In episode 21 of season 3, hosts Jenny and Billy delve into the complex relationship between loneliness, emotional support, and their roles as precursors to suicidal behaviors and self-harm. They explore how subjective feelings of isolation can persist even in the presence of others and emphasize the critical importance of seeking connection and support during these vulnerable times. The episode discusses how loneliness affects people differently at various life stages, noting that feelings of isolation can peak during late adolescence, decrease through middle adulthood, and rise again in later years. Jenny shares insights on how our internal perceptions of social support can influence our emotional well-being more than the actual number of people in our lives. They discuss how research has shown that loneliness correlates with lower life satisfaction and resilience, making it a crucial area of focus for suicide prevention. Welcome to "Safe Talk," the suicide prevention podcast hosted by Jenny Hunter and Billy Floyd, where judgment-free conversations can save lives. Jenny Hunter, founder of the non-profit suicide prevention movement "J.R.'s Hunt For Life," provides global hope and support. Billy Floyd, her co-host, is known for his roles as a podcast host, media broadcaster, and positive influencer. This episode features "Sounds of Soul" music, graciously provided by Fearless Motivation with permission. Production credit goes to Angel Mountain Media. Jenny Hunter succinctly expresses, "We can bring it to light, understand it, support each other, and ultimately save lives." Remember to subscribe, share, and join us in our life-saving mission. "Safe Talk" is readily accessible for free on platforms like Apple Music, iTunes, Audible.com, Spotify, Anchor, IHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Pandora, Stitcher, Overcast, and more, thanks to RSS feeds worldwide. Support our podcast by visiting [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safetalkjr/support](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safetalkjr/support). 🙌🏻💫 Special thanks to Feedspot for recognizing "Safe Talk" as one of the top in the list of 45 Best Suicide Prevention Podcasts globally, a distinction based on an extensive evaluation of thousands of podcasts considering factors such as web traffic, social media followers, and content freshness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safetalkjr/support