Elaine Lindsay hosts an inspiring episode of Suicide Zen Forgiveness featuring Dessi McEntee, a remarkable woman whose life story reflects resilience and empowerment. Dessi, a toxicologist and firefighter, shares her powerful journey through losing her parents, battling severe health issues, and overcoming depression and a suicide attempt. Her transformative encounter with a mentor, Mike, who believed in her potential, led her to embrace life and pursue a mission to empower others. Tune in to hear Dessi's candid reflections on grief, mental health, and finding strength through adversity.

00:00 Introduction to Dessi McEntee

00:59 Elaine Lindsay's Mission

01:42 Dessi's Early Life and Loss

03:17 Struggles and Triumphs in High School

05:02 Battling Depression and Finding Hope

07:45 Meeting Mike and New Beginnings

09:23 Living Life to the Fullest

10:11 Empowering Others Through Storytelling

13:37 Reflections on Grief and Emotions

24:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Dessi is a speaker, survivor, entrepreneur, toxicologist, firefighter, and more. She is her most epic self. Built from the adversities of losing a parent not once but twice, battling life-threatening illnesses, and grappling with happiness, Dessi has used her pain to power saving lives as a first responder and billion-dollar programs as a toxicologist. Today, she brings her story to others, empowering them to flip the script on adversity and turn any obstacle into an opportunity.

Website: https://www.dessimcentee.com/

Newsletter: https://www.dessimcentee.com/newsletter

Book: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?PbRpbuMnN9PcExQE9JAUphIJepoQiZRXrXHibtaWPeV

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dessi-mcentee/

Instagram: @dessi_mcentee