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Changing the Narrative on Suicide & Mental Health with Lisa Sugarman
🎙 Season 10 Opener | 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner (Health) | 2024 Women in Podcasting Award (Best Mental Health Podcast) | Over 1 Million Downloads 🎙
🔔 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide. Please reach out for support if you or someone you know is struggling. Resources are listed below.
🎧 We Value Your Feedback!
Please leave us a voice or written message at https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a
Episode Overview
In this powerful Season 10 opener, we sit down with Lisa Sugarman—a mental health advocate, crisis counselor, and three-time suicide loss survivor. Lisa shares her deeply personal journey, the importance of suicide prevention, and how we can shift the narrative around mental health.
From losing her father and loved ones to suicide to becoming an advocate for awareness and support, Lisa's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. She also introduces The Help Hub, a vital resource for mental health support worldwide.
This conversation is about breaking the stigma, offering hope, and providing real-life strategies for mental well-being. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is for you.
💛 Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads + Heather Grace Skincare Helping LA Fire Victims & LA Mission
We’re proud to partner with Heather Grace Skincare to support LA Fires & Los Angeles Mission victims.
🔗 Press Release: https://www.openpr.com/news/3840564/heather-grace-skincare-partners-with-g-rex-from-sh-t-that-goes
How You Can Help:
💛 Shop with Purpose - 10% of all Heather Grace Skincare purchases through February will be donated to the Los Angeles Mission
💛 Spread the Word - Share this initiative to amplify support
💛 Donate Directly - Visit Los Angeles Mission to contribute
For more info:
🌎 Website: https://heathergraceskincare.com/
📲 Instagram: @HeatherGraceSkincare
🧠 Mental Health Quote:
"You are not alone. You may not see the light right now, but it’s there—on the other side of this moment. Keep going." - Lisa Sugarman
Meet Our Guest: Lisa Sugarman
Lisa Sugarman is an author, nationally syndicated columnist, mental health advocate, and crisis counselor with The Trevor Project. A three-time suicide loss survivor, Lisa writes the opinion column We Are Who We Are and is the author of:
📖 How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It
📖 Untying Parent Anxiety
📖 LIFE: It Is What It Is
Lisa contributes to platforms like Mental Health Television Network (MHTN), NAMI, Healthline Parenthood, GrownAndFlown, TODAY Parents, Thrive Global, and More Content Now. She lives and writes just north of Boston.
Follow Lisa Sugarman
📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lisa_sugarman
📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/thelisasugarman
🔗 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/lisa-sugarman-16925b69
🎯 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
1️⃣ Suicide prevention starts with open, stigma-free conversations. Lisa shares how we can talk about mental health in a way that encourages people to seek help.
2️⃣ Resources, like The Help Hub & 988, exist to support those in crisis. You are never alone, and there are always people ready to help.
3️⃣ Self-care & boundary setting are essential for mental health. Lisa shares her practices for maintaining well-being in challenging times.
📖 Important Chapters:
⏳ 00:00 - Trigger Warning & Introduction
⏳ 05:42 - Lisa Sugarman’s Journey with Suicide Loss
⏳ 15:30 - How the Help Hub is Making a Difference
⏳ 24:55 - Breaking the Stigma Around Suicide & Mental Health
⏳ 34:10 - How to Support Someone Struggling with Mental Health
⏳ 45:50 - Self-Care, Boundaries, and Emotional Well-being
⏳ 55:30 - How Listeners Can Make an Impact on Mental Health Awareness
📢 Mental Health Resources:
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
🌎 The Help Hub (Global Mental Health Directory): https://thehelphub.co
🏳️🌈 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Support): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
🫂 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/
Subscribe, Rate, and Review!
Remember to subscribe for more inspiring stories. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, or visit our Website - https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews
💛 If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is always available. You are not alone. 💛
#MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthPodcast #LisaSugarman #TheHelpHub #NAMI #Podcast #988Lifeline #YouAreNotAlone #HealingJourney #TheTrevorProject #AwardWinningPodcast #STGOIOH #Grex #DirtySkittles
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If You Need Support, Reach Out
If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.
- United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.org
- Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
- Worldwide: Find a Helpline
- Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub
Stay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Official Website: goesoninourheads.net
- Facebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheads
- Instagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittles
- LinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Join Our Newsletter: Sign Up Here
- Merch Store: goesoninourheads.shop
Audio Editing by NJz Audio
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🎙 Season 10 Opener | 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner (Health) | 2024 Women in Podcasting Award (Best Mental Health Podcast) | Over 1 Million Downloads 🎙
🔔 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide. Please reach out for support if you or someone you know is struggling. Resources are listed below.
🎧 We Value Your Feedback!
Please leave us a voice or written message at https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a
Episode Overview
In this powerful Season 10 opener, we sit down with Lisa Sugarman—a mental health advocate, crisis counselor, and three-time suicide loss survivor. Lisa shares her deeply personal journey, the importance of suicide prevention, and how we can shift the narrative around mental health.
From losing her father and loved ones to suicide to becoming an advocate for awareness and support, Lisa's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. She also introduces The Help Hub, a vital resource for mental health support worldwide.
This conversation is about breaking the stigma, offering hope, and providing real-life strategies for mental well-being. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is for you.
💛 Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads + Heather Grace Skincare Helping LA Fire Victims & LA Mission
We’re proud to partner with Heather Grace Skincare to support LA Fires & Los Angeles Mission victims.
🔗 Press Release: https://www.openpr.com/news/3840564/heather-grace-skincare-partners-with-g-rex-from-sh-t-that-goes
How You Can Help:
💛 Shop with Purpose - 10% of all Heather Grace Skincare purchases through February will be donated to the Los Angeles Mission
💛 Spread the Word - Share this initiative to amplify support
💛 Donate Directly - Visit Los Angeles Mission to contribute
For more info:
🌎 Website: https://heathergraceskincare.com/
📲 Instagram: @HeatherGraceSkincare
🧠 Mental Health Quote:
"You are not alone. You may not see the light right now, but it’s there—on the other side of this moment. Keep going." - Lisa Sugarman
Meet Our Guest: Lisa Sugarman
Lisa Sugarman is an author, nationally syndicated columnist, mental health advocate, and crisis counselor with The Trevor Project. A three-time suicide loss survivor, Lisa writes the opinion column We Are Who We Are and is the author of:
📖 How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It
📖 Untying Parent Anxiety
📖 LIFE: It Is What It Is
Lisa contributes to platforms like Mental Health Television Network (MHTN), NAMI, Healthline Parenthood, GrownAndFlown, TODAY Parents, Thrive Global, and More Content Now. She lives and writes just north of Boston.
Follow Lisa Sugarman
📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lisa_sugarman
📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/thelisasugarman
🔗 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/lisa-sugarman-16925b69
🎯 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
1️⃣ Suicide prevention starts with open, stigma-free conversations. Lisa shares how we can talk about mental health in a way that encourages people to seek help.
2️⃣ Resources, like The Help Hub & 988, exist to support those in crisis. You are never alone, and there are always people ready to help.
3️⃣ Self-care & boundary setting are essential for mental health. Lisa shares her practices for maintaining well-being in challenging times.
📖 Important Chapters:
⏳ 00:00 - Trigger Warning & Introduction
⏳ 05:42 - Lisa Sugarman’s Journey with Suicide Loss
⏳ 15:30 - How the Help Hub is Making a Difference
⏳ 24:55 - Breaking the Stigma Around Suicide & Mental Health
⏳ 34:10 - How to Support Someone Struggling with Mental Health
⏳ 45:50 - Self-Care, Boundaries, and Emotional Well-being
⏳ 55:30 - How Listeners Can Make an Impact on Mental Health Awareness
📢 Mental Health Resources:
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
🌎 The Help Hub (Global Mental Health Directory): https://thehelphub.co
🏳️🌈 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Support): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
🫂 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/
Subscribe, Rate, and Review!
Remember to subscribe for more inspiring stories. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, or visit our Website - https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews
💛 If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is always available. You are not alone. 💛
#MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthPodcast #LisaSugarman #TheHelpHub #NAMI #Podcast #988Lifeline #YouAreNotAlone #HealingJourney #TheTrevorProject #AwardWinningPodcast #STGOIOH #Grex #DirtySkittles
***************************************************************************
If You Need Support, Reach Out
If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.
- United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.org
- Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
- Worldwide: Find a Helpline
- Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub
Stay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Official Website: goesoninourheads.net
- Facebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheads
- Instagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittles
- LinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Join Our Newsletter: Sign Up Here
- Merch Store: goesoninourheads.shop
Audio Editing by NJz Audio
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