In this deeply personal Season 2 premiere of The Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Rikki Turner shares her own vulnerable journey through mental health challenges, including misophonia, irritability, and a moment when she truly believed her loved ones would be better off without her.

Known as “the strong one,” Rikki opens up about what it was like to ask for help—and how her husband, best friend, and even her boss responded with compassion, support, and powerful words that made all the difference.

This episode is for the helpers, the healers, and anyone silently carrying too much. It’s a reminder that even the strong need support—and that saying “you matter” could save a life.