Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, and Suicidal Ideation with Gina Cavalier

Today's episode of the Menopause Disruptive Podcast with the host Mary lee examines the important but not well discussed topic of suicide and suicial ideation. Mary's next guest has lived experience.Gina Cavalier is a filmmaker, an author, artist, and Founder of Liberated Healer, as well as the host of a podcast of the same name.  In the conversation, Gina opens up with her journey from suicial ideation and overcoming childhood trauma to spiritual awakening. She delves into the intersection of menopause and mental health, discussing the alarming correlation between menopause and suicidal ideation. She shares her self-healing holistic techniques like grounding, color therapy, and energy work she discovered worked and that women have readily available to overcome the negative impact of symptoms and thoughts. The conversation highlights the importance of open dialogue for mental health management, and uplifting content to reduce stigma. Gina also shares the inspiration to break the stigma in her two recently publsihed books and an upcoming docuseries aimed at providing support and fostering conversations around suicide prevention.Connect: Learn more about Gina Calavlier's work on her website and on Instagram. You can also tune in to her podcast.Resources:Yoni Egg  (not an affililate link)00:14 The Intersection of Mental Health and Menopause02:02 Gina's Personal Journey04:40 Understanding Suicidal Ideation07:27 The Importance of Open Conversations10:09 Gina's Healing Techniques19:43 Energy Work and Grounding27:27 Releasing Energy and Grounding Techniques27:53 Personal Journey with Female Health29:07 Visualization and Consciousness33:20 Color Therapy for Healing36:12 Empowering Self-Healing36:39 Service and Giving Back39:02 Supporting Menopausal Women42:17 Gina's Books and ResourcesLet us know if you're liking the show!Support the showMeet the host, Mary, a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Coaching Specialist. Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees. Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopauseatworkTurn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team. Connect: Instagram @menopausedisruptorpodcastLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/maryhelenlee/Subscribe on Substack @emmeellecoachingDisclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.