434. "I lost my brother at 16 to suicide, it shouldn't have happened" ft. Ben West
Published: June 29, 2026
Duration: 1:02:05
TW: Discussions of suicide.
This week, I'm joined by mental health campaigner Ben West for one of the most moving conversations we've ever had on the show. At 18, Ben lost his brother to suicide. He has taken that experience and decided to change the lives of thousands, if not millions with his 'Reasons to Stay' campaign.
In this episode we discuss:
Why grief changes over time How to find purpose after unimaginable heartbreak The psychology of hope and why strangers can save lives What supporting someone through suicidal thoughts actually looks like Ben's incredible in...