A Mother's Hope After Suicide Loss with Leslie Weirich

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide. Suicide prevention advocate Leslie Weirich shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son, Austin, and how she turned unimaginable grief into a mission to save lives. When Leslie’s doorbell rang at 2:30am on World Suicide Prevention Day, her life changed forever. In this deeply moving episode, Leslie shares: 🎓 Why even the brightest, highest-achieving teens can silently struggle 🚩 The quiet warning signs parents and loved ones sometimes miss 🧠 How brain development shapes impulse control in young adults 💔 How unhealthy relationships can intensify mental health challenges 📱 The 3–3 Challenge: Three People. Three Places. A simple practice that saves lives 🛟 How QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) empowers everyday people to step in with courage ❤️ How compassion, empathy, and truly listening can make the difference between despair and hope This is an episode every parent, coach, teacher, leader, and friend needs to hear. 🧠 Resources Mentioned:Leslie’s Hope website 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988 Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255 QPR TrainingIf you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone. If this episode moved you, please like, subscribe, and share. One share could save a life. HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer ClarkHumankindness at Work Podcast websiteFOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SOCIALS!InstagramFacebookYouTubeNEED PROFESSIONAL VOICE OVER FOR YOUR MEDIA PROJECTS? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!Jennifer Clark is a multi-award nominated female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!Check out her work at https://jennifersvoice.com.FOLLOW JENNIFER ON SOCIALS:YouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebookPRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins CreativeScroggins Creative is a content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands.Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.