can do so at https://linktr.ee/TheMavenLife --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themavenlife/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themavenlife/support

In episode 03 of the How To Die Happy podcast, we talk to Rebecca Jax. Three and a half years ago, Rebecca discovered the body of her brother Jack, who died by suicide. Faced with two simple choices of (understandably) crumbling or healing from this shocking event, Rebecca commenced an incredible journey that would forever reframe the way she viewed death and dying. Her intense and transformative process of alternative healing eventually led Rebecca to change her life plans altogether. Now, she is the healer, helping the grieving to overcome their loss. This episode goes deep. We talk about grief, loss, and the emotional roller-coaster presented when a loved one takes their life. There's some frank discussion about death, suicide, and the shocking facts about global suicide and suicide awareness. In the event you are triggered by such topics, perhaps don't listen to this episode. On the other hand, if you want to be inspired, then do. All that said, if you are triggered by conversations about death, what are you doing listening to the How To Die Happy Podcast in the first place?! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/howtodiehappy/message

In this episode guest Kevin O'Hare, Krystal, and Gabby talk about losing a loved one by suicide and supporting someone who has lost a loved one by suicide. Kevin and Krystal both lost their fathers to suicide in their early 20s. They openly share their experiences of losing their fathers and discuss what healing has looked like for them in the first few years since their losses. There are tips for other survivors, for those supporting survivors, and resources for anyone who may need some help.Although this was a tough episode to record, it is filled with A LOT of laughter, love, and light. Hang in there and please don't give up.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Americans For Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/Out of the Darkness Walks: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1370Dr. Christina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christina_/RESOURCES:National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255Mental Health Crisis Text Message Hotline: Text 'Home' to 741741A Million Reasons to Stay Alive: https://amillionreasonstostay.com/randomGet help finding affordable or free therapy and counseling services in your area: https://www.nami.org/helpLocate a therapist near you who offers sliding-scale pricing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists FIND US ONLINE:Sign up for our emails: http://eepurl.com/hAg1sDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdbtpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakdowntobreakthroughVisit us: www.bd-bt.comIntro and Outro by AudioBinger

Listen to my guest, Erika, tell her story of surviving her husband's suicide.     Life After Suicide:  The Survivor's Grief Experience by Terence Barrett, PhD Suicide - Finding Courage, Comfort, and Community After Unthinkable Loss by Jennifer Ashton, MD No Time to Say Goodbye by Carla Fine

Today I share my conversation with Linzi Meaden around the loss of her brother Stuart. "Stu" died by suicide in the height of a global pandemic in June of 2020, just over a year ago. Linzi and I have a conversation, of sorts, every week for an hour. We co-moderate a Clubhouse room (along with Sue Egan) called "Life After Suicide" but this conversation goes deeper and is much more personal as it's just here and I sharing our personal experiences. As  mom, I always gain insight (to help me be there for my kids) when speaking with siblings of suicide loss.Linzi wrote her book "What Suicide Left Behind, in the first 6 months of her grief. It is a story of her survival, but even more importantly, it is a big part of how she survived! Reading writing and sharing our stories have great power - for both sides! Linzi Meaden – Author of the Book “What Suicide Left Behind – Written in the first 6 months of grief”Founder of Paradisium – The Suicide Loss Survivor CommunityMind Coach, Hypnotherapist & Havening Techniques Practitioner.HERE ARE ALL EAYS TO FIND & CONNECT WITH LINZI (you will be better for it, she is an amazing soul!)www.paradisium.co.uk – my grief journey videos and interviews with otherswww.paradisium.mn.co – the communityhttps://www.instagram.com/linzi_meaden_suicide_grief/ - IGhttps://www.facebook.com/whatsuicideleftbehind/ - FB pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsuicideleftbehind - private FB group__________________________________________________________________________________________________ IN THE COMING WEEKS my (in progress) website "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" will be LIVE and that means my first coaching options will be available. The first (3 month) group is planned to begin  Oct 1, so stay tuned and then there will be a new group start every 3 months.  There will be limited spots in each group so let me know if you want on the notify list! These groups will be one part community, one part discovery/growth. I believe these two things are intertwined for us in the earlier stages of grief especially. Interested? Please DM me on Instagram or email me at anytime melissa@theleftoverpieces.comThe website will be at www.theleftoverpieces.com  (naturally, right?) Keep an eye out - even book mark it & check back in a few weeks (there IS a holding page with "coming soon" there now) !!__________________________________________________________________________________Please reach out to me if you know of someone that I should talk to or if you yourself would like to have a conversation around the suicide loss and grief space. Instagram is probably still the best way to contact me or directly through email. I am already scheduling people into this  FALL so it's not too soon to reach out!If you or someone you know is struggling  with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out & talk to someoneThe National Suicide Lifeline is there for youIN a crisis you can also TEXT--->TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258And Grievers, I am always here. You can find me on Instagram at The Leftover Pieces

How has nearly two weeks of the Lions Gate portal being open affected Jennifer in both auspicious and humanizing ways? She reveals the unusual energy and paranormal activity in her house on July 28–the exact day of the portal opening; what magical 3D gifts LG has given to her; and how her LG ceremony at exactly 8:00pm on 8/8 opened a cosmic doorway.  Thank you so much for this download! Please give me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. My website is HERE and follow me @twoinchesofftheground RESOURCES: The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss Conversations podcast - episode: “Two Inches Off the Ground; Where Metaphysical Meets Practical” | Clubhouse: Evolving Through Grief club - room “Life After Suicide” on Wednesdays at 2:00pm EST | Terri Lundquist shaman & healer: terrilundquist.com | White Light Oracle deck by Alana Fairchild | Clubhouse: The Genius Factory room with Robin Viray  

Peggy Green is a health and wellness enthusiast who helps mothers process the loss of a child so they can enjoy time with family and find happiness. After the loss of her second child, she discovered she was helping others in their grief. Peggy started as a grief coach utilizing the tools and resources she gained over a lifetime in overcoming adversity, trauma, and loss. Peggy is a mother of 4 children, 2 in heaven and 2 grown girls. She lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Peggy brings together her degrees in Business Marketing and Exercise Science to help her clients gain insight into behavior that impacts their health. She earned her Marketing Degree from the University of Colorado at Denver. After having 4 children, she earned her Exercise Science degree as an older adult and started helping others.  Along with her degrees, she held certification as a Wellness Coach and multiple  Personal Trainer certifications:  American College of Sports Medicine, National Academy of Sports Medicine.  She practiced as a Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer for 12 years. She guided clients to sustainable lifestyle changes in the areas of smoking cessation, sleep patterns, exercise, nutrition, conscious and subconscious thinking. She develops customized plans to set individuals up for success. She works with them one-on-one and in small groups.Peggy is a Colorado Native who loves the outdoors. During the warm weather, you may find her hiking, running, camping, playing pickleball, or romping with her dogs. Family is a top priority along with her relationship with God. She has donated over 12 gallons of blood – just because!There are options out there as to what works. I do know that having someone help you in your loss that you are much more likely to be able to live without your loved one.  I offer a complimentary GRIEF BREAKTHROUGH  SESSION to help you see your own possibilities.  In our time together, you can share your story with me, someone who genuinely cares.  You will walk away with at least one practical tip that you can implement immediately.  When we are finished, you will have hope that you will make it through your loss.I made it super easy to schedule your complimentary GRIEF BREAKTHROUGH  SESSION. Text the word BREAKTHROUGH  to 719 789 6808 to receive a link to schedule our time together. 

Today I take a 'mini-dive' into the new(ish) & super relevant social media app "Clubhouse" that is creating a lot of buzz out there in the social media world. Today I just give you some "basics" because IF you are going into ANY grief space we are already anxious enough & trying to "learn" a new things can just be TOO much! Listen to hear me weigh in, teach you a bit and give my OPINION of whether Clubhouse is a space for grievers...  I Co-Moderate (with my 2 other lovely moderators from the UK) a room called "Life After Suicide" EVERY Wednesday at 2:30PM Eastern USA / 7:30PM GMT or UK time.  WE are part of the Evolving Through Grief Club. Next  week is BONUS EPISODE 2 (before Season 2 launches June 6) so stay tuned! I hope you found today helpful in some way. Talk soon! - Melissa _________________________________________________________________________________________AND ALWAYS ... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! It means the WORLD to me ... we are in this together!As with everything you hear on my podcasts, please take that which serves you & leave the rest. I hope you will find something of value & I am so sorry that you need to be here, but so honored you are here.Please reach out to me if you know of someone that I should talk to or if you yourself would like to have a conversation around the suicide loss and grief space. Instagram is probably still the best way to contact me or directly through email. I am already scheduling people into this Spring so it's not too soon to reach out!Let's have a conversation  Let's keep talking   Let's be there for each other.  Let's make a change. TALK SOON!If you or someone you know is struggling  with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out & talk to someoneThe National Suicide Lifeline is there for youIN a crisis you can also TEXT--->TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258And Grievers, I am always here. You can find me on Instagram at The Leftover Pieces

This month Jack is joined by Ben West, a mental health campaigner & university student. In 2018 the unthinkable happened when Ben's brother took his own life. In the days and months that followed Ben's whole world changed forever, which led to him striving daily to improve the awareness around mental health within the UK, with a particular emphasis on students and young people. Since then, in just two years Ben has gone onto win awards, create campaigns that have been signed by hundreds of thousands of people, and even delivered a signed petition to the prime minister in London. The pair speak about Ben's story, how he found the motivation to carry on, along with delving into the world of social media too. It's a powerful episode, and due to the nature of the topics being covered that revolve around suicide and poor mental health, listener discretion is advised. You can find Ben on Instagram at @iambenwest Check out Ben's website - www.benwest.org.uk

Janet Grillo has a special conversation on Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson today! Janet's husband died tragically on December 13, 2001. To this day, She is uncertain if his death was a suicide, assisted suicide, suggested suicide or murder. After his death, Janet discovered that he was living a double life, had multiple affairs and alleged Mafia ties. As her husband's family walked away, she was reeling from the betrayal and grieving – and then Janet found hope. And she is here to share that path. In addition to pushing through her grief, Janet found her passion for being the beacon of light for Veteran's Suicide awareness. Today's discussion hit close to our hearts with Debby having 10 family members on Active Duty or Veterans in the USAF, USMC, USA, and USN. Dr. Tim McGuinness, CEO of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS), a USN Veteran, joins us with alarming statistics of Scam victim suicide around the world. We need to Beware and Be Aware of the warning signs - we don't want to lose one more. Janet is the author of “God Promised Me Wings to Fly: There is Life after Suicide” and “My Secret Journal: From This Day Forward . . . I Do Not Know What My Future Holds – But, I Do Know Who Holds My Future”.

Ali Wentworth speaks with Dr. Jen Ashton (ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent) about teen suicide prevention and healing.  Informed by her own experience losing a loved one to suicide, Dr. Ashton shares how families can talk (and keep talking) to their adolescents about the topic. She also briefs parents on suicide prevention resources, and warning signs to look out for if a teen might be in distress. Life After Suicide by Jennifer Ashton, M.D. - jenniferashtonmd.com/book/life-after-suicide/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

At 52-years-old Janet Grillo's life shattered as she entered a world she never knew.  She was once an unsuspecting wife and mother who learned about her husband's secret life after he mysteriously died.  To this day she still questions whether his death was a suicide, assisted suicide, suggested suicide or murder.   Janet uncovered alleged Mafia ties and multiple affairs with other women.  After falling into a deep depression with suicidal thoughts, she came to the realization that she needed to save herself from despair and hopelessness.  She realized that she was not alone and desires to help others get through their pain.   In her book "God Promised Me Wings to Fly: There is Life After Suicide," Janet motivates and encourages others to seek help to find their purpose in life, even when things seem hopeless.    

Trigger warning: this episode covers the topic of suicide.In this episode, Imogen Carn, co-host of the Good Mourning Podcast, shares her deeply personal story on what her experience has been like dealing with complex grief after losing her mum unexpectedly to suicide. Imogen opens up about her feelings of guilt and hopelessness after receiving the unimaginable news that her mum had taken her own life. This episode is heartfelt, raw and informative, but most importantly, sheds light on an issue that unfortunately still carries a lot of stigma in today’s society. E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.auInstagram: @goodmourningpodcastwww.goodmourning.com.auLinks Lifeline Australia: https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ The Alliance of Hope for suicide loss survivors: https://allianceofhope.org/Finding Meaning by David KesslerA Motherloss Workbook by Diana Hambrook

Dustin Graham talks with Angela Samata about bereavement by suicide and her journey to break through the silence.

Heavy. Raw. Vulnerable. Still processing. Join me and my guest Tress as we enter her Ok, And moment. Losing her mom to suicide, and how to function after. It's Mental Health Awareness Month, check-in with each other. Information https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide

Author, Janet Grillo, like many of us, seeks to achieve success by helping others. She has become a BFF (in today's terminology) to God by sharing her joys and sorrows while asking for strength to build her broken life. Janet's life changed dramatically when she turned her life over to God. She did not see a plan for her future and asked God to give her something to be passionate about. In one of the letters that God wrote to Janet on June 18, 2004, He told her that together they would write a book. He said that the book would be a great success for Janet, but a greater success for the millions of lies that she will help change by helping people get closer to God. Janet Grillo's husband died tragically on December 13, 2001. She questioned whether his death was a suicide, assisted suicide, suggested suicide or murder. After his death, she discovered that he was part of an organized crime ring. Mafia? Columbian Cartel? “God Promised Me Wings to Fly” is an amazing story about a woman who felt that she was living the perfect life and discovered that her entire marriage was a lie. Janet searched deep within herself to find the strength to rebuild her life as she searched for answers about her husband's death. Learn More www.janetgrilloauthor.com  For more information about Women's Prosperity Network go to http://womensprosperitynetwork.com

"…they told me I should just get over it…” Chelsea, Founder & CEO of Endure Life, shares her story of loss, a culture of repression, what saved her, and how she's dedicating her life to helping others heal: one story, one hike, one t-shirt, one sticker, or one call at a time… You are not alone. We are always available at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Concerned you or a loved one may be suffering from depression and suicidal ideation? Visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for informative resources and treatment support near you. To learn more, visit the Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the World Health Organization on resources for the treatment of depression and prevention of suicide.

In this bonus episode, we share a compilation of the highlights of The Lonely Arts Club, series one. As we listen to tales from the Director of Flash Gordon, Mike Hodges, hear fond memories from star of stage & screen, Rita Tushingham & learn about the world of journalism & broadcasting with Paddy Hoey, we reflect on what a diverse & extraordinary range of guests we've welcomed onto our first series. Listen to our 'Best of Series One' episode, giving you snippets from each of our guests:Artistic Director (Liverpool Everyman Playhouse) - Gemma Bodinetz. After studying at Trinity College, we hear all about how Gemma - along with her confidence - was recognised by some of the best in the business like Max Stafford-Clark and Harold Pinter.  Artist, Musician & Photographer - Mike (McGear) McCartney. Mike treats us to some fascinating stories that he recalls from growing up in Liverpool. As a former member of music trio, Scaffold, we hear tales of the serendipitous moments that made up his career. Creative, Cultural & Digital Economy Strategist - Jo Wright. As the creative & cultural sector slips further down the list of priorities for the country, we often wonder what the future holds for the creative economy & many look to professionals like Jo for advice.Actress - Rita Tushingham. Born & raised in Liverpool, Rita became the first significant female face of the British New Wave in Cinema. Starring in films such as ‘A Taste of Honey' & ‘The Knack', Rita shares how her career was shaped by being cast in controversial roles. Journalist, Broadcaster & Expert in Media Activism - Paddy Hoey. Paddy speaks about growing up in Northern Ireland & how his path has brought him to Liverpool. Paddy also shares his views on what role the media has in today's society and the drastic changes that the industry has seen over the last twenty years. Arts Professional - Angela Samata. Angela's career has taken her down many pathways, including presenting the BBC1 BAFTA nominated Best Factual TV documentary Life After Suicide. Angela shares the intimate story of how her life was turned upside down when she unexpectedly lost a loved one through suicide. Please note, some listeners may find this episode upsetting.CEO of FACT, Liverpool - Nicola Triscott. Hear about Nicola's journey to become the ‘boss of FACT' following her success in establishing & developing Arts Catalyst. Nicola shares what it means to run an arts organisation in a city like Liverpool & how she'd like it to continue making an impact on Merseyside & its young people.Film Director & Bass Player of The Farm - Carl Hunter. Following the release of Carl's first feature film in 2019, Sometimes Always Never, we hear about what it was like to work with Bill Nighy & Jenny Agutter. Conversation revolves around all of Carl's favourite topics; film, music, design, fitness & homemade soup.Director of Tate Liverpool - Helen Legg. Helen gives listeners an insight into how completing an MA in History of Art was the gateway to developing a successful career as an arts professional. Helen speaks of the fondness she has for Liverpool & shares her thoughts on how the creative industry can continue to thrive in the city.Film Director - Mike Hodges. Best known for shooting films such as Get Carter & Flash Gordon, Mike joins us for the final episode in series one of The Lonely Arts Club to share some fascinating stories of the highs & lows of his career in TV and film. We come to know about Mike's journey into the business as he tells hilarious tales of his first time in America, falling out with film producers & the horrors of live television.

The death of a loved one is always difficult to bear, but when someone you love dies by suicide the effects of grief are multiplied. Suicide remains a taboo subject in just about every culture, and Armenians are no different in that respect. However, our culture does imbue death by suicide with an added layer of shame that ultimately serves a punitive purpose not merely for the deceased but for their family as well. In this episode, a "Suicide Widow" discusses her journey through pain, sadness and anger towards healing and forging her new identity as a Suicide Warrior. If you are having suicidal thoughts or feelings, please contact The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. To purchase a copy of Therapeutic Musings, click on the link.  

Jeboah Miranda is a key-note speaker on mental toughness, and branding and digital marketing. She also has a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping women who have been affected by suicide, by providing them with scholarships and grants to get a university education. Jeboah has had an extremely heartbreaking road to get to where she is today. When she was 16, one of her brothers committed suicide, and just one year later, her second brother also committed suicide. She shares that she suffered in silence and felt very alone for a long time, but she has always had a strong desire to give back and persist through hard times. Jeboah put herself through university and always had a 5-year plan in place which she feels continues to give her hope for what's to come in the future. She won many scholarships while in university and this helped her to feel worthy through her struggle. When she was 22, she knew she wanted to open a nonprofit to help women get ahead and break through their glass ceiling. She believes that her purpose in life is to help people feel safe talking about their mental health struggles. Jeboah was born with a fighter personality and she loves proving people wrong. She shares that she has always strived for and thrived off of achievement. She chooses to get back up after being knocked down because she knows she was meant for more. A few ways that Jeboah is able to overcome hard times is through constantly reading positive affirmations aloud throughout the day and right before bed. She constantly stays in tune with how she is feeling and if she’s feeling negative, she will counteract that with something positive. She also believes in being very mindful and getting regular exercise and supplying your body with proper nutrition; because they all play into one another. She says, “There is no future - no career success … if you don’t care for your mind and your body.” It took her about five years to move through the pain of losing her two brothers but she is now in a place of celebration of their life and has pure love for them both. The Jeboah Miranda Foundation is how she continues to honour her brothers. She also shared that The Jeboah Miranda Foundation is hosting an event in April called, “DUR, What do you mean?” (DUR: Diverse, Inclusive, Real). The event focuses on diversity, inclusivity, female leadership, and mental health. The goal of this event to help build a safe community for everyone and to help women get to the top of the economic ladder. The entirety of ticket sale cost goes back into the Foundation which then funds the scholarships and grants for girls in first and second-year university. If someone you love is struggling: Sit with them in it, ask them how they feel and if they want to talk about it. Do not push them, and if they aren’t ready to talk about it, sit with them in silence. Many times when people are suffering, they don’t want to be alone, but they also don’t want to talk. Give them space to heal alone, but continue to show up for them. If you are someone who is suffering, be open to talking to friends and family because there is no shame. You need to feel in order to heal the pain. It’s not a weakness to show your vulnerability and it’s okay to not be okay all of the time. Two services that Jeboah recommends to people if they are struggling are The Distress Centre of Toronto to get help when you’re in distress, and camh is an excellent resource for getting more education about mental health. The phone numbers for both of these resources are linked below. "You can be sad, but also feel joy." - Jeboah Miranda Get in touch with Jeboah Miranda Instagram: @Jeboahmiranda Linkedin: Jeboah Miranda Website: https://jeboahmiranda.ca To contact The Distress Centre of Toronto call: 408-HELP (4357) with 24/7/365 support. To contact camh call: 1-800-463-2338

This week on The Lonely Arts Club, we're joined by Angela Samata who is an arts professional and an award winning documentary maker. Angela presented the BBC1 BAFTA nominated and winner of the Mind Media Award for Best Factual TV Documentary, "Life After Suicide". In this episode, we hear about Angela's journey through education and family life and how it's brought her to where she is now. Angela speaks openly about losing her partner to suicide and how that impacted on her life, leading her to become Chair of the Bereaved by Suicide, for which she is now an ambassador. Please note, that some listeners may find this podcast episode upsetting. 

Janet Grillo is the author of “God Promised Me Wings to Fly: There is Life After Suicide,” the designer and owner of all IP for the new “Veterans Suicide Awareness Flag TM” and Project Manager for a “Veterans Get Together Cruise” scheduled to sail on September 6-13, 2020. In 2001, at the age of 52, Janet Grillo’s life shattered as she entered a world she never knew.  She was once an unsuspecting wife and mother who learned about her husband’s secret life after he mysteriously died.  To this day she questions whether his death was a suicide, assisted suicide, suggested suicide or murder. Janet uncovered alleged Mafia ties and multiple affairs.  After falling into a deep depression with suicidal thoughts, she came to the realization that she needed to save herself from despair and hopelessness.  She realized that she was not alone and found her passion to help others get through their pain.  She is a credible witness to those whose lives have been touched by a suicide. In her book “God Promised Me Wings to Fly: There is Life After Suicide,” Janet motivates and encourages others to seek help to find their purpose in life, even when things seem hopeless.  As a suicide survivor, Janet empowers others and provides hope for those who feel powerless. Janet shares her experience after her husband’s death relating to issues of suicide, trust, betrayal, and illusions.  Lies and hope lead Janet to adventures of writing personal letters to God and asking Him to write back to her.  There are many questions to be asked in order to have a better understanding of how Janet’s life experiences and learned lessons can help others. Questions: What happens when suicide takes a loved one? Was your husband depressed? Did he show signs of being suicidal? How did you manage to heal yourself especially after finding out about his betrayals? How does the death by suicide differ in the aftereffects from other deaths? Who do you reach out to when you feel you have no place to turn? Writing “God Promised Me Wings to Fly: There is Life After Suicide” was the beginning of Janet embarking on a new career that she never imagined she would be a part of.  As she began her career as a motivational speaker, Janet had the opportunity to meet many people whose lives were touched by a tragic death.    Janet became a freelance writer for Crown City News in Sacramento, CA. She started interviewing Veterans whose life was touched by a suicide (attempted suicide and survivors of suicide). She interviewed a Gold Star Mom whose son committed suicide.  She met a man whose son committed suicide and he started the display of a collection of 660 flags.  On average 22 American Veterans commit suicide every day; 660 each month and more than 7,000 each year.  She soon found that many people have seen the display of flags but did not know when they meant.  Janet decided to design a flag that when people see it, they will now what it means.  Soon the flag will be presented to President Trump in consideration to be the face of his PREVENTS program. (President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide). Author of “God Promised Me Wings to Fly: There is Life After Suicide.” Designer of “Veterans Suicide Awareness Flag” TM www.janetgrilloauthor.com

Talking about suicide doesn’t make people commit suicide. Too often when people are suicidal, they are told to be “happy […]

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US, yet Dr. Jennifer Ashton never thought it could happen in her family. Weeks after the chief medical correspondent for ABC News had her divorce finalized, she received the news that her ex-husband had jumped off of the George Washington Bridge. In her book “Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort and Community After Unthinkable Loss” and her podcast, also called “Life After Suicide,” Dr. Ashton explores suicide from the perspective of a doctor and a survivor of the ultimate loss. Join us for a conversation on the medical and personal ramifications of suicide with Dr. Jennifer Ashton in this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI.

How can you deal with the legacy left behind after a suicide? We asked Dr. Eddie Murphy, clinical psychologist, to explain the impact on the family and friends of those who die by suicide.

Our new episode of #howtofallapart is up now. Trigger warning, this episode is a conversation about life after suicide. I spoke to my friend make-up artist Eilis Downey, who two years ago lost her sister Lyn, who died by suicide. “Knowing Lyn was to love her,” Eilis says. They had lived together, worked together and hung out together. In the aftermath, she said that she didn’t know how to be herself without her sister. But Eilis faced into her loss in a way I think is totally awe inspiring and a hugely helpful roadmap for anyone who has to come to terms with having to live with someone without whom they previously couldn’t imagine their life. She talked about not being angry at her sister. How she got through the first few weeks of grief. Starting counselling within weeks of her sister’s death, because she knew she wasn’t good at talking to the people close to her about how she was feeling, and because she didn’t want her life to fall apart. Trying to find a new normal. Accepting the fact that she might not ever be the same kind of happy again. On accepting a loss. How she wrote a letter to herself making a decision to live her life again. How when you’re grieving there will always be days when you feel sad, no matter how much time passes. The language we use to talk about suicide. “You learn to live without someone. It’s like a really bad break up. You have to figure out a way of moving on without them”. #podcast #lifeafterloss #lifeaftersuicide

Dr. Jen Ashton is ABC’s chief medical correspondent and chief women’s health contributor on The Dr. Oz Show– and a good friend of the Oz family. In this interview, Dr. Ashton is opening up about one of the most painful periods of her life: the death of her ex-husband and father of her children who took his own life. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “help” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in NJ and the former President of the New York Board of Rabbis, Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner is no stranger to grief. In 1996, Rabbi Kirshner lost his brother, Rabbi Gabriel Kirshner, to suicide. The loss sent him on a spiritual journey through questions of why, and, eventually, to acceptance. In this episode, Rabbi Kirshner talks with Dr. Jen Ashton about faith and the role spiritual leaders' play in helping others navigate their own journey. We'd love your feedback. Please contact Dr. Ashton on Twitter or Instagram @DrJAshton. Leave a review here: http://bit.ly/2PGybw7 For more: "Life After Suicide" by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: https://amzn.to/2XcAkSE For more on Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner @rabbikirshner If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What happens for the survivors after someone commits suicide?Stories of suicide flood the news. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. The people who are left behind when someone commits suicide have to deal with the aftermath. The estimate is that 135 people are directly affected by one person’s suicide. You have to find a way to grieve while finding joy and happiness in your own life. You can have post-traumatic growth. You'll go through the pain, but you don’t have to suffer.  Real life is messy. Use the opportunity for growth and allow yourself the chance to mourn. Listen as Dr. Jennifer Ashton joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss life after suicide. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

What happens for the survivors after someone commits suicide?Stories of suicide flood the news. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. The people who are left behind when someone commits suicide have to deal with the aftermath. The estimate is that 135 people are directly affected by one person’s suicide. You have to find a way to grieve while finding joy and happiness in your own life. You can have post-traumatic growth. You'll go through the pain, but you don’t have to suffer.  Real life is messy. Use the opportunity for growth and allow yourself the chance to mourn. Listen as Dr. Jennifer Ashton joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss life after suicide. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

What happens for the survivors after someone commits suicide?Stories of suicide flood the news. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. The people who are left behind when someone commits suicide have to deal with the aftermath. The estimate is that 135 people are directly affected by one person’s suicide. You have to find a way to grieve while finding joy and happiness in your own life. You can have post-traumatic growth. You'll go through the pain, but you don’t have to suffer.  Real life is messy. Use the opportunity for growth and allow yourself the chance to mourn. Listen as Dr. Jennifer Ashton joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss life after suicide. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

DJ Nash is the creator, writer and executive producer of the ABC Television show A Million Little Things. The show is about a close group of friends left reeling when suicide unexpectedly claims one of their own. DJ speaks to Dr. Jen about the very real inspiration for the show and about the responsibility he feels to show an authentic portrait of grief. Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., is the psychological consultant on A Million Little Things. She is also the president and founder of the non profit group Give an Hour and she heads the Campaign to Change Direction, a global initiative to change the culture surrounding mental health. Dr. Van Dahlen is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing in the Washington, D.C., area for over 20 years. In 2012, Dr. Van Dahlen was named to TIME's of the 100 most influential people in the world. Follow @heydjnash @bvandahlen on Twitter We'd love your feedback. Please contact Dr. Ashton on Twitter or Instagram @DrJAshton. Leave a review here: http://bit.ly/2PGybw7 For more: "Life After Suicide" by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: https://amzn.to/2XcAkSE If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Like way too many thousands of Americans, Dr. Jennifer Ashton is a woman who has experienced firsthand the impact of a loved one’s suicide. Unlike most of them, she has a national platform as Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News from which she’s chosen to speak out broadly about Life After Suicide, which is also the title of her new book.

James Longman is an ABC News Foreign Correspondent based in London. In his professional life, James has covered political strife, disasters, genocide and conflicts across the globe. He is fluent in French, Arabic and English and is a graduate from the School of Oriental and African Studies and the London School of Economics. In his personal life, James is the survivor of the suicide loss of his father and his grandfather. In this episode, James speaks with Dr. Jen Ashton about breaking the cycle of suicide-- even as he has battled with his own history of depression. Dr. Ashton also speaks with John Draper, PhD Project Director of the SAMHSA-funded National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. Dr. Draper is one of the nation's leading experts on crisis intervention and suicide. Dr. Draper shares important information about how to talk to people in crisis, and he reflects on what his own daughter taught him about reaching those in need. We'd love your feedback. Please contact Dr. Ashton on Twitter or Instagram @DrJAshton. Leave a review here: http://bit.ly/2PGybw7 For more: "Life After Suicide" by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: https://amzn.to/2XcAkSE If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Dr. Ashton is the Chief Medical Correspondent at ABC News, one of the country’s leading voices in women’s health, and a board-certified OB-GYN. She’s the author of the new book, Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort & Community After Unthinkable Loss and host of the Life After Suicide podcast.  […]

Talinda Bennington is the wife of the late rock singer Chester Bennington. Chester was the lead singer of the massively successful rock band Linkin Park, before he took his own life on July 20, 2017. Talinda speaks to Dr. Jen Ashton about the shock of his death, and how she channeled her pain into something to help others. She is the co-founder of 320 Changes Direction, an initiative to change the culture surrounding mental health. In his life, Chester touched the lives of millions of fans-- with his death Talinda hopes to do the same. For more about 320 Changes Direction visit: https://www.changedirection.org/ We'd love your feedback. Please contact Dr. Ashton on Twitter or Instagram @DrJAshton. Leave a review here: http://bit.ly/2PGybw7 For more: "Life After Suicide" by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: https://amzn.to/2XcAkSE If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Jillian talks to author & ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about her new book, “Life After Suicide.” Plus, the crew discusses how to go from a setback to a comeback. Mentioned in this episode:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK [8255]Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZThis week’s sponsor codes:KOPARIBEAUTY.com/JILLIAN for $5 off your first deodorant order when you subscribeJOYBIRD.com/JILLIAN, promo code JILLIAN for 25% off your first orderSAGELYNATURALS.com/JILLIAN for 20% off your first orderSKILLSHARE.com/JILLIAN for 2 free months of unlimited access

For this special episode of Inner Space, Dr. Barbara discusses a subject that is difficult and challenging – but one that is very important for us to talk about. She sits down with Dr. Jennifer Ashton, who you may recognize from her appearances on "Good Morning America” as the Chief Medical Officer for ABC News. Sadly, in 2017, Jennifer lost someone very close to her to suicide. As a result, she has written a very powerful book, Life After Suicide, that is helping families heal after an unthinkable loss. Next, Dr. Barbara catches up with another good friend and colleague, Dr. Keita Franklin, the National Director of Suicide Prevention for the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Franklin’s career – first with the Department of Defense and now at the VA – has been devoted to saving the lives of those who serve our country. Each of these guests are helping us change the way we think about, talk about and address the mental health challenges that lead to emotional pain and suffering.  Host Dr Barbara Van DahlenExecutive Producer Adell ColemanProducer Jackie GarofanoAssociate Producer Brandon TagoeTechnical Producer Greg SchweizerTalent and Booking Team: A Lopez MediaDistributor: DCP Entertainment (edited)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chloe Ashton is Dr. Jennifer Ashton's 19-year-old daughter. In a deeply personal interview, Chloe talks about her shock, pain, anger and resolve following the death of her father to suicide. Today, Chloe is the co-president of a support group at her school that helps others cope after a sudden loss. Through her healing, Chloe learned that the most important way she could honor the life of her father is to find purpose in her own life. In this episode, Dr. Ashton also speaks with her family therapist Dr. Sue Simring. Dr. Simring earned her masters and doctorate of social work from Columbia University. She's taught at NYU and Columbia and has a private practice specializing in families and couples in New Jersey. Dr. Simring shares insights about the grieving process and how to heal after the sudden loss of a loved one. We'd love your feedback. Please contact Dr. Ashton on Twitter or Instagram @DrJAshton. Leave a review here: http://bit.ly/2PGybw7 For more: "Life After Suicide" by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: https://amzn.to/2XcAkSE Read Chloe's Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/chloe.ashton.94/posts/1850757998387725 If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Melissa Rivers is an actress and TV producer who, at just 18 years old, lost her TV producer father Edgar Rosenberg to suicide. Years later, she suffered another sudden loss, when her famous mother Joan Rivers died during a routine medical procedure. Melissa opens up about the stigma, anger and pain surrounding sudden loss, in hopes that it will help remove the taboo surrounding suicide. We'd love your feedback. Please contact Dr. Ashton on Twitter or Instagram @DrJAshton. Leave a review here: http://bit.ly/2PGybw7 For more: "Life After Suicide" by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: https://amzn.to/2XcAkSE If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dr. Jennifer Ashton, the chief medical correspondent for ABC News and a prominent physician with a private practice, has made a career of explaining difficult medical issues to her patients and viewers. Now, she has written a book about a trauma in her own life and the lives of 47,000 other families who lose a loved one to suicide each year. The book is called Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort and Community after Unthinkable Loss.Dr. Ashton wrote the book after her ex-husband, Robert, a 52-year-old thoracic surgeon, jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge in 2017. Dr. Ashton talks with Tina about how she and her children are working to move forward in their lives, the proper way for journalists to report on these kinds of deaths, and why we all need to get comfortable with the discomfort of talking about suicide.Tweet me @tinabrownlm #TBDwithTinaBrown And if you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe to help spread the word.

ABC News' Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton draws from her own tragic experience to explore the aftermath of suicide and sudden loss and, similar to her book, "Life After Suicide," this eight-part series serves a roadmap to survival and offers inspiring insight on how to regain balance and get back to life. Dr. Ashton speaks with people living with loss who have moved through guilt, anger and hopelessness to a new normal as well as with survivors and specialists in medicine, faith and more on how to heal from a traumatic experience. For more: "Life After Suicide" by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: https://amzn.to/2XcAkSE If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, the likelihood is that nearly every person in this country knows someone who has died by suicide. In just the last couple of weeks, we learned of the suicides of three people linked by American tragedies - two survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the father of a child who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Jeremy Richman, a recent guest on our podcast. ABC's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton has witnessed firsthand the impact of a loved one's suicide. When her ex-husband killed himself soon after their divorce, her world - and that of her children - was shattered. In a quest to provide comfort and solace to the countless others who have had to face the aftermath of suicide, Dr. Ashton joins us this week, not as a medical professional, but as a person whose family has been rocked by suicide, who found the courage, community and grit to move on with her life. The Plug Zone Website: https://jenniferashtonmd.com/# Book: https://jenniferashtonmd.com/book/life-after-suicide/ Social: @DrJAshton

On This Episode of The Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show We Welcome Coach, Speaker, and Life Transformational Coach Michelle Jackson as we discuss " LIFE AFTER SUICIDE: Picking Up the Pieces After An Attempt".   Meet Our Guest: Michelle is a wife, mother, John Maxwell Coach, Trainer and Speaker, Certified Life and Transformational Healing Coach, Motivational Speaker, Self-Published author of 3 books, Poet and Volunteer for NAMI Chicago (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AFSP IL (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention).  Additionally, she is a Manager at a Graduate School of Early Child Development. As an overcomer of severe depression, 4 suicide attempts, molestation, incest and sexual abuse, Michelle works with clients to pursue forgiveness, healing, love and purpose thereby creating their best life and establishing mental wellness. Through coaching, speaking and poetry, she helps individuals overcome past trauma by designing pathways and practical processes to recovery and restoration.  Currently, Michelle speaks on Chicago Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team panel for NAMI Chicago and has been the keynote speaker for several suicide and sexual assault awareness and prevention events. She offers a variety of programs and services – ranging from group coaching to seminars and keynote motivational speaking with a focus on Sexual Assault, Mental Health and Suicide Awareness and Prevention. 

Jessica Valor has spent a lifetime overcoming trauma (childhood abuse, rape, suicide attempt, loss of many loved ones) and the deep pain that comes with it all.Strong and determined, she has always gotten back up with scraped knees and a bruised heart and kept going.After her near-death experience, Jessica came back with a message and a passion. To help others know that they are loved, guided, and that in all of their struggles, in all of the pain that they are never, ever alone.In this powerful episode, Jessica shares her story and how she learned to trust herself, and never stop moving in the direction of her dreams.

Jessica Valor has spent a lifetime overcoming trauma (childhood abuse, rape, suicide attempt, loss of many loved ones) and the deep pain that comes with it all.Strong and determined, she has always gotten back up with scraped knees and a bruised heart and kept going.After her near-death experience, Jessica came back with a message and a passion. To help others know that they are loved, guided, and that in all of their struggles, in all of the pain that they are never, ever alone.In this powerful episode, Jessica shares her story and how she learned to trust herself, and never stop moving in the direction of her dreams.