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 Glow For Hope: Sparking Conversation on Mental Health 10 Essential Tips for Supporting Someone With Mental Illness (Without Losing Yourself) Hosts: Kelly Poelker & Delisa Richardson | Guest: Host-Led Conversation | Category: Caregivers, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health What happens when you’re the “strong one” holding everyone else together while someone you love is living with mental illness or suicidal thoughts? In this host-only episode, Kelly Poelker and Delisa Richardson share 10 essential tips for caregivers and supporters so you can show up with compassion, protect your own peace, and remember you’re not alone in the process. What You’ll Learn Why healthy boundaries are a form of love—for you and the person you’re caring for.What “caregiver burden” looks like, and how it can impact your own mental and physical health.Key warning signs of suicidal ideation and why asking directly about suicide does not put the idea in someone’s head.How to keep communication open without going straight into “fix-it mode.”How crisis and safety plans work, and why they help reduce panic in the moment.Simple, realistic self-care practices for overwhelmed caregivers in the “sandwich generation.”How to celebrate small wins—for both the person you’re supporting and for yourself.Why giving yourself grace matters when you don’t have perfect words or answers. Guest Spotlight In this special conversation, hosts Kelly Poelker and Delisa Richardson step out from the interviewer role to talk directly to caregivers, parents, partners, and friends who are walking alongside someone with mental illness or suicidal thoughts. They talk honestly about being on constant “high alert,” the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, and the myth that you have to do it all on your own. Drawing on lived experience and research, Kelly and Delisa unpack ideas like caregiver burden, boundaries, safety planning, and the importance of sleep, nutrition, and support systems—especially for those in the “sandwich generation” caring for both older loved ones and kids or grandkids. Their message is clear: you can love someone fiercely without losing yourself, and your presence matters more than perfection. Key Quotes “You can care deeply for somebody and still protect your own peace. Boundaries are not barriers—they’re protection for you and the person you’re caring for.” “You are not solely responsible for saving someone’s life. If they’re in crisis, you don’t have to handle that alone—reach out to professionals and crisis support.” “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Taking care of your own mental health strengthens your ability to help others.” “You won’t always have the right words or perfect answers. Loving someone in pain is brave work—your presence matters more than perfection.” Resources & Next Steps Explore Glow For Hope tools, breathing exercises, and mental health resources: glowforhopenfp.org/resources988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 or chat online for 24/7 support: 988lifeline.orgCrisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor: crisistextline.orgNAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Education, support groups, and resources for families and caregivers: nami.orgAFSP – Signs of Suicide – Learn more about warning signs and how to talk about suicide safely: afsp.org/signs-of-suicideFind a therapist or support group in your area: psychologytoday.com Next Episode Join us next time as we continue to spark honest conversations around mental health, bringing you real stories, practical tools, and supportive voices to help you feel less alone—whether you’re the one struggling or the one holding space. Support the Show Your support helps keep these conversations going. Together, we can amplify voices, spark change, and bring hope to those who need it most. Donate Get Involved Crisis Resources If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help: U.S.: Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7).International: Visit findahelpline.com for international hotlines. Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and awareness purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for guidance about your individual situation. 🎧 Listen, share, and help us spark conversation. Together, we can illuminate hope. The post 10 Essential Tips for Supporting Someone With Mental Illness (Without Losing Yourself) first appeared on Glow For Hope | Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness.
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