HOPEfull Conversations with Kari Eckert

Episode 1: The Beginning

Episode Summary

In the inaugural HOPEfull Conversations podcast, Kari Eckert, Executive Director of Robbie’s Hope and Robbie’s Mom, along with her husband Jason, go back to the beginning. Journey with them through the trauma of Robbie’s death, and the start of Robbie’s Hope. Relive the past four years through their eyes as they have enabled thousands of teens across the country to become mental health advocates in their communities, and hear a little bit about what is yet to come.

Episode Notes

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among teens in the U.S. and the number one cause in Colorado, where Robbie’s Hope began. But what’s more staggering than the statistics is that there isn’t more being done to help the individuals affected most—teens.

As adults and as a society, we are failing our children. It is our goal to empower the next generation to cope with the stress and pressure of modern society. To redefine what “good” actually looks like. To help teens recognize warning signs and realize they’re not alone. To allow them to feel their voices are being heard, letting them know it’s ok to ask for help, and giving them the tools and resources they need to rally together and talk openly about their struggles. Through compassion, empathy and communication, we are building communities of support where it is not only acceptable, but normal, to talk about depression and anxiety.

At Robbie’s Hope it is our mission to empower a generation of teens to let each other know it’s ok, to not be ok. Help us inspire more young people to have HOPE (Hold on Pain Ends) in an effort to fight this horrible epidemic.

The audio podcast can be found on our favorite podcast site or watch the full length video podcast on the Robbie’s Hope YouTube channel.

For additional resources visit us at: https://robbies-hope.com