Episode description

Clancy Martin (professor of philosophy, multiple suicide survivor) has tried – unsuccessfully, obviously – to depart this mortal coil a dozen-plus times and has just published a book, How Not to Kill Yourself, that explores the complexity of one the most fundamental question we can ever ask – why live?

Clancy teaches philosophy at the University of Missouri, is a Guggenheim Fellow, bestselling novelist, a father and… “suicide addict”.

In the wake of having lost one of my closest friends to suicide, I reached out to Clancy to get his insights and wisdoms on this challenging topic. He shares the mindsets that can change a despairing person’s mind, how to deal with the sense of betrayal and anger after a loved one takes their life and how his own “suicidal addiction” started at 3. This beautiful conversation is mostly a reminder to live fully and wildly and… to care (particularly for those who care so deeply they despair).

Get hold of Clancy’s book How Not to Kill Yourself: My life in suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling, the suicide and crisis lifeline can be reached by dialling

• In Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and the Suicide Call Back Service on1300 659 467
• In the US, call 988 and you will be connected to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• In the UK, contact the National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 0800 689 5652

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