EP 7 | When Self-Harm Feels Like Relief
What if the urge to hurt yourself isn’t about wanting to die—but about finding a way to survive something much deeper?
In this candid and compassionate episode, Jonathan Kindler explores the hidden ache beneath self-harm. Blending scripture, real-life stories, and grounded biblical truth, he gently dismantles the myth that self-harm is just attention-seeking—and instead reveals the pain, shame, and longing that often drive it.
Drawing from the story of the man in Mark 5 and the raw cries of Hannah in 1 Samuel, this episode helps listeners understand why self-harm can feel like relief… and why it ultimately isn’t. From emotional overwhelm to numbness, shame, and control, we examine the loop that traps so many—and the grace of God that breaks it.
Whether you’ve struggled yourself or are walking with someone who has, this episode isn’t about shame. It’s about mercy. About being seen. And about learning to interrupt the spiral with truth, honesty, and hope.
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