{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6178ab6d1651190014367e34/61b7da49e1c4aa00147a320b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Josh McKenzie: surviving suicide and life as a double amputee","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6178ab6d1651190014367e34/1635308401927-228b516101b8fcab4c5dce0b6864ee23.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Warning: this episode contains a first-person account of mental health issues and suicide attempts.</p><p><br></p><p>Josh McKenzie was a troubled teen and self-confessed 'jerk'. After struggling with his mental health for years, a break-up prompted a spiral involving alcohol, drugs and suicidal thoughts. Josh found himself on train tracks waiting for one to \"take him\". He survived the incident, but it left Josh a double amputee, losing both legs above the knee. In this raw interview, Josh opens up about his battles, and learning to live without legs.</p><p><br></p><p>If this episode has brought up issues for you, please contact <a href=\"https://www.lifeline.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14 or <a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Blue</a> on 1300 22 4636</p><p><br></p><p>Find more of our Real Life stories by <a href=\"https://smarturl.it/RealLife7NEWS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">subscribing</a> or online at <a href=\"https://7news.com.au/reallife\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">7NEWS.com.au</a>.</p>","author_name":"7NEWS Podcasts"}