She Chose to Live After Suicide & Loss | Gabriella Lester (#182)
DEAD Talks - A podcast by David Ferrugio - Mondays
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In this courageous episode of DEAD Talks, Gabriella Lester—a renowned magician and escape artist—opens up about her raw and deeply personal journey with loss, grief, and survival. After losing her boyfriend to suicide just weeks after their breakup, Gabriella faced overwhelming emotional turmoil. She bravely shares not only that story, but also her own past suicide attempt at 16, offering a rare perspective on both losing someone to suicide and surviving it herself.With honesty and resilience, Gabriella reflects on what it means to choose life, how grief reshapes us, and the importance of finding balance in the chaos. This episode is a moving conversation about mental health, healing, and the strength it takes to keep living when it feels impossible.For more on Gabriella Lester: https://www.instagram.com/thegabriellalester/?hl=en Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features. 10% off Neurogum made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus. Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: Shop Here All links to everything DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok + morewww.deadtalks.net
