🎙️ Episode 1: Welcome to The Ripple Effect – The Australian Suicide Story

In this powerful first episode, your host Joe Horvat opens up with a deeply personal introduction, sharing his own lived experience with Complex PTSD and chronic suicidality. This podcast isn’t just about awareness — it’s about action.

🔍 What we cover in this episode:

• Joe’s journey and why this podcast exists
• The current facts and figures around suicide in Australia
• Our mission to investigate the suicide crisis and explore what real community care can look like
• How you can support someone in crisis — without needing years of training
• The meaning behind the candle: each episode begins with a candle lit in remembrance of those we’ve lost to suicide — we invite you to join us in this moment
• How you can share your story or feedback with us

💬 Get involved:

Have a story to share or want to provide feedback? Reach out:

📧 contactus@therippleeffect.au

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