It's Not Your Time: David Chametzky's Journey From Suicide Attempt to TEDx Stage

Send us Fan MailSix years ago, David Chametzky was 36 hours into a suicide attempt when he heard a voice tell him, "It's not your time. Go back and tell your story." That moment turned into a TEDx talk, several Amazon bestselling books, and a philosophy he calls "peace, love, and bring a bat," a New York-born, baseball-rooted approach to authenticity, boundaries, and hitting your own sweet spot even when life throws curveballs.David opens up about the cruelty he faced right after his attempt, the hard lesson that "knowing the resources" isn't the same as using them, and a heart scare two months ago that echoed the same "it's not your time" feeling (98% blocked widow maker artery, caught just in time). He shares why he believes 89% of suicide attempts don't end in death, and how the right resources and outside perspective can raise that number even higher. Maria shares her own experience navigating her daughter's bipolar diagnosis as a single mom, and together they dig into why telling your story, even the messy, unfinished parts, is how healing actually happens.You'll leave with grounded takeaways on self-love, daily routines like meditation and goal-setting, and the permission to give yourself grace while you keep moving forward. If you or someone you love is carrying a story they're afraid to tell, this conversation is your permission slip.Hit play, then subscribe, share it with someone who needs a lighthouse right now, and leave a review so more listeners can find hope and real tools.Connect with David: Website: davidchametzky.com Instagram: @davidchametzky Facebook: David Chametzky LinkedIn: David Chametzky Podcast: Peace Love and Bring a Bat📖 NEW BOOK: Against All Odds: The Less Than 1% ChanceI wasn't supposed to survive. As the surviving twin with less than a 1% chance at life, I've spent my whole existence beating odds nobody expected me to beat. In this memoir and anthology, I share my story alongside eight other unbelievable accounts of people who refused to let impossible circumstances write their ending, from cancer and addiction to childhood trauma and grief. Eleven stories. One roadmap for anyone who's ever been told "you can't."Get your copy here: https://books.by/love-your-lifeSupport the showLove Your LifeFollow Maria on Facebook HERE Follow Maria on Instagram HEREFollow Maria on YouTube HERE