About this episode
Ben West is the man behind the inspirational Reasons To Stay. A website where anyone in the world can send a letter to someone thinking about suicide giving them a reason to stay.
In just a few months, 4 million letters have been shared and who knows how many lives changed.
He is also a huge runner, being an advocate for its benefits for mental health. He even ran the 2026 London Marathon carrying a flag, honouring the names of thousands of people we have tragically lost to suicide.
If after listening to episode you feel like you need any kind of help, please reach out to the Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free to call, anytime.
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