Brand New Me Episode # 15 Alexa Moody - Please Live!
10/18/17 • 42 min
As a child, Alexa Moody struggled with depression, which eventually lead to thoughts of suicide as a teenager. She received help and recovered, deciding then to go to college for Human Services. During the 2009-2010 school year, while she was a 19-year-old college student, there was a cluster of suicides within her community. Just minutes outside of Pennsylvania’s capital, Alexa heard of five teen suicides within the course of five months. She was heartbroken. Although she did not personally know any of the teens, her heart was torn for the friends and families left behind (known as suicide loss survivors). It was from this hurt and her personal experiences of depression and recovery that Alexa heard God’s voice telling her to do something about it.
Armed with a broken heart and a message from God, Alexa started Please Live in May 2010. Her efforts were quickly noticed within the midstate as she networked with local prevention powerhouses such as Holy Spirit Teenline, the Mental Wellness Awareness Association, Someone To Tell It To, and the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The first board of directors was elected in 2012, and Please Live received it’s 501(c)3 nonprofit status in April of 2014.
Today Please Live has blossomed into a program that educators are eager to get their hands on. The future of Please Live hopes to plant chapters all over the United States to bring the message of help, hope, and healing to as many students as possible.
Pam and I are excited to share Alexa's story with you on this podcast episode.
As a child, Alexa Moody struggled with depression, which eventually lead to thoughts of suicide as a teenager. She received help and recovered, deciding then to go to college for Human Services. During the 2009-2010 school year, while she was a 19-year-old college student, there was a cluster of suicides within her community. Just minutes outside of Pennsylvania’s capital, Alexa heard of five teen suicides within the course of five months. She was heartbroken. Although she did not personally know any of the teens, her heart was torn for the friends and families left behind (known as suicide loss survivors). It was from this hurt and her personal experiences of depression and recovery that Alexa heard God’s voice telling her to do something about it.
Armed with a broken heart and a message from God, Alexa started Please Live in May 2010. Her efforts were quickly noticed within the midstate as she networked with local prevention powerhouses such as Holy Spirit Teenline, the Mental Wellness Awareness Association, Someone To Tell It To, and the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The first board of directors was elected in 2012, and Please Live received it’s 501(c)3 nonprofit status in April of 2014.
Today Please Live has blossomed into a program that educators are eager to get their hands on. The future of Please Live hopes to plant chapters all over the United States to bring the message of help, hope, and healing to as many students as possible.
Pam and I are excited to share Alexa's story with you on this podcast episode.
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Brand New Me Episode # 14 Frances & Pam - Honest conversations.
You'll enjoy this open, honest and yes - even quirky episode as Frances and Pam jump back into the saddle and take the reins!
When Frances, (host) senses that Pam, (co-host) isn't quite herself, they decide to record their honest conversation not just to help each other, but to help listeners find creative ways to help others through tough times.
Contact Pam and Frances @ [email protected].
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
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Brand New Me Episode # 16 - Gayle Roper - A Widow's Journey
Gayle Roper is the award winning author of more than fifty books. She has been a Christy finalist three times for her novels Spring Rain, Summer Shadows, and Winter Winds.
In this podcast interview, Gayle shares an excerpt from her new book, "A Widow's Journey" and gives three great suggestions for how women can cultivate meaning in their lives whether they are widows or not.
You can learn more about Gayle and order her books from her website: http://www.gayleroper.com.
Contact Pam and Frances @ [email protected].
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
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