Podcasts about Suicide

If you're having thoughts about self-harm, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional. Call or text 988 to get in touch with the Suicide and Crisis Line. If you've ever wondered whether what you're feeling is grief, depression, or both, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why grief and depression can look so similar, including changes in sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, motivation, and connection. I'll also share some general patterns professionals may consider, such as grief that comes in waves versus a more persistent low mood or hopelessness. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/382 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Join my free live class, The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually WorksWant to understand why you still feel stuck even after doing everything you're “supposed” to do in grief? The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works, is where I'll show you what actually helps widows move forward and start feeling like themselves again. Save your seat at: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/freeclassThe Thriving Widow Blueprint

Post-traumatic growth is often described as finding meaning after adversity, but insight alone does not reorganize a nervous system that is still predicting threat. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by Matt Bush, lead educator for Neurosomatic Intelligence, to explore post-traumatic growth through the lens of neuroplasticity, sensory processing, relational healing and nervous system reorganization. Together they examine why trauma can persist long after an experience has ended, how protective patterns can become intertwined with identity and why repeatedly revisiting trauma without changing the underlying nervous system patterns may keep us caught in cycles of healing without creating lasting change. They also explore the deeply relational nature of post-traumatic growth. Trauma can disrupt trust, belonging and our capacity to co-regulate, while safe connection provides powerful biological signals that help regulate stress and support nervous system repair. From oxytocin and social synchronization to community, shared rituals and relational safety, this conversation looks at why humans evolved to endure stress together rather than alone. Jennifer, Elisabeth and Matt break down what neuroplasticity actually means, how repeated sensory and emotional experiences shape neural pathways and why safety and repetition matter when we are building new patterns. They also explore peak somatic experiences and psychedelics as potential openings into greater flexibility while emphasizing that an opening is not the same as integration. Lasting change requires us to live and practice new patterns after the insight or experience has occurred. Post-traumatic growth is not about forcing gratitude, forgiveness or meaning onto painful experiences. It is about creating the conditions that allow the brain and body to reorganize around greater safety, connection, possibility and choice. In This Episode We Discuss • What post-traumatic growth actually means and why it is more than a mindset shift • How trauma shapes the brain's predictions of safety, threat and identity • Why forcing forgiveness, gratitude or meaning too soon can lead to suppression and bypassing • The role of relational healing, co-regulation and belonging in post-traumatic growth • How oxytocin and social connection help regulate the human stress response • Why connection itself can feel threatening after trauma • How sensory inputs influence nervous system regulation and threat prediction • Why repeatedly revisiting trauma does not necessarily create healing • How healing itself can become an identity that keeps us caught in a cycle of continually searching for the next breakthrough • What neuroplasticity actually means and how repetition strengthens new neural pathways • Why old protective patterns can reappear without erasing the growth that has already occurred • Peak somatic experiences, psychedelics and the difference between an opening and integration • How sleep, digestion, pain, mood and other nervous system outputs can help us recognize whether change is actually occurring • Why humans may have an intrinsic orientation toward growth while still requiring the right conditions for that growth to emerge Resources

Mental imagery refers to sensory processing in the absence of sensory stimuli, and this can be through our visual senses or our senses of hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Below are links to some of the research referenced in this episode. If you want to go back and listen to each of the exercises, the time markers are 5:08 - 10:11 (Exercise #1), 24:53 - 36:48 (Exercise #2), and 42:26 - 50:50 (Exercise #3).Click here for the link to the Imaginator App on the App Store for iPhone.Lawrence, H. R., Balkind, E. G., Ji, J. L., Burke, T. A., & Liu, R. T. (2023). Mental imagery of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 103, 102302.McEvoy, P. M., Hayes, S., Hasking, P. A., & Rees, C. S. (2017). Thoughts, images, and appraisals associated with acting and not acting on the urge to self-injure. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 57, 163-171.Cloos, M., Di Simplicio, M., Hammerle, F., & Steil, R. (2020). Mental images, entrapment and affect in young adults meeting criteria of nonsuicidal self-injury disorder (NSSID) – a daily diary study. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 7, 4.Ji, J. L., Kyron, M., Saulsman, L., Becerra, R., Lin, A., Hasking, P., & Holmes, E. A. (2024). Picturing self-harm: Investigating flash-forward mental imagery as a proximal and modifiable driver of non-suicidal self-injury. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 54, 713-727.Bang, S.-K., & Lee, E. (2024). Short imagery rescripting intervention effects on non-suicidal self-injury college students: A randomized controlled trial. The Open Psychology Journal, 17, e18743501342804.Schmied, E., Hack, L., Connemann, B., Sosic-Vasic, Z., & Kroener, J. (2024). You're not alone: Imagery rescripting for adolescents who self-harm. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1395603.Di Simplicio, M., Appiah-Kusi, E., Wilkinson, P., Watson, P., Meiser-Stedman, C., Kavanagh, D. J., & Holmes, E. A. (2020). Imaginator: A proof-of-concept feasibility trial of a brief imagery-based psychological intervention for young people who self-harm. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 50(3), 724-740.Knäuper, B., McCollam, A., Rosen-Brown, A., Lacaille, J., Kelso, E., & Roseman, M. (2011). Fruitful plans: Adding targeted mental imagery to implementation intentions increases fruit consumption. Psychology and Health, 26(5), 601-617.Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram @DocWesters. To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter/X (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #1 by Feedspot in their list of "10 Best Self Harm Podcasts" and #5 in their "20 Best Clinical Psychology Podcasts." It has also been featured in Audible's "Best Mental Health Podcasts to Defy Stigma and Begin to Heal."

Marine Staff Sergeant Tony Storey served 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including combat deployments to Somalia and Iraq. At just 21 years old, he led Marines into Somalia during Operation Restore Hope, survived a bullet striking the sandbag beside his head, and later endured a monsoon that flooded his fighting position with human remains.In this episode, of Urban Valor, Tony shares what it was like entering Mogadishu, serving as an 0311 Rifleman, training Iraqi security forces, and carrying the memories of combat long after coming home. 

Jerrad Christian, the Democratic nominee in Ohio's 12th Congressional District, returns to Purple Political Breakdown: Ohio Edition for a general election follow-up as he challenges Republican Rep. Troy Balderson this November. Jerrad won the May primary and now faces a district he describes as running from some of Ohio's wealthiest suburbs to some of its poorest Appalachian counties. We cover where his platform stands, how it contrasts with Balderson, and the Ohio issues driving the 2026 midterms. Jerrad lays out his case for Medicare for All and a single payer system, and we steel-man the most common objections: government control, a public option as the middle path, and the tax increase needed to pay for it. He contrasts that with Balderson's push to modernize FDA rules for wearable health technology, which Balderson describes as a streamlined pathway with safety guardrails and Jerrad argues does nothing for families who cannot afford coverage. From there we get into data centers in Licking County and across Ohio, including heat, water, power bills, and local residents petitioning and going to court over where they get built, plus Flock license plate cameras and the Fourth Amendment. We discuss the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian residents in Springfield, the death of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel after he was fitted with an ICE ankle monitor, and Gov. Mike DeWine's response. We also talk about the armed man who charged toward Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair and the rise of political violence. On elections, Jerrad explains his view of redistricting and gerrymandering and why he calls Issue 3, Ohio's voter ID constitutional amendment on the November 3 ballot, a waste of time. Issue 3 would move Ohio's existing photo ID requirement for in-person voting from state law into the state constitution. We also cover Congress ceding power to the executive branch, the EPA's repeal of carbon standards for coal and gas power plants, Ohio property taxes and school funding, and the war with Iran. We close with a quickfire round on structural reform: Supreme Court reform, term limits, the Senate filibuster, uncapping the House, Citizens United and super PAC money in the Ohio governor's race, presidential immunity, congressional stock trading, and the pardon system. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:41 Jerrad Christian returns for the general election 03:01 Getting to know Jerrad 04:48 Post-primary update and OH-12 campaign strategy 06:47 Medicare for All and single payer 07:58 Health care contrast with Troy Balderson 10:37 Public option vs. single payer 12:14 How would single payer be paid for? 14:22 Data centers in Licking County and Ohio 19:29 Flock cameras and surveillance 20:07 Immigration, Springfield, and Haitian TPS 24:57 Amy Acton, the Canfield Fair, and political violence 27:50 Redistricting and gerrymandering in Ohio 30:09 Challenging federal power and election security 30:58 Issue 3: Ohio's voter ID amendment 35:07 EPA power plant rollback and Congress's role 37:20 Ohio property taxes 39:40 The Iran war 45:47 Quickfire: Supreme Court reform 47:37 Term limits 48:55 The filibuster 50:35 Uncapping the House 51:56 Citizens United and super PACs 54:33 Presidential immunity 56:02 Congressional stock trading and pardons 58:02 Jerrad's closing pitch Learn more about Jerrad Christian's campaign: https://www.christianforohio.com Standard Resource Links & Recommendations PODCAST NETWORK ALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ Join the conversation on r/PolicySolutions: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

Anthony William says he has heard a mysterious voice he calls the “Spirit of Compassion” since age four, giving him medical information he believes can help heal the body, leading him to become known as the “Medical Medium.” In this episode of the Align Podcast, Anthony shares his perspective on toxic heavy metals, autoimmune disease, ADHD, depression, testosterone, pathogens, and why self-blame can make illness harder to navigate. Aaron and Anthony also explore free will, evil, love, spiritual conflict, AI, humanity's future, and Anthony's views on aliens and ancient civilizations. A wide-ranging conversation on healing, consciousness, and the unseen forces shaping human life. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #611 IS SPONSORED BY:

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Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz This episode tackles common myths about mental health and suicide, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication, understanding warning signs, and building resilience to prevent tragedies. I share practical insights on how to support loved ones and change the narrative around mental health. - Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction to mental health myths and their impact 01:10 Research shows direct questions can reduce suicidal ideation 03:07 Myth 2: Attention seeking vs warning signs 06:18 Myth 3: Suicide isn't preventable—debunked 10:10 How to support loved ones -

We often expect our bodies and brains to operate at peak performance throughout our lives. Yet what fuels us--and what we can get away with--in our first few decades of life doesn't cut it as we get older. In fact, I've discovered that optimal mental and physical health require greater focus and effort with each passing year. So whether you are looking to heal an injury, increase your brain power, train your nervous system for weight loss, boost your resilience, or foster healthy longevity, today's interview with Dr. Scott Sherr, a leading board-certified internal medicine physician who is certified in Health Optimization Medicine, offers empowering news for you. Get the clear, actionable, and research-backed information you need to improve your mental and physical health.Topics discussed include health optimization, brain health, energy, resilience, science, longevity, parasympathetic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, brain fog, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, testosterone, mitochondria, methylene blue, HBOT, PTSD, healing, and fight-flight response.Please note that this episode contains sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.Emergency Assistance Details: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). As applicable, additional resources may be provided in the show notes.Non-Emergency Online Mental Health Information: https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/ and https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationshipsIMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert is offering medical or psychological direction or advice; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships Imperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:Etsy AmazonConnect with Dr. Scott Sherr:Website: https://troscriptions.com/pages/team/dr-scott-sherrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/

TruthBeerPod's mascot, Hondo, hung out with us while Brittany made her Deathmatch pick for Week 2. Gnome spoke to us from the ether, but he didn't seem to be able to hear us. Discussing if running out of beer as you open as a brewery would be considered a major win or a mark of failure in your timeline as a brewery. Ryan was the only one who dressed for the occasion. UPC cheat codes. Blake and Bret and Bob Lee and THC Getting the most up to date hemp-derived THC info from 2 of the most in-the-depths Cincinnatians in the business. Neither Bobby nor Bret want to switch places to try to run the other's business. It's important to vote!! Let your voice be heard! Gnome has kicked rum to the curb and has moved on to Whiskey! Alan Thicke tells us what's great about Canada. 50 West is closing the Chillicothe location, but they're doing it right according to us. The US is banning Canadian booze. Except for Crown Royal. Mike is still missing, so Bret's still not drinking. Did Southern Glazer's (allegedly) use bribes to get out of trouble for bribes? Drake Maye and Dak Prescott are now involved with Athletic Brewing. Sierra Nevada's "Crafted by" program and recklessly speculating on who we think could buy in. **The music used in the NFL Deathmatch Challenge is by DonRock the Imposter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqKSIaE_QE8 @donrocktheimposter912 Week 2 :  Brittany's Pick : Ravens Gnome's Pick : 49ers Marco's Pick : Eagles Julia's Pick : Buccaneers Chris's Pick : Lions Current points going into Week 2 :  Brittany : 1 Gnome : 0 Marco : 1 Julia : 1 Chris : 0 ----- This episode covers the following shows : Cincy Brew Dads - Yellow Springs Brewery: Crafting Truth to Power - From the Tap Ep 32 Barstool Perspective - 9/11/2026 The Weekly Pint - Ep 331 - Cave Gnome Knows Blake's Craft Beer Podcast - Ep 144 - Talking THC with Bobbly Slattery and Bret Kollmann Baker ----- What we drank :  Masthead - IPA - IPA HighGrain - BeesKnees - Honey Wheat Half Acres - Little Horse - Session IPA DogfishHead - 90 Minute - IPA WeldWerks - West Mode - West Coast Style IPA Southern Tier - Maple Warlock - Ale ----- Episode recorded on 9/15/20/26 at our amazing podcast host, Higher Gravity Summit Park! https://highergravitycrafthaus.com/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Truth, Beer, and Podsequences are those of the participants alone and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any entities they may represent. ------  Links to everything at http://truthbeerpod.com/ or https://truthbeerpod.podbean.com/ Find us on all the social medias @ TruthBeerPod Email us at TruthBeerPod@gmail.com Subscribe, like, review, and share! Find all of our episodes on your favorite Podcast platform or https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeerPod ! Buy us a pint!  If you'd like to support the show, you can do by clicking the "One-Time Donation" link at http://truthbeerpod.com ! If you want exclusive content, check out our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/TruthBeerPod If you'd like to be a show sponsor or even just a segment sponsor, let us know via email or hit us up on social media! ----- We want you to continue to be around to listen to all of our episodes.  If you're struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, co-worker, or mental health professional.  If you don't feel comfortable talking to someone you know, please use one of the below resources to talk to someone who wants you around just as much as we do.   Call or Text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat with someone at 988lifeline.org http://www.988lifeline.org ----- Our Intro, Outro, and most of the "within the episode" music was provided by Gnome Creative. Check out www.GnomeCreative.com for all your audio, video, and imagery needs! @gnome__creative on Instagram @TheGnarlyGnome on Twitter https://thegnarlygnome.com/support http://gnomecreative.com http://instagram.com/gnome__creative http://www.twitter.com/TheGnarlyGnome

How can social workers use advocacy, policy, and collective action to strengthen the profession?In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast®, host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW, speaks with Amanda Rodriguez, Policy Lead for the National Association of Social Workers—New York Chapter (NASW-NY). They discuss the unification of the New York City and New York State chapters, the importance of representing both urban and rural communities, and how social workers can influence legislation affecting their careers and clients.Amanda explains NASW-NY's advocacy efforts around social work salaries, student-loan forgiveness, licensing barriers, temporary work permits, and workforce shortages. The conversation also explores the ethical use of artificial intelligence in mental health care, the need to protect minors from unsafe AI chatbot features, and why AI should support—not replace—licensed social workers and therapists.You'll also learn:What NASW does for social workers and MSW studentsHow social workers can participate in policy and legislative advocacyWhy New York's social-work loan-forgiveness program needs greater accessibilityHow licensing exams and employment restrictions affect the workforceWhy stronger safeguards are needed for AI-powered mental health toolsHow NASW-NY's Capitol Action Day helps social workers speak directly with lawmakersWhy voting and civic engagement are essential parts of social-work advocacyWhether you are a social-work student, LMSW, LCSW, mental health professional, policy advocate, or community change agent, this episode shows how your voice can help shape the future of social work.Connect with NASW-NY and learn more about membership, professional development, advocacy committees, and Capitol Action Day at naswny.socialworkers.org.Follow and subscribe to The Social Work Rants Podcast® for honest conversations about social work, mental health, financial wellness, public policy, and social justice.Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and unsafe chatbot interactions. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Suicide is the leading cause of death for police officers, far surpassing other risks.While public perception often focuses on danger from criminals, the data tells a different story about officer wellness. This breakdown examines the primary causes of mortality in law enforcement, including coronary heart disease and motor vehicle accidents, to highlight the critical need for better mental health support.Let us know your thoughts on the importance of prioritizing police officer mental health in the comments below. Follow and subscribe on YouTube

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Episode SummaryIn this episode of Owning Pleasure As A Black Woman, we kick off a brand-new series inside Season 7's desire theme: the seven types of rest. I'll walk you through why the rest you've been taking might not be working — not because you're doing it wrong, but because no one ever taught you that rest is allowed to include desire. If you've ever rested all weekend and still felt empty, or called yourself lazy when your body was really just asking for something you wouldn't let yourself have, this one is for you. Over the next seven episodes, we're taking each type of rest one at a time — starting today with the reframe underneath all of them.What You'll Walk Away With→ Why "productive rest vs. lazy rest" is the wrong question — and what to ask instead → The seven types of rest framework (physical, creative, sensory, social, spiritual, and more) and why physical rest alone was never going to be enough → Three reflection questions to figure out what kind of rest you've actually been avoidingResourcesDownload the free 7-Day Self-Care Reset → javerywellness.com/resetSacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith (2017) — the seven types of rest framework referenced in this episode. ***This description contains an Amazon affiliate link. If you purchase through it, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.***Sponsored ByThis episode is brought to you by Javery Integrative Wellness Services. Browse our digital downloads and tools designed to help you do this work between sessions → javerywellness.com/storeConnect→ Instagram · @javerywellness → Website · javerywellness.comDisclaimerOwning Pleasure As A Black Woman is for educational and informational purposes only. This podcast does not constitute therapy, medical advice, or a therapeutic relationship. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Lavida Davison from Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas joins the show to discuss the symptoms of suicide amongst young people; Brother Troop and the cast get deep about the ideal man v.s. the righteous man. If you are in the North Texas area and you want to learn more about suicide prevention visit www.sccenter.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marie appelle car elle est complètement dévastée par l'acte de sa première petite fille, qui a tenté de mettre fin à ses jours. La situation est d'autant plus complexe qu'elle n'a pas pu la voir à l'hôpital. Sa famille refuse tout contact avec elle depuis qu'elle a décidé de demander le divorce en 2022, pour violences conjugales. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Lindsay Clancy case is one of the most gut-wrenching tragedies making headlines, and has torn the public opinion, (and even relationships) apart. Was it unspeakable heartbreak? Psychosis? Or criminal intent, plain and simple? Today, I'm joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Shannon Curry, the woman who bravely took the stand in the Depp-Heard trial, to unravel the real-life consequences every woman needs to think about. Not just for herself, but for every mother, wife, and daughter who might need help before it's too late.We break down the psychology, the law, and those impossible “what would I do?” dilemmas that are dividing men, women, and the world.Here's exactly what we dive into:The difference between baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis (and why most mothers never, ever hurt their children)The systems failures that are failing mothers, and what HAS to changeWhy women often hide dark thoughts, and why “blaming the husband” misses the real pointThe crucial first step to get help, without fear, shame, or losing your kidsChapter Titles:Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression vs. Psychosis: The Real RisksThe Truth About Postpartum Psychosis and Filicide: Numbers No One Tells YouMeds, Misdiagnosis & System Failure: Is This the Real Root?Overmedication, Missed Warnings & Hindsight BiasShould Kids Be Taken Away? The Danger of OverreactionIntrusive Thoughts vs. Hallucinations: How to Tell the DifferenceDid the Medical System Fail Her? Ethics, Testing, and Protocol DebatesWhy This Case Divides Men and Women, and the Hidden Biases at PlayCan Insanity “Set You Free”? What Actually Happens If You're AcquittedIf You're Struggling Right Now: What to Do and How to Get Help“I Don't Feel Understood”: How Partners Can Actually Hear Each OtherThank you To our Sponsors:Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at https://shopify.com/lisaQualia: Go to qualialife.com/LISA and use code LISA for 15% offNeed Support? These Resources Can Help: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ The National Maternal Mental Health 24/7 Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24031728478 National Helpline for Mental Health, Drug, Alcohol Issues | SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline Follow Shannon Curry:Website: https://currypsychology.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currypsychgroupFollow Me, Lisa Bilyeu:Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More and more kids are showing up in emergency rooms with suicidal thoughts and self-harm. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for children and young adults in the U.S., with rates among Black youth rising faster than any other demographic. Yet only about 10% of Illinois hospitals have psychiatric beds for children and teens. On today's In the Loop, how are communities and hospitals dealing with the rise in suicidal behaviors among kids? GUESTS: Dr. Audrey G. Brewer, pediatrician and a researcher in the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineRafiah Maxie-Cole, a licensed social worker and founder of Soul Survivors of ChicagoFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

In March 1954, 25-year-old Constance Fisher was living with her husband, Carl, and their three young children in Waterville, Maine. In part one of this case, we look into Constance's struggle with severe mental illness following childbirth. Following a voice she believed was God's, she drowned her three children–Richard, 6, Daniel, 4, and baby Deborah in the family home before attempting to take her own life. She was committed to Augusta State Hospital, where doctors treated her for serious psychiatric illness. Five years later, Constance was released and returned to her husband. The couple rebuilt their life and had more children. Then, on June 30, 1966, history repeated itself. Sources used for this podcast Join the H2H In-laws & Outlaws Follow H2H on Instagram Follow H2H on X Send Kris and Rob a Text or Message Start Reading Kris Calvert's Books for FREE This episode of Hitched to Homicide discusses suicide, postpartum depression, severe mental illness, and the deaths of children. Some listeners may find these topics distressing. Please take care of yourself and consider skipping this episode if you are feeling vulnerable. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or may act on thoughts of self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. For pregnancy and postpartum mental-health support, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA—that's 1-833-852-6262—for free, confidential support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Approximately 2,000 people die each day by suicide worldwide. Approximately 134 people a day die by suicide in America. Suicide affects three groups of people: those who live with someone who uses the term as a threat, those who wrestle with it themselves, and those who survive the loss of someone they love to suicide. In today's episode, Erica and I talk to all three groups. If you're wrestling with the idea of suicide, please stay. If someone you love is talking about suicide and you're not sure what to do, this podcast is for you. If someone you love has died by suicide, we want you to know we see you too. This podcast is also for you. You all matter, and we hope this episode helps you.

On today's episode, Dewey sits with Qu, a therapist, private practice owner, and professor, for an important conversation in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month. They dive into mental health in the Black community, the “stop all that crying” mentality, and the ways men are often taught to suppress their emotions instead of talking about what they're going through. They also unpack the stigma around therapy, why men's mental health deserves more space and attention, and what therapy can actually provide. They also talk about vulnerability, feeling safe, asking for help, and the importance of having conversations that could potentially save a life. If you or someone you know is struggling or needs support, you're not alone. Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Tap in as they prescribe you with a dose of realness. Guests: Qu: @sainttwilley Follow on Instagram: @prescribeddr_ Follow on Twitter: @PrescribedDr

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Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome.Joining me is Lexi Hopkins Cunningham, here to share her insights and offer encouragement as we navigate Suicide Prevention.Follow her on Instagram: @wellnessncolorWhat You'll Learn:In this episode, Lexi Hopkins Cunningham opens up about one of the most urgent and often misunderstood conversations of our time. She will explore the warning signs that are too often missed, why certain communities remain reluctant to talk openly about suicide and mental health, and what each of us can do to show up for the people in our lives who may be silently struggling. She will also share practical tools and resources for those who are hurting, those who love someone who is hurting, and anyone who wants to be better equipped to help. A vital and compassionate conversation for anyone who believes that every life has immeasurable value and that no one should have to face their darkest moment alone.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.Join our Live Sunday Sessions: Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays About The SonRise ProjectThe SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.Connect with UsWebsite: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Lexi Hopkins Cunningham#MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #LexiHopkinsCunningham #IamKelliJoy

This episode discusses suicide, grief, and loss. No graphic details or methods are described. If you're struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text (US), and the Crisis Text Line is available by texting HOME to 741741.Last week, we talked about prevention. This episode goes somewhere prevention often skips; the language we use around suicide, the people left behind after a loss, and the conversation most of us are too afraid to have. We break down why "died by suicide" has replaced "committed suicide," what postvention means and why survivors of loss are so often left without support, and most importantly, how to actually ask someone if they're okay, in a way that might genuinely help.If someone came to mind while you were listening: that's probably not a coincidence. Reach out to them this week.Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠Get merch and find any other info you need on the podcast here: www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/podcastMusic: "Cheery Monday"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What if emotional softness is actually part of what makes us strong?In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast and the Men's Mental Health Series, I talk about the relationship between vulnerability, emotional awareness, and the version of strength many of us were taught to value.For a lot of men, the message was pretty straightforward.Be tough.Handle it.Do not show too much emotion.Keep moving.The problem is that having emotions was never optional. We were still feeling everything. A lot of us simply were not taught what to do with those feelings once they showed up.I talk about why being connected to your emotions can actually help you handle pressure, why a productive relationship with a therapist can provide tools you can use outside of therapy, and why vulnerability does not take anything away from focus, consistency, resilience, or follow through.In many ways, I think the softer parts help hold the stronger parts together.I also talk about why this can take time. If someone has spent decades suppressing emotions or tying their identity to being the strong one, opening up can challenge the way they see themselves.That deserves patience.At the same time, struggling to process emotions never removes our responsibility for how we treat other people. We can give ourselves compassion while still taking responsibility for our actions and responses.And although I spend a lot of time talking specifically with men about this, the larger message applies to everybody.Human beings have emotions.We need room to feel them, understand them, work through them, express them constructively, and sometimes let them go.If you are in the United States and experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also chat through the 988 Lifeline online. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Recorded on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. We took a moment — then we talked about what that day has always taught us about time and seasons and knowing when something is over.This episode is about the seasons that change in your own life. Knowing when a chapter is finished. Knowing when something is toxic and you are done — not quitting, done. The signs you ignored, the cost of staying, the courage it takes to go, and what's waiting when you finally do.This one is for everyone who already knows but hasn't said it yet.

In May 2023, Lakesha Thompson's entire family was upended by a single bullet that took their mother away from them forever. From the beginning, who pulled the trigger has been the question at the forefront of her family's mind. Investigators determined pretty quickly that it was a self-inflicted wound. Except there are key pieces of evidence at the scene that just don't line up. Her family has spent years fighting for a second look at the case…only to be told it's closed… but that doesn't mean the mystery is solved.If you or anyone you know is thinking about suicide, please be aware that emotional support can be reached by calling or texting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.If you have relevant information about Lakesha Thompson or Nathan Fitten, you can text “CLAYTONPD” and your tip to 274637. They still classify this case as closed, so feel free to also send information to us by emailing tips@audiochuck.com. Head over to our Crime Junkie YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouZsDx1IydM Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-of-lakesha-thompson//Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1950s America, airlines refused to hire Black women as stewardesses. When Patricia Banks Edmiston is repeatedly rejected, she refuses to stay silent. By calling in civil rights leaders and taking on Capital Airlines, Patricia launches a landmark discrimination case that reshapes the skies and the industry. The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight is produced by Novel for iHeart Podcasts. For more from Novel, visit https://novel.audio/ SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS United States Mental Health 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988, or chat online - https://988lifeline.org/ NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – education, support groups, and helpline: 1-800-950-6264 - https://www.nami.org/ Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – hotline 1-800-656-HOPE; also online chat - https://rainn.org United Kingdom Mental Health Samaritans – 24/7 phone support at 116 123 - https://www.samaritans.org/ Mind – mental health information and support - https://www.mind.org.uk/ Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence Rape Crisis England & Wales – national helpline and local support centres - https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/ The Survivors Trust – specialist sexual violence support https://thesurvivorstrust.org/ Australia Mental Health Lifeline Australia – 24/7 crisis support: 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue – mental health support and helpline: 1300 22 4636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence 1800RESPECT – national sexual assault, domestic & family violence counselling service: 1800 737 732 - https://1800respect.org.au/ Canada Mental Health Talk Suicide Canada – call or text 988 (nationwide) - https://988.ca/ Crisis Services Canada – nationwide crisis support network - https://thelifelinecanada.ca/ Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence The Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres (CASAC) – directory of local crisis centres. Ending Violence Association of Canada – provincial crisis lines - https://endingviolencecanada.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donna dives into the eerie case of Etta Smith, whose vivid psychic premonition led her straight to the body of missing Melanie Uribe. The discovery raises questions about intuition and the unexplained. Kerri covers the heartbreaking story of Megan Meier, a 13-year-old whose death by suicide followed a cruel MySpace hoax, sparking a national conversation about cyberbullying and online accountability. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) is available 24/7 for free, confidential support. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast Edited by Caden Baughman at Guestroom Studio https://www.gstrmstudio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Success can become a survival strategy when the nervous system learns that achievement equals safety. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by entrepreneur and Brain Based partner Margy Feldhun to explore how unresolved trauma can drive perfectionism, relentless productivity, emotional repression, and eventual burnout. Together, they unpack why so many high achievers feel successful on the outside while feeling disconnected, numb, or chronically stressed on the inside. You'll learn how the fight response can masquerade as ambition, why emotional repression often fuels performance until it no longer can, and how nervous system regulation allows success to become something you can actually experience instead of constantly chasing. If you've ever felt like you're accomplishing everything yet still can't relax, this conversation will help you understand why—and show you a different path toward sustainable achievement, healthier relationships, and authentic fulfillment.      In This Episode Why high achievement is often rooted in nervous system survival rather than true capacity How the fight response fuels perfectionism, overworking, and burnout The hidden cost of emotional repression in business, leadership, and relationships Why external success cannot create internal safety How perfectionism, shame, and hypervigilance become performance strategies The difference between emotional repression and emotional suppression Why high performers often experience burnout despite outward success How emotional processing improves leadership, decision-making, and resilience The connection between chronic stress, migraines, pain, and emotional repression Why nervous system regulation creates sustainable success instead of survival-driven achievement How learning to process emotions leads to greater presence, authenticity, and healthier relationships Practical first steps for rewiring achievement patterns through Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI).      Featured in This Episode

Description KEEP GOING: Jake Arends on Loss, Sobriety, Fatherhood, and Finding Purpose After Suicide In this raw and deeply personal episode of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess, host Nick Barnett sits down with Jake Arends to honor the life of Jake's older brother, Jared, and talk honestly about grief, suicide loss, alcohol, sobriety, faith, fatherhood, and the decision to keep moving forward when life feels impossible. Jake remembers a storybook childhood in Waterloo, Iowa—wrestling, Iowa State football games, summers at Clear Lake, and a tight-knit family built on love, humor, and loyalty. Jared was Jake's protector, his tormentor in the way only an older brother can be, and a bright, charismatic presence who made people feel seen. But beneath that light, alcohol slowly took hold. Jake describes the progression from social drinking to dependence, isolation, lost opportunities, and the heartbreaking helplessness of watching someone you love become trapped by addiction. When Jared died by suicide, Jake was left carrying grief, anger, guilt, and the endless questions that so often follow this kind of loss. Jake also speaks candidly about his own response. He used alcohol to numb the pain and became emotionally absent from his wife and children. Eventually, he recognized that grief and drinking were stealing moments his family deserved to have with him. He chose sobriety—and has now been alcohol-free for two years. Nick and Jake discuss what it means to lead by example, why children repeat what they see, how a spouse can become a lifeline, and why quitting alcohol does not require waiting for a dramatic rock-bottom moment. They also explore Jake's growing faith, the assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God, and the responsibility to turn pain into purpose by helping someone else. This conversation is not only about what Jake lost. It is about what he chose to build afterward: a healthier marriage, a more present relationship with his children, a deeper faith, and a legacy his family can be proud of. If you are grieving, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or struggling to see a path forward, Jake's message is simple: Take it one day at a time. Ask for help. Remember who needs you. Keep going. Content note: This episode includes honest discussion of suicide, grief, depression, and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a suicidal crisis in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.   Table of Contents / YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Domestic Dad Nick welcomes Jake and explains why sharing Jared's story matters. 01:18 – A Storybook Childhood Jake remembers growing up in Waterloo, wrestling, family, Clear Lake, and Iowa State football. 03:42 – Jared the Protector Stories about the older brother who picked on Jake but never let anyone else touch him. 05:00 – A Loving, Close-Knit Family Jake describes his parents, the love in their home, and Jared's willingness to tell people he loved them. 07:06 – Jared's Charisma and Big Personality Why people were drawn to Jared, his smile, his stories, and the light he brought into a room. 10:33 – When Drinking Became Part of the Story Jake and Nick discuss how normal social drinking can gradually become something more dangerous. 13:57 – Recognizing Jared's Alcohol Problem Jake begins noticing that Jared is drinking more than everyone around him. 17:42 – Trying to Reach Someone You Love The difficult conversations, letters, and attempts to help without losing sight of the person underneath the addiction. 21:46 – Loss, Numbness, and Escalation How grief and mental health struggles can deepen alcohol dependence. 27:03 – From Wanting a Drink to Needing One Nick explains the physical and emotional cycle of alcohol dependence and the shame it creates. 31:04 – Denial, Stubbornness, and Helplessness What it feels like when everyone sees the problem except the person trapped inside it. 39:49 – “If You Have to Ask…” A direct conversation about recognizing when alcohol has become a real problem. 40:51 – Be Alert and Sober-Minded Faith, spiritual vulnerability, and the ways addiction attacks identity and relationships. 49:17 – The Call That Changed Everything Jake recounts being asked to check on Jared and the devastating moment that followed. 52:37 – The Unique Weight of Suicide Loss Guilt, anger, unanswered questions, and why suicide grief feels different. 55:53 – Jared's Funeral and the Love Around Him Jake reflects on the support surrounding the family and the painful contrast between Jared's impact and what he could no longer see. 01:01:27 – Living With Grief How grief changes day to day and continues showing up in unexpected ways. 01:02:22 – Drinking to Cope Jake explains how alcohol became a nightly escape and made him less present with his wife and children. 01:04:22 – Two Years Without Alcohol Jake shares how sobriety gave him back the moments alcohol was stealing. 01:06:28 – The Switch That Changed His Life Choosing to stop drinking, accepting support, and becoming accountable to the people he loves. 01:09:09 – What Your Children See Nick and Jake discuss fatherhood, modeling behavior, and why example matters more than lectures. 01:13:05 – Faith After Loss Jake describes how death, sobriety, prayer, and church drew him closer to God. 01:13:52 – Keep Going The central message of the episode: pain is real, but stopping is not the answer. 01:15:21 – Remember Who You Are A call to remember who you are for your spouse, your children, and the people who depend on you. 01:19:39 – Can Suicide Separate Someone From God? A vulnerable faith conversation about Jared, salvation, grace, and Romans 8. 01:22:57 – Why Domestic Dad Exists Nick explains how Jared's memory became part of the mission behind the show. 01:24:07 – Turning Pain Into Help Jake talks about advocacy, mental-health support, and using Jared's story to help others. 01:25:12 – Take It Day by Day Practical encouragement for anyone facing grief, addiction, finances, marriage problems, or despair. 01:28:04 – Rapid-Fire Reflections Jake answers questions about change, sobriety, fatherhood, and what matters now. 01:30:51 – Advice for Someone Considering Sobriety Stop trying to solve forever. Focus on not drinking today and build support around you. 01:36:29 – Keep Going, One More Time Why consistency, accountability, and small wins make sobriety stronger. 01:36:40 – The Biggest Mess Jake Cleaned Up Jake reflects on what has changed most since he stopped drinking. 01:37:38 – The Legacy He Wants to Leave What Jake hopes his children remember and how Jared's life continues to shape his purpose. 01:41:18 – Choosing a Different Ending Jake explains why sobriety was a decision for his children, family, and future generations. 01:43:21 – God Has a Purpose for You Final encouragement for anyone who cannot yet see the purpose in their pain.   Key Themes and Takeaways Keep Going: You do not have to solve the rest of your life today; take the next right step. Suicide Loss Is Different: Survivors often carry anger, guilt, confusion, and questions that may never receive complete answers. Alcohol Steals Presence: It takes time, clarity, connection, and moments your spouse and children deserve. You Don't Need a Dramatic Rock Bottom: If alcohol is hurting your life, that is enough reason to stop. Children Follow Examples: Fatherhood is shaped more by what children observe than by what they are told. Support Changes Outcomes: A spouse, counselor, recovery group, church, or trusted friend can become a lifeline. Faith Can Hold the Questions: Grief and doubt do not separate anyone from the love of God. Pain Can Become Purpose: Telling the truth about Jared's story may help another family choose a different ending. Legacy Is Built Today: The choices made now become the example passed to the next generation.   Why This Episode Matters Jake's story captures the heart of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess: honest men talking about the pain they usually hide, taking responsibility for the choices they can change, and becoming more present husbands and fathers. This episode honors Jared without reducing him to the way he died. It remembers the brother, husband, friend, storyteller, protector, and bright light people loved. At the same time, it refuses to soften the damage caused by alcohol, isolation, and untreated pain. Most importantly, the conversation gives listeners a next step. Ask for help. Talk to someone. Stop trying to carry everything alone. Make the decision that protects your life and your family today. Your pain can become purpose. Your story is not over. Keep going.   Website: www.domesticdadproject.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/domestic-dad-cleaning-up-the-mess-sobriety-parenting/id1732379029 Spotify podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/12eQNKuS1adoNiclmfn3wS Facebook: facebook.com/DOMESTICDADPROJECT Instagram: instagram.com/the_domestic_dad_project    

Recorded at the 2026 Milwaukee Tool Pipeline, Producer Paul sits down with journeyman lineman, troubleman, and content creator Aaron LeBlanc, better known online as Bobsdecline, for a conversation about linework, safety, leadership, emergency response, and authentic content creation in the power utility industry.Aaron shares his favorite tools and innovations from Milwaukee Pipeline 2026, including the new wire puller, expanded battery capabilities, and jobsite products that can make long shifts safer and more practical. He also explains why the best trade content should feel like an experienced lineman teaching an apprentice on the job, not someone reading from a rehearsed sales script.The conversation goes deeper into Aaron's work as a utility troubleman and first responder. He discusses responding to house fires, vehicle accidents, downed power lines, live-front transformers, and other emergency situations where linemen must quickly identify electrical hazards, communicate with emergency personnel, and make the scene safe.Aaron and Paul also discuss the emotional side of emergency response, the importance of seeking help after difficult incidents, and why conversations about mental health are becoming more accepted across the power utility and construction industries.The episode also explores how Aaron uses Bobsdecline to provide practical lineworker education, create training resources, learn from other linemen around the world, and build trust through transparency. From accepting feedback and acknowledging mistakes to protecting your credibility when working with brands, Aaron explains why authenticity remains one of the most valuable things a creator can bring to the skilled trades.The conversation closes with Aaron's partnership with Climbin' for Kids, his limited-edition challenge coin supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and rapid-fire lessons for apprentices, foremen, and the next generation of lineworkers.Whether you are a journeyman lineman, apprentice, foreman, troubleman, utility professional, first responder, or skilled-trades content creator, this episode offers practical lessons on safety, leadership, communication, career longevity, and representing the line trade with integrity.Follow Aaron “Bobsdecline” LeBlancYouTube: Search “Bobsdecline”Instagram: Search “Bobsdecline”Facebook: Search “Bobsdecline”Aaron's primary content is available on YouTube. For direct questions or conversations, connect with him through Instagram or Facebook.Learn more about Climbin' for Kids and its work supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital:Instagram: Search “Climbin' for Kids”Donation link: St. Jude Telethon 2026: Climbin4Kids Bob's Decline Fundraiser - Events for St. JudeSupport Climbin' for KidsThis episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group.Check out and support our promotional partners:Milwaukee ToolKlein ToolsWye DeltaHigh Voltage IndustriesVimocityAd music provided by Daniel Sanchez:Instagram:@d.s.s._beats | @DSSbeatsFollow The Power Element Podcast:Instagram:@CaliforniaLineWorksYouTube: CaliforniaLineWorksFacebook: CaliforniaLineWorksThe Power Element Podcast is a leadership and safety podcast for linemen and construction professionals, focused on standards, accountability, and high-performance culture in the utility and construction industries. [open.spotify.com], [podcasts.apple.com]May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Be your Brother's Keeper.Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988

Donna dives into the eerie case of Etta Smith, whose vivid psychic premonition led her straight to the body of missing Melanie Uribe. The discovery raises questions about intuition and the unexplained. Kerri covers the heartbreaking story of Megan Meier, a 13-year-old whose death by suicide followed a cruel MySpace hoax, sparking a national conversation about cyberbullying and online accountability. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) is available 24/7 for free, confidential support. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast Edited by Caden Baughman at Guestroom Studio https://www.gstrmstudio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and Lauretta's guest, Joyce Duriga from the Archdiocese newspaper the Chicago Catholic returns to talk about the many events of the past few days from 25 years since the fateful day of September 11th to Pope Leo XIV's Birthday and the celebration today of the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross. Lauretta talks with Duriga about the recent law now in effect legalizing assisted suicide in the State of Illinois and Cardinal Cupich's fight for the rights of Catholics to not partake in this sad new development in our State. There will be a conference on Learning About Assisted Suicide on October 15th at St. Luke and St. Bernardine parish in River Forest, IL. Given this topic today and September being Suicide Prevention Month, if you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or going through a needy point in life the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is open and confidential 24/7 by dialing 988. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Dans ce podcast, Jean-Alphonse Richard et Justine Vignaux vous proposent de trouver l'affaire qui se cache derrière quelques indices donnés par l'animateur ! Parmi les dossiers annoncés cette semaine figurent l'affaire Jean-François G, un ingénieur belge en biochimie accusé d'avoir empoisonné son meilleur ami avec du thallium, ou encore l'histoire d'un suicide collectif familial à Nieul-sur-Mer (17). Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Warning: This episode includes descriptions of violence against children, adult language, and mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. From Apple News In Conversation: The trial of Lindsay Clancy — the Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three young children in 2023 — ended this month in a mistrial. Her defense didn’t dispute the killings but argued that Clancy wasn’t criminally responsible because she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and overmedication. The trial was live streamed and picked apart by people across the country. The New Yorker’s Jessica Winter has followed this case since the beginning, and she joins Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to unpack why it became a national obsession — and what the fractured public response reveals about America.

In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie speaks with Reshma Kearney, a US-based mum of three, trauma-informed yoga teacher and grief advocate, whose husband Sean died by suicide in September 2022.Sean was an orthopaedic surgeon, a lieutenant colonel in the US Army, a dad, husband, outdoorsman and high achiever. He had also lived for years with periods of depression, anxiety, anger and increased alcohol use.But when he died, Reshma wasn't expecting it.There was no obvious final downward spiral. No neat collection of warning signs. Sean had recently left the military, started a new job and moved with his family to the Seattle area to begin the “forever” life they had spent years working towards. He had plans. He had a fishing trip booked.And then, on Friday 30 September 2022, he died by suicide.Reshma talks candidly about the shock of his death and the extraordinary moment she had to tell their three children, then aged 10, eight and seven, that their dad had died. With the help of a volunteer police chaplain, she made the decision to tell them the truth from the very beginning.She shares the simple but powerful way she explained depression to them, describing a mind in which illness had taken away the brightness and filled it with darkness, and why she believes honest, age-appropriate conversations about suicide can help children feel safer, rather than more frightened.Rosie and Reshma also talk about something much harder to say: what if a suicide simply wasn't preventable at the point at which it happened?Reshma explains why the language of Suicide Prevention Month can be painful for those left behind, particularly when it seems to place responsibility on families to recognise the right signs, say the right thing or somehow save the person they love.Because sometimes people do ask. Sometimes families do see someone struggling. Sometimes they desperately try to get them help. And sometimes the person still dies.They discuss the barriers that can prevent people, particularly men in high-stakes professions and military environments, from seeking mental-health support. Sean feared that therapy, medication or admitting he was struggling could appear on his record, affect his career or make him look weak.Reshma also speaks about the judgement that still surrounds suicide, the cruel comments she receives online, why she sometimes deliberately leaves them visible, and the uncomfortable reality that stigma is still very much alive.There's also an honest conversation about parenting after traumatic bereavement, watching three children grieve in three completely different ways, and the hypervigilance that can come with knowing that your children have already experienced something you desperately wish you could have protected them from.And ultimately, there is acceptance.As Reshma beautifully puts it: “Acceptance does not mean the same thing as preference.”She can accept that Sean died. She can accept that he died by suicide. That does not mean she wanted this life. Instead, she is choosing to honour the 17 years they shared, the three children they created and the man he was, while speaking openly about the reality of his death.A quick production note: due to a technical hiccup at our end, we sadly lost the video recording of this conversation. The audio survived, thankfully, and this was far too important a conversation not to share. So this week, Widowed AF is going slightly old school: podcast for your ears rather than your eyes.This is a conversation about suicide, but it is also about honesty, stigma, motherhood, mental health, grief and what happens when we stop looking for someone to blame.As Reshma says at the end of the episode:Hold grace. For yourself, and for other people. We never really know what somebody else is carrying.Content note: This episode contains detailed discussion of suicide, suicidal thoughts, mental illness and bereavement. Please listen with care and seek appropriate support if you need it.

In this season 8 opener Rosy shares both her experience recovering from bipolar disorder and the heartbreak of watching her beloved son begin to show signs of an even more extreme form of bipolar disorder called schizoaffective disorder. This is a story in parallel, two lives deeply intertwined, yet also slowly tearing apart as her son's illness became increasingly severe.Support the showElemental Psychedelicshttps://www.elementalpsychedelics.com/Explore every episode through themes, domains, formats, and speakers. The BFTA CODEX is a listener-built and curated field guide to the podcast. https://bfta-codex.orgBFTA episode recommendations/Podcast pagehttps://www.craigheacockmd.com/podcast-page/BFTA on IG @backfromtheabysspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/backfromtheabysspodcast/Support the show

Episode 11 Recovered from 2014 - Hitler Didn't Commit Suicide with Curt Neill What Proof of his suicide exists? How credible is it? What could have happened? We talk with Curt about the possiblities. Follow Curt at www.instagram.com/CurtNeill/ Support us at www.Linktr.ee/RealLifeSciFi We stream every Sunday at 4pm pacific at www.SchrabHomeVideo.com Thank you for supporting us and thank you for having friends with different beliefs. Cheers. recorded 2014 #HitlerSuicide #hitler #conspiracy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Spiritual Echoes of 9/11 with Mark AnthonyTwenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we remember the lives lost, the courage of the first responders and the compassion that brought people together during one of history's darkest moments.Renowned psychic medium, attorney and author Mark Anthony joins Tony Sweet and guest co-host Bonnie Burkert, host of Truth Be Told Transformation, for a thoughtful exploration of the spiritual questions surrounding 9/11.Can the emotional energy of a tragedy remain within a location? Did intuition help guide some people to safety? Are sensitive individuals encountering spirits at Ground Zero—or what Mark describes as a “residual energy echo”? Mark also discusses grief, the afterlife and why he believes love continues beyond physical death.Bonnie shares her moving experience volunteering at Ground Zero five weeks after the attacks and the overwhelming emotions she experienced after returning home.This episode includes sensitive discussions of grief, trauma and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Connect with Mark Anthony:Website: www.afterlifefrequency.comInstagram: @psychiclawyermarkanthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-with-tony-sweet-paranormal--3589860/support.

Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about my sister's passing by suicide, exploring grief, mental health, and the importance of ongoing suicide prevention efforts. This episode emphasizes the power of human connection and the need for open conversations about mental health. - Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction and significance of September awareness 03:18 The pain of losing a sibling to suicide 06:39 The journey of grief and personal growth 09:47 The love for family and the impact of loss 11:10 The importance of ongoing suicide prevention 13:30 Talking about death and mental health openly 16:39 Understanding the complexity of suicide 17:36 Honoring my sister's legacy and moving forward -

Allison Guerriero helped expose a traitor inside the FBI. Now she's dead in Florida, cause unknown. Guerriero tipped off the feds about Charles McGonigal, the traitor inside the New York FBI who ran counterintelligence, pretending to hunt Russian, while being on the payroll of loyal Putin oligarch, Oleg Deripaska. McGonigal got 50 months in prison. Guerriero was found dead, hours after posting about McGonigal, the FBI, and Jim Jordan.  This week Gaslit Nation traces the line from Guerriero to McGonigal to Deripaska. We have to hold space and demand accountability for the mysterious deaths of Kremlin critics and whistleblowers. Accountability is what keeps us, and our democracy, safe. To listen to the full episode and support the independent journalism that warned you first that Trump wanted to be a Russian-style dictator, turning America into a Russian-style oligarchy, join our community of listeners on Patreon.com/Gaslit or GaslitNation.Substack.com. Discounted annual memberships are available, and on Patreon you can give the gift of membership. Calling all anti-fascist patriots and democracy defenders: send a strong message to the media and publishing industry by pre-ordering A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women: 20 Steps to Find Your Purpose and Power in a World on Fire. It will help you build a dream project from scratch, aligned with creating a better world. It's Steve Bannon's worst nightmare, so grab your copy. Pre-order, forward your receipt to GaslitNation@gmail.com, and we'll send you a special gift and mail you a signed book plate. Show Notes Who Is Allison Guerriero? Woman Who Exposed FBI Official for Working With Russians Found Dead   Newsweek   https://www.newsweek.com/allison-guerriero-michael-mcgonigal-fbi-exposed-working-russian-oligarch-dead-12392795 Former Special Agent in Charge of the New York FBI Counterintelligence Division Sentenced to 50 Months   U.S. Department of Justice, SDNY   https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-special-agent-charge-new-york-fbi-counterintelligence-division-sentenced-50 Former FBI spy hunter sentenced to 4 years for taking money from Putin crony in Russia sanctions case   NBC News   https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-fbi-spy-hunter-sentenced-4-years-taking-money-putin-crony-russi-rcna129871 Friends of Kremlin Critic Dan Rapoport Don't Believe He Died by Suicide   The Daily Beast   https://www.thedailybeast.com/friends-of-kremlin-critic-dan-rapoport-dont-believe-he-died-by-suicide/ Want a plan to bash the patriarchy? Live your most creative life and help build a better world with Andrea's new book, A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women: 20 Steps to Find Your Purpose and Power in a World on Fire   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807202/a-reasonable-guide-for-unreasonable-women-by-andrea-chalupa/  

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial captivated the American public for weeks.Prosecutors charged Clancy with murdering her three children. They say she then tried to take her own life and that her injuries left her paralyzed from the waist down. Clancy's lawyers say she was experiencing postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. But prosecutors say she planned the deaths.After seven days of deliberation, the jury remained deadlocked and the case ended in a mistrial.The trial has divided the nation and sparked conversations over about maternal mental health, raising questions over gaps in care for parents after giving birth. About one in five expecting or postpartum women in the U.S. experience mental health disorders. And according to a 2025 study, overall maternal mental health has dramatically dropped in the past seven years, with only 25 percent of moms reporting excellent mental health.What do we know – and don't know – about maternal mental health care? And how can our systems be bolstered to help those who need it most after giving birth?If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking of harming yourself, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by phone and text. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is also available 24/7. You can text, call or chat at 1-833-TLC-MAMA. The Postpartum Support International also offers a helpline at 1-800-944-4773 or you can visit postpartum.net.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jacqui discusses what to do when someone you know is suicidal. My 21-year-old nephew is an atheist, uses substances to drown his sorrows, and has put his hands on his mother more than once. We lost a sibling to suicide, so that might be why my sister is overprotective. The hosts discuss why betrayed women are reluctant to get help for themselves. How do I love and support my 22-year-old daughter without supporting the lesbian lifestyle? My daughter is in a lesbian relationship, and we are Christians who want to love and support her while staying true to our beliefs. New Life Live — Program Transcript Air Date: September 10 Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton (Clinical Psychologist), and Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), with a visit from New Life President Becky Brown Welcome to New Life Live, the premier place to receive free advice from Christian psychologists and counselors for the mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges you face. Since 1988, we’ve offered compassionate responses that combine God’s truth with proven psychological principles to guide you toward healing. Our phone lines are open. Call us now at 1-800-229-3000. Opening: A Conversation About Suicide Awareness Brian Perez: Hey, welcome to New Life Live. Thank you so much for joining us today. My name is Brian Perez. I’m here with clinical psychologist Dr. Alice Benton and licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris. Ladies, it is so good to be here with you today. Jacqui, what’s on your mind to start us off? Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: Well, with it being Suicide Awareness Day, I have been thinking about how important suicide conversations are and how difficult they are. You know, sometimes we notice that somebody’s not themselves and maybe they’re withdrawing or talking about being too much of a burden, saying people would be better off without them. Maybe they’ve started to seem hopeless or wanting to get rid of things, and we start to worry about their safety. But then we become afraid ourselves, and in our fear we don’t ask the question. I’ve found amongst my friends and family and even clients that people are often surprised when I very directly say, “Are you thinking about ending your life? Are you thinking about suicide? Are you thinking about harming yourself? Are you thinking about harming someone else?” And it’s because we don’t want to make people feel bad. So out of our own fear, we don’t do the very thing someone needs. I have heard people say, “Well, I don’t want to cause them to do that,” or “I don’t want to put it on their mind if it’s not already on their mind.” But asking someone directly about suicide doesn’t put the idea in their head. It actually lets them know that you see them, you care about them, that they matter, and that you’re willing to hear what they have to say. And as Christians, sometimes I think we feel pressured to immediately give a scripture, or “I’ll pray for you,” or tell people, “God has a plan.” And yes, those things are true and they can be meaningful, but it’s often not the right answer. Often people just simply need you to be willing to stay. They need to know that they matter enough that even though they are in pain, and their pain hurts you, you will sit with them — that they do matter. So listen. Don’t judge. Don’t minimize their pain — “Oh, it’s fine, we all go through things like that,” or “That happened a long time ago, you should be over that by now.” Don’t try to fix everything in the moment. Sometimes people just need to sit in what hurts, and that is okay. Help them connect to someone who can provide support. Help them connect to New Life. Help them connect to a counselor. Help them find a Life Recovery Group so that they can be around other people who can help them see their own value. Suicide prevention doesn’t always begin with having great words or the perfect words. Sometimes it’s just noticing that someone is struggling and being willing to stay. Dr. Alice Benton: I find that those who are suffering usually want to be asked and wish people would ask them. And you don’t have to be a therapist to ask. It’s okay if you don’t have all the answers. Because if your loved one says, “Yes, I want to hurt myself, I do want to die,” then it can be as simple as calling us at New Life. It can be as simple as calling the suicide prevention hotline, 988. I’ve called 988 in order to get a sense of what happens when someone calls. I found that the person who answered was well equipped, so kind, and very patient. They know what to do. We know what to do. All you have to do, if your loved one says they want to hurt themselves, is reach out for help from professionals, and we’ll walk you through what to do next. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: And I think sharing that also with our kids. I had a conversation with someone whose child came home and said their friend told them that they’d been wanting to hurt themselves, and the kid didn’t know what to do. So we were able to say, “Walk them to the nurse’s office, walk them to the principal’s office, walk them to an adult, and stay with them and have that conversation.” It’s a conversation my family also has from time to time, knowing that the increase in suicidal ideation is so strong today. Our kids need to be equipped. Dr. Alice Benton: They do. They’re out in the world, and people say mean things, and so we need to tell them that their life matters and that they can talk to us about anything. Brian Perez: Yep. We’ll be right back on New Life Live. Gigi, you’ll be our first call, so hang on. Resources Mentioned Brian Perez: Since we were just on the topic of suicide, I want to let you know about a couple of articles that we have available on our website, newlife.com. One of them is called “What to Do When Someone Is Suicidal.” It probably has the information that Jacqui just gave, maybe some extra stuff as well. So check that out at newlife.com. We also have a tip sheet. If you yourself have that suicidal thinking, it’s called “Eight Steps to Breaking Free from Suicidal Thinking.” We can send you that tip sheet when you call 1-800-NEW-LIFE. Or, you know what, just order that tip sheet anyway. Have it handy just in case something happens and you wind up having a conversation with someone. Again, that one’s called “Eight Steps to Breaking Free from Suicidal Thinking.” Call us to get it. And if you’re watching on Facebook or YouTube, we’ll put that information in the show notes there. Caller: Gigi from Orlando, Florida Brian Perez: Let’s go to the phones now. Here is Gigi, who listens to us on newlife.com in Orlando, Florida. Hey there, Gigi. Welcome to New Life Live. Gigi: Thank you. Brian Perez: How can we help you today? Gigi: This topic is kind of multifaceted, but it comes down to things like boundaries. I’m an aunt watching my sister deal with my nephew and the havoc that he’s wreaking on my sister’s marriage, and it’s just hard to watch. He’s 21. We’re a Christian family. He was brought up to know the Lord, and he’s saying that he’s an atheist. And he’s so bitter against all of us, his parents. He’s using substances to drown his sorrows. And it could be worse — I don’t want it to be worse — but he’s had trouble controlling his emotions and anger and has put his hands on his mother more than once, but not recently. And she still is in denial. She’ll tell me one thing and then deny it the next, because it’s hard. She doesn’t want the family to be prejudiced against him. But it’s too late now. We don’t feel safe. And it’s just hard. Dr. Alice Benton: Can I pause you for a minute? She doesn’t want the family to be prejudiced against him — so she doesn’t want the family to react negatively to his behavior and kind of not want him around. Is that what you’re saying? Gigi: Yes, that’s correct. Dr. Alice Benton: And he doesn’t want to be around you guys either, right? Gigi: Yeah, he’s decided he’s atheist, and so, yes. Dr. Alice Benton: You said he put hands on his mother more than once. Were there any consequences for that? Gigi: Yes. The police came. He had to be bailed out of jail. They hired an attorney. It could have been worse. It was him struggling against the police that actually got him in trouble, and the fact that she had called because she was scared. So she blames herself for that, because he won’t let that go. He’s 21. This has happened over the course of a few years that he’s just drowned in sorrow and blaming. Dr. Alice Benton: And Gigi, he still lives with her. Is that right? Gigi: Yes. Dr. Alice Benton: And you said her husband — is her husband his father? Gigi: Oh yes, yes. Dr. Alice Benton: So is he that way with his father as well? Gigi: His father loves him, but he doesn’t have his son’s respect, and his son doesn’t trust his dad — and I think it’s both ways. I think my sister is his soul. She’s the person he’s latched onto for life. And with torture or love, he does something bad and then apologizes. Dr. Alice Benton: Gigi, you’re so right to be worried about her, because she loves him, but she’s also trying to protect him from the righteous consequences of his behavior, and it’s just a setup for him to repeat it. Tell us, do you know if he experienced a major loss or trauma that might have led to him being so embittered? Gigi: My sister would say that it is because they took him across country when he was in high school, because of a job for his dad. And while they were there, he was sad and lonely — first time in high school. A young lady broke his heart and said many awful things, and he has low self-image issues. But he’ll drag everything up. It’s amazing the memory we have when we are wanting to be bitter and resentful. He blame-shifts a lot onto them. Dr. Alice Benton: Blame-shifting is very — Gigi: Yes, I didn’t know that phrase. Dr. Alice Benton: And it’s understandable that he’s hurt by these things, but of course none of it justifies his substance use and his aggressive behavior towards his mom. And she is not willing to allow the consequences for him. But she does want you to be a listening ear, which puts you in a tough position, because you probably want to intervene and she won’t allow you to. Is that right? Gigi: Yes. It’s amazing how quickly our brains go from one thing to another. I will be wanting to encourage her, and then I have to stand up for logic, and then we pray together, and it’s so emotional all the time. I have other siblings, and they don’t want to hear it anymore, and it makes her feel so bad. And she can’t help but want to call us bad names. Dr. Alice Benton: Oh, she’s calling you all bad names. Gigi: Oh yes, yes, yes. Dr. Alice Benton: So she’s verbally abusive to you, even though you’re her listener? Gigi: Yes, because we are not living up to her needs and expectations. So the son might have gotten it honestly. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: Well, I — Gigi: Yes, but I know my whole sister. You know what I mean? I know — Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: You know what you see when you’re with her? I’m going to stop you there, because we have a tendency to say we know, but oftentimes we are in relationship with people in our imaginations, not the reality of how they live their life every day, because we’re not there. So we think we know — “My sister would do this,” or “My sister’s this way or that way.” But look at her life and the life circumstance that she’s in. The sister you were about to describe, that you know, wouldn’t be living in this life circumstance. So she has a part of her that isn’t the her you guys know. It is also maybe not the parent you’ve always seen. Dr. Alice Benton: Dr. Jacqui was asking about any events that maybe had happened in his life. That move happened when he was in high school. He maybe felt like he had no say in it. They moved him. He lost friends. Loneliness. She is his person. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: “You’ve got your family. That’s enough. That’s all you need, right?” Well, if she is his person, I wonder what things had been like before he turned 21. What was it like when he was five? What were the responses when he was seven? What were the responses when he was 12? What happened when he got an F? What happened when he lost the game? Because if she’s willing to mistreat you all like that, it is so likely she responds to him in reactivity and anger, too. Dr. Alice Benton: And they’re back and forth in their reactivity, and then he’s now a man and he’s getting bigger, and so it’s starting to look different. And the family doesn’t enjoy being around him. Have you guys — when he was younger — did you enjoy being together as a family with your sister and her husband and your nephew? Gigi: Well, my sister saved him. He was always bailed out. He had two older sisters, so he was always saying, “I’ll have what she’s having,” and “Oh, she’s going to help me with my homework,” things like that. He was given a lot of leniency because he was the baby. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: The baby. Gigi: Yeah. If he just said “Mama” enough, he was going to get his way — or get a spanking. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: So would the spanking be from Mom? Gigi: Oh yeah. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: So he had a situation that might have been a little bit disorganized, and so he couldn’t tell if he’s going to get the wrath of Mom or the coddling of Mom. Gigi: That is true. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: What was childhood like for you and your sister? Gigi: Well, I just want to touch on something else. My sister was a great mother. I know exactly what she was going through. I saw it up front. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: No judgment. We all do the best we can with what we have. But what did you guys come out of? What did you see? How were you parented? Gigi: We had parents that were Christian. We all could have been better. But I can tell you, we had a sorrowful loss in 2007. My sister — she committed suicide. There’s too much to even go into, but the point is she was an angel. She loved Jesus, and she had some mental illness that — well, we failed her in fellowship, too. I feel like we did. My sister does not want another angel. Do you know what I mean? Dr. Alice Benton: Of course. So she might overprotect her son because she doesn’t want him to commit suicide. That completely makes sense. That is it. Dr. Alice Benton: So, Gigi, I think there are two things that you have in your power to do, because so much of this is outside of your ability to really control. You might consider a family intervention, because your nephew is the obvious problem, but you’re pointing out there is brokenness in the family — and there is in all of our families. A family interventionist, and we have a couple of great people that we can recommend, would be able to help decipher who most needs the intervention. The nephew looks like the obvious one, but he may not be the only one. An intervention brings to bear truth about how the chaotic behavior is affecting the family — that’s the way your sister abuses you, but it’s also the way the nephew abuses your sister. And it offers options for healing, but their response to that is out of your control, as you well know. And so if your sister continues to be abusive to you, you may have to start protecting yourself by limiting your exposure to her. She’s getting all this free therapy from you. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: Oh, I wouldn’t call it therapy. Dr. Alice Benton: Well, you’re her good listening ear. But because you’re her main listener, I think she doesn’t know she needs more help, or she’s not willing or able to go get more professional help. And you need some of that responsibility taken off of your shoulders and transferred to a professional. I have the feeling your sister’s not real willing to get help. Gigi: Well, the good news on that end — all these months that I have been harping on “You need somebody to talk to, you need somebody to tell you how to talk it over with” — she’s got a therapist. Dr. Alice Benton: Terrific. God is good. So celebrating that is right to do. But you still can limit your exposure to her. So that may be, “I’ve got five minutes to listen to you. If you get mean, if you get loud, I will hang up.” Gigi: Oh wow. Dr. Alice Benton: Or, “I’m not willing to hear about this anymore. Please take this to your therapist.” Gigi, you said “Oh wow” twice. What has come up for you? Gigi: That just breaks my heart. Wow. Dr. Alice Benton: You want to find a way to fix it without her having to suffer the consequences. In the same way, she wants to find a way to fix it for her son without him having to face the consequences. She’s not going to grow without the consequence. If you continue to subject yourself to her behavior, you are doing exactly what she is doing with her son. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: How does that land, Gigi? Gigi: She’s been there for all of us every time we needed her. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: Would she tell you wonderful things about her son? It’s the same cycle. Dr. Alice Benton: And Gigi, oddly enough, removing yourself to some distance — it loves her better than just being her listener, because it will force more discomfort, which makes it more likely that she’ll receive the help she’s getting from her therapist. Brian Perez: Gigi, thanks for calling us today here on New Life Live. We know we offered you a lot of suggestions, and go back and listen to the archive so that you can find out more. New Life President Becky Brown Joins the Program Brian Perez: We are back on New Life. Brian Perez here, along with doctors Jacqui Mack-Harris and Alice Benton. And look who’s joining us — it’s New Life President Becky Brown. Hey, Becky. Becky Brown: Hello. Surprise. My heart is hurting for Gigi and her family. So many times we hear the efforts that people are putting into trying to fix the problem. And I’m so grateful that we are here for her to reach out and talk to both you, Jacqui, and Alice, with that compassionate care and insightful truth that you gave her. And you gave her next steps. The only way we can do that is because people are generous and support New Life. They’ve been either part of our 99 for the One monthly donation, or they give big gifts, because out of the abundance that God has given them, they want to give back to make sure that the hope of a new life is there. I was thinking about “Every Man’s Battle,” and we hear so many testimonies. One in particular: Nick felt dead inside. Pornography, lust, and affairs gave him temporary relief, but the emptiness always returned. And while he tried different programs, he was stuck and began to lose hope. His wife gave him an ultimatum — and we hear that a lot here. She said, “You need to go to Every Man’s Battle.” He was hesitant, but he went, and he discovered what was fueling the addiction. He had a safe, shame-free zone and godly counselors who have been on this journey. They know what it’s like to be stuck and to find that freedom in Christ. New Life has had the privilege to walk alongside so many people for close to 40 years. And we couldn’t do it unless God was moving in the hearts of you, our donors and our listeners, to be part of what God is doing through New Life. So I just wanted to come on today and encourage you: if you have not supported us yet, today’s the day. And Brian, how can they give? Brian Perez: Oh, there’s several ways, Becky. They can go online to newlife.com. They can call us at 1-800-NEW-LIFE. They can text NLM — as in New Life Ministries — to 28950. And yeah, if you want to make a big gift today, we are not going to say, “No, no, no, let’s break it up into two or three gifts.” No, no — we’ll take it, because we appreciate so much what you guys do, what the Lord lays on your heart to give toward New Life so that we can continue what we’re doing. And sometimes it’s people like our last caller, Becky, who are calling on behalf of someone else, because they see the turmoil that their family is going through, or a friend or a neighbor. They call because they’re like, “You know what, I trust you guys, you can help. Give me some tips to help my friend. Give me a tip sheet that I can give my friend, because there’s so much going on.” And there’s not too many places — I can’t even think of one — where somebody on a live program would pick up a phone call. We don’t know what you’re going to ask. We don’t know what the situation is. And we are ready to give you the next step, because we know that God is working through the ministry and through our incredible co-hosts. Becky Brown: We’ve been doing this a long time. We’ve been helping so many people, and you’re probably one of them, listener. You’ve been impacted. And so today’s the day. Thanks for letting me jump on, and let’s go back to the calls. Brian Perez: Anytime, Becky. Anytime. It’s so good to hear from Becky when she tells us these stories of listeners that she’s heard firsthand of how New Life Ministries has helped. And I remember recently, Alice, you were talking about how there were things you were going through — you didn’t even know New Life was around, and then you found New Life, and boom. Dr. Alice Benton: That’s right. Even though I grew up in the faith, and I went to college for psychology, I really hadn’t found a resource that combined those two things together. And that’s what New Life does very uniquely. It shows us how the two go hand in hand and are both necessary for our healing. Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: I love that New Life exists, because I came up in a church where psychology was bad, and so the church would tell you not to see a therapist — all you need is the Bible, and your pastor. If your pastor doesn’t say it, then you shouldn’t hear it. And so it was a joy for me to find New Life and to find these professionals who have this wisdom, who are God-led, who come prayed up and ready to see what the Holy Spirit will use them to do. Over the years I’ve been able to have conversations with and meet so many people who love New Life, who call in and who listen regularly. It’s a gift to our community, and we really appreciate that people continue to give so that we can continue to serve. Dr. Alice Benton: And it’s not just about listening and receiving the wisdom, but about putting it into practice, especially with the New Life family that believes in these principles together, knows they’re broken, and wants to heal and is actively taking those steps. Because wisdom alone, information alone, is not enough. It needs to be practiced with other people. That’s that iron that sharpens iron. And I’ve never found better iron than at New Life. Brian Perez: Those formative years for me too were also, you know, no psychology — just whatever your pastor says, that’s all you need. Psychology was just man’s wisdom instead of God’s wisdom. Well, here at New Life, we combine these things, and we put God’s word first in front of everything that we do, because that’s what it’s all about. We’re not here to just tell you what we think — we search the scriptures and we give you godly advice, and we want to keep doing it. So if you can help us today, go to newlife.com, or call 1-800-NEW-LIFE, or text NLM to 28950. Thank you for your generosity. Email Question: Debbie Brian Perez: So we have several ways that you can ask your question. Our favorite way is when you call into the studio when we’re here taking calls, and you can find out more about that on our website, newlife.com/radio, which shows our recording schedule. It also gives you a phone number where you can leave a voicemail. And there’s also a form that you can fill out so that you can send us an email with your question. That is what Debbie did. Debbie asks, “How do I love and support my 22-year-old daughter without giving support to the lesbian lifestyle?” Debbie says her daughter is in a lesbian relationship. She’s never exhibited this tendency before. She’s not had any boyfriends, but she’s wanted one desperately. They’re Christian; she’s been raised in the church. She thinks God is okay with her lifestyle. “So how do I love and support her?” What do you guys say to Debbie? Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: I say love her and support her as the person. That’s hard, though, I think, for Debbie to be able to do, because Debbie’s not able to separate out her daughter’s relational activity from the person that she is. What I would wonder is: what has your relationship with her been like? What does love look like? What does it mean to love someone? I would go to scripture and look at what scripture says about love, and see if those are thoughts, tenets, behaviors, ways of being that you find in your relationship with your daughter. And then this is something I ask people regularly: how is that other person’s sex life affecting you? I think as Christians, we spend an enormous amount of time concerned about other people’s sexual health and sex life, and I just don’t see God being nearly as concerned about everybody else’s sex life as we are. I think we as Christians have made that a focal point, and we are doing a disservice. We are not introducing people to Jesus. We’re introducing people to rules and propriety, and Jesus came to set us free. Either we are free in Christ or we are not. And if I help someone know Jesus — I’ve introduced them to Jesus, I’ve walked through the Roman Road with them, they’ve accepted Christ and they know Jesus — the rest is not my business. I trust the Holy Spirit to do what he’s going to do. And if they end up in a homosexual relationship, drug-addicted, in a violent abusive relationship, anything — that is between them and God at that point. All God has called me to do is love God with all my heart, soul, and mind, and to love others as I love myself. So I think as Christians, we have to check ourselves. We are the ones falling out of line. I don’t have anything to do with your marriage — whether you are in a same-sex marriage or a gendered marriage, I have nothing to do with that. What God has called me to do is to help you know Jesus. And if I’ve done that, then I know I’ve done my work, and I trust the Holy Spirit to handle anything that God’s not pleased with. Dr. Alice Benton: Debbie, your question must have a lot of fear and pain to it, and I know I would feel similarly if I were in your shoes. We’re getting this question more and more frequently from other parents who wonder, “Why did my good Christian upbringing not seem to stick in this area of my child’s life?” — especially when your daughter sounds like she expressed a desire for a boyfriend for a long time. What a shock that she then introduces you to her girlfriend. I think you will not like some of the things that I have to say, because getting to know her partner is a way to love her and to love the partner. But I think that might not feel right to you to do. I think you can be a Christian influence in both of their lives more by your actions than by your words of opposition. There could be a tendency towards judgmentalism out of your fear — and I would have that same tendency in your shoes. And you might possibly be wondering, “Did I fail my daughter? What did I do wrong that this is a choice she has made?” So I want you to be really careful about judgmentalism coming out. I also think we are called to warn other believers when we see that there is sin behavior, or to warn those who are stumbling toward the edge. So I think it’s a parental obligation to say — once, with a whole lot of love and kindness and humility — “I am an imperfect parent, and I also need to point something out, because I love you so much. I am confused that you’re both a Christian and you’re choosing a homosexual relationship. What’s your understanding of what the Bible has to say about that? I really want to understand your perspective as a Christian.” Be more of a listener, Debbie, than a speaker. But once, it’s important to conclude with, “I disagree with you. I think this part of your relationship is out of alignment with God’s will, and I need to point that out because I love you and I don’t want you to have unnecessary suffering in your life. All the times I’ve been out of alignment with God’s will — my lying, my extramarital emotional affair, my excessive alcohol use — I was out of alignment with his will, and it brought suffering on me too. So I’m going to keep loving you, I’m going to keep praying for you, and I thank you that you heard this conversation from me.” That’s what I would have you share with your daughter. There’s a great book called Embodied by Preston Sprinkle. He’s a clinician who has specialized in this very thing: What do we do with both Christianity and same-sex desire, and how do we love well? And we do it a lot more with behavior than with words. Brian Perez: Isn’t loving and supporting the partner — Debbie was asking about her daughter, and you both gave great advice, but when we bring the partner into it, doesn’t it seem like we’re condoning the behavior? We’ve got the holidays coming up. People are going to probably start calling soon: “Do I invite them to Thanksgiving dinner? Do I invite them to our Christmas celebration?” Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris: Well, I think, like Alice said, this is an opportunity for your witness. And it honestly doesn’t matter if you agree with the lifestyle or not. You’ve said you don’t agree — so in that, you have said, “This isn’t something I think is okay. I love you, but I’m concerned for you. I’m concerned for how this will impact your life.” That is your “I don’t agree.” But we are called to love others. We’re called to love our enemies. We’re called to love our neighbors. We’re called to love ourselves. We’re called to love God. We are not called to not love anybody. Period. And we are not doing a great job of that as Christians. So I agree that is one way to show your daughter love and acceptance of her as a person. You don’t have to accept someone’s experience or their life in order to validate them as a person. And so when her friend comes over, you have boundaries in place regardless of whether your child is dating someone you approve of or not, right? Hopefully they respect your home and they respect your rules. But you get to set boundaries. And you’re right, the holidays are coming up, and this definitely is going to be a topic at many tables, because some families are estranged, because it is preferable to not have the other person around than to have that discomfort of, “Well, we disagree with this lifestyle.” But I agree with Dr. Alice. I think it can be a way that your Christian witness can go forward. We have people in our life who don’t believe how we believe, and whose actions and behaviors are not the same as our own, but they know us and love us, and we know them and we love them. Dr. Alice Benton: If I had no sinners at my table, I wouldn’t be allowed there either. And Jesus gave a pretty neat example of going to the parties that were full of sinners, because the sinners are the ones that need him. I’m the one that needs him. Brian Perez: Yep. Debbie, thanks for submitting your question at newlife.com/radio. We’ll talk to you next time. Thanks for listening. We hope this program has helped you by giving you insights for handling the challenges you face in your life. We want you to know that we’re here for you, but you also need to know that New Life Live is a listener-supported ministry. To make your donation or to get any of the resources mentioned on today’s program, call 1-800-NEW-LIFE. That’s 1-800-639-5433, or online at newlife.com. 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Today a *very sober* Jonah Goldberg is joined by the *mostly sober* friend of the pod, pickled alligator aficionado, and notorious West Virginian Chris Stirewalt to talk about the midterms, the Alaska primary, GOP expectations, J.D. Vance's presidential campaign, right-wing social engineering, the Trump midterm convention, postliberal eggheads, post-Americanism, free money, America's dirtbag political ethos, and … America the Sandwich.  Show Notes: —Jonah on NPR —Jonah's Los Angeles Times column —NYT: “More Americans Are Identifying as Democrats Ahead of Midterms” —Stirewalt: “Could Vance's soccer mom bonus nudge married women back to the GOP?” —The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition  —Jonah's book: Suicide of the West —The Dispatch Editors: “The Coming Post-Trump Reality” The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—⁠click here⁠. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seventeen-year-old Destry Allen was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head by his own father, Bart. Authorities ruled it a "pristine suicide" - but to Bart, and to several experts who later examined the case, almost nothing about the scene pointed to suicide. The subsequent investigation did little to resolve those questions. No autopsy was conducted, despite state law requiring one. No toxicology screen. No meaningful ballistics analysis. No testing of the blood evidence. Simply put: the investigation into Destry Allen's death seemed to end before it ever truly began.For Psychopedia's 200th episode, I wanted to do something that felt especially meaningful: use this platform to shine a light on a victim whose story deserves to be heard, and on a family that has spent two decades fighting to be heard alongside him. So I sat down with Bart Allen himself to hear, in his own words, what he saw when he found his son, what happened in the days and years that followed, and why he remains convinced there is far more to Destry's death than the official story. This is the story of a 17-year-old boy, a father and mother who refuse to stop fighting for him, and one haunting question that has never gone away: Did Destry Allen take his own life...or was he murdered in cold blood?DISCLAIMER: Any statements or theories presented in this episode regarding a potential suspect reflect the opinions and conclusions of Bart Allen, based on his interpretation of the physical evidence, timeline, anecdotal information, and his extensive review of the circumstances surrounding Destry's death. These allegations and theories have not been proven in a court of law, and no law enforcement agency has formally determined that any individual discussed in this episode was responsible for Destry's death. No person identified as a potential suspect in this episode has been charged with a crime in connection with Destry's death. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.If you have any information relating to Destry Allen's death, or would like to connect with Bart Allen and/or Carl Conway, please use the contact info below:Bart Allen: bartjallen@gmail.comCarl Conway: carlpc1@gmail.comBart Allen's book, "A Pristine Suicide" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FXZJYE?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackFollow/Subscribe wherever you are listening!Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, BTS pics/vids, group chats, a place to request cases, and much more! JOIN ME EVERYWHERE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investigatorslater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investigatorslater/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investigatorslaterPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LBNRJG9B8vrruJNAuHsxp?si=b9ecd0d712b44c4bApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychopedia-true-crime-criminal-psychology/id1677222172Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/==SPONSORS==Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelpBioma: If you're ready for a natural way to feel fuller longer, visit Bioma and use code PSYCHOPEDIA for an extra 15% off your order.ZBiotics: Try for yourself today, and if you are unsatisfied they will refund your entire order, no questions asked. Head to ZBiotics.com Code: Psychopedia for 15% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the 1960s, stewardesses were forced to retire at 32, no matter their skill or experience. When Patt Gibbs and her colleagues publicly challenge the age rule, they confront a culture that values women only while they look young. The fight turns personal when a beloved mentor is quietly pushed aside. The archive you heard included the commercial “the Air Strip” from Braniff International and a 1963 television address by President John F. Kennedy on civil rights from John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight is produced by Novel for iHeart Podcasts. For more from Novel, visit https://novel.audio/ You can listen to new episodes of The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight completely ad-free and 1 week early with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS United States Mental Health 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988, or chat online - https://988lifeline.org/ NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – education, support groups, and helpline: 1-800-950-6264 - https://www.nami.org/ United Kingdom Mental Health Samaritans – 24/7 phone support at 116 123 - https://www.samaritans.org/ Mind – mental health information and support - https://www.mind.org.uk/ Australia Mental Health Lifeline Australia – 24/7 crisis support: 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue – mental health support and helpline: 1300 22 4636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Canada Mental Health Talk Suicide Canada – call or text 988 (nationwide) - https://988.ca/ Crisis Services Canada – nationwide crisis support network - https://thelifelinecanada.ca/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.