Creating Hope with David Woods Bartley

<p>Like most people, David Woods Bartley has seen his fair share of successes and setbacks; from directing a nationally recognized nonprofit to battling a life-threatening mental illness. But over the last seven years, David has successfully navigated from the isolation of mental “hellness” to the inclusive space of mental wellness.</p> <p>David has been invited to speak before a wide range of domestic and international audiences, giving keynote speeches and leading workshops on a variety of aspects of mental health, including suicide awareness and prevention, the power of connection to create hope, and the use of language as a tool for healing.</p> <p>On today's show, David shares his story with Dr. Fred, including how a compassionate first responder saved him from suicide. Listen in to this intimate conversation, as David and Dr. Fred discuss the following:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Hope as a lifesaver</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Contact and connection with other people as powerful sources</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The crucial questions first responders and clinicians asked David</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How listening can create “a sanctuary for the homeless parts of others”</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The burden of keeping up appearances</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Hope as the lifeblood of the human experience</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Essential distinction between isolation and solitude</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Depression as a thought disorder</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Key question: What would you do if you knew you were worthy?</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">High-functioning (or "smiling") depressives</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What to say to someone you suspect might be having suicidal thoughts</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Episode Length: 01:02:32</p> <p> </p> <p>DAVID’S RESOURCES</p> <p>Website > <a href='https://www.davidwoodsbartley.com/'>https://www.davidwoodsbartley.com/</a></p> <p>Email > david at davidwoodsb