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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2025 · 54 MIN

Lisa Sugarman on Her Father’s Suicide & Breaking the Silence on Mental Health

from Mentally A Badass

Lisa Sugarman’s world changed when she discovered—at 45 years old—that her father had been battling depression before dying by suicide in the 1970s, a time when mental health was shrouded in stigma and resources were scarce. Now, as a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, she’s on the front lines of suicide prevention, offering hope and support to those in need. In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa shares her personal journey, the power of awareness, and what it takes to break the silence around mental health.For Mental Health Resources visit: http://www.thehelphub.coConnect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@MentallyABadass⁠Join our mental health community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FvMkEuAT1/⁠Check out our clothing line: ⁠www.mentallyabadass.com⁠Call Us!  407-282-2346Join our newsletter! https://mentally-a-badass.kit.com/38b8c56fc7 We would love your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/mentallyabadass Subscribe & Review: Love this episode? Subscribe to Mentally a Badass and leave a review to help others discover these impactful conversations!

Lisa Sugarman’s world changed when she discovered—at 45 years old—that her father had been battling depression before dying by suicide in the 1970s, a time when mental health was shrouded in stigma and resources were scarce. Now, as a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, she’s on the front lines of suicide prevention, offering hope and support to those in need. In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa shares her personal journey, the power of awareness, and what it takes to break the silence around mental health.For Mental Health Resources visit: http://www.thehelphub.coConnect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@MentallyABadass⁠Join our mental health community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FvMkEuAT1/⁠Check out our clothing line: ⁠www.mentallyabadass.com⁠Call Us!  407-282-2346Join our newsletter! https://mentally-a-badass.kit.com/38b8c56fc7 We would love your support!https://buymeacoffee.com/mentallyabadass Subscribe & Review: Love this episode? Subscribe to Mentally a Badass and leave a review to help others discover these impactful conversations!

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