Out of the shadows: Breaking the silence

Keywords: mental health, healing, suicide, personal stories, breaking silence

Summary: In this episode, LJ Robson introduces the podcast 'Out of the Shadows', focusing on mental health and personal healing. He shares his journey from contemplating suicide at 15 to finding a path to healing over 30 years. The podcast aims to encourage others to break free from their silence and share their stories.

Takeaways

· LJ Robson introduces the podcast 'Out of the Shadows'.

· The podcast tackles tough subjects related to mental health.

· At 15, LJ felt suicide was the only way out.

· It took him 30 years to heal from his past.

· He aims to help others heal through sharing stories.

· The importance of breaking the silence on mental health is emphasized.

· LJ encourages listeners to share their own experiences.

· The podcast will include stories from his book “The boy with the thorn in his side.

· Healing is a journey that can take time.

· Now is the time to get your past off your chest.

Chapters

00:00 Intro: Introduction to Mental Health and Healing

00:43 Breaking the Silence on Mental Health

01:09 PART 1

03:29 SUICIDAL THOUGHTS

12:46 Review break

13:57 Reoccurring dreams

16:10 Counselling/breaking silence

25:13 Final thoughts & takeaways

29:18 Outro