Ashley Loeb Blassingame
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
246. Surviving Strokes, Suicide Loss, and Finding Purpose: A Mental Health Conversation with Cory Suggs
246. Surviving Strokes, Suicide Loss, and Finding Purpose: A Mental Health Conversation with Cory Suggs
246. Surviving Strokes, Suicide Loss, and Finding Purpose: A Mental Health Conversation with Cory Suggs
Thursday 30th October 2025
Cory Suggs shares his journey from reckless living to gratitude and purpose after surviving strokes and battling depression.
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66 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Authentic
Healing
Motivational
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Episode Overview
- Cory's life changed dramatically after surviving multiple strokes at twenty-five.
- A moment of clarity in the woods led him to choose life over despair.
- Practicing gratitude daily transformed Cory's perspective on life.
- Personal development played a crucial role in his recovery journey.
- Cory shares the impact of his mother's suicide on his path to healing.
"In a single blink, I saw two versions of my future—one dark and empty, one bright and full of life—and chose to live."
Witness the remarkable journey of Cory Suggs, who shares his incredible story of survival and transformation. Growing up in a seemingly idyllic small town in Oklahoma, Cory's life took a dramatic turn at sixteen with his parents' divorce, leading him down a path of reckless living. But it was a series of unexplained strokes at twenty-five that truly changed everything. Faced with depression and despair, Cory found himself at a crossroads in the woods, ready to end it all.
However, in a moment of profound clarity, he envisioned two futures—one bleak and one bright—and chose life. This decision sparked a lifelong practice of gratitude and personal growth. Cory's story is not just about overcoming physical and mental health challenges but also about finding purpose and meaning in life. He talks candidly about the impact of his mother's suicide, his journey through depression, and how personal development played a pivotal role in his recovery.
Through his experiences, Cory highlights the importance of gratitude, the power of personal development, and the need for continuous self-improvement. Cory's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering hope to those who may feel trapped by their circumstances. His message is clear: even in the darkest times, there is always a choice to seek a brighter future. Are you ready to be inspired by Cory's courage and resilience?
Listen to his story and find out how gratitude can transform your life.