055 — Creating Hope with David Woods Bartley
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.
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.
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:
Hope as a lifesaver
Contact and connection with other people as powerful sources
The crucial questions first responders and clinicians asked David
How listening can create “a sanctuary for the homeless parts of others”
The burden of keeping up appearances
Hope as the lifeblood of the human experience
Essential distinction between isolation and solitude
Depression as a thought disorder
Key question: What would you do if you knew you were worthy?
High-functioning (or "smiling") depressives
What to say to someone you suspect might be having suicidal thoughts
Episode Length: 01:02:32
DAVID’S RESOURCES
Website > https://www.davidwoodsbartley.com/
Email > david at davidwoodsbartley dot com
David’s TEDx, “How Connection Saved My Life” > https://www.ted.com/talks/david_woods_bartley_how_connection_saved_my_life
ALSO MENTIONED ON TODAY’S SHOW >
Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen (book) > https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Table-Wisdom-Stories-Anniversary/dp/1594482098
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig (book) > https://www.amazon.com/Reasons-Stay-Alive-Matt-Haig-ebook/dp/B00YOAZYWQ
Quote from Dr. Beverly Yahnke > “Depression must surely be the first cousin to hell on earth, for in the midst of suffering, the soul often feels hopeless and separated from God.”
WELCOME TO HUMANITY RESOURCES
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PURCHASE DR. FRED’S BOOK (paperback or Kindle) > Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression by Dr. Fred Moss http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Healing-Through-Creativity-Self-Expression/dp/B088N7YVMG
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