🎙️ The Hope Debrief – A Podcast for Suicide Bereavement Caretakers A place where compassion meets conversation. The Hope Debrief is a heartfelt and practical podcast created specifically for suicide bereavement caretakers—LOSS Team volunteers, clinicians, clergy, peer supporters, and anyone walking alongside those affected by suicide loss. Each episode features meaningful conversations with professionals, survivors, and advocates who bring their expertise and lived experience to the table. T ...
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The Role of Postvention in a State-Level Strategy - Michelle Fox
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33:15Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Michelle Fox. Michelle serves as the State Suicide Prevention Director in the Greater Chicago Area, where she leads strategic efforts to reduce suicide and strengthen mental health systems across the state. With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and public policy, Michelle i…
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Postvention Work in NY & "Bulletproof - Healing from Gun Violence and Trauma" - Jill McMahon
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39:21Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Jill McMahon. Jill is a licensed professional counselor focusing on grief and loss. She has specialized in working with Survivors of Suicide since 2003, when she was first introduced to suicide bereavement while working for the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, D.C. Jill ass…
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Unpacking the Research Behind the LOSS Team Model - Frank Campbell
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45:57Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Campbell. The Founder of the LOSS Team Peer Support Model, Dr. Campbell is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, where he serves as Volunteer Co-Chair of the National Suicidology Training Center (NSTC), which he founded in 2018. He also vo…
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Adding Peer-Led Postvention to Existing Traumatic Loss Programs - Brett Peppe
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30:05Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brett Peppe. Brett is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in New Jersey. As Program Manager of the HOPES Program—a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team—he provides crucial support to families across the state who hav…
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Companioning the Bereaved by Suicide - Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD
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31:15Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Dr. Wolfelt is recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. His compassionate messages about healing in grief—based on his own personal losses as well has his professional experience supporting children, teens, adults, and fa…
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Suicide Loss as a Crisis of Meaning - Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD
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27:42Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Robert Neimeyer. Dr. Neimeyer is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, and maintains an active consulting and coaching practice. He also directs the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, which provides both onsite and online training internati…
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A Personal Grief Journey & "The Gift of Second" - Brandy Lidbeck, LMFT
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22:49Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brandy Lidbeck. Brandy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author. Today's conversation will touch on Brandy's personal journey of grief, what caregivers can do around self-care, as well as her book "The Gift of Second". WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube Brandy's Book: https://a…
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Establishing Active Postvention Services - Dr. Jan Gorniak
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33:14Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with nationally recognized Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Jan Gorniak. Dr. Gorniak is a champion in her field and for suicide awareness. She was instrumental in bringing a LOSS Team to Columbus, Ohio in 2014. For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com To learn mo…
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Who We Are - Robbie and Denise Introduction
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27:29Welcome to the The Hope Debrief. In this episode, Robbie and Denise introduce themselves by sharing a little of their story and why they are passionate about suicide postvention. For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com…
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