Mitlin Money Mindset
How To Help Someone Who’s Struggling When You Have No Idea How w/ 988 Co-Creator Kristen Christy
Key Takeaways
- The events that built Kristen's resilience and led to 988
- How 988 works and supports people of different backgrounds
- How to ask someone directly about suicide
- How to be a good listener to someone in crisis
- Why community matters and how to find yours
- Reframing shame and guilt for suicide loss survivors
- Small ways to lift others up
- How to help others while protecting your own mental health
Meet the Guest
Kristen Christy
Kristen Christy, a lifelong military family member, is a Master Resilience Trainer, international speaker, best-selling author, and co-creator of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Her contributions to the field of resilience have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2018 Air Force Spouse of the Year, Force for Change, the Mighty25 Changemaker Award, and Red Star Foundation Service Award.
Show Notes
Want to help someone struggling, but don’t know what to say? You don’t need the perfect words or a solution.
Kristen Christy is co-creator of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which has now answered more than 17 million calls and texts. In this episode, you’ll learn how 988 supports both people in crisis and the people who love them, how to start uncomfortable conversations with someone you think needs help, and the small daily habit that makes a real difference.
If you’re struggling or have lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 anytime in the U.S., Canada, and on military bases overseas.
Resources
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About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️