Podcasts about suicide the ripple effect

Tonight's special guest is Wendell Fields from Tuskegee, Georgia. Wendell is a survivor of various abuses. They include sexual, physical, and psychological abuse. He has overcome the odds of being born 2 pounds and 10 ounces and labeled as being developmentally disabled. With this mindset of being confused, rejected, not being good enough, self-hatred, and distrust of the world around him, in 2008, Wendell attempted to take his life through the use of suicide. Although these circumstances and hardships occurred, he has also overcome the odds of the trauma of sexual abuse, being bullied, the misuse of alcohol, and the stigma of being diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Wendell now uses his experience to help educate, advocate, and connect people to community support and resources. He is a Board-Certified Christian Counselor and Certified Christian Life Coach with the National Association of Christian Counselors. He is a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Georgia Board of Directors and is the appointed Representative of Georgia to the NAMI National Peer Leadership Council. He is one of the crew of the multi-award-winning film and documentary, Suicide The Ripple Effect. He is a bestselling coauthor of the book There Is No Health Without Mental Health, Men and Mental Health, Let's Talk About It. He is an international speaker on mental health topics. Lastly, he is the President and CEO of Wendell Fields Enterprise LLC.. ~~ Contact Information: wendell_fields@yahoo.com or www.wendellfields.com ~~ Everyone's invited to engage on tonight's show. ~~ Please visit the NAASCA.org website.

Every year, millions of people attempt suicide – and thousands take their own lives. This week's guest, Kevin Hines, understands better than most.  “Twenty-four hours before I went to leap off the Golden Gate Bridge … I was in such a devastating place of complete despair. It was worse than depression. It was a darkness and it was a place where I came to believe that all of my family, all of my friends hated me and wanted me gone. Of course, none of that was true, but I believed it. My brain told me that.” In 2000, then 19-year-old Kevin attempted suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Miraculously, he lived, making him one of only 36 people ever to survive the 746-foot drop. In this episode, Kevin shares his lifelong struggle with mental health and discusses how suicide creates a ripple effect of grief and pain that affects not just parents and friends, but every single person in our lives. “When you love someone unconditionally and they pass away, that grief is with you forever. In America, we love to sit there and go, “Oh, snap out of it, get over it. Move on.” … When someone dies by suicide that we love, it is a kind of pain that you can never shake off.” Kevin also explores the “instantaneous regret” he felt after jumping, the life-saving act of asking “Are you okay?” and the 85-year battle to raise a net rail around the Golden Gate Bridge, which will be completed in 2023. “I'm asking you to have faith in yourself, faith in the human condition, faith in your ability to fight, to be well and to survive any pain that comes your way. You can do one of two things with pain. You can let it defeat you or you can let it build you break by break from the ground up until you're stronger than ever. That's a choice.”   In This Episode (05:40) – The 24 hours leading up to Kevin's jump (08:29) – Why the current conversation on mental health is “the wrong conversation” (11:32) – Grief and the unforgettable pain of losing a loved one to suicide (12:27) – The importance of “speaking your pain” by talking openly and honestly about suicide (15:27) – Kevin's first experience losing a loved one to suicide, and how it contributed to his own attempt (22:44) – Suicide rates among adopted, LGBTQIA+ and minority children (35:20) – “All I wanted to do was live, as soon as I let go of that rail.” (42:15) – Kevin's efforts to help prevent future Golden Gate suicides (49:42) – Faith and mental health (51:56) – The role diet and exercise play in mental wellness   Our Guest Kevin Hines' Golden Gate Bridge suicide attempt at age 19 left him with shattered vertebrae and nearly severed his spinal cord. It also set him on a journey to find hope and healing – which he now travels the world to spread to others as a mental health advocate and motivational speaker. Kevin is also a best-selling author and award-winning documentarian whose feature-length documentary, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect,” tells Kevin's story and illustrates the ripple effect suicide has on those left behind.    Resources & Links Off The Cuff https://www.offthecuff.fm/ https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@1and1otc https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/ Kevin Hines https://twitter.com/KevinHinesStory https://www.instagram.com/kevinhinesstory/ https://www.facebook.com/KevinHinesStory.us/?ref=page_internal https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhinesstory/ https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinHines https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/hinesightspodcast More On Mental Health https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/?msclkid=0b97fec9d0cc11ec99da90254b5114d3 https://www.verywellmind.com/national-helpline-database-4799696 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/578d01729de4bbb3d28812f2/t/5a1c90e68165f542d6e92503/1511821546289/KMHF+Resources+for+Parents.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MUvQW_rTYY https://suicidetherippleeffect.com/watch-now

Today's episode will be a challenge for some of you to listen to, but what my guest talks about in this episode is a very important and present issue that so many face. We all know someone that suffers with brain pain or mental health concerns, or maybe you are that someone. My guest will share his story of his suicide attempt, his miraclous survival, and why he know dedicates his life to helping other end their suffering and not deal with it alone.  Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide in the world EVERY year and that number continues to rise. Because of this there is high likelihood that you or someone you know has been impacted by suicide.  ***So I ask in advance, if you find this episode to serve anyone today…whether it be a parent concerned about their teenager, someone you know struggling with mental health, or just to get this message out as far and wide as it needs to…Please do share it, you can help save lives today.*** Welcome my guest, Kevin Hines. He is one of only thirty-six (less than 1%) to survive the fall from the Golden Gate Bridge. Kevin is a storyteller. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience.  In 2013, Kevin released his bestselling memoir titled Cracked Not Broken, Surviving and Thriving After A Suicide Attempt. Then in 2018 released Suicide: The Ripple Effect. “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” a feature length documentary film and MOVEMENT, focusing on the devastating effects of suicide and the tremendous positive ripple effects of advocacy, inspiration and hope that are helping millions heal & stay alive. His motto: #BeHereTomorrow and everyday after that.  *If you are having a mental health emergency call 911 or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988. In today's episode you will learn: Kevin's story and that day he attempted suicide What would of helped him knowing what he knows today Red flags to look for Preparing your kid for pain His 10 step program to help brain pain 4 words to say to get the help you need What must come first before medical intervention and more Episode Sponsored by: Go to https://betterhelp.com/plppodcast for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored For full show notes and episode resources head to: https://ericalippy.com/kevin-hines/ Find our guest at: Kevin Hines | Website,  Instagram ,Facebook Kevin Hines on YouTube Grab The Art of Wellness Watch his documentary The Ripple Effect Follow me on Social Media: Your Host: @ericalippy Podcast: @passionlovepursuit Facebook YouTube PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/

At 19 years of age, two years after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Kevin Hines  attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Thousands of people have tragically lost their life since the bridge was erected in 1937, he is now one of only 36 people who've survived that 220-foot jump. In the summer of 2013, he released his bestselling memoir titled Cracked Not Broken, Surviving and Thriving After A Suicide Attempt. His story was featured in the 2006 film The Bridge by the film director and producer Eric Steel. He is currently producing a documentary entitled Suicide: The Ripple Effect. As a multi-award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and an award-winning global suicide prevention and mental health advocate, he is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder for us to love the life we have. WARNING: This episode contains emotionally sensitive material including discussion around suicide that may be triggering or disturbing to some listeners. If any of the content in this podcast evokes concerning thoughts or feelings, please reach out or speak to someone you trust. @kevinhinesstory  

In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He is one of only thirty-six (less than 1%) to survive the fall. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion that kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. His story was featured in the 2006 film The Bridge by the film director and producer Eric Steel. Kevin Hines is now a storyteller, best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Kevin believes in the power of the human spirit and in the fact that you can find the ability to live mentally well. His mantra: “Life is a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always.” Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. In 2016, Mental Health America awarded Kevin their highest honor, The Clifford W. Beers Award for his efforts to improve the lives of and attitudes toward people with mental illnesses. He is currently producing a documentary entitled Suicide: The Ripple Effect. Listen to my interview with Kevin as he shares his story, strategies, and how he gets 1% better each day. Connect With Kevin Hines: Website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhinesstory/ → → → CONNECT WITH PEDRO FRIAS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ← → → → CONNECT WITH PEDRO FRIAS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ← ▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/realpedrofrias ▶︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/pedromfrias ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/pedro.frias.7927408 ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrofrias/ ▶︎ TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/pedromfrias ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://www.pedrofrias.co

Thank you for listening to this episode from my archives. Stay tuned for a refreshed podcast theme, new guests, and even artwork soon! Send me a DM on Instagram @melissallarena - I would love to hear your thoughts on this "best of episode." Joe Williams is a former NRL player, professional boxer, and turned mental health advocate, who's bringing The Enemy Within workshops to various communities. The Enemy Within is built on its five pillars of values: love, care, respect, humility, and compassion.  Joe is known for his committed work within the community mental health and suicide prevention sectors. During our conversation, Joe mentions how we always talk about, "it takes a village to raise a child." And he makes a valid point that we don't have a village anymore. We wake up and go to work and send our kids off to school or to daycare in the morning, pick them up in the afternoon, and put them to bed. Unfortunately, we're not raised by our village anymore. Our kids are being shipped off and passed around by all these different people that have absolutely no idea who they are.  Now, where is this magical village that was supposed to help us raise our kids and support our families? How can we heal as a society and recover from some of the consequences that come from living in a concrete jungle? What practical wisdom might we want to borrow from indigenous and/or aboriginal societies that have worked for thousands of years?  You may be new to this podcast and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening. In exchange, I want you to know that I believe you're in control of your overall well-being and success, whether you're a parent or not. My perspective comes from being a daughter to a mom who has manic depression. I've witnessed a parent whose capacity took a hit and had grown up in that environment. I had to figure out the tools, methods, and ways to show up resiliently in my life. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to achieve my goals and ambitions as a coach to moms in business, a podcast host who has brought on big names like GaryVee and Suzy Batiz, nor as a mom to three young sons.  Before jumping into today's story and wisdom, I want to be sure you are connected to a completely free group of powerful, driven, and resilient moms with child-proofed coaching or services businesses that can bounce back faster after family interruptions.  What is a child-proof business? The key to business success as a coach, podcaster, or service business professional is that you and your business can navigate the volatile and unpredictable changes – childcare, illness, newborn, homeschool, etc. Join our Facebook group: Resilient Moms With Child-Proof High Impact Businesses: https://bit.ly/curiousmom. Share this with a mom in business who values her mental health and that of her children because Joe offers wisdom that can honestly save someone's life. This conversation offers the key to healing as a society and for generations to come. Meet Joe Joe is a proud Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man born in Cowra, raised in Wagga NSW, Australia. Joe played in the National Rugby League for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers, and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional Boxing in 2009. Joe is a 2x WBF World Jnr Welterweight champion and won the WBC Asia Continental Title.  Although forging a successful professional sporting career, Joe battled the majority of his life with suicidal ideation and bipolar disorder. After a suicide attempt in 2012, Joe felt his purpose was to help people who struggle with mental illness. Through customized workshops, Joe talks of dealing with adversities, struggles, resilience, addiction, connection, emotional wellbeing & healing trauma in schools, communities, correctional services, sporting clubs, and workplaces. Joe was awarded the Wagga Wagga Citizen of the Year in 2015 for his committed work within the community mental health and suicide prevention sectors and was named a finalist in the National Indigenous Human Rights Awards. In 2018, Joe was awarded Suicide Prevention Australia's highest honor, a LiFE Award for his excellence in communities within the suicide prevention sector. In 2019, he was named a dual winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize.  Now a published author, Joe's autobiography “Defying The Enemy Within” shares not only his life's story but also offers practical tools anyone can implement to improve and maintain their emotional wellbeing. Joe also contributed to the book, “Transformation; Turning Tragedy into Triumph” and was featured in the documentary, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect”. Highlights Mental Health: Decide to proactively identify the best mental health tools for you and begin to implement them. Introspection: Think about modern society and see what parts are not serving you or your kids. Use this chat as an invitation for self-reflection because you don't have to copy/paste what everyone else is doing…not as a mom nor in business. Values: Learn about the values of society you admire (one that is authentic to you or one you admire from a distance). Distraction: We sit from nine to five in front of the computer. We go home tired because we're working and earning money for someone else. We get nasty at our children because we've had a tough day, not even worrying about how emotionally unstable our kids are. Lineage: Every family has patterns and mythology of thought, belief, and behavior that are passed on from one generation to another, the same way physical characteristics have been passed on. Compassion: Everyone is the way they are for a reason. We just need to be kind and compassionate to each other.  Awareness: Any outburst of emotional pain is a response to something else. A lot of the time, it's not directly related to the person we're out bursting and responding to. We're triggered by something that happened to us many years ago - and awareness is key. Expression: We fail to talk about mental health due to shame. It's sad how children are not given the agency to regulate their emotions because adults don't allow them to. We have to look back to go forward again. Connection: As human beings, we are born wired for love and connection. People have been connected since the beginning of time. And we're more disconnected than we've ever been in the history of humankind.  Gift: Shamans walk into mental health facilities and they don't see sickness. They see an abundance of people who are spiritually gifted.  Grounding: If people are 70% water, and the earth is made up of water, we need to get back to water. Anxiety: The fact that we're so sick as people now is because we project forward into a future that may not even be there. Depression: Anything that we're depressed about has happened in our past. But the best we can do is learn from it and adjust it to be better.  Presence: All we have is a moment of presence and it becomes the past. It's about being the absolute best person that we can be in the present moment.  Advocate: Advocate for yourself and don't be afraid to speak up. Be the best version of yourself – but you have to do your work. Values: The opposite of respect is disrespect. The opposite of compassion is judgment. The opposite of humility is ego. The opposites of those values are aligned with behaviors as well.  Acceptance: We don't know what the destination looks like yet. We just have to be grateful and thankful and try to find peace with that. If you enjoyed this conversation, check out these episodes with similar themes: How To Rebuild Yourself After Trauma With Faith, Hope, and Mindset, Timothy Phelps is the Author of The Invisible Child: Overcoming the Odds, Episode 58 Will Travis, Global Brand Builder and Creator of Elevation Barn Talks About How to Boost Morale and How to Become an Elevated Leader, Episode 33 Books mentioned: The Dreaming Path What Happened to You? Lost Connections Links to continue to learn from: Website: www.joewilliams.com.au  Instagram: @joewilliams_tew Twitter: @joewilliams_tew Facebook: The Enemy Within: Suicide Prevention Trauma Recovery & Wellbeing FREE DOWNLOAD Want to grab your free copy of the Courage Makerspace (™) Playbook? Download the Courage Makerspace(™) here www.melissallarena.com/courage   Boost your courage in 7-days using the exact courage design tools that have worked for both me and my clients. Grab your free playbook instantly so that you can discover how to:   Figure out what makes you tick Be more accountable and not procrastinate Overcome imposter syndrome Stop caring about what others think Progress despite self-doubt Manage anxiety Ask for help You will have a step-by-step playbook to help you finally fulfill your life purpose! Do not miss out on this free opportunity as it will not be available for long. Love An Interview With Melissa Llarena podcast?  You can now support my time in producing the show with Patreon. If you find that the podcast inspires you and you'd like to help support this labor of love, please consider supporting me on Patreon for a couple of dollars per month. You'll get early access to my video-recorded episodes featuring unreleased guest insights; your name and/or business will be mentioned during an episode. You'll also see how I have connected with powerful world leaders so that you can network more effectively in any field or help you pitch hard-to-reach guests on your own platform. Then if you are feeling extra generous for only $10/a month, you'll get everything previously mentioned plus be invited to my monthly LIVE 30-Minute “Ball Juggling” Group Calls where I'll field your business or work-life questions, podcast/guest questions, and share with you courage hacks and imaginative tips so you can feel sane, level-headed, and stay on track pertaining to your upcoming goals. Want to continue the conversation? Find me on Instagram! You can read my daily mini-blogs centered on the same three topics that my podcast features: creativity, courage, and curiosity. I believe that without all three it would be impossible to solve the challenges we were each uniquely made to solve. Wouldn't you agree? I'm easy to find on Instagram @melissallarena Rather keep it professional? Let's connect on LinkedIn. I encourage every single podcast listener to connect with me.

Joe Williams is a former NRL player, professional boxer, and turned mental health advocate, who's bringing The Enemy Within workshops to various communities. The Enemy Within is built on its five pillars of values: love, care, respect, humility, and compassion.  Joe is known for his committed work within the community mental health and suicide prevention sectors. During our conversation, Joe mentions how we always talk about, "it takes a village to raise a child." And he makes a valid point that we don't have a village anymore. We wake up and go to work and send our kids off to school or to daycare in the morning, pick them up in the afternoon, and put them to bed. Unfortunately, we're not raised by our village anymore. Our kids are being shipped off and passed around by all these different people that have absolutely no idea who they are.  Now, where is this magical village that was supposed to help us raise our kids and support our families? How can we heal as a society and recover from some of the consequences that come from living in a concrete jungle? What practical wisdom might we want to borrow from indigenous and/or aboriginal societies that have worked for thousands of years?  You may be new to this podcast and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening. In exchange, I want you to know that I believe you're in control of your overall well-being and success, whether you're a parent or not. My perspective comes from being a daughter to a mom who has manic depression. I've witnessed a parent whose capacity took a hit and had grown up in that environment. I had to figure out the tools, methods, and ways to show up resiliently in my life. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to achieve my goals and ambitions as a coach to moms in business, a podcast host who has brought on big names like GaryVee and Suzy Batiz, nor as a mom to three young sons.  Before jumping into today's story and wisdom, I want to be sure you are connected to a completely free group of powerful, driven, and resilient moms with child-proofed coaching or services businesses that can bounce back faster after family interruptions.  What is a child-proof business? The key to business success as a coach, podcaster, or service business professional is that you and your business can navigate the volatile and unpredictable changes – childcare, illness, newborn, homeschool, etc. Join our Facebook group: Resilient Moms With Child-Proof High Impact Businesses: https://bit.ly/curiousmom. Share this with a mom in business who values her mental health and that of her children because Joe offers wisdom that can honestly save someone's life. This conversation offers the key to healing as a society and for generations to come. Meet Joe Joe is a proud Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man born in Cowra, raised in Wagga NSW, Australia. Joe played in the National Rugby League for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers, and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional Boxing in 2009. Joe is a 2x WBF World Jnr Welterweight champion and won the WBC Asia Continental Title.  Although forging a successful professional sporting career, Joe battled the majority of his life with suicidal ideation and bipolar disorder. After a suicide attempt in 2012, Joe felt his purpose was to help people who struggle with mental illness. Through customized workshops, Joe talks of dealing with adversities, struggles, resilience, addiction, connection, emotional wellbeing & healing trauma in schools, communities, correctional services, sporting clubs, and workplaces. Joe was awarded the Wagga Wagga Citizen of the Year in 2015 for his committed work within the community mental health and suicide prevention sectors and was named a finalist in the National Indigenous Human Rights Awards. In 2018, Joe was awarded Suicide Prevention Australia's highest honor, a LiFE Award for his excellence in communities within the suicide prevention sector. In 2019, he was named a dual winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize.  Now a published author, Joe's autobiography “Defying The Enemy Within” shares not only his life's story but also offers practical tools anyone can implement to improve and maintain their emotional wellbeing. Joe also contributed to the book, “Transformation; Turning Tragedy into Triumph” and was featured in the documentary, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect”. Highlights Mental Health: Decide to proactively identify the best mental health tools for you and begin to implement them. Introspection: Think about modern society and see what parts are not serving you or your kids. Use this chat as an invitation for self-reflection because you don't have to copy/paste what everyone else is doing…not as a mom nor in business. Values: Learn about the values of society you admire (one that is authentic to you or one you admire from a distance). Distraction: We sit from nine to five in front of the computer. We go home tired because we're working and earning money for someone else. We get nasty at our children because we've had a tough day, not even worrying about how emotionally unstable our kids are. Lineage: Every family has patterns and mythology of thought, belief, and behavior that are passed on from one generation to another, the same way physical characteristics have been passed on. Compassion: Everyone is the way they are for a reason. We just need to be kind and compassionate to each other.  Awareness: Any outburst of emotional pain is a response to something else. A lot of the time, it's not directly related to the person we're out bursting and responding to. We're triggered by something that happened to us many years ago - and awareness is key. Expression: We fail to talk about mental health due to shame. It's sad how children are not given the agency to regulate their emotions because adults don't allow them to. We have to look back to go forward again. Connection: As human beings, we are born wired for love and connection. People have been connected since the beginning of time. And we're more disconnected than we've ever been in the history of humankind.  Gift: Shamans walk into mental health facilities and they don't see sickness. They see an abundance of people who are spiritually gifted.  Grounding: If people are 70% water, and the earth is made up of water, we need to get back to water. Anxiety: The fact that we're so sick as people now is because we project forward into a future that may not even be there. Depression: Anything that we're depressed about has happened in our past. But the best we can do is learn from it and adjust it to be better.  Presence: All we have is a moment of presence and it becomes the past. It's about being the absolute best person that we can be in the present moment.  Advocate: Advocate for yourself and don't be afraid to speak up. Be the best version of yourself – but you have to do your work. Values: The opposite of respect is disrespect. The opposite of compassion is judgment. The opposite of humility is ego. The opposites of those values are aligned with behaviors as well.  Acceptance: We don't know what the destination looks like yet. We just have to be grateful and thankful and try to find peace with that. If you enjoyed this conversation, check out these episodes with similar themes: How To Rebuild Yourself After Trauma With Faith, Hope, and Mindset, Timothy Phelps is the Author of The Invisible Child: Overcoming the Odds, Episode 58 Will Travis, Global Brand Builder and Creator of Elevation Barn Talks About How to Boost Morale and How to Become an Elevated Leader, Episode 33 Books mentioned: The Dreaming Path What Happened to You? Lost Connections Links to continue to learn from: Website: www.joewilliams.com.au  Instagram: @joewilliams_tew Twitter: @joewilliams_tew Facebook: The Enemy Within: Suicide Prevention Trauma Recovery & Wellbeing FREE DOWNLOAD Want to grab your free copy of the Courage Makerspace (™) Playbook? Download the Courage Makerspace(™) here www.melissallarena.com/courage   Boost your courage in 7-days using the exact courage design tools that have worked for both me and my clients. Grab your free playbook instantly so that you can discover how to:   Figure out what makes you tick Be more accountable and not procrastinate Overcome imposter syndrome Stop caring about what others think Progress despite self-doubt Manage anxiety Ask for help You will have a step-by-step playbook to help you finally fulfill your life purpose! Do not miss out on this free opportunity as it will not be available for long. Love An Interview With Melissa Llarena podcast?  You can now support my time in producing the show with Patreon. If you find that the podcast inspires you and you'd like to help support this labor of love, please consider supporting me on Patreon for a couple of dollars per month. You'll get early access to my video-recorded episodes featuring unreleased guest insights; your name and/or business will be mentioned during an episode. You'll also see how I have connected with powerful world leaders so that you can network more effectively in any field or help you pitch hard-to-reach guests on your own platform. Then if you are feeling extra generous for only $10/a month, you'll get everything previously mentioned plus be invited to my monthly LIVE 30-Minute “Ball Juggling” Group Calls where I'll field your business or work-life questions, podcast/guest questions, and share with you courage hacks and imaginative tips so you can feel sane, level-headed, and stay on track pertaining to your upcoming goals. Want to continue the conversation? Find me on Instagram! You can read my daily mini-blogs centered on the same three topics that my podcast features: creativity, courage, and curiosity. I believe that without all three it would be impossible to solve the challenges we were each uniquely made to solve. Wouldn't you agree? I'm easy to find on Instagram @melissallarena Rather keep it professional? Let's connect on LinkedIn. I encourage every single podcast listener to connect with me.

In this powerful episode, Chris Shaw talks about navigating the mental health care system, teen suicide statistics, reluctant legislators, post COVID spike in stressors, survivor trauma to strategies and changing attitudes about mental illness. Chris speaks about mental health challenges from the inside out, as one who has struggled with depression and substance abuse to creating The HEART and MIND Connection, a mental health advocate and education non-profit. Chris Shaw, CPSS, CFPS, CPRS Chris grew up in NY City and moved to Stillwater, MN when his mother remarried. He is a 3-tour Navy Veteran and went to U of W River Falls and got his BA in English. He  toured as a stand-up comedian and struggled with mental health challenges and a near-fatal suicide attempt in 2015. During a treatment stay at the Minneapolis VA Hospital he met a “Peer Support Specialist.” Through that experience, he trained to became a Certified Peer Support Specialist and then founded The HEART and MIND Connection. QUOTE HIGHLIGHTS CHRIS: “...not all diseases are visible. And what we're talking about are people walking around who on the outside look perfectly quote unquote normal, and yet are dealing with a crap storm inside of their brain...” CHRIS:  “...with everything going on and everything being thrown at kids, they just wanna know that they matter.”  CHRIS:  “Nobody who has a family member who gets cancer, goes, oh my gosh, what did I do that gave them cancer? We just don't do that. And, and we need to stop doing that about mental health.” CHRIS:  “The past is where depression develops and the future is where anxiety lives. “ PAT: “There is... a generational shift in how mental illness is perceived. Millennials and the Generation Z's, they're much more accepting and knowledgeable about mental illness than previous generations.” CHRIS:  “Kindness could be the simplest thing...people say, I don't have any education in mental health and I don't have any experience... Hey, have you ever smiled at somebody? Have you ever asked somebody, how are you - then you have experience.” LINKS The HEART and MIND Connection MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID USA Seriously MENTAL with Chris Shaw! A.C.E.S.   (Adverse Childhood  Experiences) ACES QUIZ (American Society for the Positive Care of Children) “People who need help sometimes look a lot like people who don't need help.”  Glennon Doyle NAMI MN Talking Teen Mental Health, Fill To Capacity Podcast  Episode 17  Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain NATIONAL COUNCIL ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH A.L.G.E.E.   (Mental Health First Aid Action Plan) Steve Rummler Hope Network Naloxone Kit:  “Narcan (Naloxone) kits can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone, easily delivered in a nasal spray, knocks opioids and heroin off the brain's opioid receptors, reversing the effects of the opioid and allowing the person to breathe again” Emma Benoit, documentary film: “My Ascension” - "My Ascension" is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. “Suicide The Ripple Effect"   "The Ripple Effect" describes the repercussions on loved ones when one commits suicide. It also refers to the response to positive interaction and support given to those who are going through depression, despair, and mental illness. Green Bandana Project  Kindness Crew Kindness Crew is a year-round kindness-based leadership program specifically designed for elementary schools. The goal of the kindness crew is to create a team of students in your school with the sole purpose of inspiring and carrying out acts of kindness throughout your entire student body. H.E.A.R.T.  Helping Every at Risk Teen  Kris Frykman, Art Therapist, Suicide Survivor'sClub This podcast is dedicated to those who left too soon, and to those left behind.          

Every year, millions of people attempt suicide – and thousands take their own lives. This week's guest, Kevin Hines, understands better than most.    “Twenty-four hours before I went to leap off the Golden Gate Bridge … I was in such a devastating place of complete despair. It was worse than depression. It was a darkness and it was a place where I came to believe that all of my family, all of my friends hated me and wanted me gone. Of course, none of that was true, but I believed it. My brain told me that.”   In 2000, then 19-year-old Kevin attempted suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Miraculously, he lived, making him one of only 36 people ever to survive the 746-foot drop.   In this episode, Kevin shares his lifelong struggle with mental health and discusses how suicide creates a ripple effect of grief and pain that affects not just parents and friends, but every single person in our lives.   “When you love someone unconditionally and they pass away, that grief is with you forever. In America, we love to sit there and go, “Oh, snap out of it, get over it. Move on.” … When someone dies by suicide that we love, it is a kind of pain that you can never shake off.”   Kevin also explores the “instantaneous regret” he felt after jumping, the life-saving act of asking “Are you okay?” and the 85-year battle to raise a net rail around the Golden Gate Bridge, which will be completed in 2023.   “I'm asking you to have faith in yourself, faith in the human condition, faith in your ability to fight, to be well and to survive any pain that comes your way. You can do one of two things with pain. You can let it defeat you or you can let it build you break by break from the ground up until you're stronger than ever. That's a choice.” In This Episode   The 24 hours leading up to Kevin's jump (05:40)   Why the current conversation on mental health is “the wrong conversation” (08:29)   Grief and the unforgettable pain of losing a loved one to suicide (11:32) The importance of “speaking your pain” by talking openly and honestly about suicide (12:27)   Kevin's first experience losing a loved one to suicide, and how it contributed to his own attempt (15:27)   Suicide rates among adopted, LGBTQIA+ and minority children (22:44)   “All I wanted to do was live, as soon as I let go of that rail.” (35:20)   Kevin's efforts to help prevent future Golden Gate suicides (42:15)   Faith and mental health (49:42)   The role diet and exercise play in mental wellness (51:56) Our Guest   Kevin Hines' Golden Gate Bridge suicide attempt at age 19 left him with shattered vertebrae and nearly severed his spinal cord. It also set him on a journey to find hope and healing – which he now travels the world to spread to others as a mental health advocate and motivational speaker.   Kevin is also a best-selling author and award-winning documentarian whose feature-length documentary, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect,” tells Kevin's story and illustrates the ripple effect suicide has on those left behind.    Resources & Links Off The Cuff   On YouTube   On Apple Podcasts   On Spotify   Kevin Hines On Twitter   On Instagram   On Facebook   On LinkedIn   On YouTube   Hinesights Podcast with Kevin Hines   Danny Lopriore On Instagram   More On Mental Health   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline   National Helpline Database   Resources for Parents   Watch the first 20 minutes of “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” for free   Watch “Suicide: The Ripple Effect”  

Kevin Hines jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge in a desperate attempt to end his life at the age of 19. A split second after releasing his hands from the rail falling 245 feet at over 90mph, Kevin desperately wanted to live! A sea lion saved him and the coast guard called him a “miracle.” He now travels the globe sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery. Find victory over suicide from this vibrant author, storyteller, and filmmaker who is on fire to explain the importance of getting and maintaining a healthy brain. Check out Kevin’s book Cracked Not Broken, tune in to his Hinesights podcast, and watch the documentary Suicide: The Ripple Effect. His mission is to help people with brain pain #BeHereTomorrow and every single day after that. TAKEAWAYS What lies Kevin believed that made him want to commit suicide The importance of sharing your mental health story with the world Finding hope in recovery - how to thrive after a suicide attempt The top tools to assist you with gaining control of your mental health

Kevin Hines jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge in a desperate attempt to end his life at the age of 19. A split second after releasing his hands from the rail falling 245 feet at over 90mph, Kevin desperately wanted to live! A sea lion saved him and the coast guard called him a “miracle.” He now travels the globe sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery. Find victory over suicide from this vibrant author, storyteller, and filmmaker who is on fire to explain the importance of getting and maintaining a healthy brain. Check out Kevin’s book Cracked Not Broken, tune in to his Hinesights podcast, and watch the documentary Suicide: The Ripple Effect. His mission is to help people with brain pain #BeHereTomorrow and every single day after that. TAKEAWAYS What lies Kevin believed that made him want to commit suicide The importance of sharing your mental health story with the world Finding hope in recovery - how to thrive after a suicide attempt The top tools to assist you with gaining control of your mental health

WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, reach out and talk to somebody. Divorce and Separation is the second highest contributing factor in suicide in men. It's time to raise the awareness and support men through this season in their life and remind them and us that #itaintweaktospeak. Today's guest is Sam Webb. Sam is well known in Australia for his appearances on TV. Most people will recognise Sam as an actor on Neighbours or for his appearance on Australian Survivor, a host on Nine's Great Escapes and was one of the subject leaders on the feature film documentary, Suicide: The Ripple Effect which won top awards in the United States. In 2013 Sam's life took a u-turn when his good friend Dwayne Lally took his life. Together Sam and Casey Lyons co-founded the mental health organisation and charity, LIVIN. The core of their mission is to end the stigma around mental health through education, fashion and community.  Nikki and Sam dive into -  The difference in stigma between men and women's mental health. How we as a community/society can encourage men to talk about their mental health. Ways of getting the men in our lives to seek support. What it's like inside a male brain when your mental health is suffering. Tips for partners of men when you are concerned about their mental health. Tips for parents to support their young men.  Crisis lines Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 Headspace on 1800 650 890 QLife on 1800 184 527 Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website. Guest: Sam Webb, Actor, International Speaker and Co-founder of Livin. You can check out Sam's featured Ted Talk from New York City here. You can connect with Sam - Website www.livin.org  www.samwebb.com.au Instagram @samwebb  @livinorg Facebook @samwebbau @livinorg LinkedIn @samwebbau  @livinorg Join our community of like-minded people @thedivorcehub on Instagram and Facebook.  Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

On this MADM, Kevin Hines, who attempted suicide by jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge on September 25th, 2000, is sharing a message of encouragement and resources that can help those who find themselves in a dark place when it comes to their view on life. I hope you will share this message with your friends. Sponsor: Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association NorthAlabama.org

On this edition of TMWS, I have Kevin Hines who attempted to take his life in September of 2000 by jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge. Thankfully, unsuccessful, Kevin now shares his story with others as a means of encouragement to them to live! Kevin will be sharing some of his story as we get ready for a special event presented by The Caroline Project on November 7th at Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina. After my conversation with Kevin, I will have Krissi Raines with Bow and Arrow Center of Hope and The Caroline Project to share about their effort and more about the coming event. I hope you will listen and share this show with others.

On this MADM, Kevin Hines, who attempted suicide by jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge on September 25th, 2000, is sharing a message of encouragement and resources that can help those who find themselves in a dark place when it comes to their view on life. I hope you will share this message with your friends. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware

Kevin Hines is a storyteller at heart. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survivalKevin's will to live and stay mentally well has inspired people worldwide. His compelling story has touched diverse, global audiences within colleges and universities, high schools, corporations, clergy, military, clinicians, health and medical communities, law enforcement organizations, and various industries. Thousands have communicated to Hines that his story helped save their lives. He has reached millions with his story.His story was featured in the 2006 film The Bridge by the film director and producer Eric Steel. New Book “The 3rd rail” - In my mania I becamehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYZeM7MIkXtU_--r9BlDTQALike this? Follow me on instagram & join me in the Strong Men of Value programInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/7 Day FREE TRIAL of Strong Men of Value programhttps://themanthatcanproject.thrivecart.com/smov-7-day-free-trial/Podcast availablehttps://link.chtbl.com/TMTCP

In the wake of Men's Health Week, Ryan invited ISR Training partner Livin's Co-Founder Sam Webb for an extremely important podcastLivin was founded on the Gold Coast in honour of Sam's good friend Dwayne Lally, who like many others took his life after living in silence from a mental illness. Livin is all about living your life at the top and breaking the stigma of mental health by connecting, supporting, and encouraging conversations about feelings and challenges.Sam is an internationally renowned speaker, actor, and leader who delivers his wisdom's on mental health through overcoming life's greatest challenge - your mind.With one in five people experiencing a mental illness each year, the ISR Training team have seen first hand the struggles of business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in the current environment, therefore throughout this webinar they will introduce the Livin story and provide practical steps and indicators you can use every single day to better the life and be more conscious of yourself and those around you.About the speakers:Sam Webb is well known in Australia for his appearances on TV. Most people will recognise Sam as an actor on Neighbours or for his appearance on Australian Survivor. A graduate of Sydney's drama school, Screenwise, Sam has also received acting credit for his work on Home and Away. Sam was also a host on Nine's Great Escapes and was one of the subject leaders on the feature film documentary, Suicide: The Ripple Effect which won top awards in the United States. Sam has received notable recognition for his work in co-founding the mental health organisation and charity, LIVIN after the death of his good friend to suicide. The core of their mission is to end the stigma around mental health through education, fashion and community. Sam is an international speaker and thought leader who delivers his wisdom's on mental health through overcoming life's greatest challenge—your mind. Ryan Tuckwood is CEO & Co-Founder of multi-award-winning sales training organisation ISR Training. Ryan has now coached over 5,000 businesses & individuals across five continents, showing his clients how to close over $1billion dollars in new sales revenue in the last few years alone.After hitting that crisis point, studying fanatically and realising that, just like his old career as an engineer, sales was a process, he has now coached almost 6,000 businesses & individuals globally. Companies such as Mercedes-Benz, National Storage, Westpac, AMEX, REIQ, Australian Skin Clinics and many, many more have all now come under his guidance. 

Kevin and Margaret Hines are mental health advocates and the couple behind the movie "Suicide: The Ripple Effect". Kevin survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and has become a beacon of hope in mental health for 20 years. We discuss his story battling bipolar disorder, how to find help, the power of partnership, superheroes and much more.

Join the conversation as I talk with Sam Webb, co-founder and co-CEO of LIVIN, and their message of "It ain't weak to speak" - dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health. And watch Sam's powerful TEDx talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inypNXRmIqkA graduate of Sydney’s drama school and well known in Australia for his appearances on TV, Sam Webb has also received credit for his work on the feature film documentary, Suicide: The Ripple Effect which premiered in Los Angeles, in March 2018. Sam has received notable recognition for his work in co-founding the mental health organisation and charity, LIVIN after the death of his good friend to suicide.LIVIN was founded on the Gold Coast, Australia in honor of a great man Dwayne Lally who like many others took his life after suffering in silence from a mental illness. LIVIN is all about living your life at the top and breaking the stigma around mental health. Connecting, supporting, and encouraging one another to talk about their feelings and challenges because “It Ain’t Weak to Speak”. Through the development of cutting edge education programs, apparel, and community awareness initiatives, LIVIN are launching a generational change. Let’s unite to help people start LIVIN again.https://livin.org/www.mhnrnetwork.com

In this episode of Single Soul Purpose, we get the honor of learning about mental wellness and the hidden dangers of "smiling depression" from Sam Webb. Sam is well known in Australia for his appearances on TV. Most people will recognize Sam as an actor on Neighbours or for his appearance on Australian Survivor. A graduate of Sydney’s drama school, Screenwise, Sam has also received credit for his work as a host on Nine’s Great Escapes and his work on the feature film documentary, Suicide: The Ripple Effect which premiered in Los Angeles, in March 2018. Sam has received notable recognition for his work in co-founding the mental health organisation and charity, LIVIN after the death of his good friend to suicide. The core of their mission is to break the stigma around mental health through education, fashion and community. Since inception, LIVIN have delivered their program to over 55,000 young people in schools around the country. Sam’s latest project will be the expansion of LIVIN to the USA alongside pursuing his acting ambitions in 2019. For more information on Sam, please visit www.samwebb.com.au and/or www.livin.org We'd love to hear your thoughts via an iTunes rating/review, and be sure to connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @jenniferwatsonleadership. Music by: Artist: Rodrigo Vicente Title: Keep Walking http://www.hooksounds.com

Lauren joins the show to tell Justin how Grand Rapids can get a screening of the movie Suicide-The Ripple Effect

Greg Dee Dicharry is at the annual National Council for Behavioral Health Conference to support the film Suicide: The Ripple Effect with co-producer and co-director Kevin Hines.Greg is a native of Louisiana who in 1993 moved to Hollywood and began living his vision of working in the film industry. Several years later that career path was derailed by mental illness and drug addiction. For the last 9 years he has been leading one of the nation’s leading youth programs focused on empowering young people with mental health, substance abuse and foster care challenges. Since 2010 Greg has been combining these two passions and has produced, directed and edited numerous mental health related PSA's and videos designed to educate and inspire.In his previous film career Greg held a variety of positions including production assistant, assistant director, director, and producer on independent, and major studio feature films, music videos, commercials, and short films. Greg has produced, and directed numerous commercials, film, and video projects including the TV pilot  Tribe TV, which received a regional EMMY Award. He produced Heroin the Real Deal, a prevention film featuring surviving members of the band Sublime. Go Cat Go - an EPK for music legend Carl Perkins, and a 35mm music video.Greg has continued to sharpen his producing skills by producing large scale youth festivals MY Fest, and other community events throughout the country. He has produced 20 MY Fest events nationally with budgets totaling over five hundred thousand dollars. They have attracted over 50,000 attendees and reached thousands more via social media and news coverage from Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, COX and Comcast TV affiliates, as well as numerous major radio networks.

Colleen O'Connor from Project Oz discusses a movie called "Suicide: The Ripple Effect". It was produced by Kevin Hines, who tried to take his own life as a teenager by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Candy Phillips is in to talk about the Suicide prevention movie. Suicide: The Ripple Effect. A story of one individual who attempted Suicide. The film also covers the Ripple Efffect on how it affected the ones who love him.

In this episode my guest, Kevin Hines is sharing his story about jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and surviving by a miracle, all the details in the episode. Also we are raising awareness about suicide prevention, and how to stay mentally healthy.GuestKevin Hines is a storyteller. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. His motto: #BeHereTomorrow and every day after that. In 2016, Mental Health America awarded Kevin their highest honor, The Clifford W. Beers Award for his efforts to improve the lives of and attitudes toward people with mental illnesses. Previously, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Council of Behavioral Health in partnership with Eli Lilly. Kevin has also been awarded by SAMSHA as a Voice Awards Fellow and Award Winner, an Achievement Winner by the US Veterans Affairs and received over 30 U.S. military excellence medals as a civilian.Kevin sat on the boards of the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF), the Bridge Rail Foundation (BRF) and the Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) and on the Survivors Committee of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Previously, he was a board member of the Northern California Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and was a two-term member of San Francisco's Mental Health Board. He has spoken in congressional hearings alongside Patrick Kennedy in support of The Mental Health Parity Bill. He continues his policy work as an Ambassador to the National Council for Behavioral Health.In the summer of 2013, Kevin released his bestselling memoir titled Cracked Not Broken, Surviving and Thriving After A Suicide Attempt. He is currently producing a documentary entitled Suicide: The Ripple Effect. Kevin's will to live and stay mentally well has inspired people worldwide. His compelling story has touched diverse, global audiences within colleges and universities, high schools, corporations, clergy, military, clinicians, health and medical communities, law enforcement organizations, and various industries. Thousands have communicated to Hines that his story helped save their lives. He has reached millions with his story.His story was featured in the 2006 film The Bridge by the film director and producer Eric Steel. Kevin believes in the power of the human spirit and in the fact that you can find the ability to live mentally well. His mantra: “Life is a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always.”HostOlyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/notbasicblonde-podcast/donations--Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/notbasicblonde-podcast/donations