Prescribing Possibility is hosted by physician, writer, and master coach Dr. Dympna Weil, MD. It’s a space for real, reflective conversations that inspire deep healing, bold growth, and a more harmonious way of living. Whether you’re navigating life in medicine, feeling pulled in a thousand directions, or simply searching for steadiness in a chaotic world, Prescribing Possibility offers stories, strategies, and soulful support. Settle in for your weekly dose of thoughtful dialogue and personal transformation, and the gentle reminder that life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
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In Honor of Suicide Prevention Month: How Two Sisters Created PS I Love You Day and Built a Global Mental Health Movement with Jaimie and Br
What begins as unimaginable loss can become a powerful force for healing, hope, and connection.
In this deeply moving episode of Prescribing Possibility, Dr. Dympna Weil sits down with sisters Jaimie and Brooke DiPalma, the founders of PS I Love You Day, a nationwide mental health awareness initiative observed every year on the second Friday of February.
After losing their father to suicide when Brooke was just 14 and Jamie was 17, the sisters made a courageous decision: to transform their grief into a movement that would break stigma, open conversations, and remind people they are never alone. What started as a small school initiative has now grown into a movement celebrated by over 600 schools, communities, and organizations across the country.
Together, they share:
The emotional story behind PS I Love You Day and how it was born
How wearing purple became a symbol of connection and support
Why mental health conversations matter, especially for young people
How schools use kindness campaigns, post-it notes, assemblies, and week-long programming to change culture
The importance of grassroots action and “just starting”
How small acts of love can have lifelong ripple effects
The evolution of PS I Love You Day from elementary schools to colleges and communities
The powerful theme for 2026: Be the Light
This episode is a reminder that possibility lives even in the darkest places—and that one brave idea can change thousands of lives.
Key Takeaways
You don’t have to be an expert or have funding to make impact—just belief and action
Mental health conversations save lives when they’re made safe and visible
Kindness, visibility, and community matter more than perfection
How to Get Involved
Wear purple on the second Friday of February in honor of PS I Love You Day.
Register your school, workplace, or community and access free resources at:
https://psiloveyouday.net/ (https://psiloveyouday.net/)
Support Resources
If you or someone you love needs immediate help, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Support is always available. https://988lifeline.org/ (https://988lifeline.org/)
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1 Sept 2026
September Is Suicide Prevention Month — Here's What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Christine Yu Moutier
In this powerful episode of Prescribing Possibility, I sit down with Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, a physician, mother, and national leader in suicide prevention. We cover the most pressing questions parents, educators, and clinicians are asking right now. From the unsettling rise of AI chatbot dependency to the surprisingly simple things that can save a young person's life.
In this episode:
The state of youth mental health today What the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey tells us about anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation
AI, chatbots, and your child Why Dr. Moutier is sounding the alarm about platforms like Character AI
Warning signs that are easy to miss Why most suicide risk factors are invisible and why trusting your gut as a parent matters more than you might think.
How to have the conversation How to open a caring dialogue and why asking directly about suicidal thoughts doesn't plant the idea it saves lives.
The role of pediatricians and primary care How new AAP guidelines are bringing suicide risk screening to well-child visits
Positive social contagion How peer-to-peer conversations and community events are modeling a stigma-free culture
Connect with Dr. Christine Yu Moutier:
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-yu-moutier-69475014b/)
Resources:
Seize the Awkward (https://seizetheawkward.org) — Youth-focused suicide prevention campaign from AFSP, NAMI, and the Ad Council
Talk Saves Lives (https://afsp.org/talk-saves-lives) — AFSP's free one-hour suicide prevention education program
Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention (https://www.aap.org) — A clinical guide for pediatricians, available on the AAP website
Out of the Darkness Walks (https://afsp.org/out-of-the-darkness-walks) — Community walks hosted by AFSP chapters nationwide
How to Find Your Local AFSP Chapter (https://afsp.org/find-a-local-chapter)
Real Convo Guides (https://afsp.org/real-convo-guides)
Teens and Suicide: What Parents Should Know (https://afsp.org)
The Good Behavior Game (https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-center-for-prevention-and-early-intervention/good-behavior-game/) — Long-term upstream prevention research
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988
The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/) — Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth: 1-866-488-7386
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13 Aug 2026
The Magic is in the Mud: Finding Your Message, Your Story, and Your Purpose with Michelle Garside
She was one of my very first guests. And I am so glad she is back.
Michelle Garside is a brand architect, writer, and truth teller who has spent her career helping visionaries, leaders, healers, and seekers uncover why they are here — and then share it with the world. She co-founded Soul Camp Creative, the Enchantment Experience, and the Connecticut Women's Club.
Her first book — Not Awakened: The Messy Truth About Finding Yourself — is available for pre-order on Amazon right now ahead of its February 23rd launch. And it is going to change people. Find it here https://www.notawakened.com/ (https://www.notawakened.com/)
What We Talk About
What it felt like to close Soul Camp Creative — and why Michelle describes it as being let out of a gilded cage she didn't even know she was in
What it means to be a brand architect and why the work always starts in the dark, not the light
Why the magic is so often in the mud — and how our deepest wounds become our most powerful messages
A Line That Stayed With Me
"My prayer is that people read this and feel not so messed up — and that the clasp on their purse around their shame loosens just a little."
About Michelle Garside
Michelle Garside is a brand architect, writer, and truth teller devoted to helping people uncover why they're here and share it with the world. She is the author of Not Awakened: The Messy Truth About Finding Yourself — available for pre-order on Amazon now, officially out February 23rd.
Connect With Michelle Garside
📚 Pre-order Not Awakened on Amazon — search "Not Awakened Michelle Garside"
🌐 Soul Camp Creative: soulcampcreative.com (http://soulcampcreative.com)
🌿 The Not Awakened Experience at Omega: omegainstitute.org (http://omegainstitute.org)
📲 Instagram: @michellegarside
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