S4E8 Mythbusters-Part 1 on “Safe Talk”-JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast

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 selfishness," the conversation is filled with insight and hope. Tune in to better understand how breaking these myths can lead to prevention, connection, and life-saving conversations.

Featured Myths in this Episode:

1. ​ Talking about suicide increases the likelihood of action.
2. ​ People who talk about suicide are just seeking attention.
3. ​ Suicide cannot be prevented.
4. ​ People who die by suicide are selfish, cowardly, or weak.

When we think about people who take their own lives, we need to understand the depth of their emotional pain. This isn’t a fleeting sadness or a bad day—it’s an excruciating, relentless pain that can overshadow everything else. For some, that pain might even come from physical suffering, compounded by hopelessness, until they feel there’s no other way out.

It’s so important for us to never dismiss this as selfish, cowardly, or weak. Those labels are unfair, untrue, and hurtful—not only to those we’ve lost but to those who are still fighting to stay alive. People who are in this place aren’t choosing to leave because they don’t care; they’re desperate to end the pain they can’t seem to escape.

What we can do is step into that space with love, empathy, and understanding. We can ask the hard questions, listen without judgment, and let them know they’re not alone. Sometimes, that simple act of showing up can be the light they need to see their way out of the darkness. Let’s lead with compassion and refuse to let stigma or myths stand in the way of saving lives.

“Safe Talk” is hosted by Jenny Hunter, founder of the global suicide prevention movement J.R.’s Hunt For Life, and Billy Floyd, media broadcaster and positive influencer. Together, they create a space for open dialogue that can truly save lives.

Featuring music by “Sounds of Soul”, courtesy of Fearless Motivation, this episode is produced by Angel Mountain Media.

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