Hope and #Livin (w/Kaitlin and PT)Hope and #Livin (w/Kaitlin and PT)
Show Up and Stay | Sobriety to Sustainable Recovery
PT and Kaitlin from the Livin Foundation share their personal stories of loss and discuss the importance of peer support in suicide prevention and substance use disorder recovery.
39:42•1 Apr 2025
Hope and Healing with the Livin Foundation
Episode Overview
- Substance use disorder often intersects with suicide prevention.
- Remembering loved ones for how they lived can be a powerful healing tool.
- Peer-to-peer support is crucial for mental health recovery.
- Language matters in reducing stigma around mental health and substance use.
- Workplace mental health programs can foster supportive environments.
“I wanted to remember my dad for how he lived rather than how he died”
In this episode of 'Show Up and Stay | Sobriety to Sustainable Recovery,' DeAnn Knighton and Craig dive into a powerful discussion with PT and Kaitlin from the Livin Foundation. The episode highlights the intersection of substance use disorder and suicide prevention, focusing on the incredible work done by the Livin Foundation. PT shares his deeply personal story of losing his father to suicide and how it led to the creation of the Livin Foundation.
He emphasises the importance of remembering loved ones for how they lived, rather than how they died. Kaitlin also opens up about her own loss and how it drove her to join the foundation, finding healing through community and support. They discuss the new AI-powered mental health platform, Livin Connected, which aims to provide peer-to-peer support and foster mental health conversations in the workplace.
The conversation is heartfelt and inspiring, shedding light on the critical need for mental health support and the power of community. Don't miss this episode if you're looking for hope, healing, and practical ways to support mental health in your own life or workplace.
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