Safe Talk-JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast

S5E6-A Mother’s Story: From Surviving to Living on JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast, “Safe Talk” In this powerful follow-up episode of Safe Talk, host Jenny Hunter reconnects with Sonja, whose story of losing her 13-year-old son, Mason, to suicide deeply moved listeners in our Nov. 2024 episode. Now, seven years into her journey, Sonja returns to share what healing can look like after...

S5E5-Breaking the Silence: Men’s Mental Health, Heartbreak, and Healing with Billy Floyd on SAFE TALK, JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast. In this episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd continue their important conversation on men’s mental health, exploring the emotional impact of relationship loss, depression, and the power of open conversation in suicide prevention. Billy...

S5E4-Men’s Mental Health, Authenticity & Pushing Through Life’s Lowest Moments with Billy Floyd on SAFE TALK, JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast. In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of JR’s Hunt; for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast, Safe Talk, host Jenny Hunter reconnects with longtime friend, former co-host, and media professional Billy Floyd for an honest conversation about...

S5E3-Surviving Suicide Loss: Healing Survivor’s Guilt with Verline Davis, LPC on JR’s Hunt for Life – Safe Talk Podcast In this deeply honest and compassionate episode of JR’s Hunt for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast, Safe Talk, host Jenny Hunter is joined once again by Verline Davis, a licensed professional counselor with advanced training in trauma and child therapy, including EMDR (Eye Movement...

🎧 CALM Training & Lethal Means Safety with Sheena Hicks, PPC on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast In this episode of JR’s Hunt for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast, Safe Talk, host Jenny Hunter welcomes returning guest Sheena Hicks, newly graduated Provisional Professional Counselor (PPC). Sheena shares her journey through seven years of education and supervised clinical tr...

Season 5 Premiere — Understanding Passive Suicidal Ideation with Cassidy Lach, MA, LPC on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast Season 5 opens with an eye-opening conversation about a topic that’s rarely named but widely felt: passive suicidal ideation. Jenny sits down with Cassidy Lach, a licensed professional counselor with nearly two decades of experience in Wyoming’s mental...

🎙️ Season 4 Finale: Sibling Survivors — The Invisible Mourners on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast. In this powerful final episode of Season 4 of JR’s Hunt for Life, host Jenny Hunter sits down with long-time friend and fellow Casper resident, Dawn, to explore the unique and often overlooked grief of sibling suicide loss. Dawn shares the story of her brother Michael — his...

🎙 Safe Talk Podcast: Autism, Suicide Prevention & The Power of Checking In with Karol Santistevan, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS🎙 In this insightful episode of Safe Talk, host Jenny Hunter speaks with Karol Santistevan, founder of Ropes and Roses Therapy Services, to explore a critical but often overlooked topic—the heightened suicide risk among autistic individuals. Jenny and Karol discuss why autism is rarel...

S4E17-Glenn Woods Interview-The Power of Simplicity: Alleviating Anxiety One Step at a Time on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast In this insightful episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter welcomes author and radio talk show host Glenn Woods to explore the profound impact of simplifying life’s challenges. Glenn, author of The Uncomplicated Life, shares how overthinking and clutte...

S4E16-Sibling Bereavement: A Deeper Dive on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast Sibling loss to suicide is a grief that often goes unspoken, leaving many to navigate their pain in silence. In this deeply personal episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter revisits the profound and often overlooked struggles of siblings who have lost a brother or sister to suicide. Reflecting on her o...

S4E15-The Silent Struggle of Siblings After Suicide Loss In this deeply moving episode of Safe Talk, Cortney, Jenny Hunter’s daughter, bravely shares her journey through the devastating loss of her younger brother, JR. Though she believed she was ready to talk about it, the conversation reveals just how deeply grief remains, no matter how much time has passed. Her raw and honest account sheds ligh...

Creating Safety Plans to Save Lives: A Conversation with Sheena Hixson, BSW, MS-CMHC Intern on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast In this powerful and informative episode of Safe Talk, host Jenny Hunter, founder of JR’s Hunt for Life, is joined by Sheena Hixson, a counseling intern and mental health advocate. Together, they delve into the critical topic of safety plans for s...

In this impactful episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter welcomes back Debi Roberts, CEO of the UK based Charity, the OLLIE Foundation (One Life Lost Is Enough), to discuss actionable tools for suicide prevention. Debi shares the importance of pressing pause in moments of crisis, emphasizing the impermanence of suicidal thoughts. The conversation explores creating personalized safety plans, practicing...

In this episode of “Safe Talk”, Jenny Hunter welcomes Debi Roberts, CEO of the OLLIE Foundation (One Life Lost Is Enough), a UK-based suicide prevention charity. Together, they discuss groundbreaking strategies for suicide prevention, including the Prescription Safe Plan, a vital tool designed to promote safer prescribing practices and reduce medication-related suicide risks. Debi shares her uniqu...

🎙️ Safe Talk Podcast: S4E11 Jenny interviews Carol Salveson of Project Kenny 🐾 Join Jenny Hunter in this heartfelt episode of Safe Talk as she interviews Carol Salveson, founder of Project Kenny, a nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing veterans and first responders with expertly trained service dogs. Together, they delve deep into the transformative process of helping veterans with PTSD fin...

In this season 4 episode 10 of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter is joined by Mental Health Counselor Verline Davis LPC to delve into the complexities of compassion fatigue. Together, they explore the emotional and physical toll of helping professions, the stigma surrounding mental health among caregivers, and practical tools to build resilience and promote well-being. Verline shares insights on recognizing...

S4E9-Safe Talk Podcast – Mythbusters Part 2: Exploring Four More Myths About Suicide Welcome to another impactful episode of Safe Talk, where Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd address the vital topic of suicide prevention. In this special second installment of our "Mythbusters" series, Jenny and Billy dive deep into the final four myths about suicide, offering clarity, truth, and actionable insights to...

Join hosts Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd for a compelling and candid discussion in Season 4, Episode 8 of Safe Talk: Suicide Mythbusters (Part 1). In this episode, Jenny and Billy tackle the first four myths about suicide, exposing the truths behind these widespread misconceptions. From addressing the idea that "talking about suicide increases the chance of it happening" to debunking the notion tha...

Surviving Suicidal Ideation: The Power of Hope, Connection, and Healing In this profoundly moving episode of Safe Talk, hosts Jenny welcomes Gina Cavalier, a healed suicidal ideation survivor and founder of The Liberated Healers, and Dr. Amelia Kelly, a trauma-informed therapist and co-host of The Sensitivity Doctor podcast. Together, they dive into life-saving insights drawn from their co-authore...

🎙 Safe Talk: Beyond Mental Health: Tackling Suicide as a Social Issue In this Season 4, Episode 6 of “Safe Talk” Jenny Hunter welcomes back Dr. Kent Corso, a renowned suicidologist, behavior analyst, and veteran. Dr. Corso delves into the complexities of suicide prevention, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance and the social dimensions of this critical issue. He shares insights on how...

Season 4, Episode 5: "Community-Centered Suicide Prevention with Dr. Lesley Manson, Psy. D." In this impactful season 4 episode 5 of “Safe Talk”, Jenny Hunter welcomes Dr. Lesley Manson, Psy. D., a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and integrated care. As a PROSPER Master Trainer, Dr. Manson specializes in suicide prevention and Motivational Inter...

Sonja’s Story: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss and Healing In this heartfelt episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter speaks with Sonja, a courageous mother who shares her deeply personal journey following the loss of her 13-year-old son to suicide. Sonja opens up about the day her life changed forever, the overwhelming grief, and the questions that followed. She reflects on the stigma surrounding suici...

🎧 A Life Saved Twice: Crimson Jennings’ Story of Unseen Hope and Resilience 💖 Welcome to Season 4 episode 3 of “Safe Talk” – the life-saving suicide prevention podcast hosted by Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd. In this episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter welcomes Crimson Jennings, a dedicated mental health advocate and Program Director for NAMI Casper, to share her inspiring journey through darkness...

Welcome to Season 4 episode 2 of “Safe Talk” – the life-saving suicide prevention podcast hosted by Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd. In this heartfelt season return of Safe Talk, hosts Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd reconnect after the summer apart to dive into one of the most critical topics in suicide prevention—asking the question, “Are you thinking about suicide?” They discuss the power and necessi...

Welcome to Season 4 of “Safe Talk” – the life-saving suicide prevention podcast hosted by Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd. In this episode, Jenny speaks with with Dr. Kent A. Corso, a suicidologist and founder of PROSPER, an initiative aimed at reducing suicide rates through proactive, evidence-based research. As Principal of NCR Behavioral Health, LLC, Dr. Corso has over 14 years of experience consu...