Episode 14: When the Silence is Loud: Teen Suicide & What We’re Missing

Teen suicide. It’s one of those things we’re terrified to talk about- so we don’t. But silence doesn’t protect anyone, and teen suicide IS happening. In this episode, we’re pulling the curtain back on teen suicidality: what it looks like, how it’s (imperfectly) assessed, and why risk factors don’t always tell the full story.

We dig into the emotional complexity of adolescence, the family dynamics that often go unspoken, and the invisible weight teens carry- oftentimes without even knowing how to name it. We’re talking about how connection, co-regulation, and presence aren’t just “nice to have” parenting tools — they’re lifelines.

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or someone who remembers what it was like to feel trapped in your own teenage mind, this conversation matters. Because breaking the taboo around suicide isn’t optional. It’s necessary — and it starts with us.

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