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Hope Illuminated Podcast: Helping the Helpers Bring Light to Life’s Darkest Moments

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention
Lived Experience
Community Engagement
Cultural Responsiveness
Veterans' Mental Health
Storytelling
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
Empowerment
Personal Agency
Crisis Intervention
Peer Support Programs
Research
Addiction Recovery
Policy Change
Leadership In Mental Health
Veteran Suicide Trends
Transition To Civilian Life
Self-Care
Resilience

Welcome to the Hope Illuminated Podcast, your source for the stories, science and strategy of suicide prevention, mental health promotion and resilience where we live, learn, and work. I’m your host, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, and I am on a life mission to empower communities with solutions that help people overcome isolation and despair and rekindle a passion for living. Each episode we’re joined ... more

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Dr. Simon Hatcher
Clinical psychiatrist and researcher focusing on mental health in underserved populations
University of Ottawa
Episode: The Power of Testament: Addressing Social Justice in Mental Health Research with Dr. Simon Hatcher
Dr. Holly Wilcox
Professor at Johns Hopkins University and an expert in suicide prevention
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Upstream Suicide Prevention: Changing Lives Using the Good Behavior Game with Dr. Holly Wilcox
John Cornelius
A passionate advocate for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in Indigenous communities.
Episode: Addressing Generational Trauma in Indigenous Communities with John Cornelius
Dr. Pierluigi Mancini
Clinician and administrator with extensive experience in addiction recovery and mental health services
Multilingual Multinational Behavioral Health Agency
Episode: The Power of Multilingual Support in Recovery with Dr. Pierluigi Mancini | Ep. 139
Luke Bayliss
Senior Research Assistant at the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
Episode: Empowerment Matters: How Understanding Personal Agency Can Transform Suicide Prevention with Luke Bayless EP 138
Barb Smith
Advocate and expert in suicide prevention and postvention support
Suicide Resource and Response Network
Episode: Supporting Communities In The Aftermath of Suicide. Why We Need To Be Proactive with Barb Smith EP 137
Dr. Ursula Whiteside
Developed strategies for managing acute suicidal feelings
Now Matters Now
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Dr. John Draper
Founder of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Dr. Jessica Ravelle
Expert on neurodiversity and mental health
Australian mental health advocate
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Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas
Host of the Hope Illuminated Podcast, dedicated to mental health advocacy and suicide prevention.

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  • Dave Kieta

    I love this show. There is so much amazin information packed into each episode. I tell all my friends about it. You don't have to be a doctor to understand the content and there is something for everyone.

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    United States3 years ago

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The Power of Testament: Addressing Social Justice in Mental Health Research with Dr. Simon Hatcher
Q: What have been some of the outcomes of this more person-centered approach, listening approach, empowerment approach?
It has made research richer and more relevant, despite slowing down the process. Person-centered approaches lead to more contextualized understanding and application of findings.
The Power of Testament: Addressing Social Justice in Mental Health Research with Dr. Simon Hatcher
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what you're seeing about how we're not moving forward around some of these conversations because of that systemic problem to begin with?
Hatcher highlights the lack of well-done Indigenous research and the systemic issues within health care, such as the colonial assimilation of Indigenous people, which robs resources between generations.
From Service to Civilian: Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Veteran Suicide with Rachel Oswalt
Q: What can the transitioning military person do?
Rachel discusses programs like TAPS, Onward Ops, and Reboot to support transitioning service members in finding community and employment.
From Service to Civilian: Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Veteran Suicide with Rachel Oswalt
Q: What is your story?
Rachel shares her journey of joining the military under difficult personal circumstances and experiencing transition stress, losing friends to suicide, and her ongoing advocacy for veteran mental health.
Upstream Suicide Prevention: Changing Lives Using the Good Behavior Game with Dr. Holly Wilcox
Q: What gets you up every morning and gets you excited to do this work?
Dr. Wilcox expressed that her passion lies in finding ways to implement public health approaches to suicide prevention, focusing on building skills and mitigating risk factors early on.

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This podcast focuses on the pressing issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and personal agency in overcoming life's challenges. With insights from international experts, conversations cover a wide range of topics, including cultural responsiveness in mental health services, generational trauma, and innovative strategies for emotional resilience. Notably, the discussions strive to weave personal narratives with scientific research, fostering a deeper understanding of mental health while aiming to empower listeners to take proactive steps towards well-being. The format combines interviews, personal stories, and actionable guidance, ensuring that the content is accessible a... more

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2. Dr. Holly Wilcox
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