Show Notes
After a mental breakdown shatters her world, Heather Palacios begins piecing her life back together—and this time, she doesn’t have to do it alone.
Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them. It is our hope that as you listen, you are fully immersed into the world of the storyteller. This isn’t a back-forth interview format, instead it’s an uninterrupted and authentic storytelling experience. This is a unique format for a podcast, but we really love it - and we hope you do too!
Today’s story is part one of a two-part story. If you haven’t heard part one of this story yet, go check that out before listening to this.
Heather Palacios is in a fight for her life, one that she’s been in since she was 8 years old. At the end of our last episode, her life had spiraled out of control. Now, with her mind and body in shambles, Heather turns toward God and begins the process of putting her life back together… but now she’s not alone.
This is Heather Palacios in Season 4 | Episode 8 (Part 2), called: I’m Still Here.
Content Warning:
This story deals with themes of suicide, substance abuse, and mental illness. Listener discretion is advised.
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More about Heather Palacios: Heather is a passionate survivor and speaker who shares her 43-year journey with suicide to inspire hope and resilience to any audience, any where. Audiences laugh, cry, and leave equipped with real resources and the courage to keep going. Her mantra says it all: If I wake up breathing, that’s my proof to keep going.
Connect with Heather via email at: [email protected]
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the free 24 hour Life Line Number: 988. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way.
Recommended Episodes: If you liked Heather’s story, listen to these next…
Spotify:
S3 | E9: Looking for Love (in all the wrong places) (Roberta Castillo’s Story)
S2 | E1: To Hell and Back (Kyle Hubbart’s Story)
S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story)
S3 | E10: The Reflection in the Mirror (Joey Castillo’s Story)
S3 | E6 (Pt. 1): Dying to Live (Cammie Jarvis’s Story)
S3 | E7: Can I Trust You? (Judy Van Rooy’s Story)
Apple Podcasts:
S3 | E9: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places (Roberta Castillo’s Story)
S2 | E1: To Hell and Back (Kyle Hubbart’s Story)
S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story)
S3 | E10: The Reflection in the Mirror (Joey Castillo’s Story)
S3 | E6 (Pt. 1): Dying to Live (Cammie Jarvis’s Story)
S3 | E7: Can I Trust You? (Judy Van Rooy’s Story)
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Producers: Walt and Annie Manis
Editor: Walt Manis
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