Turning Loss into Lifeline: 988 | Kristen Christy | #11 | Mojo, Motivation & Mental Health

from Mojo, Motivation & Mental Health · host Michael G Orlowski

Turning Pain into Purpose: Kristen Christy's Journey from Survival to Saving LivesIn this inspiring episode, Kristen Christy shares her remarkable journey from surviving a stroke and the loss of her husband to suicide, to advocating for mental health and creating the lifesaving 988 Crisis Hotline. Her story emphasizes the power of resilience, community, and intentional kindness in transforming personal grief into collective hope and support.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Kristen Christy and the significance of 98802:04 - Kristen’s early life, stroke, and recovery journey05:45 - The impact of military deployment and tragic loss of her husband06:30 - The superpower of community during adversity08:07 - Reframing guilt and shame for healing12:36 - The inception of 988: From idea to implementation13:58 - The power of resilience and persistence in advocacy17:18 - How government and community collaboration created 98819:34 - Understanding and utilizing the 988 Crisis Lifeline22:12 - Recognizing and assisting those in crisis before it’s too late25:22 - The HOPE acronym: Holding on During Pain Eases31:10 - The importance of military community connections and suicide prevention34:17 - The ongoing challenge and hope for those missing or in recovery41:30 - Turning personal stories into collective healing and advocacy43:25 - The power of choosing resilience and spreading kindness55:26 - The vision of a world closer to zero suicides through compassionate actionResources & Links:· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline· DIDI HIRSCH Teen LineConnect with Kristen Christy:· Kristen Christy Cares· LinkedIn· Instagram Connect with Mike Orlowski· Website· LinkedIn· Facebook· Instagram· TikTok· X· Til Valhalla Project

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