The Sensitivity Doctor

Cherie Burton on Navigating Suicide Survival

Episode Summary

Our guest, Cherie Burton, shares her personal experience of losing her sister to suicide and her journey of writing a book on the subject. The conversation touches on the importance of normalizing discussions about suicide, the role of highly sensitive people in the conversation, and the need for a grassroots approach to prevention.

Episode Notes

Cherie Burton, host of the Soul Rose podcast and international wellness champion, joins our podcast today as we shed light on suicide, suicide survival and prevention. Cherie, shares her personal experience of losing her sister to suicide and her journey of writing a book on the subject. 

Key Takeaways

• Normalizing discussions about suicide.
• Reducing the stigma around suicide to encourage people to seek help.
• Highly sensitive people may have a deeper connection to the collective suffering and can play a significant role in the conversation.
• A grassroots approach to suicide prevention is necessary, focusing on understanding the root causes and providing support.
• The healing process for survivors.
• Fully feeling and processing emotions.
• The impact on the loved ones who stay behind.
• Supporting someone at risk of suicide..

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