19. FRANK KING - I Could Always Kill Myself

All The Best with John Chisum

As a humorous keynote speaker, Frank brings his corporate brand of comedy to educate, inspire, and finally, entertain…again, ah-has, with a sprinkling of ha-ha’s, in a one of a kind presentation on matters of life and death. He blends his experience as a clean, clever stand-up comedian, an award-winning syndicated humor columnist, and as a warrior in his own lifelong battle with depression and thoughts of suicide, for content-packed and eminently listenable keynote presentations and workshops.

John Chisum and Frank King enjoy a great conversation as Frank shares stories from his own life and his struggle with suicidal ideation, of course, in a humorous way. He also explains how dark humor actually helps his audience release some of the awkwardness, tension, and stress as they listen to him and are able to even voice their own experiences and feelings. Frank King, in very simple words shares that when it comes to suicide prevention, you can make a difference and save a life by doing something as simple as starting a conversation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE

• 07:30 Becoming a mental health comedian
• 16:15 Struggling with generational depression and suicide
• 20:26 How to use your problems for a purpose
• 22:34 How to connect with people at a personal level
• 32:25 The concept of burdensomeness
• 39.59 Meeting with people in their belief system
• 41:33 How to use dark humor as a tool to break ice with your audience

GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY’S SHOW

Frank says, “When you're helping someone, it is crucial to meet them right where they are in their philosophy or religious beliefs, rather than layering your own beliefs on top of theirs.”

CONNECT WITH FRANK KING

• Website - thementalhealthcomedian.com
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• Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedian
• Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian
• Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/theMHcomedian

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All the Best with John Chisum is designed to help you live a more creative and fulfilling life. Exploring faith, spirituality, self-help, motivation, and wellness, John interviews inspiring people from various backgrounds and beliefs to empower you to get up and do something cool with your life.