“We would rather spend two hours talking to you today than two hours attending your funeral tomorrow.” – Jay Shifman   Today’s bonus featured author episode for the holidays is fellow podcast host, advocate, Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Jay Shifman. Jay and I talk about recovery, suicide, and the necessity of empathy.   Key Things You’ll Learn: What helped Jay to make the leap to recover from Drug use and speak boldly about it. Why people don’t seek help when they’re addicted to something. Why bravery is more than just speaking about an issue.   Jay’s Site: https://www.jayshifman.com/ Jay’s Podcast: https://kite.link/Choose-Your-Struggle   The opening track is titled “Sunburst” by Marcus D. to listen to the full track and purchase the whole album, click the following link. https://marcusd.net/album/kirin   Related Episodes: Ep. 294.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “The Addict in Aisle 7” with Alison Haase: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2945-charm-city-bonus-episode-the-addict-in-aisle-7-with-alison-haase/   Ep. 293.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver” with Loren Michaels Harris (@LorenListens2U): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/   284 – “Choose You” with Meagan Fettes (@MeaganFettes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/284-choose-you-with-meagan-fettes-meaganfettes/   194 – “A Badass Butterfly Conversion” with Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/194-a-badass-butterfly-conversion-with-rev-dr-jane-galloway-chaostoclarity/   140 - "Raising the Bar" with Lisa Boucher (@LBoucherAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/140-raising-the-bar-with-lisa-boucher-lboucherauthor/   101 - "Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud" with Scott Stevens (@AlcoholAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/101-every-silver-lining-has-a-cloud-with-scott-stevens-alcoholauthor/   219 – “Genuine Progress Through Underdog Empowerment” with Zachary Babcock (@zacharyjbabcock): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/219-genuine-progress-through-underdog-empowerment-with-zachary-babcock-zacharyjbabcock/