Speaker |Author | Resilience Mentor |Podcaster | Polymath Bionic | Live in the Moment | Opinionated AF
💬 “Show up—even messy. Spin the chaos. Own the day.”
The Dark Pollyanna is finely-tuned chaos with boatloads of compassion. Behind the brand is Elaine Lindsay, an unfiltered speaker, resilience mentor, and podcast host with 50+ years of lived experience navigating suicidal ideation, trauma, chronic illness, addiction, and the power of showing up anyway.
Elaine’s blend of wit, vulnerability, and digital brilliance earned her a feature in Understanding Social Media and a spot as a Top 100 Global Thought Leader (2024). Through Suicide Zen Forgiveness and her TDP platform, she transforms lived pain into real talk, community, and hope.
Whether on stage, behind the mic, or one-on-one, Elaine is where radical presence meets smart strategy—with a whole lotta heart.
Sparking crucial conversations and encouraging open discussion about, suicide loss and ideation
Elaine says “Offer to Listen”
Open up dialogues about the sensitive and often stigmatized subjects of suicide and ideation. These talks are imperative for raising awareness and building understanding within society.
