"Head of a Woman" is a 17th century portrait of a peasant woman in Rome. She has no teeth. She's looking down. She's aged and sad, but peaceful too. None of us know her name, where she came from, or why she sat for a portrait when peasants weren't the subjects of paintings. But hundreds of years later, we know her face and we admire her. We're all a little like the "Head of a Woman": people moving through life profoundly influencing the people around us, whether we realize it or not.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and a reminder that each of us holds a deep, timeless significance even when life feels completely hopeless.

***If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a trusted person or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255).

As mentioned in the episode:

• "Head of a Woman" by Michael Sweerts
• The Depression Project on IG (@realdepressionproject)