Today's guest is Elaine Lindsay. In her words: I'm bionic, I've come through trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, drug addiction (am currently what I call a functional junkie - on minimal pain meds) I speak on suicide, ideation, mental health issues, trying to manage it all on your own, and the need we all have for a tribe to support us.. .
"Suicidal ideation has been my constant secret companion, for as long as I can remember: when anything goes wrong,: from a broken glass to a death in the family"
I host a podcast sharing stories of suicide survivors and those left behind.. I empathize with my guests as I fit both categories.
I’m on a mission to END the silence, stigma and shame surrounding suicide, ideation and mental health.
Your host is Janet Sandberg, a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’s an intuitive channel, coach, energy master, and author. After a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life last year and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself, Janet started this podcast to talk about the darkness so that if you're in it, you'll feel less alone. She also wanted to let you know that it gets better by sharing inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving.
Please subscribe to hear more inspiring stories.
In Crisis?
Canada:
Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645
In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec
If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.
If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.
USA:
Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Call 911 in life-threatening situations.
