⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide.

Suicide prevention advocate Leslie Weirich shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son, Austin, and how she turned unimaginable grief into a mission to save lives.

When Leslie’s doorbell rang at 2:30am on World Suicide Prevention Day, her life changed forever. In this deeply moving episode, Leslie shares:

🎓 Why even the brightest, highest-achieving teens can silently struggle

🚩 The quiet warning signs parents and loved ones sometimes miss

🧠 How brain development shapes impulse control in young adults

💔 How unhealthy relationships can intensify mental health challenges

📱 The 3–3 Challenge: Three People. Three Places. A simple practice that saves lives

🛟 How QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) empowers everyday people to step in with courage

❤️ How compassion, empathy, and truly listening can make the difference between despair and hope

This is an episode every parent, coach, teacher, leader, and friend needs to hear.

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

Leslie’s Hope website

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255

QPR Training

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.

If this episode moved you, please like, subscribe, and share. One share could save a life.

HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark

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PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative

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Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

Kayla Lamoreaux, founder of Wildly Kind, shares her powerful journey from addiction and recovery to creating a global kindness movement. In this episode, discover how intentional acts of kindness became her path to sobriety and purpose.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

• How kindness can be a tool for addiction recovery

• Why giving back helps mental health

• Practical ways to start your own kindness practice

• How to make kindness an intentional lifestyle, not just random acts

💡 Key Moments:

0:00 - Introduction

2:30 - Kayla's rock bottom moment in 2020

8:45 - The grocery store act that changed everything

15:20 - Starting Wildly Kind nonprofit

22:15 - Stories of lives saved through kindness

28:40 - How to get involved in the kindness movement

🌟 About Kayla Lamoreaux:

Founder of Wildly Kind, a nonprofit inspiring global acts of kindness. Sober since August 2020, Kayla turned her recovery journey into a mission to normalize human connection and compassion.

🔗 Connect with Wildly Kind:

Website: wildlykind.org

Instagram: @be_wildlykind

HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark

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Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

🎄 What if your act of kindness could change someone’s holiday season?

To wrap up Season 1 of the podcast, I share a personal story of how two simple acts of kindness during a tough holiday season transformed our family's experience. Grab your Kleenex and join me!

HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark

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Jennifer Clark is a multi-award nominated female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

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PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative

Scroggins Creative is a mom-and-pop content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands. They shape content with care, creativity, and a personal touch, turning your expertise into connection points that create a meaningful impact with your audience.

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

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