<p>This week on The Mind Full Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Cathy Shah, author, poet and mental health ambassador, for a conversation about a topic many of us find difficult to approach: suicide and suicidal ideation. Cathy shares her own story with incredible honesty, insight and even moments of dark humour, helping us look at this subject without fear or awkwardness.</p><br><p>Cathy grew up in Tallaght in the 80s and 90s and is of mixed Indian-Irish heritage. Her powerful memoir <em>Rabbit Holes and Rainbows</em> explores childhood trauma, racism, psychosis, addiction, suicidal thoughts and recovery - all told with remarkable emotional openness.</p><br><p>In this episode we talk about what suicidal ideation can feel like from the inside, why silence and shame make things worse, and how simple, compassionate conversations can genuinely save lives.</p><br><p>It’s a heavy topic, but Cathy brings wisdom, warmth and real hope - and I truly believe this conversation could help someone you care about.</p><br><p><strong>If you have been affected by any of the subject matter in this conversation, please see the details below:</strong></p><br><p>-Samaritans</p><p>Web: <a href="http://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-ireland/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.samaritans.org/samaritans-ireland/</a></p><p>Ph: (ROI) 116 123</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><br><p>-Pieta</p><p>Web: <a href="http://www.pieta.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.pieta.ie</a></p><p>Ph: (ROI) 1800 247 247</p><p>Text: Text ‘HELP’ to 51444</p><br><p>If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!</p><p>Visit<a href="http://www.dermotwhelan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.dermotwhelan.com</a> for more information and don't forget my latest book Busy and Wrecked is out now!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>