It's a Tough Subject

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Suicide claims far too many lives, ranking as the 11th leading cause of death in America. This heartbreaking epidemic highlights the profound need for awareness and support for those who are suffering in silence with mental health issues that can lead to suicide. Why are they suffering in silence? Because, it's a tough subject. Welcome to the It's a Tough Subject Podcast brought to you by The Half a Sorrow Foundation. Your host Dennis Gillan is the founder and executive director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation. Dennis is joined by his co-host Jessica Seel and both share the sorrow of losing loved ones to suicide. Join Dennis and Jessica as they tackle the taboo of mental health and address this "tough subject" head on.

  1. Entrepreneur Stress, Grief & Mental Health Recovery

    Episode 46

    Entrepreneur Stress, Grief & Mental Health Recovery

    Links & Resources Half a Sorrow Foundation: www.halfasorrow.org Book a Talk with Dennis Gillan: https://halfasorrow.org/book-a-talk/ Make a Donation: https://halfasorrow.org/support-our-work/ Camo Hat Club: https://halfasorrow.org/the-camo-hat-club-half-a-sorrow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HASF2020 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7wm28ymMqLo Mental Health Month hits close to home in this deeply personal episode of It's a Tough Subject. Dennis Gillan and Jessica Seel pull back the curtain on burnout, anxiety, grief, entrepreneurship stress, sleep struggles, self-care, therapy, medication, and the emotional weight so many people quietly carry every day. Jessica opens up about starting her own business, the pressure of constantly "going," and making the decision to seek additional mental health support. Dennis shares reflections on suicide loss, survivor's guilt, healing, and the lifelong process of learning how to move forward while honoring the past. Together, they explore honest conversations around mental health awareness, emotional exhaustion, work-life balance, trauma recovery, suicide loss support, and why asking for help is never weakness. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck in your thoughts at 3:30 a.m., or unsure how to slow down and care for yourself, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone. In This Episode: Mental Health Month reflections Entrepreneurship and burnout Sleep deprivation and anxiety Starting medication for mental health Therapy, self-awareness, and healing Suicide loss and survivor grief Work-life balance struggles Why self-care matters Finding purpose after trauma Living in the present instead of the past

    34 min

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Suicide claims far too many lives, ranking as the 11th leading cause of death in America. This heartbreaking epidemic highlights the profound need for awareness and support for those who are suffering in silence with mental health issues that can lead to suicide. Why are they suffering in silence? Because, it's a tough subject. Welcome to the It's a Tough Subject Podcast brought to you by The Half a Sorrow Foundation. Your host Dennis Gillan is the founder and executive director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation. Dennis is joined by his co-host Jessica Seel and both share the sorrow of losing loved ones to suicide. Join Dennis and Jessica as they tackle the taboo of mental health and address this "tough subject" head on.