Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
Leo Flowers
Dissecting a Suicide Note - John Barnett
27 minutes Posted May 26, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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Show notes

In today's episode we discuss:

  • Explore the life and legacy of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett
  • Hear key excerpts from his powerful final note
  • Analyze the emotions, thoughts, needs, and wants expressed in his writing
  • Discuss the impact of workplace retaliation on mental health
  • Reflect on how systems meant to protect whistleblowers may fail them
  • Offer resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts


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If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:

In the US: 

Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Outside the US:

International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.