Elaine Lindsay hosts an inspiring episode of Suicide Zen Forgiveness featuring Dessi McEntee, a remarkable woman whose life story reflects resilience and empowerment. Dessi, a toxicologist and firefighter, shares her powerful journey through losing her parents, battling severe health issues, and overcoming depression and a suicide attempt. Her transformative encounter with a mentor, Mike, who believed in her potential, led her to embrace life and pursue a mission to empower others. Tune in to hear Dessi's candid reflections on grief, mental health, and finding strength through adversity.
00:00 Introduction to Dessi McEntee
00:59 Elaine Lindsay's Mission
01:42 Dessi's Early Life and Loss
03:17 Struggles and Triumphs in High School
05:02 Battling Depression and Finding Hope
07:45 Meeting Mike and New Beginnings
09:23 Living Life to the Fullest
10:11 Empowering Others Through Storytelling
13:37 Reflections on Grief and Emotions
24:25 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Bio
Dessi is a speaker, survivor, entrepreneur, toxicologist, firefighter, and more. She is her most epic self. Built from the adversities of losing a parent not once but twice, battling life-threatening illnesses, and grappling with happiness, Dessi has used her pain to power saving lives as a first responder and billion-dollar programs as a toxicologist. Today, she brings her story to others, empowering them to flip the script on adversity and turn any obstacle into an opportunity.
Links & Socials
Website: https://www.dessimcentee.com/
Newsletter: https://www.dessimcentee.com/newsletter
Book: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?PbRpbuMnN9PcExQE9JAUphIJepoQiZRXrXHibtaWPeV
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dessi-mcentee/
Instagram: @dessi_mcentee
