Today’s episode is a very important one. Today's special guest is Ranie Evans.

Ranie Evans courageously shares her journey losing her son Branden, who died by suicide just a few short years ago. Her sister Collette Brunson also joined Kirsten for this difficult discussion. Ranie talks us through the heartache no parent ever wants to experience……

Through the darkness, she decided to create more light. She shares how she started her nonprofit organization BE TREE...Committed to raising awareness around Mental Health and creating connection through community. Ranie is dedicated to talking openly about mental health. Talking is the first step. She shares her experience freely with others. She teaches at schools, as well as brings people together for yoga, while having therapists and resources available for those in need. Ranie is doing amazing things!!

Ranie shares the story how Branden had carved into an Aspen tree the “Life and HIPS”. She later found out what it meant: “Life & Hidden in plain sight”. He was fiercely loved with a beautiful life; yet, felt hidden in plain sight.

+How can you support someone struggling?

+What can you do if you are having feelings of hopelessness?

+How can you explore the beauty of breath and being still

+How does yoga help process emotions? How has it helped Ranie?

+Where to find support? 

+How does grief change you?

+What are things you can do to help those grieving

This episode is for everyone! Ranie shares so many wonderful ideas we can all do right now to help our own mental health. 

KEEP GOING…..We need YOU here.

You are NOT alone. No feeling is bigger than you.

“Here I am and there I always was”

This episode is Dedicated to Branden Evans.

We would love if you could tag be_tree_foundation on instagram everytime you see a beautiful tree and are reminded of Branden's story...reminder of the ripple affects of his life and the impact he has helping others.  Thank you.  

________________________________________________________________ You can find BE TREE foundation on instagram HERE and facebook HERE . Please go support and give them a follow!! They are doing amazing work . Website is coming very soon! So stay tuned.... Betreefoundation.org   . Mental health resources below: . 988lifeline.org call/text 988 . THE TREVOR PROJECT 1-866-488-7386 . American Foundation for suicide prevention: AFSP.ORG  . Find AFSP on instagram with wonderful info and help HERE

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