What if one of the most powerful ways to support struggling teens isn’t trying to fix them—but teaching them how to show up for each other? In this episode, Adriana speaks with Dr. Gregory Hudnall, founder of Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer school program that trains students to recognize when a friend is struggling, listen with empathy, and guide them toward help. The program is now active in schools worldwide and is reshaping how communities think about mental health support.
We discuss:
⏱️ Timestamps
00:18 - Introduction to Dr. Greg Hudnall and Hope Squad
01:10 - How personal loss led to a mission of prevention
08:10 - Why traditional adult-only approaches weren’t enough
14:42 - The importance of connectedness and belonging
32:36 - Warning signs and how to start conversations when something feels off
42:10 - Suicide prevention resources available for individuals and families
For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/suicide-prevention-with-dr.-greg-hudnall
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