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Overcoming Life's Checkmarks: Jon Emery's Journey from Personal Loss to Empowerment In this podcast episode, the host welcomes guest Jon Emery to share his personal journey and experiences with mental health, suicide loss, ideation, and the transformative power of overcoming life's challenges. Jon discusses his childhood, the impact of his sister joining the Navy, his parents' secret divorce, and his own job loss after 20 years with the same company, followed by a divorce. He reflects on the trauma these experiences brought, his ventures into life insurance, and the hardships of starting over professionally and personally. Jon candidly talks about joining men's groups for support, engaging in fitness and church activities, and the importance of communication in relationships. He emphasizes personal growth, the significance of community and finding one's tribe, and the lessons learned through podcasting. The podcast highlights how turning points in Jon's life led to self-improvement, a deeper understanding of