In this deeply moving and honest conversation, Laurel Boivin sits down with Angela Whitten, a Maine mom who tragically lost her 18-year-old son, Trent, to suicide in June 2022. Angela, executive director and co-founder of Stay; for Life, a Maine-based nonprofit supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention, shares her journey of inner work, resilience, and purpose after the loss of her son. This episode offers both heartfelt storytelling and practical guidance, including how to start hard conversations about mental health, why warning signs aren’t always visible, and how small acts of connection can remind people they are not alone. In this episode, you’ll hear: * What a “beautiful life” means when it’s grounded in authenticity, nourishment, and relationship * How inner work and therapy helped Angela walk alongside depression, anxiety, and grief * The difference between reacting and responding—and why it matters in relationships * How Stay: For Life was born from loss and now supports mental health and suicide prevention * Why men’s mental health needs intentional space, support, and community * Practical ways to start conversations when you’re worried about someone * A powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, light and purpose are still possible This episode includes discussion of suicide, grief, and mental health struggles. Please care for yourself as you listen. If you or someone you love needs support, call or text 988 (in the U.S.). Links/Books mentioned www.stayforlife.org The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel, her books, and work she does at www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin is a leadership coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, Laurel works with high-performing professionals and mission-driven organizations to shift from achievement to alignment — helping them connect deeply to purpose, lead with confidence, and create environments where people thrive. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com. Angela Whitten, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Stay; For Life, is a mother from Wells, Maine, who tragically lost her 18-year-old son, Trent, to suicide in June 2022. In response, she co-founded Stay; For Life, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by advocating for men's mental health and suicide prevention. Angela brings a deeply personal and unique perspective on the critical importance of supporting the mental well-being of our communities. In her work, she shares practical tools and resources that can help individuals navigate mental health challenges, both for themselves and when supporting others. You can learn more about Angela and Stay; For Life at www.stayforlife.org. You can follow Stay; For Life at https://www.instagram.com/stayforlife2022/.
