Loving Landis: Episode 7

Synopsis: Landis’s self-described descent into “madness” is unveiled through emails dating back to 2010-2012. This was an era before #MeToo and before measures in American society began being taken to increase suicide awareness and prevention while reducing the stigma of discussing suicide. Steph, a published essayist with a master’s in non-fiction writing, helps analyze and educate.

Content Warnings: murder, suicide

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Host: Wendy Fink

Co-Host: Steph

Content Warning: Chris

Sting: "Yessum" by Jingle Punks

Music: “Court and Page” by Silent Partner

Editors: Chris Fink, Wendy Fink

A Message: There are confidential, mental wellness resources available for every person, situation, and conversation style. You are not alone. Talk to someone. Anyone. Hell, even a kind stranger on the Internet. Do your research and know that you can reach out on someone's behalf even if it's a suicide hotline. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. It provides Spanish-speaking counselors, as well as options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It is only available in the United States. A 24-hour an Online Chat in partnership with Contact USA is also available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. This is for the United States. If you’re in another country, there are resources for you, as well. You’re not alone. Help is out there.

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