Episode 25: The Power of Lived Experience

Episode 25: The Power of Lived Experience

In this episode of The 'S' Word, we talk with Terry McGuire, a fierce advocate for mental wellness and suicide prevention. We discuss Terry's lived experience with depression and suicide, and how she became inspired to start her own podcast series, Giving Voice to Depression. Tune in!

Episode 24: MKE L.O.S.S.

Support for suicide loss survivors, also called postvention support, is an important component in suicide prevention. During episode 24, we talk about a postvention program based in Milwaukee County. MKE L.O.S.S. provides support to loss survivors in Milwaukee County and beyond, and we are joined by Tricia Monroe and Neal Davis from this important program to learn more!

The Host Interviews Part 2

In Episode 23 of The 'S' Word: A Podcast about Suicide Prevention, we continue our host interviews by featuring the work of co-host Jacey Kant. Jacey discusses her personal experience with suicide and talks about how this informs her work. She also talks about research she has conducted that examines suicide among individuals with legal issues. Tune in!

Episode 22: The Host Interviews - Part 1

In Episode 22 of the podcast, Sara talks about her work in suicide research and healing. We explore different topics including suicide among farmers, a public health approach to suicide, and the role of love in suicide prevention. Join us!

Episode 21: Donna's Law

In Episode 21 of The 'S' Word: A Podcast about Suicide Prevention, we talk with Katrina Brees, artist and suicide prevention advocate. Katrina lost her mother, Donna, to suicide and has been tirelessly advocating for an innovative policy, Donna's Law, to prevent other families from experiencing this loss. If you would like to learn more, visit donnaslaw.com.