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Killswitch Engage, Jesse Leach "Reboot": Abusive Relationship Recovery with Dr. Dan Reidenberg, SAVE.org

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Enjoy this "Reboot" where Mari Fong interviews musical guest Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace with suicide prevention expert Dr. Dan Reidenberg of SAVE.org. 

Jesse Leach talks about how a toxic, abusive relationship triggered his anxiety and depression, how he came to realize the abuse, and what it took  for him to finally break away. Leach talks about his mental health solutions which include his insights on microdosing, and power of nature, as world-renowned suicide prevention expert from SAVE.org, Dr. Dan Reidenberg, talks about how to spot the warning signs of someone who may be at risk for suicide. Our discussion includes what to do and say to someone who may be suicidal and how you can possibly save a life. We play a clip of “The Burden of Belief,” the new single from Times of Grace’s album, Songs of Loss and Separation which dropped in July 2021. 

Catch Killswitch Engage's on their 2026 tour and listen to their ninth studio album, The Consequence which dropped in February 2025 which includes their popular single "I Believe."

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