Would love to hear your thoughts... STEPS 4 HOPE: Suicide Prevention Through Story, Song & Meaning Welcome to PROTECT (Season 4), a podcast where suicide prevention meets story, values, and the quiet power of music. Hosted by Dr. Manaan Kar Ray, psychiatrist, educator, and creator of the STEPS and HOPE frameworks, this series blends narrative, metaphor, and original music to explore how we can respond with presence and purpose to life’s most fragile moments. Each episode follows Ari’s sto...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Explore Sunny's Values ScoutsWrapping Up The Courage to ExploreIn this heartfelt final episode of 2024, the PROTECT Podcast explores the profound value of inner strength as Sunny meets his new guide, Goro the Gorilla. Through a challenging climb up a rocky hillside, Goro teaches Sunny that true strength isn’t about physical power—it’s about resilience, patience, and the determination to keep going, one step at a time.Dr. Manaan Kar Ray and Mahi reflect on th...

Would love to hear your thoughts... Explore Sunny's Values Scouts In Episode 64 of the PROTECT Podcast, Dr. Manaan Kar Ray and Mahi explore the transformative value of Wonder. Building on last week’s theme of curiosity, this episode dives deeper into the magic of noticing and appreciating the beauty around us. Wonder isn’t just about grand, life-changing moments—it’s about finding awe in the ordinary, from a shimmering flower to a breathtaking sunset.Through the enchanting story of Sunny...

Would love to hear your thoughts... Explore Sunny's Values ScoutsIn this heartwarming episode of the PROTECT Podcast, we explore the transformative power of curiosity. Join Dr. Manaan Kar Ray and his daughter, Mahi, as they dive into Sunny’s latest adventure in Sunny’s Values Scouts. Guided by Milo the Meerkat, Sunny discovers how curiosity can unlock creativity, build resilience, and solve even the trickiest puzzles. Curiosity isn’t just for kids—it’s a powerful tool for navigatin...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Sunny's Values Scouts on AmazonIn Episode 62 of the PROTECT Podcast, Mahi and Dr. Manaan Kar Ray explore the thrilling value of adventure. From small steps like taking a new route on a morning walk to daring feats in the unknown, adventure is about embracing life’s possibilities with courage and curiosity. Sunny, guided by Max the playful monkey, journeys through the Everwild Jungle, crossing rope bridges and uncovering hidden waterfalls. Along the way, he l...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Sunny's Values Scouts on AmazonIn Episode 61, Courage in the Savanah, Mahi and Dr. Manaan Kar Ray dive into courage—the strength to move forward, even in the face of fear. With Sunny’s new guide, Leo the Lion, the duo explores how courage is a value that empowers both children and adults to face life’s uncertainties with resilience and calmness. In a delightful mix of research and storytelling, Mahi and Manaan share how small acts of courage can build emotio...

Would love to hear your thoughts... Sunny's Values Scouts on AmazonJoin hosts Mahi and Dr. Manaan Kar Ray for a heartfelt exploration of loyalty in Episode 60 of the PROTECT Podcast. As they celebrate reaching listeners in 98 countries, Mahi and Manaan share their excitement and gratitude for their global community, with hopes of soon completing their worldwide puzzle by reaching 100 countries.In this episode, they wrap up “The Path to Belonging” with a beautiful story about loyalty, tol...

Would love to hear your thoughts... Sunny's Values Scouts on AmazonThe Value of Family: Roots, Resilience, and Dolphin DreamsWelcome to Episode 59 of the PROTECT Podcast! Today, hosts Mahi and Dr. Manaan Kar Ray dive into a topic that resonates with every listener—family. Families shape our well-being, build our resilience, and are a pivotal element in suicide prevention.We start with some listener engagement—Mahi and Manaan share the top animal picks that represent the value of family, ...

Would love to hear your thoughts... Sunny's Values Scouts on Amazon Exploring the Value of Connection The Essence of Inter-being: A Lesson from Oliver the Octopus In this episode, Mahi and Manaan dive deep into the concept of Inter-being, a powerful idea introduced by mindfulness master Thich Nhat Hanh. Inter-being teaches us that everything in life is interconnected—nothing exists in isolation. Manaan shares Thich Nhat Hanh’s vivid metaphor: how clouds, rain, trees, and paper are a...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Sunny's Values Scouts on AmazonExploring Acceptance: Lessons from Sunny’s Value ScoutsIn this episode of the PROTECT Podcast, we continue our journey through the world of Sunny’s Value Scouts with an exploration of the value of Acceptance. Dr. Manaan Kar Ray, our content expert, and host Mahi Kar Ray take us through the enchanting story of Sunny’s latest adventure in Terra Vale, where he learns about acceptance from Kody the Koala. Beyond the story, the epis...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Sunny's Values Scouts on AmazonIn this second episode of Sunny’s Value Scouts on the PROTECT Podcast, Dr. Manaan Kar Ray and Mahi Kar Ray introduce listeners to the heartwarming world of Sunny, the golden retriever, as he embarks on magical adventures in Terra Vale. The goal of this series is to explore essential human values that shape our lives and help build resilience, with each episode focused on one value. This episode centers around the theme of belon...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Sunny's Values Scouts on AmazonIn this insightful podcast episode, Mahi sits down with Dr. Manaan Kar Ray to explore the essence of the Sunny’s Values Scouts series, a collection of children's stories designed to teach foundational values to children aged 5-8. With youth mental health issues on the rise globally, Dr. Kar Ray dives deep into the critical role values play in building resilience from an early age.Tackling Rising Youth Mental Health ChallengesTh...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Using Compassion-Focused Therapy for Staff Wellbeing in Mental Health SettingsIn a podcast hosted by Dr. Manaan Kar Ray, Dr. Stan Steindl discussed Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and its potential to enhance staff well-being in high-pressure mental health environments. Mental health professionals often face emotional challenges, and compassion can be a key factor in maintaining resilience.The Importance of Self-CompassionDr. Steindl highlighted the three f...

Would love to hear your thoughts...In this special episode for World Suicide Prevention Day, Caroline Roodhouse shares an intimate and powerful reflection on her journey through grief following the loss of her husband, Steve, to suicide in 2018. With raw honesty and deep vulnerability, Caroline recounts her path from the darkness of despair to a place of hope and healing. She delves into the process of writing her book, Daddy Blackbird, a work that embodies the delicate balance between heartb...

Would love to hear your thoughts...In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, we present an hour with John Bell in which he shares his journey of post traumatic growth.In July 2020, John became a bereaved parent through the accidental suicide of his 15 year old son, Jake. He coped with the mental trauma of this experience by taking time out alone in the mountains, using his army training to push himself physically, in an effort to balance the psychological storms he endured. In this way ...

Would love to hear your thoughts...This is a continuation of the 50th special episode of the PROTECT podcast. We are still giving away a beautiful PDF of all the key messages and images from the 17 PROTECT chapters. All you need to do is email us at admin@progress.guide or leave a comment or ask a question.In this episode we cover ASPIRE and this will provide you a ready reckoner of the content. Connect with Assoc Prof Manaan Kar Ray on Linkedin Follow us on www.progress.guide

Would love to hear your thoughts...This is a special episode in which we are celebrating 50 episodes of the PROTECT podcast with a give away of a beautiful PDF of all the key messages and images from the 17 PROTECT chapters. All you need to do is email us at admin@progress.guide or leave a comment or ask a question.In this episode we cover CORE and ASSESS and this will provide you a ready reckoner of the content. Connect with Assoc Prof Manaan Kar Ray on Linkedin Follow us on www.progres...

Would love to hear your thoughts...In this hour Ally shares insights from her personal journey, and messages that she might have given to her younger self and others in her life with the benefit of hind sight. Ally also talks about Mind Blank's innovative approach to Mental Health literacy, Wellbeing promotion and prevention efforts using their innovative forum theatre approach. The work they have done in schools and work places is truly inspiring, have a listen and do share the word.About th...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Dr Stan Steindl shares his wisdom on Compassion Focused Therapy in conversation with Manaan. The talk provides a broad overview of what CFT entails including little nuances that you can introduce in your practice today.Stan is a Clinical Psychologist, respected author of books on compassion, Ted ex speaker and an amazing educator of both Motivational Interviewing and Compassion Focused Therapy. Above all he is a kind and humble person to whom you can l...

Would love to hear your thoughts...Given we have been very busy with our week long suicide prevention training in Malaysia, we have provided a recoding from the presentation at the 1st African Health Summit. The content might feel repetitive, but it is a good recap. If you have already downloaded the app and have worked through different sections skip the first five minutes as I talk through the pragmatics.Connect with Assoc Prof Manaan Kar Ray on Linkedin Follow us on www.progress.guide