The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast
Episodes
The "N" word, Religious Trauma, and Busting Stigma about Mental Health in the Black Community
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Rikki Turner and Arrayon Farlough-Rollins continue their conversation that explores how being an ally to the Black community (and to any marginal...
Juneteenth and the Importance of Anti-Racism as Suicide Prevention Part 1
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking for a candid conversation that is unapologetic about how racism and how it intersects with suicide, look no further. In this episod...
Pride Month and Suicide Prevention: A Conversation on Being a Great Ally with Sharon Downs
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner sits down with Sharon Downs, a lifelong advocate for mental health and LGBTQ+...
Behind the Scenes of Crisis Response: A Candid Talk with Justin Laffoon, MSW, LCSW
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when someone is in mental health crisis? In this episode, Dr. Rikki Turner (The Suicide Prevention Lady) sits down with Justin Laf...
Building a Care Package for Depression: Small Items, Big Impact
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Rikki Turner shares practical insights on assembling a care package for someone navigating depression. From basic hygiene items t...
From Cursed to Cured: Rachel Fox on PMDD, Rage, and Healing Naturally
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and powerful episode, Dr. Rikki Turner sits down with author and speaker Rachel Fox to talk about a condition that affects 1 in 12 women b...
Jen Butler (Part 2): Healing, Humor, and the Hard Work of Feeling Everything
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with Part 2 of my conversation with writer and author Jen Butler, and if you thought the first half was powerful—buckle up. In this epi...
Big Emotions, Heavy Truths: Jen Butler on Trauma, Sensitivity, and Survival (Part 1)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you're the helper but you're the one breaking?In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki T...
Burnout Isn’t a Failure: How to Recover Without Quitting Everything
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it burnout—or just Tuesday?In this episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner sits down with burnout recovery coach and aut...
Protecting Your Mental Health and Fighting for Others in Uncertain Times
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful solo episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner gets real about what it’s like to survive emotionally in toda...
ACT-ing on Mental Health: Supporting Suicidal Thoughts with Compassion and Practical Skills
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner sits down with ACT experts Matt Boone and Dr. Jennifer Gregg for a powerful, ...
Grief After Suicide: What to Say, What to Avoid, and How to Show Up | with Roshonda Guest
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner sits down with grief therapist and author Roshonda Guest for a powerful, hone...
Messages from the Other Side: Grief, Suicide, and Spiritual Healing with Kara Bunde-Dunn
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heart-opening episode, Dr. Rikki Turner talks with spiritual medium and Sunday school teacher Kara Bunde-Dunn about what it means to find heal...
When the Strong One Struggles: My Personal Story of Suicidal Thoughts, Misophonia, and Seeking Help
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal Season 2 premiere of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner shares her own vulnerable journey through mental he...
Ep. 23 Surviving the Holidays: Supporting Mental Health for Yourself and Others
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are joyful—but let’s be real, they can also be stressful. In this Season 1 finale, Dr. Rikki Turner shares practical tips for support...
Ep. 22 Mental and Physical Health
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When our friends and family have medical issues in their lives, we tend to surround them with support. But when they have mental health issues, we ten...
Ep. 21 Interview with Jarek Tadla
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode highlights how someone can seemingly have it all: physical health, wonderful family, and a booming career, and still consider suicide....
Ep. 20 Interview with Ashley Kesner
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having Ashley on the podcast was such an honor because she is so real, raw, and authentic about her struggles with addiction and mental health. She te...
Ep. 19 Interview with Patrick Starchild
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has it all. Overcoming bullying and being different in a small town, domestic abuse, a stay in a mental hospital, and finally finding his...
Ep. 18: Interview with Jacqueline Sharp
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I had the pleasure of interviewing the Arkansas Director for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, Jacqueline Sharp. We ta...
Ep. 17 EASE Framework
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is digging deeper into the EASE framework so you can intervene with EASE. Using the EASE framework, you have the opportunity to Expres...
Ep. 16 Joe Eggleston and Bipolar Disorder
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this very raw conversation with Joe Eggleston, we discuss what it is like living with bipolar, close brushes with suicidal ideation, and how to hel...
Ep. 15: Interview with Dancin' Wayne
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is an in depth conversation with Dancin' Wayne is centered around mental health and being vulnerable. It is such a beautif...
Ep. 14 Supervising with a Mental Health Mindset
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner transforms one of her most popular workshops, Supervising with a Mental Healt...
Ep. 13 Domestic Abuse w/ Nicole
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I interview a sweet friend about her struggle with suicide while going through domestic violence. She shares what helped, what...
Ep 12: Five Things I Would Do
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I have turned one of my most viral TikTok's into a podcast episode. I'm giving the top 5 things I would do if someo...
Ep. 11 Masculinity and Suicide Interview with Dr. Assadi
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Aresh Assadi, a licensed counselor and Director of Counseling Services at UA Little Rock, about masculinity and suici...
Ep. 10 The "In-Betweensies"
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we find ourselves in the "in-betweensies" where we aren't sure if we should intervene or not because we aren't positive th...
Ep. 9 Survivor's Guilt
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever lost someone to suicide, you likely know what it is like to feel guilty for not doing more to save them. In this episode we talk abou...
Ep. 8 Myth: If they really wanted to...
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the myth, "If they really wanted to die, they would have done it already." This belief causes harm and is a re...
Ep. 7 Passive suicide prevention
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about passive suicide intervention. Yes, I said PASSIVE. Listen to learn ways you can prevent suicide without every ha...
Ep. 6 How to make a safety plan
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we are diving deep into what a safety plan is and how to make one. This is an essential tool in helping people with suicidal id...
Ep. 5 Code Words
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are learning about how to use code words as a suicide prevention tool.
Ep. 4 Survivor Interview: Michelle
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview a dear friend of mine who, coincidentally, our first bonding experience was her showing up to my office sad that she was ...
Ep. 3 How to respond to someone who is suicidal
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will answer the question, "What do I do if they tell me they are suicidal?" Or even worse, "What do I do if they ma...
Ep. 2 I don't want to give them the idea
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a popular myth that talking to someone about suicide will give them the idea or make them thing they should consider it. In this episode, we ...
Ep.1 The Origin Story
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Rikki Turner introduces how Still You Rise came to be. We discuss how the universe laid the path to this calling and the passion ...
The Launch!
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us now to be the first to hear the launch of The Suicide Prevention Lady podcast! Subscribe now and don't miss the first episode on June 11! ...