In season three, episode 22 of the podcast, Jenny and Billy explore the significant link between rumination and suicidality. They discuss how repetitive negative thinking, especially brooding, increases the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Jenny elaborates on the distinctions between blue moods, sadness, and ruminating. The episode examines how rumination worsens depression and hopelessness, diminishes problem-solving abilities, and maintains ineffective coping strategies. Studies show that reflective thinking may sometimes act as a protective factor & addressing rumination through therapeutic interventions is crucial for managing depressive symptoms and reducing suicidal risks.

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.

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