48: Garra Lloyd-Lester on Suicide Prevention and Chronic Illness (S2 EP 15)

48: Garra Lloyd-Lester on Suicide Prevention and Chronic Illness (S2 EP 15)

This week on Autoimmune Adventures, we pause for a deeper, more serious conversation during Suicide Prevention Week. For many living with chronic illness, the weight of depression, isolation, and even suicidal thoughts is a hidden struggle—one that deserves to be spoken about with honesty and compassion.

We’re joined by Garra Lloyd-Lester, Coordinator of Community and Coalition Initiatives at the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State. With more than 30 years of experience in the human services field, Garra has dedicated his career to building safer, more connected communities.

Together, we explore:

  • The link between chronic illness and suicide risk

  • Warning signs that loved ones might miss

  • How to reach in and support someone in emotional pain

  • The role of community, peer support, and healthcare providers in prevention

  • Words of hope for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the weight of illness and despair

This episode is both a reminder and a lifeline: you are not alone, you are not a burden, and your story matters.

📞 If you or someone you love is struggling, please call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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63: Mental Health, Boundaries, and Chronic Illness During the Holidays (S2 E30)

63: Mental Health, Boundaries, and Chronic Illness During the Holidays (S2 E30)

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62: Holiday Traditions That Ground Us: Finding Joy, Meaning & Connection (S2 EP 29)

62: Holiday Traditions That Ground Us: Finding Joy, Meaning & Connection (S2 EP 29)

Releasing December 9 — Holiday Episode 3 of Autoimmune Adventures The holidays can be magical… and overwhelming. In this week’s episode of Autoimmune Adventures, Stacy, Becky, and Alysia dive into the...

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61: Bright Holiday Plates, No Artificial Dyes: Natural Eating Tips & Recipes: (S2 EP28)

61: Bright Holiday Plates, No Artificial Dyes: Natural Eating Tips & Recipes: (S2 EP28)

Welcome back to Autoimmune Adventures! Our second holiday episode, releasing December 2nd, is all about creating vibrant, flavorful holiday plates without relying on artificial dyes—because those colo...

2 Des 202537min

60: Holiday Travel With Autoimmune & Chronic Illness: Tips & Stress-Free Travel Strategies  (S2 E27)

60: Holiday Travel With Autoimmune & Chronic Illness: Tips & Stress-Free Travel Strategies (S2 E27)

Welcome to the FIRST episode of our 2025 Holiday Series! Releasing just in time for Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday rush, this episode of Autoimmune Adventures dives deep into how to travel ...

25 Nov 202537min

59: Rebuilding Strength with Chronic Illness: Sharon Jones on Resilience, Mindset & Healing (S2 EP26)

59: Rebuilding Strength with Chronic Illness: Sharon Jones on Resilience, Mindset & Healing (S2 EP26)

In this empowering episode of Autoimmune Adventures, Stacy and Alysia sit down with Sharon Jones — speaker, advocate, and chronic illness warrior — to talk about what it really means to rebuild your s...

18 Nov 202537min

58: Advocating For Rare Disease with Chelsea Streit   (S2 E25)

58: Advocating For Rare Disease with Chelsea Streit (S2 E25)

In this inspiring episode of Autoimmune Adventures, hosts Stacy, Becky, and Alysia sit down with Chelsea Streit, a passionate rare disease advocate living with Cowden Syndrome and Sjögren’s Syndrome. ...

11 Nov 202526min

57: NeuroGrowth Teen and Parent Coaching and Advocacy with Stacy Griffin   (S2 E24)

57: NeuroGrowth Teen and Parent Coaching and Advocacy with Stacy Griffin (S2 E24)

Meet Stacy Griffin, co-host of Autoimmune Adventures — a NeuroGrowth Coach, speaker, and autoimmune adventurer who turned her journey of loss, resilience, and renewal into a mission to help others thr...

4 Nov 202531min

56: Finding Hope Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis a Conversation with Hana Birch   (S2 E 23)

56: Finding Hope Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis a Conversation with Hana Birch (S2 E 23)

In this heartfelt episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Hana Birch, an author, advocate, and lifelong rheumatoid arthritis warrior who has lived with the condition for more than 50 years....

28 Okt 202547min

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