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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 34 MIN

EP 18: A Mom’s Willingness to Help her Daughter Die: A Conversation With Faith & Brenda Ferber

from Whole by Design · host The Viva Center

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and self-harm. Suicidality can be complex, painful, and often misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Julie Lopez sits down with Faith Ferber, a trauma-informed Viva therapist, and her mother, Brenda Ferber, a writer, to explore Faith’s journey with mental health challenges from childhood through adolescence. They discuss early warning signs, the impact of family dynamics, and the one thing that ultimately helped Faith shift her relationship to suicidal thoughts. This conversation offers insight, validation, and hope for anyone navigating mental health struggles in themselves or their loved ones. Learn more about Faith Ferber - https://www.vivapartnership.com/our-team/faith-ferber-licsw-lcsw-lcsw-c/  Learn more about Brenda Ferber - http://brendaferber.com/  Learn More about Dr. Julie’s Work: https://drjulielopez.com/  Learn More about The Viva Center: https://www.vivapartnership.com/ 

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