Ep #03 Life after Suicide, with Rebecca Jax

In this episode of the How To Die Happy podcast, hosts Martin O'Toole and Chris Siracuse talk to ⁠⁠Rebecca Jax⁠, a woman whose life took a dramatic turn after discovering the body of her brother Jack, who died by suicide three and a half years ago. Coping with a family member's suicide can be an incredibly challenging experience, and so Rebecca's healing journey will surely inspire listeners.

Rebecca's transformative process of alternative healing led her to change her life plans altogether, becoming a healer herself, helping others to overcome their grief and loss. In this episode, the hosts and Rebecca delve deep into the emotional rollercoaster that can come with suicide and loss, discussing grief, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

The growing global pandemic of suicide is a heart-breaking issue affecting countless individuals and families worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for people aged 15-29, with around 800,000 people taking their own lives every year. That's one person every 40 seconds. The numbers are staggering, and we must take action to raise awareness and support those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or coping with the loss of a loved one to suicide.

The topic of suicide is close to the podcast's heart, as our own creator, Martin, also once struggled profoundly with depression, almost taking his life in 2015.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or coping with depression or anxiety, help is available. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) offers a list of helplines and crisis centres worldwide. In the United States, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).

This episode of the How To Die Happy podcast offers a raw and honest conversation about suicide and loss but also provides hope and inspiration for those who may be struggling. It's a reminder that healing and transformation are possible, even in the face of such devastating circumstances.