In this powerful conversation, The Suicide Monk speaks with Shannon Walker, founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, as she shares her inspiring journey of training service dogs for veterans battling PTSD, suicide and other mental health struggles. She delves into the transformative impact these dogs have on veterans' lives, providing unwavering emotional support and helping them navigate daily challenges with renewed strength and confidence.Shannon underscores the critical importance of self-care for caregivers and emphasizes the essential role of community support in their mission. She highlights the deep emotional bonds forged between veterans and their service dogs, illustrating how these connections can be life-changing amidst the ongoing crisis of veteran suicide.Walker offers profound insights on healing, empowerment, and resilience. She stresses the significance of personal responsibility in overcoming trauma, the heartbreaking reality of veteran suicide, and the extraordinary healing power of service dogs. Her message is one of hope and determination, encouraging a mindset of resilience, self-compassion, and the unwavering belief that every individual has purpose and value.Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/NorthwestBattleBuddies/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/northwestbattlebuddies/You Tubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T7QmOqo20RIRvzhe9ZEmQContact details - office@northwestbattlebuddies.orgSupport The Suicide Monk Podcast:https://gofund.me/6ebd9d2c#mentalhealth,#suicide,#cancer,#suicideawareness,#mentalhealthawareness,#suicideprevention,#suicidepreventionawareness,#mentalhealthadvocate,#mentalhealthsupport,suicide,suicideprevention,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,takingyourownlife,mentalhealthmatters,mentalhealthsupport,suicideawareness,podcast,mentalhealthpodcast,thesuicidemonk,mental,mentalhealthadvocate