Part 1: Holding Hope: A Conversation on Grief, Hope, and Healing Following a Suicide Loss

Episode Disclaimer:This episode discusses suicide loss. Please listen with care and prioritize your wellbeing.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health concern or in crisis, you are not alone. Call or text 988 in the United States to be connected to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. You can also chat online with the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at https://988lifeline.org/faq/988-lifeline-chat/

-----Season 2 of the Real Life Unplugged Podcast begins with a heartfelt and deeply important conversation in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month. In this two-part premiere, Katherine sits down with Brent and Stacey Lamb, the creative minds and compassionate hearts behind HAPPYtown and the new resource Hope and the Winds of Grief.

Together, they talk about what it means to both create hope and find hope after the loss of a loved one to suicide. They share about the journey of grief, the lessons they have learned about coming alongside Survivors of Suicide Loss, and how Hope the Koala has become a symbol of comfort and healing for individuals navigating unimaginable loss.

This episode is Part 1 of a two-part conversation and is being released alongside Part 2 to honor the importance of open, compassionate dialogue during National Suicide Prevention Month.

✨ Learn More About Integrated Wellbeing Consulting✨ Learn More About HAPPYtown✨ Learn More About Hope and the Winds of Grief✨ Find the Hope and the Winds of Grief Workbook✨ Find the Hope and the Winds of Grief Storybook✨ Visit the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline