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141 Suicide Trauma | World Suicide Prevention Day: Changing the Narrative on Suicide

Season 14 Episode 141

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On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September 2025), we explore this year’s theme: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.”
This episode covers:

  • What suicide is and why compassionate language matters.
  • Global statistics and who is most at risk.
  • Common warning signs and myths about suicide.
  • Cultural differences in how suicide is viewed.
  • What those at risk truly need from us and from society.
  • Real-world examples of how communities are marking World Suicide Prevention Day 2025.

🌍 Community Examples from Around the World

🎧 Related Podcast Episodes on Suicide & Prevention

If you’d like to dive deeper into lived experiences and healing journeys connected to suicide, listen to these episodes:

  • S11 E110 – Using Breathwork and Plant Medicine to Deal With Grief, Depression, and Suicide Ideation (Richard Blake)
  • S11 E108 – Grieving Business Loss and Suicide Loss During Covid (Theresa Bruno)
  • S7 E71 – Still Living Open-Heartedly After Loss (Emma Pearson – includes suicide loss)
  • S6 E55 – Dealing with Suicide Partner Loss Led to the Development of Help Texts (Emma Payne)
  • S4 E44 – Anniversary Special: Mother Loss Through Suicide (Nathalie Himmelrich)
  • S2 E13 – Dealing With Suicide (Sharon Ehlers)

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to your local crisis line. In the U.S., dial 988. In the U.K. & Ireland, call Samaritans at 116 123. In Australia, call Lifeline at 13 11 14.

If you need support, please reach out: info @ nathaliehimmelrich.com or send us a message using the link at the top of the shownotes. 

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