Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
S1E38 - “Out of the Darkness” w/ Julie Hoff (with special appearance by Maddie)
S1E38 - “Out of the Darkness” w/ Julie Hoff (with special appearance by Maddie)
S1E38 - “Out of the Darkness” w/ Julie Hoff (with special appearance by Maddie)
Monday 19th October 2020
Julie Hoff and Maddie join 'Pondoff's Anonymous' to talk about breaking the silence around suicide and mental health, offering hope and grace amid grief.
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55 minutes
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Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Shattering Silence: A Journey Through Suicide, Grief, and Recovery
We have to keep this conversation going - to bring into the light what has been in the dark for so long. Pain is what people are trying to end, unbearable pain, not their lives.
Ever felt like the weight of grief and addiction is too much to bear? In this heartfelt episode of 'Pondoff's Anonymous', Chris Pondoff and Jeff Allen sit down with Julie Hoff and her daughter Maddie to discuss a topic that's often swept under the rug—suicide and mental health.
The episode is a touching tribute to Randy Hoff, whose life ended far too soon, leaving a void that Julie and Maddie are bravely trying to fill by breaking the silence around these issues. Julie shares her emotional journey, revealing how Randy's passing has fueled her mission to keep conversations about mental health alive. She believes that the only way to save lives is by talking openly about the pain people endure, rather than letting it fester in the shadows.
Chris and Jeff also chime in with their own battles against addiction and grief, making this episode a raw yet hopeful exploration of finding light in the darkest times. The hosts discuss how faith and community have been pillars in their recovery, offering a sense of grace and hope even when everything seems bleak. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with mental health issues or supporting someone who is.
It's a powerful reminder that breaking the stigma around suicide and mental health can pave the way for healing and recovery.