Ep.03 Vulnerability Rocks Podcast, Kevin Betts, 52 Marathon Man, Suicide is not a dirty word

In this episode I talk to Kevin Betts, the 52 marathon man, who I met originally met in 2012 at a suicide prevention event. I heard him read his open letter to his Dad who had died of suicide and it moved me to my core and has stayed with me ever since.
He ran 52 marathons in a year to raise awareness of Mental health, suicide and suicide prevention, with the message 'Suicide is NOT a dirty word".
He carried the Olympic torch and has gone on to be an advocate for mental health; working with Mind the charity, working in education and building a community of people, "We are Run Things", who look after their mental and physical health through running.
We discuss mental illness vs mental health, suicide, suicide prevention and childhood of origin experiences that go on to shape who we are as adults.
It was an absolute pleasure to have Kevin on the podcast, he is the perfect guest to discuss this sensitive but important topic. We know that this episode will help to challenge the language and behaviour used around suicide and mental health.
all my love
Emma Belle x