Hold on til Dawn

Hold on til Dawn
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Welcome to Hold on til Dawn! This podcast is all about mental health, suicide prevention, benefiting the AFSP, and how music ties it all together. Erin has been participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness walks since October 2015 in memory of her father who took his life when she was six years old. She has hosted four benefit concerts; Wilmington, DE in 2022, Somerville, MA in 2023, Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA in 2025. In April of 2024 she created this podcast to share her mission of putting an end to suicide and making mental health a priority.

  1. 1D AGO

    Facing Disappointment

    This episode is focused on upsetting news I recently received. I discuss the process of how I moved through the disappointment to get to acceptance. If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    18 min

  2. FEB 10

    Healing Through Awareness with Chelsea Kunkel

    In today's episode I am joined by Chelsea Kunkel, who I met at the Survivors of Suicide Loss Day I attended in November. We discuss trauma, suicide loss, resilience, and finding hope in the midst of grief. Chelsea Kunkel has spent nearly 10 years coordinating the Chester County ACEs Coalition, working to build a trauma-informed community and promote resilience for children, families, and professionals. Her work extends into suicide prevention through the Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership and as a co-facilitator of a suicide loss survivor support group—a personal commitment inspired by the loss of her father to suicide. She is driven by a deep dedication to helping people and creating spaces for healing, connection, and community strength. Learn more about the Chester County ACEs Coalition at www.CCACEsCoalition.com If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    1h 1m

  3. JAN 27

    Orlando One Year Anniversary with Johnny

    In this episode I am thrilled to welcome back Johnny. Join us as we catch up on life and celebrate the one year anniversary of our Orlando Benefit Concert! If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    37 min

  4. JAN 6

    Happy ME Year!

    Happy 2026! A New Year brings lots of reflection, thoughts of growth, and new changes. In this episode I recap what my goals for 2025 were and if I was able to meet them. I also discuss where I am choosing to put my energy in 2026 and what my word for the year is. If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    18 min

  5. 11/25/2025

    International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

    In this episode I discuss the AFSP's in-person event that I attended for the first time. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate, leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Also known as Survivor Day, the day was designated by the United States Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support. It was determined that Survivor Day would always fall on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving, as the holidays are often a difficult time for suicide loss survivors. If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠.

    15 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    Dating & Self-Care with Dimanne Mota

    In this episode I sit down with Dimanne for a real talk on modern love — from spotting red and green flags to staying hopeful when dating in your 30s. We cover first date ideas, handling big emotions early on, navigating ghosting and rejection, and even how astrology plays into attraction. Whether you’re fresh on the apps or feeling burnt out, this conversation will help you date smarter, heal faster, and keep your heart open. If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠.

    1h 16m

  7. 07/08/2025

    Managing Anxiety

    In this episode I share helpful methods that I use when I am feeling overwhelmed with anxiety. I have learned these techniques through trial and error as well as through therapy. If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠.

    19 min

  8. 06/10/2025

    Making an Impact with Breanna Wade

    In this episode I am joined by Breanna Wade who hosted our Orlando and Philadelphia Benefit Concerts. We talk about how she made a positive impact on the mental health community at the University of South Florida, hosting two benefit concerts, and helpful advice to get through tough times. If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988.

    38 min
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Welcome to Hold on til Dawn! This podcast is all about mental health, suicide prevention, benefiting the AFSP, and how music ties it all together. Erin has been participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness walks since October 2015 in memory of her father who took his life when she was six years old. She has hosted four benefit concerts; Wilmington, DE in 2022, Somerville, MA in 2023, Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA in 2025. In April of 2024 she created this podcast to share her mission of putting an end to suicide and making mental health a priority.

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  • Creator
    Hold on til Dawn
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hold on til Dawn
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