Highlights of the First 11 Episodes. In this episode, we highlight 5 previous guests on the podcast who are loss survivors or who had thoughts about suicide and how they reached out for help in their time of need.

Being A Leader by Having Difficult Conversations About Suicide. In this episode we talk with Chief Clem about being a leader and having the difficult talk about suicide. Recently his team had an employee who reached out and was able to get help, another employee did not reach out and ended their life.

Losing A Coworker to Suicide. In this episode we talk with Zeus, a loss survivor, who recently lost a coworker to suicide and the impact it has had on his life.

The Relationship Between Safety and Suicide. In this episode, we discuss with Dave from OSH about the cost of injuries to CBP and how those injuries can lead to a loss of self and purpose and eventually suicide.

The Connection Between Substance Misuse and Suicide. Kimbra talks with Dr Corso about the connection between Substance Misuse and suicidal ideation and how she was able to overcome her challenges and make a fulfilling career at CBP. By using abstinence and a support network, she was able to not only help herself, but fellow CBP employees.

A Story of Taking Back Your Life. Agent Cody discusses the incident that led him to find help for himself and his wife as they struggled with depression, post traumatic stress and thoughts of suicide. After he and his wife found help their lives changed for the better and their relationship has never been stronger as they tell their story and help others.

Going From Military To Civilian and Overcoming Those Challenges. Transitioning from the Military to a Civilian occupation brings about many challenges. In this episode Dr Corso and Chaplain Will talk about his challenges with his transition and how he was able to overcome them and thrive in the Federal Civilian Workforce.

Understanding The Nexus of Domestic Violence and Suicide. When an individual is in a domestic violence situation, they can feel like there is no way our and no one to help them. This can lead them to think that the only way out is to end their lives. In this conversation with Cristina, Dr Corso talks with her about her experience and how she got out of a bad situation and continued with her career.

No One Is Immune from The Effects of Suicide. Losing a parent to suicide is devastating. Being in a position of leadership does not make one immune to the effects, Commissioner Miller discusses his personal story of loss and how it makes him empathetic to those going through similar circumstances.

Keeping Your Ears Open Can Keep Someone Alive. An offhand remark alerted a coworker that something was off. Because of their concern and quick thinking a life was saved and help was obtained and career was saved in this conversation with Dr Corso and Sal