Suicide Zen Forgiveness Stories re Suicide Loss | Ideation | Mental Health | Offering Hope |Empathy for All

Elaine Lindsay

Adding empathy and offering hope to end the silence, stigma, and shame. ~Elaine Lindsay©2021 Come along on the transformative journey of ’Suicide Zen Forgiveness,’ where host Elaine Lindsay, a suicide loss survivor and advocate, invites listeners to break the silence about mental health struggles. Elaine wants to remove the shame felt by all who are touched by suicide loss, ideation and mental health. With over 50 years of personal experience, Elaine offers candid conversations, heartfelt stories, and practical insights aimed at ending the stigma and offering hope. Each episode explores themes of resilience, gratitude, and growth, encouraging listeners to navigate life’s challenges with bravery and compassion. Tune in for a blend of wisdom, authenticity, and unwavering support on a group journey of healing, hope, and understanding.

  1. 2D AGO

    Rebuilding After Loss: Cathy Bass’ Path to Advocacy and Healing

    10 6 Rebuilding After Loss: Cathy Bass’ Path to Advocacy and Healing Show NotesTrigger Warning: discussion includes sudden death, grief, trauma, and vulnerability. In this raw and real episode of the Suicide Zen Forgiveness podcast, host Elaine Lindsay (aka “The Dark Pollyanna”) sits down with Cathy Bass — a 25‑year veteran tax professional turned author and widow. Cathy shares how she lost her husband in a tragic kayaking accident, confronted the hidden wounds he carried, and then faced the wreckage of grief, widowhood, and financial vulnerability. She opens up about the shock of finding herself suddenly responsible for children, bills, vultures disguised as helpers, and her own fog of loss. Cathy also reveals how writing her story (in the anthology Unbreakable Spirit: 18 Stories of Feminine Resilience, Blessings and Renewal) became a healing portal, how she reclaimed joy for her children and herself, and how she now works to ensure other widows don’t go it alone. Elaine and Cathy dig into the taboo: how society treats widows, how scammers target them, the unspoken grief of children, and the idea that the “grief train” has no final stop — you ride when you need to, you step off when you can. The bottom line: loss might land you in the darkest corridor, but you still have choices — you still have agency. By episode’s end you’ll recognize the power of speaking your story, the importance of remembering that grief is love, and that even when the door slams shut you can — painstakingly, stubbornly — open another. 💥 What We Talk About: Cathy’s husband’s death: a kayaking accident that revealed deeper trauma and secret sufferingThe double‑blow of grief and becoming financially vulnerable overnightWhy widows are easy targets: scams, manipulations, funeral‑industry guilt tripsThe role of children in grief: returning to “playful self” and letting kids see you living againWriting as medicine: how journaling and contributing to Unbreakable Spirit set Cathy on a path“Grief train” metaphor & the lifelong journey of living forwardPractical tips: what widows (and their support‑networks) need to watch out for — especially around money & exploitationThe ultimate message: you don’t have to get over it. You have to get through it. And then you build a new “through.” 🔗 How to Connect with Cathy Bass: Book: Unbreakable Spirit: 18 Stories of Feminine Resilience, Blessings and Renewal — Cathy’s chapter “From Tears to Treasure” is her personal story. Everand+2Evolve Systems Group+2Cathy also works helping widows with financial stability and coaching.(Assumed) Link below in show description or via podcast website for her website/services. 📞 If You’re in Crisis: If you're in North America, text 988 for free, 24/7 support. Elsewhere? Please reach out to your local suicide prevention or mental health hotline. #YouMatter. 💬 Subscribe, rate, and share if this episode moved you. It could be the lifeline someone else didn’t know they needed. #ConverSAVEtions BioEnrolled Agent, is not just your average tax expert; she’s a powerhouse in the world of tax relief and financial empowerment. A s the founder of Bass Tax Relief in Arlington, Texas, Catherine has solidified her reputation as a leading authority on resolving individual and small business tax dilemmas with the IRS. With over 25 years of hands-on experience, she has represented thousands of taxpayers. Beyond her professional credentials. She...

    33 min
  2. Stop Drop & Roll Through Suicidal Crisis: Frank King Returns

    OCT 28

    Stop Drop & Roll Through Suicidal Crisis: Frank King Returns

    10 5 Stop Drop & Roll Through Suicidal Crisis: Frank King Returns Show NotesIn this return interview, Frank King and Elaine dig into the hard truths behind suicide: respect for those who left, the lie of burdensomeness, and the monumental power of simply asking the question. Frank introduces a crisis tool — Stop, Drop & Roll — to interrupt suicidal impulses. They also explore the role of animals, peer connection, and compassionate confrontation in keeping people alive. This episode is raw, real, and full of tools for anyone walking in shadow. 💥 What We Talk About: Respect: do those who die by suicide deserve it?Inside vs outside perspectives on selfishness / selflessnessHow to join the conversation someone is having in their headWhy naming “suicide” helps more than hurtsThe Stop, Drop & Roll method for crisis momentsThe healing power of pets, rescue, and connectionReal stories of confronting someone’s despair — and saving livesFrank’s daily goal: “save a life a day” BioFrank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, speaker and comedian for 39. His speaking is informed by his lifetime of Depression and Suicidality and coming close enough to ending his life that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun tastes like.  Turning that long dark journey of the soul into 13 TEDx Talks, sharing his lifesaving insights with corporations, and associations. He’s shared the stage with comedians, Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Dr. Ken Jung, Ellen DeGeneres, Dennis Miller, and Bill Hicks, as well as entertainers, Lou Rawls, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, and Nancy Wilson. On top of all of that, he has survived 2 aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a heart attack, and losing to a puppet on the original Star Search and has lived to joke about it all. 🔗 How to Connect with Frank King:Links & SocialsFrank King Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube 📞 If You’re in Crisis: If you're in North America, text or call 988 for free, 24/7 support. Elsewhere? Please reach out to your local suicide prevention or mental health hotline. #YouMatter 💬 Subscribe, rate, and share if this episode moved you. It could be the lifeline someone else didn’t know they needed. #ConverSAVEtions Suicide Zen Forgiveness Stories re Suicide Loss | Ideation | Mental Health | Offering Hope |Empathy for All website ©2025-2018 Elaine Lindsay SZF42.com All rights reserved. https://suicide-zen-forgiveness.captivate.fm/episode/stop-drop-roll-through-suicidal-crisis-frank-king-returns Elaine Lindsay Explicit

    47 min
  3. Healing in Heartache: A New Dawn A New BOOK

    OCT 21

    Healing in Heartache: A New Dawn A New BOOK

    10 4 Healing in Heartache: A New Dawn A New BOOK Show NotesWhen the police knocked on Cindy Little’s door, the world stopped. Her son Dylan, just 21, had died in a car accident — and nothing made sense after that. In this episode, she shares what happened next: the spiral, the anger, the aching question of “what now,” and eventually the profound, spiritual experience of reconnecting with her son’s energy. If you’ve lost someone suddenly, this conversation might give you a lifeline. Raw, real, and unexpectedly hopeful. Cindy wrote her new book Reflecting On Life; Growing Through Grief which is available for early-bird pricing NOW Trigger Warning: sudden death, parental grief, spiritual reconnection. 💥 What We Talk About:The day of Dylan’s accident and how the news shattered realityThe immediate aftermath: denial, shock, and the freeze of traumaNavigating the grief spiral vs. the destructive spiralSpiritual and somatic healing rituals that helped Cindy begin to feel againWriting her book as a way to survive, reflect, and reconnectWhat happens when a “strong military man” like her husband breaksContinuing bonds: how Cindy experiences Dylan’s presenceBreaking generational grief patterns What Cindy wants other bereaved parents — and anyone in grief — to know 📞 If You’re in Crisis:📱 In North America: text 988 for free 24/7 support 🌍 Elsewhere? Reach out to your local suicide prevention or mental health hotline. You matter. We want you here. 💬 Subscribe, Rate & ShareIf this conversation moved you, please hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating the messy, beautiful, brutal terrain of grief. #ConverSAVEtions — Because some episodes are more than stories. They’re survival guides. BioCindy says "From being a happy, driven business leader to someone who had lost her way. It was in losing myself that I began the journey of finding my true self. During this process, I wrote a book about grief, delving deep into what could help me rise from the depths of despair. In my search for healing, I found myself a couple years later in Nevada, at a friend's natural healing centre. Eager to understand the source of her healing and what had inspired her to help others, I embarked on a transformational experience. There, I received a Universal Healing session that included Reiki, an attunement, meditation circles with sound healing, and learned from my Shamanic friend how to become a Universal Healer. A year later, I treated over 50 participants and discovered a holistic healing system that aligned with my beliefs. This system now includes tuning fork healing, crystal healing, tarot and oracle card readings, grounding in nature, and energy healing with Reiki. Once I felt comfortable with practice under my belt, I opened my doors to the public. Cindy’s Kindred Spirits was registered as a business April 2, 2025 in Kemptville, Ontario." Links & Socials🔗 How to Connect with Cindy Little📘 Book Release: October 20, 2025 Book Page 🎁 Early-bird pricing (eBook ~$2.99 / Paperback ~$12.99 CAD) 🌐 Website 📸 LinkedIn | Facebook Suicide

    38 min
  4. mpowered by Love: How Self-Compassion Healed 18 Years of Inner Darkness

    OCT 14

    mpowered by Love: How Self-Compassion Healed 18 Years of Inner Darkness

    10 3 Empowered by Love: Healing through Self-Compassion Show NotesOpening Song: “You Matter”Guest intro: Rashi Nayar — serial entrepreneur turned self‑love coachThe first loss: the death of her dog and its ripple effect18 years of depression, numbness, lack of inner connectionTurning point in 2025: aunt’s passing, spiritual pause, inward workThe daily practice: “I love you, I love you, even if I don’t feel it”Applying self‑love in business & salesSales as an act of love, going beyond fearTools: mirror work, affirmations, meditation, inversion of identityTips: gratitude practice, flow, guest‑house metaphor Trigger warning: depression, suicidal ideation, loss What happens when you win everything the world says matters — but feel empty inside? In this episode, Elaine sits with Rashi Nayar, a former high‑flying entrepreneur who, behind closed doors, was slowly dying from disconnection. For 18 years, she lived through depression, numbness, and a relentless sense of not being enough. In 2025, after a profound loss, she finally stopped everything. What she discovered in the silence was a practice so simple it felt fake at first — repeating “I love you” to herself — that ultimately dissolved the darkness. We talk loss, grief, motherhood, spiritual awakenings, and how she now helps others lead from love—even in sales calls. This episode is a radical invitation: what if your redemption doesn’t come from achieving more but from loving deeper? BioRashi Nayar is a serial entrepreneur turned spiritual mentor devoted to self-realization and finding unconditional love within. She helps people discover their true self, anchor in unconditional love, and become unshakable from within. After scaling multiple businesses to multi-millions, she realized that external success alone could not give her the freedom she longed for. A series of life-shaking events — from the loss of loved ones to a heart-opening at a Krishna Das chant concert, to meeting her inner guru Neem Karoli Baba — set her on a path of deep self-inquiry, asking the ultimate questions: Who am I and why am I here? Today, as a mom of two and a teacher (and student) of unconditional love, Rashi shares that freedom is not found in money or titles, but in remembering who we really are — LOVE. Her mission is to raise collective consciousness by guiding people back to their essence: love. Links & SocialsResources: Rashi’s free app (guide to re‑rooting in self) Connect with Rashi (website, app, social) Website Facebook LinkedIn Suicide Zen Forgiveness Stories re Suicide Loss | Ideation | Mental Health | Offering Hope |Empathy for All website ©2025-2018 Elaine Lindsay SZF42.com All rights reserved. https://suicide-zen-forgiveness.captivate.fm/episode/empowered-by-love-healing-through-self-compassion Elaine Lindsay Explicit

    50 min
  5. How Reiki Became Her Rescue Meet Jennifer Rogers

    OCT 7

    How Reiki Became Her Rescue Meet Jennifer Rogers

    10 2 How Reiki Became Her Rescue Meet Jennifer Rogers Show Notes What We Talk About: - How Reiki found Jennifer and became her peace - The meaning behind “Ukiyo” and why it reflects living in the moment - Surviving sexual abuse from multiple stepfathers - The moment an 8-year-old girl listened to the voice that saved her - The ripple of generational trauma through four generations of women - Her decision to break the cycle - Rebuilding a relationship with her mother through radical empathy and healing - Creating safe space for others to reclaim their power BioJennifer is a resilient international best selling co-author, Reiki Master, Podcast host, and clairvoyant dedicated to empowering others through personal healing and transformation. After overcoming the challenges of childhood sexual abuse, Jennifer has emerged with a profound understanding of resilience and healing. Today she inspires others to embrace their own paths to healing. With a deep connection to energy work and intuitive guidance, Jennifer provides support for individuals seeking inner peace and empowerment. Embracing a holistic approach, Jennifer embodies the strength that comes from vulnerability, authenticity and courage. Links & Socials🔗 How to Connect with Jennifer Rogers: Website: Ukiyo Wellness  Facebook Page:  Ukiyo Wellness  Instagram: @ukiyoiwellness Podcast: Affirm That Sh!t on Apple Podcasts If You’re in Crisis: If you’re in North America, text 988 for free, 24/7 support. Elsewhere? Please reach out to your local suicide prevention or mental health hotline. #YouMatter 💬 Subscribe, rate, and share if this episode moved you. It could be the lifeline someone else didn’t know they needed. #ConverSAVEtions Suicide Zen Forgiveness Stories re Suicide Loss | Ideation | Mental Health | Offering Hope |Empathy for All website ©2025-2018 Elaine Lindsay SZF42.com All rights reserved. https://suicide-zen-forgiveness.captivate.fm/episode/how-reiki-became-her-rescue-meet-jennifer-rogers Elaine Lindsay Explicit

    1h 3m
  6. Suicide doesn’t follow a calendar. Neither do we

    SEP 30

    Suicide doesn’t follow a calendar. Neither do we

    10 1 Suicide doesn’t follow a calendar. Neither do we Show NotesTrigger Warning: Suicide, ideation, grief, loss September ends — but lives don’t. In this launch episode, Elaine “The Dark Pollyanna” Lindsay introduces 24‑7‑365 Keep Hope Alive, a campaign with its own rock song, designed to extend suicide awareness, care, remembrance, and community beyond a single month. We unpack five pillars of sustained presence — Speak it. Check in. Share lifelines. Make space. Remember. — and offer practical monthly action items so listeners can show up, even when it feels small. I also share my own reasoning, frustrations, and vision for how we transform awareness into movement. Because “not a moment, but a movement” is more than words — it’s a life‑or‑death framework. What You’ll Hear: 💥 Why suicide prevention can’t be seasonal 💥 Concrete actions you can take now and every month 💥 How we’ll build a Wall of the Remembered 💥 The urgency of checking in and staying present Links & Resources : Monthly “Keep Hope Alive” Action Guide (PDF / downloadable)Link to submit names & stories to Wall of the RememberedLifelines & crisis resourcesWays to partner or collaborateMore from the Suicide Zen Forgiveness podcast 📞 If You’re in Crisis: In North America, text 988, 24/7. Elsewhere, please reach out to your local suicide prevention or mental health line. You are not alone. 💬 If this episode landed hard, share it. Rate it. Someone might need to hear your echo. #KeepHopeAlive #NotAMomentAMovement #YouMatter #ConverSAVEtions BioI’ve died three times — collision, suicidal ideation, and still I choose hope. I’ve lost everything — child, pregnancies, family, closest friends, yet I’m still here. Six suicide losses before I was 30 Malpractice nearly destroyed me — three failed stomach surgeries, two deaths on the table, and my esophagus diverted out my neck after the surgeon slit my throat. Links & SocialsWebsite: https://www.elainelindsay.com/    https://www.thedarkpollyanna.com/  Podcast: https://www.szf42.com/  ​Socials ​LinkedIn ca.linkedin.com/in/elainelindsay/    https://www.linkedin.com/company/suicide-zen-forgiveness/  ​Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheElaineLindsay   https://www.facebook.com/SZF42/  ​Insta https://www.instagram.com/thedarkpollyanna/  https://www.instagram.com/suicidezenforgiveness/  ​Twitter X https://x.com/TDPollyanna  a href="https://x.com/SZF42"...

    20 min
  7. Never Too Broken To Be Rebuilt

    SEP 23

    Never Too Broken To Be Rebuilt

    9 41 Never Too Broken To Be Rebuilt Martha Glory Kartaoui survived 26 years in a religious cult marked by physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual abuse. In this gripping episode, she unpacks her transformation from controlled pawn to powerful healer. She explains what it means to be trauma-informed, how forgiveness became her lifeline, and why her journey to healing is proof that we’re never too broken to be rebuilt. Hosted by Elaine, this is a raw, hopeful, and galvanizing conversation that shines a light for those trapped in darkness. 💥 What We Talk About: What it means to be a trauma-informed coachHow Martha escaped a high-control religious cultThe hidden cost of untreated trauma on the bodyWhy forgiveness isn't for them—it's for youThe breaking point that became her breakthroughHer powerful concept of "Battle Angels"Unbound: her upcoming healing eventReclaiming your identity after long-term trauma 🔗 How to Connect with Martha Glory Kartaoui: Book: "Glory: Going All In" on AmazonLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/marthaglorykartaouiUpcoming Event: Unbound (Sept 12–14 in Raleigh, NC) 📞 If You’re in Crisis: If you're in North America, text 988 for free, 24/7 support. Elsewhere? Please reach out to your local suicide prevention or mental health hotline. #YouMatter. 💬 Subscribe, rate, and share if this episode moved you. It could be the lifeline someone else didn’t know they needed. #ConverSAVEtions ©2025-2018 Elaine Lindsay SZF42.com All rights reserved. Suicide Zen Forgiveness Stories re Suicide Loss | Ideation | Mental Health | Offering Hope |Empathy for All Listen to Suicide Zen Forgiveness Stories re Suicide Loss | Ideation | Mental Health | Offering Hope |Empathy for All

    38 min
  8. James Donaldson: From NBA to Near-Oblivion

    SEP 16

    James Donaldson: From NBA to Near-Oblivion

    9 40 James Donaldson: From NBA to Near-Oblivion Show NotesJames Donaldson isn’t just a former NBA player. He’s a man who nearly didn’t make it. After a series of blows—major surgeries, losing his mom, a marriage breakdown, and closing his business—James was swallowed by suicidal ideation for a full year. But he clawed his way back. Now through Your Gift of Life Foundation, James speaks to youth, communities, and especially men, about the courage to say: “I’m not okay.” He challenges the stigma, opens conversations that save lives, and works to build a pipeline of diverse mental health professionals for the future. If you’ve ever felt like tomorrow is impossible—this conversation proves it isn’t. 💥 What We Talk AboutThe collapse: surgeries, grief, financial loss, and isolation.Twelve months of suicidal ideation—and what pulled James through.Why men struggle to ask for help (and why that silence is deadly).How today’s youth are being raised by phones, not people.His foundation’s mission to bring hope and representation to mental health care.The book Celebrating Your Gift of Life and its practical tools. 🔗 Connect with James Donaldson🌐 CelebratingYourGiftOfLife.com 📘 Celebrating Your Gift of Life (signed copies available on his site) 📌 Founder: Your Gift of Life Foundation 📞 If You’re in CrisisIn North America: dial or text 988 for free, 24/7 support.Elsewhere: please reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline. #YouMatter 💬 Subscribe, Rate & ShareIf this story moved you, share it. It could be the lifeline someone else didn’t know they needed. #ConverSAVEtions BioJames Donaldson (Basketball Player, Author, Mental Health Advocate)Born: August 16, 1957, Heacham, EnglandHeight: 7'2"NBA Career: Played 14 seasons (1980–1995) with teams including the Seattle SuperSonics, San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He was an NBA All-Star in 1988 and led the league in field goal percentage in 1985.Post-NBA: Continued playing in Europe until 1999.Off the Court: Founded The Donaldson Clinic (1990–2018), ran for Seattle mayor in 2009 and 2021, and became a motivational speaker focusing on mental health and suicide prevention. James is a Washington State University graduate (’79).  He now devotes the majority of his time to toward the Gift of Life Foundation, speaking on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.  He published “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” in 2021. www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, youth groups and also is the author of the published “Standing Above the Crowd” of which you can learn more about at www.standingabovethecrowd.com Links & SocialsTwitter: @YourGiftofLife1 Suicide Zen Forgiveness Stories re Suicide Loss | Ideation | Mental Health | Offering Hope |Empathy for All website ©2025-2018 Elaine Lindsay SZF42.com All rights reserved. https://suicide-zen-forgiveness.captivate.fm/episode/james-donaldson-from-nba-to-near-oblivion Elaine Lindsay Explicit

    42 min
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Adding empathy and offering hope to end the silence, stigma, and shame. ~Elaine Lindsay©2021 Come along on the transformative journey of ’Suicide Zen Forgiveness,’ where host Elaine Lindsay, a suicide loss survivor and advocate, invites listeners to break the silence about mental health struggles. Elaine wants to remove the shame felt by all who are touched by suicide loss, ideation and mental health. With over 50 years of personal experience, Elaine offers candid conversations, heartfelt stories, and practical insights aimed at ending the stigma and offering hope. Each episode explores themes of resilience, gratitude, and growth, encouraging listeners to navigate life’s challenges with bravery and compassion. Tune in for a blend of wisdom, authenticity, and unwavering support on a group journey of healing, hope, and understanding.