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Suicide Zen Forgiveness

A Deep Dive into Mental Health, Suicide, and Personal Growth with David Amerland

In this episode of 'Suicide Zen Forgiveness,' host Elaine Lindsay engages in a comprehensive and thought-provoking conversation with David Amerland, an acclaimed author and speaker known for his works on business, marketing, and the intersection of neuroscience with critical decision-making. As the conversation unfolds, David shares insights from his diverse body of work, including the books 'Intentional' and 'The Sniper Mind,' touching on themes of emotional regulation, the importance of social connections, and the complex landscape of mental health and suicide. The discussion also reminisces about the unique community experience of Google Plus, reflecting on how digital platforms can foster community and support. Elaine and David reminisce about personal stories and professional findings, exploring how understanding our brains and emotions can lead to a more meaningful life. They advocate for the importance of discussing mental health openly, aiming to destigmatize topics surrounding suicide and encourage better societal support systems.

00:00 Meet David Amerland: A Deep Dive into His World

01:37 Launching into Suicide Zen Forgiveness Podcast

02:49 Revisiting the Google Plus Era: Community, Connection, and Impact

04:51 The Power of Social Connections for Mental Health

14:50 Exploring the Brain's Social Needs and Mental Health

29:42 Navigating the Complexities of Medicine and Personal Health

36:06 Exploring Misconceptions in Women's Health

37:01 The Evolution of Veterinary Medicine and Its Lessons

38:10 Comparing Animal and Human Medical Ethics

41:45 The Emotional Complexity of Euthanizing Pets

43:47 Understanding Suicide and Mental Health

51:40 The Journey of Personal Growth and Emotional Regulation

01:07:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations

David's Bio

David Amerland the author of eleven books on business, marketing and search including The Tribe That Discovered Trust and the best-selling Google Semantic Search. He writes for Inc., Forbes, and HP UK and blogs on his own website, DavidAmerland.com. When he is not writing or surfing the Web he spends time giving speeches internationally on how search, social media and branding are changing. He’s the author of “The Sniper Mind”

a deep dive in the world of neuroscience, critical decision making and brain analytics and their application in real-world business. His latest book is “Intentional: How To Live, Love, Work and Play Meaningfully”.

Links

More on David Amerland's website: https://davidamerland.com Useful Books The Sniper Mind - https://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Mind-Eliminate-Uncertainty-Decisions/dp/1250113679 Intentional - https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Live-Love-Work-Meaningfully/dp/1844811697

Social Media Presence:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidAmerland

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_amerland/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@UCb3AQiS1IXzVImJGROFBhXg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidamerland/

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/davidamerland.bsky.social

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