From Suicidal Ideation to Laughter: Mental Health, Trauma & Hope | Too Light Too Dark #35

What happens when someone living with mental illness, trauma, and suicidal ideation discovers that laughter can become a powerful tool for healing?

In Episode 35 of Too Light Too Dark, we sit down with Dave Mowry, author of OMG That's Me, to explore his remarkable journey through mental health challenges, trauma recovery, depression, and finding hope in life's darkest moments.

Dave speaks openly about living with an enduring mental health condition, learning to integrate it into everyday life rather than allowing it to define him, and how his experiences have shaped his purpose. Today, he gives back by working in peer-supported, recovery-focused mental health settings, helping others navigate their own journeys with compassion, lived experience, and understanding.

Together, we discuss:

• Mental health and recovery
• Suicidal ideation and finding hope
• Trauma and resilience
• Depression and emotional wellbeing
• The healing power of humour and laughter
• Living with a long-term mental health condition
• Peer support and recovery-focused care
• Why sharing lived experience matters
• Turning pain into purpose

Whether you're living with a mental health condition yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in authentic conversations around mental health awareness, recovery, and resilience, this episode offers honesty, hope, and practical insight.

📖 Dave's book – OMG That's Me explores his personal story in greater depth and offers an inspiring account of resilience, recovery, and self-discovery.

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