190. “The Be A Light Project” for Suicide Prevention & Brain Health with Elizabeth Marner

Kate and Betsy speak with Elizabeth Marner, the founder and CEO of “The Be A Light Project” for brain health and suicide prevention for rural communities.  Her nonprofit was born out of personal pain following her son’s suicide attempt and their frustrations getting the help he needed. In today’s Episode we discuss: Elizabeth’s experience of growing up and continuing to live in a rural small town. Elizabeth’s painful story of her son’s suicide attempt, and his struggle getting help in a rural community. Elizabeth’s own mental health journey. How her son Mason feels about her work. Her passion for rural communities, blue collar workers, and her deep desire to change the culture of how such communities view mental health. Elizabeth’s Book “EmpowerHER”. Podcast Elizabeth Recorded for the book: https://youtu.be/xiHuVKJ3tTI?si=nuXIXoSM4cEpMvg9 Elizabeth’s Nonprofit: https://www.bealightproject.org/our-mission Documentary that Elizabeth and her son Appear In: https://mtyc.co/zzxq0f Past Episodes about Mental Health that you Might Enjoy:    Episode 177: Are You Dysregulated? Episode 170: Renee Zukin: Everyday I’m Brave Episode 167: Dr. Jackie Kamradt: Being A Mother is the Best Thing for my OCD Episode 164: Christina Woods: Unraveling to Heal Episode 161: Intergenerational Trauma Episode 133: Domestic Abuse: Wisdom From A Survivor, Dr. Lauren Welter  Today’s Episode sponsored by: The Local Hub (https://thelocalhub-ic.com/) Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/) Want to go on retreat? Want to join Betsy in Costa Rica in May 11-18 2026 at her favorite retreat center to help you connect with your inner healer using yoga, meditation, energy medicine, and creativity?  At this retreat, broadway director Kristin Hanggi is joining to lead on the power of creativity to move us through our collective and personal anxiety.   All the details here!  Here is the episode with Kristin –  154. The Multi-Hyphenate Wonder that is Kristin Hanggi Source