Episode 9: Inside the Battle with Suicide and Hope with Lindsay Taylor

This episode of the JOA Publishing Podcast features therapist, author, and "soul soldier" Lindsay Taylor, whose work sits at the intersection of suicide prevention, addiction recovery, and radical hope. In a deeply vulnerable conversation, Lindsay and host Keira Brinton talk about what it really means to battle suicidal ideation and addiction, why those who stay are warriors on the front lines, and how grief, loss, and faith have shaped Lindsay into a relentless advocate for the hurting. From losing her brother and clients to overdose and suicide, to creating her brand Ascender Collective and the "Brighten the World" line in honor of Brighton Hatch, Lindsay shares a message for anyone in the dark: you are not a mistake, you are a miracle—and every day you choose to live is an act of staggering strength. Host: Keira Brinton Guest: Lindsay Taylor Websites: keirabrinton.com | joapublishing.com Instagram: @keirabrinton | @joapublishing | @_soul_soldier Best Quotes: "It takes an insurmountable amount of strength to live and fight through another day when everything inside you is fighting against life." "It is my hope that you can tap into the miracle that you are." "The odds of you being born, your unique DNA, your essence, your story is one in 400 trillion. That quite literally means that you're a living, breathing miracle." #soulsoldier #suicideprevention #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #choosetolive #faith #joapublishing #calling If you're ready to write the book you're called to write, start now with Keira's free course: The Book Activator — https://go.keirabrinton.com/minibookactivator When you feel the nudge that it's time to stop circling your book and step fully into authorship, I invite you into The Author Threshold Workshop. This is a live activation for those who know their book isn't just a project—it's a calling. A threshold is a doorway. And when you step through it, everything begins to move. Join me here: 👉 https://go.keirabrinton.com/author-threshold-workshop