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PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
Manaan Kar Ray
76 episodes
1 month ago
Would love to hear your thoughts... In this episode we move from concept to practice, stepping into the four anchors at the centre of the STEPS model: State, Source, Span, and Scenario. Through Ari’s story, we show how to: Locate where someone is right now (State).Trace what hurts most and what values are under threat (Source).Map how risk ebbs and flows, and how close someone has come to crossing the ideation–action divide (Span).Co-create what if / if…then… plans that make the future safer ...
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Would love to hear your thoughts... In this episode we move from concept to practice, stepping into the four anchors at the centre of the STEPS model: State, Source, Span, and Scenario. Through Ari’s story, we show how to: Locate where someone is right now (State).Trace what hurts most and what values are under threat (Source).Map how risk ebbs and flows, and how close someone has come to crossing the ideation–action divide (Span).Co-create what if / if…then… plans that make the future safer ...
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PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
75 | Heart of STEPS: State, Source, Span & Scenario
Would love to hear your thoughts... In this episode we move from concept to practice, stepping into the four anchors at the centre of the STEPS model: State, Source, Span, and Scenario. Through Ari’s story, we show how to: Locate where someone is right now (State).Trace what hurts most and what values are under threat (Source).Map how risk ebbs and flows, and how close someone has come to crossing the ideation–action divide (Span).Co-create what if / if…then… plans that make the future safer ...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
74 | Top to Tap - World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 Special
Would love to hear your thoughts... Progress to Practice This World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 Special episode explores the three critical mindset shifts that bring suicide prevention from concept to care. First, the shift from prediction to prevention — moving beyond static categories of “low, medium, high” risk to dynamic, forward-focused conversations that anticipate what lies ahead. Second, the shift from past to future — learning from history but ensuring time is spent preparing f...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
Creating Hope Through Action – Commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day
Would love to hear your thoughts... A Song for World Suicide Prevention Day Released on 10 September 2025 for World Suicide Prevention Day, this original song captures the heart of this year’s theme: Creating Hope Through Action. Hope has been described by poets as the thing with feathers, fragile yet enduring. But hope is more than a feeling — it is something we create together through the choices we make, the questions we ask, and the care we offer one another. This song is our tribute to t...
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2 months ago
4 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
73 | Woven Together: Ari's Tapestry
Would love to hear your thoughts... This episode is a deliberate pause: a chance to gather the threads of Ari’s journey and see the STEPS model as a whole. We begin with the heart of any assessment—the room between two people. We explore relational safety as a felt sense created by presence, tone, pacing, and transparency, and we name the real tension clinicians hold: the story that needs to unfold and the structure we need to make good decisions. From there, we model a balanced stance—curiou...
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2 months ago
39 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
72 | The Weaving Resumes: The FLOW of Life in Motion
Would love to hear your thoughts... In this episode, we return to Ari a month after her attempt — not at an ending, but at a continuation. This is FLOW, the phase of living in motion. FLOW does not promise smoothness. It promises awareness. It helps us notice how life breathes after survival — imperfect, uneven, yet alive. We explore the four strands of FLOW: F – Fluctuations in mood and risk: recognising that ups and downs are not failures, but early signals to listen to.L – Learning from se...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
71 | Stitching What Remains: MEND
Would love to hear your thoughts... MEND – After the Rupture, the Reweaving Begins After a suicide attempt, survival is not the end of the story — it’s the fragile beginning of another chapter. In this episode, we explore the MEND phase of the STEPS framework: Meaning-Making: searching for fragments of understanding in the aftermath.Emotions in Motion: navigating the waves of guilt, relief, anger, or quiet.New Stressors & Support: facing stigma, disclosure, and the shifting responses of o...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
70 | Moment of Action: TIP Breaks Through
Would love to hear your thoughts... Action - We enter the fourth phase of the STEPS model — TIP — the moment when suicidal thought becomes action. TIP is an acronym for: T – Tension Builds – the lead-up to the act: the events, emotions, and pressures that coiled the thread so tight it broke. I – Impact Unfolds – the act itself: whether impulsive or rehearsed, interrupted or completed, and the mindset that accompanied it. P – Postscript Remains – the immediate aftermath: what followed ...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
69 | Sharpened Edges: Eye of the NEEDLE
Would love to hear your thoughts... Intention and the Quiet Planning of Death When risk tightens, our questions must soften. This is where the thread turns sharp. Sometimes the thread of suicidal thought sharpens—quietly, steadily—until it points toward a plan. This is the NEEDLE phase of the STEPS framework, where risk is no longer just emotional or ideational, but begins to take form. In this episode, we explore the six stages of NEEDLE: Navigating Ambivalence – feeling torn between holding...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
68 | Tangled Thoughts: Following the THREAD
Would love to hear your thoughts... Ideation. It doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it starts with a whisper—“I’m just tired.” Other times, it circles silently, gaining strength beneath the surface. In this episode, we explore THREAD, the second phase of the STEPS model. Here, suicidal ideation begins to take shape—not yet a plan, but not just passing pain. This is the moment to notice the pull, to trace the thread before it tightens. We walk through six elements of THREAD: 🧠 Thou...
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3 months ago
24 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
67 | Frayed Beginnings: The Worn FABRIC
Would love to hear your thoughts... Predisposition and the Invisible Unravelling Where suicide risk begins — quietly, invisibly. This episode explores the earliest, often overlooked signs of emotional unraveling through the metaphor of FABRIC: Fragile sense of self, Alienation, Burdensomeness, Repetitive rumination, Inescapable circumstances, and Curtain of despair. Before there are plans, before there are words, there are feelings — of being hollow, disconnected, stuck, or unseen. These are ...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
66 | From Sunny to Ari: The Story Behind the Song
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...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
65 | S010 | Strength Within
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...
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11 months ago
43 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
64 | S009 | The Magic of Wonder
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...
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11 months ago
31 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
063 | S008 | Curiosity Lights the Way
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...
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11 months ago
32 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
062 | S007 | Adventure in the Forest
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...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
61 | S006 | Courage in the Savannah
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...
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1 year ago
44 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
60 | S005 | Loyalty in the Ice
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...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
59 | S004 | Family Ties
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, ...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
58 | S003 | Connecting the Dots
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...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
57 | S002 | Acceptance at the Lagoon
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...
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1 year ago
34 minutes

PROTECT | Values Guided Suicide Prevention
Would love to hear your thoughts... In this episode we move from concept to practice, stepping into the four anchors at the centre of the STEPS model: State, Source, Span, and Scenario. Through Ari’s story, we show how to: Locate where someone is right now (State).Trace what hurts most and what values are under threat (Source).Map how risk ebbs and flows, and how close someone has come to crossing the ideation–action divide (Span).Co-create what if / if…then… plans that make the future safer ...