#159: Jason Tyler McLean - A Conversation About Suicide (Pt. 1)

On episode 159 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Jason Tyler McLean (www.jasontylermclean.com; IG: @jasontylermclean) an author, speaker, educator and self-proclaimed nature nerd sharing ways to improve one’s mental health. A suicide attempt survivor, he lives with Mental Illness and has made it his purpose to share his story to help empower others who are amid struggle with Mental Health issues. His book One Drop of Water, which details his journey living with multiple mental illnesses throughout his lifetime, is now available online on Amazon. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he love about his personal world right now - discussed his work with Roots & Wings Therapeutic Services - his mission that guides him in all that he does - his failed suicide attempt in 2019 at age 47 - why did he not ask for help - how he viewed life and people differently then - how he worked to change his life - warning signs of someone wanting to take their life - the difference between suicidal ideation and suicidal intent - his advise for someone experiencing suicidal thoughts - his foundational mental, emotional, physical and spiritual tools he uses to attend to his well being today - how his first book One Drop Of Water positively changed his life and many other people’s lives - the importance of discipline and how it creates momentum - his transformation triangle of discipline, self-respect and self-love - resources for people thinking about suicide I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! If you are in Canada or USA and you’re in crisis or worried about someone who is, you can call or text 9-8-8, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find help internationally using this link: https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com