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From Heartbreak to Hope: A Lifeline of Courage, Conversation, and Change

 

Building a future of prevention through courageous conversations and shared stories of healing. 

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April 24, 2025 – Episode # 178
From Heartbreak to Hope: A Lifeline of Courage, Conversation, and Change 

On this powerful and heartfelt episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego sits down with Barb Smith, a fearless advocate for suicide prevention and founder of Barb Smith Suicide Resource and Response Network, a nonprofit born from personal tragedy. After losing her brother John to suicide, Barb transformed her grief into a mission of hope, building a movement centered on education, community support, and open dialogue.  

This episode dives deep into the importance of mental health awareness, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and how training, survivor stories, and local engagement can save lives. From trauma to transformation, Barb shares how her team creates impact through compassionate programming, innovative technology, and grassroots fundraising.  

Guest Reflection: 

“Suicide doesn’t need to destroy you—it can change you. If you can learn CPR, you can learn to recognize a concern. And once you do, you might just save a life.“ — Barb Smith 

Episode Highlights: 

  • Mission-building through personal tragedy and lived experience
  • Training programs for identifying warning signs and saving lives
  • Storytelling and advocacy to reduce stigma and foster healing
  • Fundraising innovation that supports survivors and advances education
  • Survivor support and the ripple effect of peer-to-peer healing
  • Technology access and services that increase community impact

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OneCause Customer Profile:

Customer Success Manager – Patrick Irish 
Fundraising Software – OneCause Peer-to-Peer
Signature Events: Hope Starts Here, Talk Today Hope for Tomorrow, Walk for Hope,

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