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I talk with Brandy Vega, founder of Promise2Live, about turning a family suicide crisis into a practical, global approach to hope and connection. We share specific ways to interrupt suicidal thoughts, find help fast, and build a safety net that holds even when life still feels hard.
• Brandy’s story of her daughter’s suicide attempts and the shame that kept the first one hidden
• Why people often want pain to end, not life to end
• Making the Promise to Live as a commitment to pause and reach out
• Taking suicide off the table as a mindset shift and a safety step
• Simple check-ins that work, including “How are you really doing?”
• The ASK framework: acknowledge, support, keep in touch
• Pocket Hugs as a tangible reminder of worth and resources
• Building community connection so support is not a one-time moment
• Finding trusted crisis resources in one place, including 988 and online tools
• What recovery can look like afterward, including white-knuckling, DBT skills, and daily practices
We invite you to make the promise to live.
Links
Website: Promise2Live.org
Instagram: @Promise2LiveOfficial
YouTube: @Promise2Live
Bio
Today's guest is Brandy Vega, founder of Promise2Live, a global movement dedicated to suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and meaningful human connection. After nearly losing her own daughter to suicide, Brandy turned her pain into purpose and has since helped reach millions worldwide with a simple but powerful message: Make the Promise to Live.
Brandy is an Army veteran, former television journalist, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and a mother and wife. Through Promise2Live, she has helped distribute tens of thousands of Pocket Hugs, launched community mental health initiatives, hosted global livestreams, and inspired people in more than 100 countries to choose hope, connection, and purpose.
Her mission is simple: to help people know they are not alone and to deliver hope, help, healing, and resources to those who need it most.
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