{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fd9509855-cdbd-483b-b1dd-191aae874d23","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"From Darkness to Light: Paul Skidmore on Storytelling, Encouragement & Saving Lives\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/d9509855-cdbd-483b-b1dd-191aae874d23\"></iframe>","title":"From Darkness to Light: Paul Skidmore on Storytelling, Encouragement & Saving Lives","description":"In this moving episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with author and filmmaker Paul Skidmore, the heart and mind behind The Darkness Rolled Over Her. Through fiction, Paul tackles the weighty subject of mental health and suicide, showing how a single act of encouragement can change\u2014or even save\u2014a life. He discusses why he chose a parable-style narrative, the emotional journey of directing the film adaptation, and how \u201cFive Coffees and a Book\u201d became a free community-driven healing tool. If you\u2019ve ever felt powerless to help someone in darkness, this episode is your reminder: storytelling is light. Pass it on.About the Guest:Paul Skidmore is a writer, filmmaker, and advocate for mental wellness through creative storytelling. His short story The Darkness Rolled Over Her inspired a feature film and a movement\u2014Five Coffees and a Book\u2014that fosters deep, healing conversations in small groups. Paul believes in the \u201ceconomy of the intangible\u201d\u2014that love and encouragement multiply when shared.Key Takeaways:Fiction allows readers to discover truth for themselves, making healing more personal.Encouragement is not diminished when given\u2014it grows.The film version of The Darkness Rolled Over Her was created on a shoestring budget but filled with passion and purpose.\u201cFive Coffees and a Book\u201d is a free resource designed to help people open up about hard things in a safe, intimate setting.Real change begins with real conversations\u2014even just one.Connect with Paul Skidmore: Get a free digital copy of the book and the discussion guide at: \ud83d\udc49 https://www.5coffeesandabook.comWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch: DM Me HereSubscribe To Our Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Our Community:https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube \u2013 Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Instagram \u2013 @podhealth.club Threads \u2013 @podhealth.club Facebook \u2013 Podcast Healthy Mind LinkedIn \u2013 Reema Chatterjee | Avik#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #storytelling #mentalhealth #paulskidmore #encouragement #fivedollarbookclub #filmmaking #suicideprevention","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fbf7df7b-b6eb-49da-8e1a-683a96a18bed/mzfhns5qcgc.jpg"}