Mothers of Veteran Suicide and Lynchburg Out of the Darkness Walk

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike look back at the successful Center Fest in Bedford and share a preview of upcoming holiday happenings, including the “Parade of Trees,” local Christmas parades, and Bedford’s annual tree lighting celebration. They also spotlight Small Business Saturday’s “Shopper on the Shelf” initiative, designed to encourage support for neighborhood shops.
Special guests from Mothers Against Veteran Suicide and the Lynchburg Out of the Darkness Walk join the conversation to discuss vital mental health resources, suicide prevention, and the power of community healing. Throughout the episode, Heather and Mike emphasize the importance of kindness, self-care, and supporting both veterans and small businesses across Central Virginia.