Episode 79 - Clancy Martin

Clancy Martin is the author of the recently published, highly acclaimed memoire - HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF - which is also an enlightened and practical guide to suicide prevention.  Clancy speaks from experience as he is the survivor of at least ten attempts to take his own life.  And as a recovering alcoholic, he looks at suicide - at least in part - through the lens of addiction.  I found the book revelatory and - as someone who regularly contemplates taking his own life - wildly helpful.  And I also think the wisdom Clancy shares in this conversation alone could save lives.