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SAM EATON | SPEAKER AND AUTHOR

THE MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKER WHO’S BEEN THERE. 

I survived a suicide attempt at 23. Now I help schools, workplaces and communities talk about mental health with honesty, humor and tools people actually use.

TRUSTED BY SCHOOLS, CORPORATIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

SPEAKING

EVENTS THAT CREATE
CLARITY, NOT FEAR

Many organizations want to talk about mental health but worry about saying the wrong thing. I give grounded, responsible talks that help people talk about depression and suicide prevention with honesty and care.

SEE SAM IN ACTION

"THERE WASN'T A SINGLE NEGATIVE REVIEW! YOU TRULY MADE AN IMPACT."

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CHRISTINE BRADLEY

AMHI Manager, Region 4 South Mental Health Consortium

STAY. HEAL. LIVE.

THE BOOKS

Each book represents a different part of my journey, and together, they tell a bigger story.

Recklessly Alive

BOOK 1 • STAY

RECKLESSLY ALIVE

My first book. An honest, sometimes messy story about depression, a suicide attempt, and finding reasons to stay.

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BOOK 2 • HEAL

HEALING OUT LOUD

My second book. A look at the complicated, imperfect process of healing and what happens when we start talking about the things we've kept to ourselves.

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BOOK 3 • LIVE

YOU CAN DO THIS

My third book, published with HarperCollins. 91 days of stories, affirmations, and small challenges to help you build a life you actually want to live.

THE NONPROFIT

YOUR GIFT BRINGS THESE TALKS TO MORE TOWNS.

The Recklessly Alive Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that equips and empowers communities to have real conversations about depression, mental health and suicide.

Our Just One events bring schools, families and neighbors together for honest talks, practical tools and connections to trusted local resources. So far, we've reached 10,000+ people through 15+ community events.

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THE WRITING

ONE HONEST ESSAY EVERY THURSDAY.

Personal essays on mental health, self-worth and building a life you want to live.

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If Life Feels Empty, Start Here

Four places research says we find real meaning

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WE KNEW YOU WERE STRUGGLING

25 small ways to show up when someone isn't okay.

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THE SEVEN PRACTICES THAT SAVED MY LIFE

The daily habits that helped me keep going

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FOR EVENT PLANNERS

GIVE YOUR AUDIENCE A TALK THEY'LL REMEMBER

Tell me about your audience and date. You'll hear back within 3 business days.

FEELING STUCK?

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START WITH
7 DAYS FREE

A free workbook with one small step a day to help you build momentum. Made to go with You Can Do This.

LOOKING FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT?

You don't have to figure this out alone. Our Foundation keeps a list of trusted mental health resources, and you can call or text 988 anytime to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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