This week, we explore suicide, suicidality, and the human experience of thinking about death. Our conversation begins with a somewhat tangential discussion of comedians and sublimation before moving into the main topic. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation, please reach out to the resources listed below. Content advisory: sexual misconduct, suicide, suicidal ideation, self-harm.

Toll-free suicide prevention hotline - 1 800 273 TALK (5255)

Crisis counseling text message hotline - Text HOME to 741741

NIMH - Suicide

AFSP - Suicide statistics

Comedians and suicide

The Hilarious World of Depression

Sublimation

ABC News - Second Chances

Aurora Bridge

Freud’s death drive

Linkin Park - Crawling

Chevelle - The Red

Elliott Smith - Either/Or

Music credits: Joe Arroyo.