Ep28 - Frank King - The Mental Health Comedian

Frank King fought a lifetime battle with major depressive disorder and chronic suicidality. Now, Frank is a motivational public speaker who uses his life lessons to start the conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide. In this episode, he shares his lifesaving insights on mental health awareness and how the power of attitude can change everything for you. Show Notes:2:50: Who was first attitude coach? Freeing up a child from Nepal. Barbara Dole? The power of networking and attitude?9:48 – What is your definition of attitude? Discovering who you are and what you’re supposed to be doing.10:55 – Who was Frank King before you were you? What was your attitude? Anti-comedian. Generational depression and suicide. What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? Seinfeld. Judy Carter book. The Message of You. Rebranding. TEDx Talk. Suicide Prevention. Burdensomeness.26:12 – Have you beaten suicidal thoughts? Mental abilities and mental disabilities. Policy or influence shifts as president or king? CIT Crisis Intervention Training. Psilocybin Magic Mushrooms. PTSD.34:06 – Knowledge through the decades. What is the attitude lesson of a newborn baby? Courage.37:13 – What is the attitude lesson at the age of 10? The island of myopia. Never too young to find your destiny.39:38 – What is the attitude lesson at the age of 20? Being faithful during the sexual revolution. Resourcefulness. Attitude of regret.41:49 – What is the attitude lesson at the age of 30? There is a great power and joy in doing what you’re supposed to be doing. Imposter syndrome.44:03 – What is the attitude lesson at the age of 40? Life is short.47:54 – What is the attitude lesson at the age of 50? Blind optimism. Rebuilding Your Credit after Bankruptcy book.50:24 – What is the attitude lesson at the age of 60? Be ready for the next recession.52:05 – Message of hope. Suicide is the most preventable cause of death on the planet._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW 👇WATCH or LISTEN to FULL episodes on your favorite podcast platformHERE: https://linktr.ee/GetAttitudePodcast_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Connect with Glenn directly: [email protected] / 317.590.7757Connect with producer www.JasonAaron.proLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices