Riding the Wave ... an I'm Glad You Stayed Project Podcast
A dedicated space for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with the goal to foster understanding, break down stigma, and provide valuable resources for those navigating mental health challenges.
Episodes
5 episodes
Dylan's Story
*Trigger Warning* This episode talks about suicide and self harm. The I'm Glad You Stayed Project was started in honor of Dylan Salge in 2021. In this episode, Dylan's mom, Micki, talks with Abbey about Dylan's struggles, the night...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:01
Parenting Challenges: Managing Your Mental Health & Your Child's Safety
Karen Smith, an Iowa Mental Health Advocate and mother of two, joins Abbey and Dottie to discuss parenting children with mental health struggles. Dottie and Karen are brutally honesty about their struggles, mistakes, and lessons learned from ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:00
Teen Voices: Mental Health Needs and Parental Understanding
A few of the I'm Glad You Stayed Project Ambassadors (Madison, Robert, Olivia, and Gavin) sit down with Abbey to discuss what teens need from their parents regarding their mental health.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:01:37
The Power of Vulnerability; Owen Skelley's Story
From the day they lost their son, Owen, to suicide, the Skelley family has made it their mission to share the story of "Big O", end the stigma of men's mental health, and fight to end the suicide epidemic. This is the Skelley's first podcast, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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51:27