EP 138 | Dani Bates | The Damage Left Behind

HINESIGHTS Podcast

In this deeply personal and intimate episode of the Hinesights Podcast, I sit down with Dani Bates, a passionate mental health and suicide prevention advocate, as she shares her emotional journey of loss, healing, and resilience after the suicide of her husband, Denny. Dani speaks candidly about the complexities of grief and how it affects not just the individual, but also the entire family. She opens up about her own experience of navigating life after loss and highlights the importance of support systems—family, friends, and communities—in the healing process. We discuss how grief shows up in unexpected ways, especially for children, and how it evolves over time. Dani shares that while the pain of losing a loved one to suicide never truly goes away, healing is possible—but it requires commitment, work, and a willingness to face the process head-on. Dani also offers powerful advice for those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, encouraging listeners to keep going for the sake of their loved ones and to hold on to the hope that things can improve. This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the importance of support, and the journey of healing that can emerge even from the deepest pain. Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation on grief, resilience, and how we can all find strength in the face of hardship.