Safe Talk-JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast

🎙 Safe Talk Podcast: Autism, Suicide Prevention & The Power of Checking In with Karol Santistevan, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS🎙

In this insightful episode of Safe Talk, host Jenny Hunter speaks with Karol Santistevan, founder of Ropes and Roses Therapy Services, to explore a critical but often overlooked topic—the heightened suicide risk among autistic individuals.

Jenny and Karol discuss why autism is rarely included in mainstream su...

S4E17-Glenn Woods Interview-The Power of Simplicity: Alleviating Anxiety One Step at a Time on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast

In this insightful episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter welcomes author and radio talk show host Glenn Woods to explore the profound impact of simplifying life’s challenges. Glenn, author of The Uncomplicated Life, shares how overthinking and clutter—both mental and physical—contribut...

S4E16-Sibling Bereavement: A Deeper Dive on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast

Sibling loss to suicide is a grief that often goes unspoken, leaving many to navigate their pain in silence. In this deeply personal episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter revisits the profound and often overlooked struggles of siblings who have lost a brother or sister to suicide. Reflecting on her own journey and a powerful conver...

S4E15-The Silent Struggle of Siblings After Suicide Loss

In this deeply moving episode of Safe Talk, Cortney, Jenny Hunter’s daughter, bravely shares her journey through the devastating loss of her younger brother, JR. Though she believed she was ready to talk about it, the conversation reveals just how deeply grief remains, no matter how much time has passed. Her raw and honest account sheds light on the often-overlooked pain o...

Creating Safety Plans to Save Lives: A Conversation with Sheena Hixson, BSW, MS-CMHC Intern on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast

In this powerful and informative episode of Safe Talk, host Jenny Hunter, founder of JR’s Hunt for Life, is joined by Sheena Hixson, a counseling intern and mental health advocate. Together, they delve into the critical topic of safety plans for suicide prevention. Safety plans ...

In this impactful episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter welcomes back Debi Roberts, CEO of the UK based Charity, the OLLIE Foundation (One Life Lost Is Enough), to discuss actionable tools for suicide prevention. Debi shares the importance of pressing pause in moments of crisis, emphasizing the impermanence of suicidal thoughts. The conversation explores creating personalized safety plans, practicing compassionate listening, and recog...

In this episode of “Safe Talk”, Jenny Hunter welcomes Debi Roberts, CEO of the OLLIE Foundation (One Life Lost Is Enough), a UK-based suicide prevention charity. Together, they discuss groundbreaking strategies for suicide prevention, including the Prescription Safe Plan, a vital tool designed to promote safer prescribing practices and reduce medication-related suicide risks.

Debi shares her unique journey into suicide prevention, b...

🎙️ Safe Talk Podcast: S4E11 Jenny interviews Carol Salveson of Project Kenny 🐾

Join Jenny Hunter in this heartfelt episode of Safe Talk as she interviews Carol Salveson, founder of Project Kenny, a nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing veterans and first responders with expertly trained service dogs. Together, they delve deep into the transformative process of helping veterans with PTSD find safety and stability through ...

In this season 4 episode 10 of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter is joined by Mental Health Counselor Verline Davis LPC to delve into the complexities of compassion fatigue. Together, they explore the emotional and physical toll of helping professions, the stigma surrounding mental health among caregivers, and practical tools to build resilience and promote well-being. Verline shares insights on recognizing burnout, utilizing self-assessment...

S4E9-Safe Talk Podcast – Mythbusters Part 2: Exploring Four More Myths About Suicide

Welcome to another impactful episode of Safe Talk, where Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd address the vital topic of suicide prevention. In this special second installment of our "Mythbusters" series, Jenny and Billy dive deep into the final four myths about suicide, offering clarity, truth, and actionable insights to dispel harmful misconceptions.

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Join hosts Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd for a compelling and candid discussion in Season 4, Episode 8 of Safe Talk: Suicide Mythbusters (Part 1).

In this episode, Jenny and Billy tackle the first four myths about suicide, exposing the truths behind these widespread misconceptions. From addressing the idea that "talking about suicide increases the chance of it happening" to debunking the notion that "suicide is an act of selfish...

Surviving Suicidal Ideation: The Power of Hope, Connection, and Healing

In this profoundly moving episode of Safe Talk, hosts Jenny welcomes Gina Cavalier, a healed suicidal ideation survivor and founder of The Liberated Healers, and Dr. Amelia Kelly, a trauma-informed therapist and co-host of The Sensitivity Doctor podcast. Together, they dive into life-saving insights drawn from their co-authored book, Surviving Suicidal Ideat...

🎙 Safe Talk: Beyond Mental Health: Tackling Suicide as a Social Issue

In this Season 4, Episode 6 of “Safe Talk” Jenny Hunter welcomes back Dr. Kent Corso, a renowned suicidologist, behavior analyst, and veteran. Dr. Corso delves into the complexities of suicide prevention, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance and the social dimensions of this critical issue. He shares insights on how his program, PROSPER, empowers ...

Season 4, Episode 5: "Community-Centered Suicide Prevention with Dr. Lesley Manson, Psy.D."

In this impactful season 4 episode 5 of “Safe Talk”, Jenny Hunter welcomes Dr. Lesley Manson, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and integrated care. As a PROSPER Master Trainer, Dr. Manson specializes in suicide prevention and Motivational Interviewing, working across the U.S., ...

Sonja’s Story: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss and Healing

In this heartfelt episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter speaks with Sonja, a courageous mother who shares her deeply personal journey following the loss of her 13-year-old son to suicide. Sonja opens up about the day her life changed forever, the overwhelming grief, and the questions that followed. She reflects on the stigma surrounding suicide, the impact on her family, an...

🎧 A Life Saved Twice: Crimson Jennings’ Story of Unseen Hope and Resilience 💖

Welcome to Season 4 episode 3 of “Safe Talk” – the life-saving suicide prevention podcast hosted by Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd.

In this episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter welcomes Crimson Jennings, a dedicated mental health advocate and Program Director for NAMI Casper, to share her inspiring journey through darkness to purpose.

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Welcome to Season 4 episode 2 of “Safe Talk” – the life-saving suicide prevention podcast hosted by Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd.

In this heartfelt season return of Safe Talk, hosts Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd reconnect after the summer apart to dive into one of the most critical topics in suicide prevention—asking the question, “Are you thinking about suicide?” They discuss the power and necessity of this question in providing...

Welcome to Season 4 of “Safe Talk” – the life-saving suicide prevention podcast hosted by Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd.

In this episode, Jenny speaks with with Dr. Kent A. Corso, a suicidologist and founder of PROSPER, an initiative aimed at reducing suicide rates through proactive, evidence-based research. As Principal of NCR Behavioral Health, LLC, Dr. Corso has over 14 years of experience consulting and training healthcare or...