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It's a Tough Subject

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Suicide claims far too many lives, ranking as the 11th leading cause of death in America. This heartbreaking epidemic highlights the profound need for awareness and support for those who are suffering in silence with mental health issues that can lead to suicide. Why are they suffering in silence? Because, it's a tough subject. Welcome to the It's a Tough Subject Podcast brought to you by The Half a Sorrow Foundation. Your host Dennis Gillan is the founder and executive director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation. Dennis is joined by his co-host Jessica Seel and both share the sorrow of losing lo...

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May 31, 2026

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Entrepreneur Stress, Grief & Mental Health Recovery 31.05.2026

  Links & Resources Half a Sorrow Foundation:  www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan:  https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Camo Hat Club:  https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7wm28ymMqLo Mental Health M...

Why Suicide IS a Public Health Issue (And Why That Matters) 09.04.2026

Links & Resources Half a Sorrow Foundation:  www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan:  https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Camo Hat Club:  https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K8ErFBwELUU In this powerful...

The Mental Health Shift No One Saw Coming 23.03.2026

Episode Description Links & Resources Half a Sorrow Foundation:  www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan:  https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Camo Hat Club:  https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 In this special episode of It's a Tough Subject , Dennis...

What Our Devices Know: Suicide Loss, Data, and Hope 14.03.2026

Episode Description Links & Resources Half a Sorrow Foundation:  www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan:  https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Camo Hat Club:  https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ Follow on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Our Guest: Kim Burnett Bartlett The Black Box Project Web...

How to Protect Your Mind in a Noisy World 20.02.2026

Links & Resources Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Camo Hat Club: https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIqMYwHt4eA Episode Notes: In this episode, Den...

From Grief to Growth: Finding Purpose in Pain 02.02.2026

Links & Resources Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Camo Hat Club: https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIqMYwHt4eA Episode Notes: In this conversation...

Social Media, Grief, and Showing Up 22.01.2026

Links & Resources Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Camo Hat Club: https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/u I5CinpgA58 Episode Notes: Jessica returns to...

Circle Back: A Love Story, Cancer, and What Grief Teaches Us 13.01.2026

Episode Description Half a Sorrow Foundation:  www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan:  https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Follow us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Camo Hat Club:  https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bNErYV30Lks Tim's 2025 Se...

When the Holidays Hurt: Suicide Loss, Insomnia & Finding Joy Again 06.12.2025

Half a Sorrow Foundation:  www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan:  https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Camo Hat Club: https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ In this episode of It's a Tough Subject , Dennis and Jessica get real about something many of...

AI and Loneliness: A Growing Concern for Mental Health 11.11.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation:  www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan:  https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ About the Hosts: Dennis Gillan is a renowned advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. As a speaker and influencer in this field, Dennis shares his personal journey, aiming to impact audiences profoundly...

Running for a Cause: Josh Blandino's Marathon Mission for Mental Health 28.10.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation:  www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan:  https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Please help this Josh Blandino  help us by going here to donate: https://lnkd.in/e4gAQPy7 The goal is 5,000 dollars, and the marathon is Nov 9th. Let's help him out! About the Hosts : Dennis Gillan is a renowned...

Navigating Faith, Politics, and Mental Health Challenges 06.10.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ About the Hosts : Dennis Gillan is a renowned speaker and advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. He uses his personal experience with losing family members to suicide to raise awareness and provide suppo...

How a Chatbot Became a Silent Killer 01.10.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ About the Hosts : Dennis Gillan is a renowned speaker and advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. He uses his personal experience with losing family members to suicide to raise awareness and provide suppo...

Navigating Grief and Finding Connection Amidst Tragedy and Division 12.09.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ About the Guest(s): Dennis Gillan is a renowned speaker and advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. He uses his personal experience with losing family members to suicide to raise awareness and provide sup...

September is Suicide Prevention Month 09.09.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ About the Hosts: Dennis Gillan is a notable speaker and mental health advocate with a focus on suicide prevention. Having experienced the tragic loss of two brothers to suicide, Dennis has dedicated his life to spre...

Talking Mental Health, Awards, and the Power of Community Support 23.08.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation:  https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Join hosts Dennis Gillan and Jessica Seel as they dive deep into pressing issues surrounding mental health and suicide prevention. Reflecting on recent travels and community interactions, Dennis shares personal mil...

Empowering Faith Leaders to Address Suicide with Compassion and Care 02.08.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ About the Guest: Michelle Snyder is the Executive Director of Soul Shop, a global leader in faith-based suicide prevention. With a Master's in Divinity and a Master's in Social Work, Michelle is a trained therapist...

Turning Tragedy into Action: The Speedy Foundation's Mission 18.07.2025

Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ The Speedy Foundation: https://thespeedyfoundation.org Mental Health First Aid information QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org About t...

Media's Role in Reporting Suicide with Sensitivity 08.07.2025

  Resources: Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of "It's A Tough Subject," hosts Dennis Gillan and Jessica Seel delve into the sensitive yet imperative topic of reporting on suicide. Recorded on a reflective Monday po...

From Loss to Hope: Josh Gardner's Story 04.07.2025

Dennis Gillan's Website:   Half a Sorrow Website Episode Summary In this conversation, Dennis Gillan and Josh Gardner discuss the profound impact of personal loss and the journey through depression and recovery. Josh shares his experiences of losing family members to suicide, the struggles he faced with mental health, and the various treatments he underwent, including ECT. The conversation emphasi...

How Travel and Traditions Help Heal Our Hearts 19.06.2025

Half a Sorrow Foundation Website Episode Summary: In this episode of "It's a Tough Subject," Dennis Gillan and Jessica Seel dive deep into the heart-wrenching yet crucial topics surrounding mental health challenges, particularly focusing on suicide awareness and prevention. Kicking off with a reflective mood, both hosts share personal experiences about how they cope with loss and the ways in which...

Navigating the Aftermath of Losing a Loved One 17.06.2025

Half a Sorrow's Website   About the Guest(s): Dennis Gillan is the founder and executive director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention through education and advocacy. Dennis is recognized for his compelling public speaking engagements on mental health, aiming to reach communities with life-saving messages. W...

Tackling Workplace Suicide Prevention with Compassion and Care 02.05.2025

About the Hosts: Dennis Gillan is a mental health advocate and speaker focused on suicide prevention in the workplace and beyond. Having lived through the heartbreaking loss of his two brothers to suicide, Dennis has dedicated his life to reducing the stigma around mental health and suicide. His commitment to mental health awareness is realized through his work with Half a Sorrow Foundation, where...

Behind the Numbers: Stories of Suicide Statistics 22.04.2025

About the Hosts: Dennis Gillan is a prominent figure in the mental health and suicide prevention community. He is the founder of the Half a Sorrow Foundation, which aims to reduce the impact and stigma of suicide by increasing mental health awareness. Dennis is a passionate speaker who shares his personal experiences with suicide loss to educate and inspire others. Jessica Seel is an expert in pub...

Transform Isolation into Connection 08.04.2025

Dennis Gillan is the Executive Director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation, an organization dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. With a deeply personal connection to this work, Dennis has experienced the loss of two brothers to suicide. His efforts are directed towards fostering open conversations about mental health and supporting those affected by suicide. Jessica Seel is a...

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