{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader","title":"Ep. 155: Choosing Life: A Journey Back from the Edge","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fc6898fb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6197,"description":"Heath Jackson was moments away from taking his own life. In this powerful conversation, he bravely shares his gripping journey through intense trauma, depression, and near-fatal decisions, ultimately rediscovering purpose and rebuilding his life. Heath’s story is raw, honest, and profoundly inspiring—a must-listen for anyone facing tough times or seeking strength through adversity.\n \n*(Listener discretion is advised as this episode discusses suicide and self-harm.)\n \nLearn more about Heath Jackson:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/mbada_\nhttps://www.truehaven.ca\n \nIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal ideation, help is available.\n🇨🇦 Canada: Talk Suicide Canada: www.talksuicide.ca | 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) Crisis Services Canada: www.crisisservicescanada.ca \n🇺🇸 USA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988 (24/7) Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7) | www.crisistextline.org \n🇬🇧 UK: Samaritans: www.samaritans.org | 116 123 (Free 24/7) Mind UK: www.mind.org.uk \n \nPhoto Credit: https://www.shadowsandlightproject.com\n \n______\nSilvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4 \nOnline Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U \nOther Training & Services - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU \nMerchandise - https://bit.ly/3ecyvk9 \nBlog Page - https://bit.ly/3nEHs8W \nHost Instagram - @Bader.Trav https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav\nSilvercore Instagram - @SilvercoreOutdoors https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors\n____\n🕒 Timestamps of Key Moments:\n0:01:47 – Introduction to Heath’s unique background and early life in Zimbabwe. \n0:13:10 – Experiences with anti-poaching and survival training. \n0:42:49 – Life-changing motorcycle accident story. \n0:54:36 – Heath's darkest moment, suicide contemplation, and critical turning point. \n1:06:30 – How Heath began reclaiming his life, step-by-step. \n1:11:05 – Importance of a meaningful support network and mental health awareness. \n1:19:40 – Heath’s advice and empowering takeaways for others facing despair.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/B8WTW1_pTQK-2h9DfU1TlgOqrgcmMPFrunfof0Y4JM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDM3/YzE1NjU0ZjU4YzY3/ODljOTE3YzY0ZTlj/MmVhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}