Finding Purpose After Suicide Loss with Lisa Sugarman

In this powerful conversation, I speak with Lisa Sugarman—a crisis counselor, mental health advocate, and Founder of The HelpHUB™, a free online destination for mental health support and resources. Lisa is also an author, syndicated columnist, and three-time survivor of suicide loss. 

She opens up about losing her cousin, father, and a close friend to suicide, and how those experiences reshaped her beliefs, purpose, and passion for mental health advocacy. Together, we explore the complex ways trauma can alter perspective and the daily practices that have helped Lisa transform her pain into purpose.

Highlights from our conversation:

• The moment Lisa discovered the truth about her father’s death—35 years after it happened
• How her beliefs about suicide evolved from judgment to deep understanding
• The surprising way storytelling became the key to healing—for her and others
• Lisa’s daily rituals that support emotional wellbeing, including meditation and journaling
• The origin and vision behind The HelpHUB™, a free mental health resource platform for all communities

Lisa’s journey reminds us that the way we see the world isn’t fixed—it’s shaped by experience, belief, and intention. Through her storytelling and advocacy, she’s created safe, supportive spaces for others to grieve, learn, and grow. 

Whether you’ve experienced suicide loss personally or simply want to understand mental health on a deeper level, this episode will stay with you. I’m honored to share Lisa’s perspective with you.

To connect with Lisa Sugarman go to:

Website: thehelphub.co

Linktree: linktr.ee/thelisasugarman

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehelphubonyoutube

TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelisasugarman

Facebook: facebook.com/thelisasugarman

Instagram: instagram.com/lisa_sugarman

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-sugarman-she-her-hers-16925b69/

Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lisa-Sugarman/author/B00JY0DY28?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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