Stay In The Light

Welcome to Stay in the Light, a podcast from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this inspiring episode, host Chloe Sobel sits down with Toni, Shawnette, and Darla—founders of Philly Jumps—to discuss how movement, community, and honest conversation help break the stigma around mental health. Recorded at the Out of the Darkness 2025 walk in Philadelphia,...

Welcome to Stay in the Light, a podcast presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In today's heartfelt episode, recorded at the Out of the Darkness Walk, we shine a light on the voices of Zuri, Ellen, Elle, and Ethan. United by their mission to challenge mental health stigma and prevent suicide, our guests share personal stories of hope, remembrance,...

Welcome to Stay in the Light, a podcast from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this episode, Chloe sits down with Jamaal, a returning guest at the Out of the Darkness Walk. Now working security and giving back to his community, Jamaal bravely shares his journey from a difficult upbringing and personal struggles with mental health, to finding purpose...

Welcome to Stay in the Light, the podcast from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this episode, Chloe sits down with Kaelynn, a longtime volunteer and passionate suicide prevention advocate. Through an open and moving conversation, Kaelynn shares her personal connection to suicide prevention, what fuels her commitment to advocacy, and the power of commu...

Welcome to Stay in the Light, the podcast from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this episode, host Chloe sits down with Jason, a first-time participant at the Out of the Darkness Walk, who bravely shares his personal journey through depression and suicide attempts. Together, they discuss the importance of patience in the darkest moments, the simple bu...

Welcome to Stay in the Light , the podcast from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Diane, a nurse and passionate advocate, who bravely challenges mental health stigma by sharing her personal experiences with loss, resilience, and hope. Diane recounts the profound impact of losing her niece and nephew to suicide,...

Welcome to Stay in the Light, a podcast powered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. On today’s heartfelt episode, Chloe sits down with Savi Trijaysekhara, who courageously shares their journey through loss, faith, and the battle against mental health stigma. Savi opens up about the impact suicide has had on their family, how Buddhism and interfaith medit...

Welcome to Stay in the Light, the podcast where we bring together powerful voices dedicated to shining hope on mental health and suicide prevention. In this episode, Chloe sits down with Lisa, a three-time participant of the Out of the Darkness walk and a passionate advocate for breaking the stigma around suicide. Lisa opens up about her deeply personal experiences, including her own battle with m...

Welcome to "Stay in the Light," a podcast from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this heartfelt episode, Chloe sits down with Michael, a first-time attendee and volunteer at the Out of the Darkness Walk. Michael shares the personal story of losing a close friend to suicide and opens up about his journey through grief, community, and healing. Together,...

In this powerful episode, Meg shares their personal journey as both a coroner and a dedicated advocate for suicide prevention. Joined by an incredible group of supportive friends, Meg opens up about why they participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk, the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health conversations, and the little things that keep them fighting through dark times. Guided...

Welcome to Stay in the Light, a podcast by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this heartfelt episode, host Chloe Sobel sits down with Curtis, a dedicated youth worker and mental health advocate, at the Out of the Darkness Walk in Philadelphia. Curtis shares his personal journey with mental health, the impact of losing a close friend, and how that experi...

Welcome to "Stay In The Light," a podcast brought to you by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this heartfelt episode, host Chloe Sobel sits down with Deziray, a first-time participant in the Out of the Darkness Walk whose journey bridges advocacy, mental health awareness, and her deep involvement in the deaf community. Deziray shares her unique experie...

In this heartfelt episode, Chloe Sobel sits down with Tori, who courageously opens up about her journey through grief and healing after losing her boyfriend to suicide four years ago. Through candid conversation, Tori explains how support groups, self-care, and creative outlets like music have helped her stay connected to hope and continue moving forward. This episode shines a light on the importa...

Welcome to "Stay in the Light," the podcast from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this series, you'll hear intimate conversations with community members, mental health advocates, and experts, all sharing real-life stories of hope, healing, and how we can work together to prevent suicide. Our goal is to remind listeners that no one has to face their...