Understand Suicide

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fmpaula-fontenelle/subscribeHere we will create a safe community to fight the stigma surrounding suicide. I will interview specialists, survivors, and individuals who have a story to tell. We will cover a variety of themes: grief, warning signs, risk factors, contagion, youth, and most importantly, what can be done to prevent suicide.To contact me, send a message to pfontenelletherapist@gmail.comVisit my page: www.understandsuicide.comFacebook Page: https://bit.ly/2MMLBWO

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  • Matt_Campbell
    You belong
    Paula, thank you for sharing this podcast and these stories with the world. The tragedy of losing a loved one is so hard and painful. People need your message. We lost our son, Michael, to the disease of suicide on January 25th, 2021. He was 18, a wonderful young man, and even now this tragedy seems unreal. I am eternally grateful for my faith and the hope brings each day. We must do more to help remove the stigma of suicide and encourage a broader discussion for support of mental health. We love you Michael, your story isn’t over;
  • GongVibes
    Paula talks about Paula, Guests cut off,
    Paula successfully corrals damaged, vulnerable, intelligent and insightful Guests. But Paula is controlling, maneuvers her Guests around like a horse trainer. Paula frequently finishes her Guest’s sentences. Paula will cut her Guest off mid-sentence to change the subject. Paula frequently puts words in her guest’s mouths. And I really DO NOT LIKE IT when the Guest is describing their life experiences, and suddenly Paula interrupts to substitute Paula’s OWN life experiences! That actually triggers me, and I become ALMOST ANGRY. In fact, I say it’s wrong. Because I’ve already heard everything Paula has to say about Paula on Paula’s show. And anyway, I want to hear what the Guest has to say! Isn’t an episode supposed to be about the guest? What? Not really? The Show Formula is 60% Paula and 40% incomplete Fragments from the Guest? That’s weird. Oh, Wait! The Guest is talking! And Paula isn’t interrupting! Oh, man…wow…that’s really interesting…alarming…I never thought about that…how did you…I can’t… What? BOOM? Guest cut off mid-thought and abruptly dismissed? And They’re gone? Now Paula is talking about Paula again? But I wanted to hear…because they were…can’t you just..? Never mind. Forget it. They’re gone. “What? No Paula! I am not going to buy you another cup of coffee. Why? Because I’m now in an emotional state that’s a combination of devastated sorrow and simmering resentment. And I have had ideation, you know that, right? No! I won’t be a guest. No, I’m not giving you content which becomes your intellectual property. Forget it! No, I’m calling my therapist, and then writing a book instead.” Anyway, for the listener: insightful fragments spoken by Great Guests within a disturbingly controlled Show. To me it’s more about Paula than it is the Guests, whom I wish were allowed Simply Talk Freely.
  • california niece
    Thank you paula
    This pod cast has helped me so much after losing my husband by suicide. I appreciate the time you put into it and your knowledgeable and thoughtful conversations. Really a blessing.
  • Truth1957
    My go to podcast
    The warmth, compassion, and intelligence of Paula Fontanelle make this podcast my go to one when I want to find comfort and help as I grieve the loss of our son who died by suicide. Her training as a therapist makes her able to offer helpful ways to find relief from this pain, and her journalistic background allows her to ask pertinent questions to her guests. Finally, her own personal experience with the loss of her father by suicide means she really gets it.
  • malfoxley
    Great show!
    Paula, host of the Understand Suicide podcast, highlights all aspects of mental health and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • andrefiji
    Excellent mental health content
    If you’ve been struggling with suicidal thoughts or know someone who has, this podcast is a must listen. Understand the underlying dynamics of suicide, how to deal with it or help a loved one. On top of covid, I‘ve dealing with the grief of loosing someone and finding this has helped me tremendously. The interviews are fantastic as well. Thanks for putting such great resources out in the world.
  • Jordan Asseo
    Deep and emotional, but also informative and positive
    This podcast does a great job of sharing a variety of stories, bringing in interviews with experts, and educating those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts as well as people who know others that are struggling how to find help. As someone who wants to be better at helping those around myself who may be struggling with ideations, I wanted to find a podcast that would teach me about how to best go about it, and I have definitely learned a lot. Even just simple things like adjusting language and word choice around the subject and remembering to focusing on listening over anything else have been valuable pieces of advice.
  • Henry Pontual
    So deep and helpful
    This podcast is a rare find. This theme is so stigmatized that people like me, who needs information, has a hard time finding balanced, compassionate, and knowledgeable conversations regarding suicide. Congratulations, Paula! You give us an example of how to turn pain into an opportunity to help others.
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