Ep. 1 || How Jim Walked with Ben from the Brink of Despair and Offered Hope at Just the Right Time

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Stuck between the pursuit of self-expression and the pressure of appearing 'strong', Ben's story strikes a chord with all those who've been through the ringer. An inspiring tale of resilience, this episode sheds light on the multiple triggers of suicidal thoughts and the pursuit of hope in the darkness. Ben's story takes us through a profound journey of self-discovery and acceptance of emotions, and his story also shows that with the right people, sharing emotions and feelings could be a life-saving intervention.

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1. Ep. 1 || How Jim Walked with Ben from the Brink of Despair and Offered Hope at Just the Right Time (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (00:00:03)

3. Jim's Reason for Recording (00:00:48)

4. Male Suicide Statistics (00:01:52)

5. Reminiscing College and the Early Days of our Friendship (00:03:21)

6. Domino's Pizza Incident (00:04:09)

7. Ben's Bike Accident (00:11:13)

8. Ben's Resulting Depression and Suicidal Ideation (00:13:09)

9. Reaching Out For Help (00:18:58)

10. The Aftermath and Steps Towards Recovery (00:19:59)

11. The Paradox of Suicidal Ideation (00:21:49)

12. The Role of Friends in Mental Health (00:22:44)

13. The Importance of Trust in Relationships (00:23:31)

14. Plot Twist! (00:26:53)

15. Intentions Misunderstood (00:30:50)

16. The Importance of Opening Up (00:36:01)

17. The Impact of Emotional Turmoil (00:36:56)

18. The Power of Counseling (00:39:42)

19. Preview of Upcoming Episodes (00:41:33)