Trauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire RussellTrauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire Russell
Choose Your Struggle
Jay chats with speaker Claire Russell about the trauma in her past including losing a partner to suicide and how she's decided to move forward by helping others.
46:09•7 May 2021
Claire Russell: Turning Trauma into Advocacy for Mental Health
“We need to see people that you know. You know, we need to see people that have been through hard times and come out the other side, and that's really, really important.”
How do you transform personal tragedy into a force for good? In this episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', host Jay Shifman sits down with Claire Russell, a dynamic speaker and advocate for mental health. Claire, the founder of Mental Health in Business (MHIB), shares her heart-wrenching journey of losing a partner to suicide and how that experience shaped her mission to break the stigma around mental health and suicide prevention.
Through candid conversation, Claire reveals the profound impact of trauma on her life and how she channels that pain into powerful advocacy work. Claire's story isn't just about overcoming personal loss; it's about using her experiences to help others navigate their own mental health struggles. She discusses the challenges of accessing mental health resources and the critical role business leaders play in prioritizing employee well-being.
Claire's insights are both sobering and inspiring, shedding light on the importance of vulnerability and openness in fighting stigma. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health advocacy, particularly those who have faced similar struggles or know someone who has. Jay and Claire's conversation is filled with moments of raw honesty, making it a deeply moving and informative experience.
Tune in to hear how one woman's journey through immense grief has led to a life dedicated to helping others find hope and healing.
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