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2025/05/01
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2026/09/26
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A podcast by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness Anthony’s legacy reminds us that kindness isn’t optional — it’s essential. This podcast offers expert insights, real stories, and practical tools to support neurodivergent youth, especially those with ADHD. Tune in for strategies from leading voices, tips for parents and educators, and conversations that celebrate empathy, inclusion, and resilience.
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The Truth & One Question Can Save a Life: Understanding Suicide Prevention & QPR
2026/09/26
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission focuses on a conversation that can help save lives.
Tony and Cassi Bellezza are joined by Keri Hill, staff Chaplain for Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries (ABCCM), to discuss QPR Suicide Prevention Training and how everyday people can learn to recognize warning signs, start difficult conversations and help connect someone in crisis with support.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer — three simple steps that can give people the confidence and tools to respond when someone may be struggling.
In this episode, Keri shares:
• How her personal and professional journey led her to suicide prevention work
• What QPR training is and how it works
• Who can benefit from QPR training
• Common misconceptions surrounding suicide prevention
• The connection between ADHD, mental health and supporting young people
• Why kindness, listening and human connection matter
• How each of us can play a role in helping someone who may be struggling
CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicide prevention. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S.
Learn more about QPR training:
https://harrelsoncenter.org/event/qpr-for-suicide-prevention-3
Learn more about QPR Institute:
https://qprinstitute.com/about-qpr
Learn more about ABCCM:
https://www.abccm.org/
Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness:
https://anthonysroadtokindness.com
Join our Million Orange Hearts of Kindness movement:
https://hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.com
Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness was created in memory of Anthony Bellezza with a mission to help children and teens with ADHD thrive. Since launching in October 2023, Anthony’s Way has helped more than 130 families access support and is now directly sponsoring children and teens with financial assistance.
If this conversation helped you, please share it with someone who may need to hear it and subscribe to our channel as we continue bringing together leaders in ADHD, mental health, advocacy and care.
And remember our family motto:
TODAY IS THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE & TOMORROW WILL BE EVEN BETTER!
LIFE IS BETTER WITH YOU!
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ADHD & Youth Sports: Building Confidence, Resilience & Mindset
2026/06/05
As we recognize Children's Awareness Month, Derek and Aleka share how their journey parenting a son with ADHD inspired them to create Thinklete — a mentorship program designed to help young athletes build confidence, resilience, emotional regulation skills, and a strong mindset both on and off the field.
Together, we discuss the unique challenges many children with ADHD face in sports, the role coaches and parents play in supporting neurodivergent athletes, and why helping children understand that their differences can be their greatest strengths is so important.
We also explore how sports can become a powerful vehicle for growth, confidence, self-belief, and connection when children are given the right tools and support.
This conversation is filled with practical insights, encouragement, and hope for parents, coaches, educators, and anyone passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
We are also excited to share that Anthony's Way – The Road to Kindness is partnering with Thinklete to provide additional resources and support opportunities for the children and families we serve through our Comprehensive Care Roadmap.
Come join our Million Orange Hearts of Kindness Campaign — a movement centered around unity, compassion, and support for children and families navigating ADHD. For just $5, you can purchase a virtual orange heart, leave a kind message, and help provide life-changing resources for families who need them most.
Visit:
hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.com
Resources:
Thinklete: thinklete.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thinklete_/
Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/6
Learn more about Anthony's Way – The Road to Kindness:
anthonysroadtokindness.com
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ADHD & Mental Health Support: Exploring Brain Stimulation Therapy
2026/05/21
Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.
In this episode, we welcome Kelley Jensen, Chief Marketing Officer at Brain Performance Technologies and co-host of the Refrigerator Moms podcast.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, and the growing conversation around noninvasive brain stimulation therapies. Kelley shares her personal journey as a mother searching for answers for her son with autism and how that experience ultimately led her into this work.
We also discuss common misconceptions surrounding brain stimulation, how these therapies may support individuals with ADHD and related comorbidities, and why kindness, advocacy, and support are so important for families navigating mental health challenges.
This conversation is a reminder that awareness, compassion, and understanding can help families feel less alone and create meaningful change in the lives of others.
This month, we also launched the Million Orange Hearts of Kindness Campaign — a movement centered around unity, compassion, and support for children and families navigating ADHD. For just $5, you can purchase a virtual orange heart, leave a kind message, and help provide resources and support for families who need it most.
Visit:
hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.com
Resources:
Brain Performance Technologies:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainperformancetech/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Brain-Performance-Technologies-100090715534720/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainPerformanceTechnologies
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alphabraintechs
Refrigerator Moms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refrigeratormoms/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refrigeratormoms
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRefrigeratorMoms
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refrigeratormoms
“Start Me Up” — a comprehensive paper outlining the history, research, protocols, insurance coverage, and common questions surrounding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), including why many people may not yet be familiar with these therapies. The paper also includes additional citations and resources for further research.
Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) — an accelerated TMS protocol developed at Stanford University and licensed by Magnus Medical. Research surrounding SAINT has shown promising outcomes, particularly related to severe depression and suicidal ideation.
Learn more: https://www.magnusmedical.com/depression-therapy/
ADHD & TMS Research Review — a published review examining the growing research surrounding TMS and ADHD: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11743978/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#brb370246-sec-0240
PTSD & MeRT Research — an EEG-guided version of TMS known as MeRT is currently being studied for PTSD and related conditions:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02990793?tab=study&utm_source=chatgpt.com#more-information
Wave Neuroscience FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for MeRT:
https://www.waveneuro.com/media-posts/wave-neuro-receives-fda-breakthrough-device-designation-for-mert?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness: anthonysroadtokindness.com
If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.
Our role with this podcast is to bring you conversations with leaders in the ADHD and mental health space while sharing information, perspectives, and alternatives that may help individuals and families on their journey. We do not endorse or recommend specific treatments or medications, as every family’s path and decisions are unique.
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One Million Orange Hearts. One Powerful Mission Rooted in Kindness.
2026/05/15
Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.
Today, we launch something bigger than a campaign.
One Million Orange Hearts of Kindness is a movement created to remind families navigating ADHD that they are seen, supported, and never alone.
Right now, too many children and families are struggling in silence, searching for answers, support, and hope. We believe kindness can change that.
For just $5, you can dedicate an Orange Heart with your own message of kindness and become part of a mission to spread compassion, raise awareness, and create real impact.
Our goal is simple: One Million Orange Hearts. One Million acts of kindness.
Most importantly, 100% of donations go directly to children and families in need of life-changing support who may not otherwise have access to care, guidance, and resources.
One heart may seem small. But one million hearts can change lives.
This is your chance to be part of something meaningful from the very beginning.
Join the movement. Share kindness. Make an impact.
Dedicate your Orange Heart today: hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.com
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DISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.
Mental Health & Resilience: Building Stronger Communities Through Compassion
2026/05/14
During Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore resilience, trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and the importance of building supportive communities. J’vanete shares her personal and professional journey, the mission behind resiliency training, and why these conversations matter now more than ever.
We also discuss how resilience skills can help children, families, educators, and entire communities better navigate stress, adversity, ADHD, and other neurodivergent challenges.
This conversation is a reminder that kindness, compassion, and connection can create meaningful change in the lives of others.
This month, we are launched the Million Orange Hearts of Kindness Campaign — a movement centered around unity, compassion, and support for children and families navigating ADHD. For just $5, you can purchase a virtual orange heart, leave a kind message, and help provide resources and support for families who need it most!
Visit:
hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.com
Resources:
New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force
www.nhcbouncesback.org
Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness:
anthonysroadtokindness.com
If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.
What does resilience mean to you, and what helps you keep moving forward during difficult seasons?
We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations. Sharing your story helps others feel less alone.
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DISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.
Raising Neurodivergent Children: A Mother’s Story of Advocacy & Hope
2026/05/09
Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.
In this episode, we welcome Susanna Peace Lovell, an advocate for disability families, speaker, author, certified life coach, and co-host of the Brave Together podcast, who is dedicated to supporting children and families navigating autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent challenges.
In recognition of Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore caregiving, advocacy, and the emotional journey of raising a child with complex needs. Susanna shares her personal story, what led her to this work, and how her experiences shaped her mission to support and empower other families.
We also discuss her books, including Your True Self Is Enough and her contribution to Suddenly Brave Together, along with her work supporting mothers through coaching, community, and the Brave Together podcast. Susanna shares insights on resilience, identity, and the importance of connection, along with how practices like mindfulness and Reiki can support overall wellbeing.
This conversation is a reminder that no parent is alone, every journey is unique, and support, understanding, and kindness can make a lasting impact.
Resources
susannapeacelovell.com
Your True Self Is Enough
Brave Together Podcast
InstaGram
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Helping ADHD Kids Bloom: Advocacy, Confidence, & Growth
2026/04/30
Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.
In this episode, we welcome Lisa Richer, a Neurodivergent Success Partner, author, speaker, and founder of Journey2Bloom, who helps children, families, and professionals move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered.
Closing out Neurodiversity Awareness and Acceptance Month, we explore ADHD, advocacy, kindness, and how families can better support children by recognizing their unique strengths and needs. Lisa shares her personal journey, what led her to this work, and how her experiences shaped a mission centered on helping neurodivergent children thrive.
We also discuss Lisa’s work through Journey2Bloom, where she supports families through coaching, school advocacy, workshops, and practical tools that help parents navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity. Lisa shares insights from her 3C Journey Map — Clarity, Confidence, and Courage — and explains how stronger connections, trust, and persistence can create lasting progress for children.
This conversation is a reminder that every child learns differently, every family deserves support, and kindness can open doors to confidence, growth, and success.
Resources:
https://journey2bloom.com
https://www.facebook.com/journey2bloom
Confident You: The Raw Conversations
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What has helped your child recognize their strengths and build confidence?
We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations.
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Building Confidence in Kids with ADHD: Mindfulness Tools That Work
2026/04/24
Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.
In this episode, we welcome Veronica Moya, a children’s wellness expert, author, and meditation teacher who helps children and families build emotional resilience, confidence, and inner connection.
During Neurodiversity Awareness and Acceptance Month, we explore ADHD, mindfulness, kindness, and how families can better support children by recognizing their unique strengths. Veronica shares her personal journey, what led her to this work, and practical tools that help children manage emotions, build self-trust, and feel more empowered in their daily lives.
We also discuss her work through Mindful V, including private coaching, school programs, and mindfulness resources designed to help young people thrive. Veronica also shares insights from her books, including Goom Has a Happy Place, which helps children navigate difficult feelings like fear, sadness, and overwhelm.
This conversation is a reminder that every child has gifts, every child deserves understanding, and small acts of kindness can create lasting change.
Resources
www.youtube.com/@VeronicaMoya
IG: @VeronicaMoyaCoach
veronicamoya.com
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If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.
What tools or approaches have helped your child build confidence and emotional resilience?
We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations.
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ADHD Tools That Work Part 2: CBT, Emotional Regulation & Problem Solving
2026/03/20
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Gretchen Hunter, we focus on practical tools that help children with ADHD navigate everyday challenges.
We break down Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emotional regulation, and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) in a way that is simple, relatable, and easy for families to apply at home. Dr. Hunter shares how these approaches help children better understand their thoughts, manage emotions, and work through challenges with confidence.
We also explore what these strategies look like in real life, how often they are used, and how parents can begin incorporating them into daily routines.
This conversation continues during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and acceptance of neurological differences including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
Resources
Child & Family Development
childandfamilydevelopment.com
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If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.
What is one strategy that has helped your child manage emotions or problem solve?
We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations. Sharing your story helps other families feel less alone.
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ADHD & Behavioral Therapy: How Parent Coaching Helps Kids Thrive
2026/03/13
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Gretchen Hunter, a licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist with more than 15 years of experience supporting children with developmental, neurological, and learning differences.
In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Hunter, we explore ADHD and how behavioral therapy and parent coaching really work. Dr. Hunter shares how parent training helps children build confidence, manage emotions, and develop the skills they need to thrive at home and in school.
We also discuss what behavioral therapy looks like in practice, what families can expect during the process, and why these evidence-based approaches are so effective for children with ADHD.
This conversation takes place during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and acceptance of neurological differences including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
Resources
Child & Family Development
childandfamilydevelopment.com
Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness
anthonysroadtokindness.com
If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.
If you’re a parent navigating ADHD, what has helped your child the most?
We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations. Sharing your story helps other families feel less alone.
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DISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.
Movement, Motivation, & Connection: Why Physical Activity Matters
2026/01/27
Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.
In this episode, we explore how movement, motivation, and connection can help children with ADHD thrive. Tony and Cassi Bellezza join us to discuss how purposeful physical activity supports emotional regulation, confidence, and overall well-being for kids and families navigating ADHD.
Resources:
ADHD 2.0 by Dr. Edward Hallowell and Dr. John Ratey - Chapter 7, Move to Focus, Move to Motivate: The Power of ExerciseSPARK by Dr. John Ratey, Chapter 6, Attention Deficit, Running from DistractionTony's developed Balance & Movement Program - Reach out to us if you have an interest in getting a copy of this programDonation site: https://anthonysroadtokindness.networkforgood.com/
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A New Way Forward for ADHD in 2026: Cognitive Ergonomics, Motivation & Kindness with Jeff Copper
2026/01/15
Welcome to Season 2 of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.
We’re honored to open the new season with a deeply meaningful conversation featuring Jeff Copper — ADHD coach, founder of DIG Coaching Practice, host of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video, and a long-time supporter of Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness.
As we step into a new year, this episode asks an important question:
What can be different in 2026 for kids, teens, and families navigating ADHD — and how do we make it better?
Jeff brings clarity, compassion, and hope as he introduces his groundbreaking approach, Cognitive Ergonomics: From the Inside Out®, and his New Motivational Theory to Restore Equilibrium, models that helps families move away from blame, shame, and constant correction — and toward environments that truly support the ADHD brain and motivation!
In this conversation, we explore how ADHD is not a lack of effort or motivation, but a mismatch between internal state and external demands. Jeff explains why kids with ADHD often know what to do but struggle to execute in the moment, and how redesigning support can reduce overwhelm, impulsivity, and emotional distress.
This episode is especially meaningful to us, as impulsivity and emotional overwhelm are realities many families face, and understanding them better can save lives. Jeff’s insights align deeply with the mission of Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness: to meet kids where they are, lead with kindness, and build support systems that help them thrive.
If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone living with ADHD, this conversation offers reassurance, direction, and tools you can use immediately.
For more information on Jeff Copper's Cognitive Ergonomics: From the Inside Out, you can find this in our ADHD Summit recording on our home page! Here is the link to our ADHD Summit: The Way Forward ADHD Summit
Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness
https://www.anthonysroadtokindness.com/
Connect with Jeff Copper
https://digcoaching.com/
https://attentiontalkradio.com/
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, like, and share it with someone who may need it.
The more we spread understanding, the more lives we can support.
TODAY IS THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE.
TOMORROW WILL BE EVEN BETTER.
LIFE IS BETTER WITH YOU.
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Nutrition, ADHD & Holiday Eating: Expert Guidance with Lindy Ford
2025/11/24
Welcome to another episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness. Today, we’re honored to sit down with Lindy Ford, licensed nutritionist, author, and expert in evidence-based, functional nutrition, and a proud member of the Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness Advisory Board.
Lindy has dedicated her career to helping families understand how the foods we eat affect our energy, mood, focus, and overall well-being. In this powerful conversation, she breaks down how nutrition directly supports the ADHD brain and offers practical, realistic strategies for navigating the holiday season, a time filled with big meals, busy schedules, and lots of emotional ups and downs.
In this episode, we explore:
How nutrition influences ADHD symptoms
• How food impacts focus, attention, emotional regulation, and behavior
• Common nutrient deficiencies in ADHD
• The real effects of blood sugar spikes and crashes
• What foods, ingredients, or additives can worsen symptoms
The gut–brain connection
• How gut inflammation influences mood and attention
• Why digestive health matters for ADHD
• The role of probiotics and fermented foods
Practical, everyday eating for families
• Breakfast ideas that set kids up for a focused day
• Strategies for picky eaters with ADHD
• Simple ways busy families can make healthier eating doable
• What balanced ADHD-friendly meals and snacks look like
Sugar, dyes, and modern food traps
• How sugar affects mood and emotional regulation
• “Healthy-looking” foods that may not actually be healthy
Supplements and support
• Evidence-based supplements that may help
• Red flags to watch for when choosing supplements
• How parents can tell if something is truly working
Holiday Season Guidance
• How to maintain balanced nutrition during celebrations
• Navigating traditions, sweets, and big meals without stress
• What families should know heading into Thanksgiving
Lindy provides warm, compassionate, and science-backed advice that empowers families to support their children from the inside out. Whether you’re a parent navigating ADHD, a caregiver wanting practical guidance, or someone interested in healthier habits, you’ll walk away from this episode with tools you can use immediately.
Learn more about Anthony’s Way at:
https://www.anthonysroadtokindness.com/
Connect with Lindy Ford:
https://www.lindyfordwellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindyfordwellness_rd/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lindy.ford.50
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindyFordNutritionWellness
DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified provider with questions regarding a specific condition or concern.
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Unmasking ADHD in Women: Laurie Faulkner on Her Identity, Creativity, and Diagnosis
2025/10/09
Welcome to another episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness. In this episode, we’re joined by Laurie Faulkner, performer, founder of Prima Princess Parties in the UK, and passionate ADHD advocate.
Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and she shares her powerful journey of self-discovery, the signs that were missed in childhood, and how ADHD has shaped her creativity, career, and identity. This conversation brings important attention to ADHD in girls and women, a topic that is often overlooked or misunderstood.
Topics covered in this episode include:
Laurie’s personal diagnosis story and what she recognized looking backWhy ADHD in girls and women is often overlookedMasking and cultural expectations that contribute to missed diagnosesHow ADHD has shaped her creativity and career pathMental health, self-identity, and embracing ADHD as both a challenge and a strengthPractical advice for parents, teachers, and women navigating their own ADHD journeysLaurie’s story is a reminder that every journey deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Connect with Laurie Faulkner: Instagram @_lauriefaulkner
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DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified expert or provider with any questions you may have regarding a specific issue.
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Suicide Prevention Month: Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet on Transforming Prevention in Health Systems
2025/09/30
Welcome to the 20th episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet, Vice President for Suicide Prevention Strategy at the Education Development Center (EDC) and Director of the Zero Suicide Institute. Julie has dedicated her career to transforming how health and behavioral health systems approach suicide prevention, ensuring that every person at risk is identified, supported, and connected to the care they need.
Julie’s leadership has helped make the Zero Suicide framework a national model for advancing safety, compassion, and hope in health care. This conversation dives deep into how systemic change can save lives, how stigma persists, and what practical steps families, providers, and communities can take to prevent suicide.
Topics covered in this episode include:
Julie’s background and what led her to focus on suicide preventionHow the Zero Suicide initiative differs from other prevention effortsAddressing stigma and misconceptions surrounding suicideWarning signs families and communities should knowPractical steps for parents and loved onesReal-world impact stories from Zero Suicide implementationWhere suicide prevention is heading in the next 5–10 yearsA message of hope for families and communitiesThe information shared in this episode is powerful and potentially lifesaving, offering both systemic insights and compassionate, real-world strategies for prevention.
In our posts to finish this month and highlight suicide prevention, it is clear that suicide rates are going up. That is heartbreaking. Everyone needs to work together and take time to truly listen if someone is having a difficult time. We all need to come together.
Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness:
https://www.anthonysroadtokindness.com/
Connect with our guest:
Education Development Center (EDC): https://www.edc.org/
Zero Suicide Institute: https://zerosuicide.edc.org/
Resources for Support:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
https://988lifeline.org
DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified expert or provider with any questions you may have regarding a specific issue.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicide prevention. Please take care while listening and prioritize your well-being.
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TB Hershey 2026/03/23
Great mission
A fantastic mission and one that is much needed. In today’s world, kindness isn’t often present. Pairing this with those struggling with ADHD is a p...
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