In this episode I’m joined by three remarkable men, Andy Airey, Mike Palmer and Tim Owen – better known as Three Dads Walking. All would rather have never met but through a common and tragic bond – the loss of their daughters, Sophie, Beth and Emily, to suicide – they did. Brought together by a shared grief, these three dads connected and decided to shine a light on the shocking number of young people who take their own lives in the UK. A 300-mile walk between their homes in Cumbria, Manchester, and Norfolk in 2021 was their first epic venture. A 600-mile walk then followed, and another is planned for this year. So far, over £1m has been raised for the incredible suicide prevention charity PAPYRUS. Their new book – 3 Dads Walking, 300 Miles of Hope - tells the story of the courage and hope they’ve found on those walks. It is out now. Please remember - if you, or anyone you know is having or have had suicidal thoughts, you can reach out to Papyrus UK suicide prevention on 0800 068 4141. Links   Three Dads Walking: 300 Miles of Hope https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Dads-Walking-Miles-Hope/dp/1472148444 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Dads-Walking-Miles-Hope/dp/1472148444) https://www.3dadswalking.uk/a-walk-of-hope-2024 (3 Dads Walking)https://www.papyrus-uk.org/contact-us/ (PAPYRUS)Papyrus has been campaigning for a suicide-safer internet for nearly twenty years. Do you want to ensure technology companies are held accountable for the safety of users on their platforms?Download their draft letter to send to your local MP here: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/online-safety-bill-write-to-your-mp/ (https://www.papyrus-uk.org/online-safety-bill-write-to-your-mp/)Send your letter to your MP here: https://www.writetothem.com/ (https://www.writetothem.com/) Stream/buy ‘Allies’ by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bm (https://ampl.ink/qp6bm)    Some Velvet Morning Website: http://www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk/ (www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk)      Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682 (https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682)    Host – Andy Coulson   CWC team: Jane Sankey, Louise Difford, Zach Ellis and Mabel Pickering   With special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global    For all PR and guest approaches please contact – http://coulsonpartners.com/ (podcast@coulsonpartners.com)   Key Words #suicide #grief #guilt #recovery #positivity #friendship #hope #walkingFull transcripthttps://www.crisiswhatcrisis.com/podcasts/three-dads-walking-on-suicide-grief-and-finding-light-in-the-darkest-of-places/

Who better to explore the road to resilience than someone who has endured one of the most dramatic falls from grace?Tom Hayes was once a high-flying city trader, living a life of wealth and status— until the notorious LIBOR scandal in 2015 changed everything. Convicted and imprisoned, he lost his fortune, his luxury cars and his home - all while maintaining that his conviction was unjust. In 2017, he took his fight to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, and after years of legal battles, his appeal will finally be heard by the Supreme Court next month.His trial also brought an unexpected revelation— his Asperger’s diagnosis, which he argues played a crucial role in his actions and the case against him. In this episode, Tom opens up about life with Asperger’s, the relentless world of high finance, and his experience inside some of Britain’s toughest prisons.This podcast is brought to you by Crisis What Crisis? Productions and Coulson Partners Host: Andy Coulson    CWC team: Jane Sankey, Hana Walker-Brown and Bill GriffinWith special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global     For all PR and guest approaches please contact – podcast@coulsonpartners.com