Money Mastery with Marshy #87 - From Prison to Purpose: Mario McDonagh’s Mission to Halve Suicide by 2028
In this raw and powerful episode of Money Mastery with Marshy, I sat down with Mario McDonagh – the Director of STAH Group and founder of the Support Over Suicide movement.
His mission is to halve the suicide rate by 2028. Mario’s mission is grounded in deep lived experience, unflinching honesty, and a fierce passion for sustainable, generational change.
Mario shares his incredible journey from a childhood marked by trauma and abuse, to a reckless spiral into drugs and a major drug bust, to serving time behind bars.
But the story doesn’t end there. Through self-reflection, support, and a radical shift in purpose, Mario rebuilt his life.
Today, he's leading nationally accredited education programs designed to tackle the root causes of suicide, addiction, and workplace mental health issues – particularly in high-risk industries.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The harrowing turning point that led to Mario’s arrest and redemption
How the Support Over Suicide stance is saving lives through simple, symbolic action
The economic and human cost of ignoring mental health in workplaces
Mario’s view on how resilience, values, and transparency can reshape our culture
How he’s using his past to change futures – and why your business might need his work
This is not just a conversation about suicide prevention—it’s a masterclass in self-mastery, redemption, and turning pain into purpose.
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