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Ep.7-Finding Light in Darkness: A Comedian's Journey Through Generations of Depression and Suicidality with Frank King
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In this powerful episode of "Transcending Trauma: The Spiritual Odyssey," we welcome Frank King, a veteran stand-up comedian, speaker, suicide prevention advocate, and co-author of four best-selling books on men's mental health, who has transformed his lifelong battle with depression into a mission of hope. With remarkable candor and his signature wit, Frank shares the traumatic childhood experience that shaped his life—being pinned beneath his great aunt's body after she died by suicide in an old refrigerator when he was just four years old.
Frank opens up about navigating five generations of family history marked by depression and suicidality, offering rare insight into breaking generational patterns of mental illness. Despite the gravity of these topics, Frank's comedic timing and perspective as a 20-year writer for The Tonight Show bring moments of unexpected levity to this profound conversation.
The episode also explores Frank's journey through an ill-fated first marriage and finding lasting love with his wife of 37 years, who has supported his unique career combining comedy with advocacy. Frank's story—from sharing stages with comedy legends to delivering 12 TEDx Talks on suicide prevention—demonstrates how confronting our darkest moments can become a pathway to helping others find their light.
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Learn more about Frank on his website or reach him on social media.
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