Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness: Lessons from Kevin Briggs, Guardian of the Golden Gate
Retired California Highway Patrol officer Kevin Briggs, often called “The Guardian of the Golden Gate”, has been on the frontlines of suicide prevention for decades. In this powerful conversation, Kev...
21 Nov 201714min
Real Stories of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support: Compassion in Action
What happens when a stranger chooses compassion in a moment of crisis? This episode continues the extraordinary true story of Johnny and Neil—two men whose lives changed forever on a bridge in London....
14 Nov 201713min
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health: Why Empathy and Compassion Matter Most
In this moving episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Bridget and Terry share a powerful first-person story of empathy, compassion, and suicide prevention. When Johnny, a young man in the UK, sat on a...
7 Nov 201713min
Best Depression Podcast Stories: Lessons, Hope, and Recovery From Season Two
In this special season wrap-up, Bridget and Terry reflect on some of the most powerful conversations and lessons from Season Two of Giving Voice to Depression. From learning that depression doesn’t de...
31 Okt 201715min
How to Manage Depression: Liz’s Journey With Therapy, Medication, and Self-Care
Depression doesn’t always look the same—and managing it often requires persistence, patience, and support. In this episode, Liz, 58, shares her powerful journey through two different forms of depressi...
24 Okt 201712min
Bipolar and Depression Coping Strategies: Ben’s Honest Mental Health Journey
Depression is full of contradictions: loneliness mixed with withdrawal, hunger without appetite, the need for support alongside the fear of asking for it. In this episode, Ben, a 28-year-old Brooklyn ...
17 Okt 201711min
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: Coping Strategies for Caregivers and Helpers
In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of compassion fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and burnout—especially for caregivers, healthcare workers, and anyone who supports others through mental hea...
10 Okt 201712min
How to Deal With Depression: Sarah’s Honest Story of Coping and Recovery
What does depression really feel like? For Sarah, it’s more than sadness—it’s a sudden drop into worthlessness, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts. In this deeply honest conversation, Sarah shares he...
3 Okt 201711min
