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Holding onto Hope

Holding onto Hope

Holding on to Hope takes listeners on a journey through deeply personal stories of lived experience of suicidality. Through authentic storytelling and genuine connection, the podcast aims to provide hope, inspiration, and support for anyone impacted by suicide or navigating distress.

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Tom's Story

Tom's inspirational story about walking away from his successful footballer career and managing his mental health on a daily basis.
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Helps with Anxiety & Depression
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Anwyn's Story

Anwyn shares what it's like to struggle with depression and anxiety due to growing up in a dysfunctional environment and how she's been able to hold on to hope.
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Helps with Trauma Anxiety & Depression
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Ian's Story

Ian shares his story of holding on to hope after experiencing serious domestic violence and sexual abuse by a family friend at a young age.
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Helps with Suicidality Domestic & Family Violence
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Dominic's story

At 49, Dominic’s world was shaken by a severe mental health crisis just as he was about to become a father.
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Helps with depression healing
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Andrew's Story

Andrew's story of holding on to hope after dealing with complex trauma and substance misuse and experiencing homelessness and imprisonment.
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Helps with Trauma Substance misuse
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Emily and Ian's Stories

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, mental health advocates Emily and Ian share their experiences of facing diverse challenges and struggles with suicidal thoughts.
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Helps with Anxiety & Depression Domestic & Family Violence
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Imbi and Danny's Stories

Imbi and Danny's stories of pain, resilience, and hope remind us that suicide does not discriminate. Learn how they reached the depths of darkness before discovering the power of hope.
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Helps with Trauma Suicidality
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Amanda's Story

Amanda shares how, at 27, she was trapped in the pursuit of career success, leading to burnout, depression, and feelings of isolation due to stigma.
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Helps with Burnout Depression
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Monwell's Story

In this episode of Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast, Monwell shares his struggles with substance misuse, gambling, and suicidal thoughts and how his journey to recovery led to self-discovery.
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Helps with Suicidality Healing & Recovery
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Maddie's Story

Maddie shares how academic pressures and fear of disappointing her parents led to anxiety and depression before learning to embrace imperfection.
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Helps with Stress Anxiety & Depression
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Davina's Story

Davina, a journalist and mother of two, shares her story of battling anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), postnatal depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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Helps with Anxiety & Depression Trauma

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