In this episode of GoodEnough

Chats, Chris Frederick shares his story with raw honesty and powerful clarity. A two-time suicide attempt survivor, Chris talks openly about the events that led him to those moments, and the journey he’s taken since to help others find their way forward.

From growing up in a fractured household, to navigating life as a black man in spaces that often felt excluding, Chris reflects on how silence and years of suppressed emotion nearly cost him everything.

But he also shares what happened next, the incredible work he does, including shining a light on suicidality in the black community through Project Soul Stride, and the role his love of Star Wars has played in his healing process.

Here are the timestamps for each of the five core questions we cover in the show:

0:00 Dan’s opener and overview

2:15 Hello to Chris Frederick

3:26 Introduction from Chris

5:57 Why have you come onto the show today?

24:39 How was your last week?

33:30 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?

45:52 What have been the lightbulb moments for you?

1:10:13 If someone facing a similar problem came to you today, what's the most important thing they can do?

If you'd like to chat with Chris about his experiences, reach out to him via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherfrederick/

Follow and find out more about Project Soul Stride here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-soul-stride/

Get all the info you could possibly need about the show here: https://linktr.ee/goodenoughchats

If you have been affected by some of the issues addressed in this conversation, please know that you are not alone and there are some fantastic places you can turn to for help, including (but by no means limited to):

NHS, https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Samaritans, https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Mind, https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/