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We open with a hard truth about hidden pain as a young NFL player dies by suicide, then move through money ethics, public safety, and the limits of technology with empathy and clear eyes. Along the way we share resources, challenge easy answers, and ask listeners to weigh tough choices.

• the gap between public success and private struggle
• practical ways to notice and support mental health
• 988 lifeline as immediate crisis support
• using a child’s savings versus ethical debt options
• government shutdown impacts on air travel safety
• harassment, security, and accountability in public office
• cloning pets, grief, and responsible tech priorities
• listener prompts on boundaries, money, and care

If someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, or you’re in a crisis, please, please, please reach out for help. You can call or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org to chat with a with a trained counselor 24-7

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Tired of surface-level inspiration? This raw, transformative documentary digs deep into turning pain into purpose. Mainstream platforms wouldn't touch these powerful stories of resilience, but you can access them now on elrodvnetwork.com.

Tired of surface-level inspiration? This raw, transformative documentary digs deep into turning pain into purpose. Mainstream platforms wouldn't touch these powerful stories of resilience, but you can access them now on elrodvnetwork.com.

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