{"podcast":{"title":"Mitlin Money Mindset","slug":"mitlin-money-mindset-1317779","podcast_index_feed_id":1317779,"rss_url":"https://mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/7/a/7/f7a739ae8c7df25527a2322813b393ee/Larry_Lined_Up_1.png","author":"Lawrence Sprung","episode_count":308,"summary":"Hosted by Larry Sprung, CFP®, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®, this podcast is your weekly dose of laughter, actionable insights, and a whole lot of JOY. ▪️Expert Insights: Gain advice from engaging guests, helping you navigate your future with confidence. ▪️JOYful Money Management: Discover how to make managing your money a JOYful experience. ▪️Inspiring Stories: Hear real-life stories that motivate you to pursue your dreams and find JOY in the journey. Remember to ask yourself: What did you do today that brought you joy?®","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T02:24:41.103293+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779"},"episode":{"title":"How To Help Someone Who's Struggling When You Have No Idea How w/ 988 Co-Creator Kristen Christy","slug":"how-to-help-someone-who-s-struggling-when-you-have-no-idea-how-w-988-co-creator-kristen-christy","published_at":"2026-09-02T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/how-to-help-someone-who-s-struggling-when-you-have-no-idea-how-w-988-co-creator-kristen-christy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779","url":"https://mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com/how-to-help-someone-whos-struggling-when-you-have-no-idea-how-w-988-co-creator-kristen-christy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mitlinmoneymindset/MMM_E305_Final_YouTube.mp4?dest-id=2366330","summary":"Want to help someone struggling, but don't know what to say? You don't need the perfect words or a solution. Kristen Christy is co-creator of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which has now answered more than 17 million calls and texts. In this episode, you'll learn how 988 supports both people in crisis and the people who love them, how to start uncomfortable conversations with someone you think needs help, and the small daily habit that makes a real difference. Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:55) Early lessons in resilience (03:49) The events that led to 988 (07:46) How 988 supports different communities (10:17) How to ask someone directly about suicide (13:43) How to be a good listener to someone in crisis (16:18) Why community matters and how to find yours (19:38) Suicide loss survivors: reframing shame and guilt (24:22) Small ways to lift others up (29:14) Helping others while protecting your own mental health (31:49) What brought you JOY today? If you're struggling or have lost someone to suicide, you're not alone. Call or text 988 anytime in the U.S., Canada, and on military bases overseas. If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_Ch…","meta_description":"Want to help someone struggling, but don't know what to say? You don't need the perfect words or a solution. Kristen Christy is co-creator of the 988 Suic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2135,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/episodes/how-to-help-someone-who-s-struggling-when-you-have-no-idea-how-w-988-co-creator-kristen-christy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779/how-to-help-someone-who-s-struggling-when-you-have-no-idea-how-w-988-co-creator-kristen-christy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}