The Silent Suicide

The Silent Suicide

This podcast is dedicated to my dear friend Melanie who committed suicide in July 2022. In April 2022, I started a nonprofit organization called Rise and Shine Foundation to help eliminate the negative stigma surrounding mental health issues. This podcast will have weekly episodes discussing various issues on the topic including anxiety, depression, suicide, life experiences, sharing stories, etc. I am by no means an expert, I'm just someone with a loving heart who genuinely cares about people. In the near future, I will have guest speakers, and my listeners will be able to call in and tell their stories as well. I am determined to reach out and help those who are struggling. Life is hard, but it is worth it. BEING DIFFERENT MAKES YOU SPECIAL!!

Episodes

June 4, 2023 23 mins

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Silent Suicide! This week I want to talk about bullies. The notion that bullying stops with adulthood is wrong! My hope is that if you are being bullied, you stand up for yourself. You matter, and you are important in this world! 

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This week is a candid conversation about mental health in general. Never forget to take care of yourself first. I will be back January 8th with a new episode. I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones, and we'll catch up next year! Thank you for your support! Let's make 2023 an amazing year!

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December 11, 2022 24 mins

This week is all about antisocial personality disorder. I learned a lot about the illness, and I hope you do too! 
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December 4, 2022 13 mins

This week I talk about anorexia. This particular illness really impacts not only the mind, but the body as well. I'm here to remind you that you are perfect just the way you are!

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November 27, 2022 17 mins

This week is a mini episode talking all about paranoia. A condition that is actually a symptom of different mental health illnesses. It is often difficult to diagnose and pinpoint the underlying condition. Although common to experience paranoid thoughts from time to time, when it is prolonged is when it can turn into an illness.   

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November 20, 2022 23 mins

Because it's Thanksgiving week, I wanted to focus on gratitude. Despite the trials and tribulations, we all face. There is always a reason to feel grateful and smile. I hope you have a fantastic week! 

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November 13, 2022 29 mins

Because of Aaron Carter's recent death, I wanted to highlight the fact that addiction and suicide do not discriminate. No amount of money or fame can shield someone from mental health issues. Which celebrity that I discussed were you a big fan of? Let me know!

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November 6, 2022 23 mins

This episode is special to me. I learned so much, and I hope you do too! Prayers to everyone thinking about suicide! Stay strong......you are worth it!!

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October 30, 2022 24 mins

Not many people think of ADHD when you think about mental illness or suicide, but we should. There can be a correlation between the two. This week I talk about child and adult ADHD.

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October 23, 2022 36 mins

I chose this particular topic because it is something I battle with. I believe this episode will resonate with a lot of people. 

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Email: determinedtoheal18@gmail.com

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October 16, 2022 17 mins

This week I wanted to discuss psychosis and psychotic episodes. I was shocked to learn that psychosis is a symptom rather than an illness. More people than I realized will suffer from a psychotic episode in their lifetime. Let me know what you think!

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This week I had the absolute honor of interviewing Ernie Stevens, who has been in law enforcement for 28 years, and is actively a part of NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness). The conversation was so engaging and educational. This was my favorite episode to record so far! I think you'll really enjoy it! 

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October 2, 2022 26 mins

I wanted to cover a mental illness that isn't mainstream.........an illness that people often don't know much about. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

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September 25, 2022 21 mins

Schizophrenia-The voices are real. The delusions are real. 
What is it, what are the symptoms, and I share a story from a professional in the field. 


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September 18, 2022 19 mins

By request, this week we talk about bipolar disorder. Bipolar is often misunderstood, and difficult to deal with. I hope this episode is educational and raises awareness on the issue. 
I want to THANK YOU SO MUCH for supporting this podcast and helping me help the world! Together, we can BE the change!!

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September 11, 2022 18 mins

This week I discuss OCD.  I wanted to highlight this illness because like many others, I suffer from it as well.  Tune in as we discuss the signs and symptoms, the difference between compulsions and obsessions, and OCPD (Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder). Always remember, BEING DIFFERENT MAKES YOU SPECIAL. 

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September 4, 2022 26 mins

First responders are people too and deserve to be heard! We cannot function without Corrections, Police, Fire, and EMT's. Let's end the stigma that these heroes have to be tough and suffer in silence!

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August 28, 2022 19 mins

Anxiety is a topic that should be talked about often. So many people suffer from it but are too scared to get help or tell anyone. We have to change the narrative that it is ok to admit you have anxiety.  What are the symptoms, what are the different types of anxiety?  Tune in as we discuss all this and more. 

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August 22, 2022 14 mins

Welcome to Episode ONE! I discuss the personal inspiration behind why I started the podcast and my nonprofit organization Rise and Shine Foundation. Alarming statistics about suicide in this country are discussed, and I talk about episode topics for the future. Tune in next week  to talk about a horrible epidemic... anxiety.  Please share my mission to end suicide! 

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