{"podcast":{"title":"Hot Mess Espresso","slug":"hot-mess-espresso-6478282","podcast_index_feed_id":6478282,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/MWxiFze4.rss","website_url":"www.hotmessespressopod.riverside.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f8744283-c42d-48ea-a6c1-a0f99f85df33/logos/ef85979d-f637-4700-ae5d-4ba178d231e0.png","author":"Heather Herington","episode_count":137,"summary":"Hot Mess Espresso is a mental health podcast focused on honest conversations around healing, burnout, anxiety, self-growth, and navigating the chaos of everyday life. Through relatable stories, expert insight, and unfiltered moments, the podcast creates a safe space for listeners to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone while figuring life out one episode at a time. Want to follow along more? Follow us on IG: @hotmess.espresso & @heather.herington Business & guest inquiries: team@hotmessespressopodcast.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:01.930574+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282"},"episode":{"title":"(123) Why Talking About Passive Suicidality Could Save Lives, But No One’s Listening","slug":"123-why-talking-about-passive-suicidality-could-save-lives-but-no-one-s-listening","published_at":"2026-04-22T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/123-why-talking-about-passive-suicidality-could-save-lives-but-no-one-s-listening","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9fa819a819409eff345b3186b8af74729befe56f436e12a3e6118736017e9da8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZjFiODQ4My02OTBlLTQ2OTgtYmM2ZS1hOGUxYmMwNDkxZDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmODc0NDI4My1jNDJkLTQ4ZWEtYTZjMS1hMGY5OWY4NWRmMzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NDk0YWQ4M2VhMGFjYTZmOTk4YzY3MzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYzc2NmQ3MzcyOGFmZjIwYzhlYjdkL2hlYXRoZXItaGVyaW5ndG9ucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTFfXzMtMzUtNDEubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9fa819a819409eff345b3186b8af74729befe56f436e12a3e6118736017e9da8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZjFiODQ4My02OTBlLTQ2OTgtYmM2ZS1hOGUxYmMwNDkxZDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmODc0NDI4My1jNDJkLTQ4ZWEtYTZjMS1hMGY5OWY4NWRmMzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NDk0YWQ4M2VhMGFjYTZmOTk4YzY3MzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYzc2NmQ3MzcyOGFmZjIwYzhlYjdkL2hlYXRoZXItaGVyaW5ndG9ucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTFfXzMtMzUtNDEubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"CONTENT WARNING: suicidal ideation, attempts & passive suicidality Most conversations about mental health tiptoe around the passive side of suicidality, but Olivia Meyer and I are here to blow the lid off that silence. When surviving multiple suicide attempts, you realize it's not just about wanting to die, sometimes it’s just about wanting the pain to stop, and nobody talks about that. You’ll discover how passive suicidality impacts attempt survivors long after the scars fade, and why society’s obsession with \"the dramatic\" leaves countless suffering in the shadows. Olivia, a survivor herself, shares her raw journey from trauma to recovery, breaking down the myths around attempts, attention, and validation. I dive into the overwhelming weight of societal stigma, the toll on first responders and youth workers, and how social media has turned vulnerability into a desensitized spectacle. We break down why mental health in the post-pandemic era still feels out of reach: especially for those whose struggles don’t make for a “good story”, plus, honest tips for starting real, judgment-free conversations about the unseen battles. If you or someone you love is managing mental health or passive suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988 in both the US & Canada.","meta_description":"CONTENT WARNING: suicidal ideation, attempts & passive suicidality Most conversations about mental health tiptoe around the passive side of suicidalit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3141,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/episodes/123-why-talking-about-passive-suicidality-could-save-lives-but-no-one-s-listening/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/123-why-talking-about-passive-suicidality-could-save-lives-but-no-one-s-listening.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}