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
19 episodes
Bullies are NOT the business!
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 importa...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:43
Let's TALK......REAL talk
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 yea...
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Episode 18
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18:34
ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER
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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Episode 17
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24:49
MINI EPISODE-ANOREXIA
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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Episode 16
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13:31
MINI EPISODE-PARANOIA
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...
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Episode 15
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17:42
WEEK OF GRATITUDE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
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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Episode 14
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23:13
CELEBRITY STORIES-ADDICTION AND SUICIDE
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 ...
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Episode 13
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29:20
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
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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Episode 12
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23:26
ADHD
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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Episode 11
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24:56
I LIVE TO DRINK-ALCOHOLISM
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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Episode 10
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36:48
MINI EPISODE-PSYCHOSIS
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 ...
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Episode 9
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17:44
THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSPECTIVE-INTERVIEW WITH ERNIE STEVENS
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 ...
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Episode 8
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32:33
BINGE EATING DISORDER
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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Episode 7
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26:55
SCHIZOPHRENIA
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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Episode 6
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21:07
BIPOLAR DISORDER
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 pod...
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Episode 5
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19:22
OVER AND OVER-DEALING WITH OCD
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 Com...
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Episode 4
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18:36
WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT FIRST RESPONDERS?
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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Episode 3
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26:04