Ep: 179 Planet Walker and wellness retreat director Gina Cavilier changes how we talk about suicide.

Gina Cavalier is an author, artist, wellness leader, speaker, and Wellness Program Director at Sedona Mago Retreat Center and is dedicated to healing, connection, and the restoration of meaning in modern life. Her work bridges mindfulness, embodied wellness, mental health advocacy, and community-building, with a particular focus on supporting those experiencing suicidal ideation and emotional suffering. Gina is the international bestselling co-author, along with Dr. Amelia Kelley, of Surviving Suicidal Ideation – From Therapy, to Spirituality, and the Lived Experience, a deeply personal and compassionate workbook that has helped readers around the world feel seen, supported, and less alone. Her writing is grounded not only in professional practice but also in lived experience—offering hope, practical tools, and a reminder that healing is possible even in the darkest moments. Her highly anticipated book, Planet Walking: A Handbook for the Living, expands her work into a broader, soul-centered exploration of purpose, embodiment, and humanity's relationship with the Earth and one another. The book invites readers to remember who they are, reconnect with their innate wisdom, and walk their lives with greater presence, love, and responsibility to the collective.  Gina is also the founder and inventor of Bio-Good™ Eco Products, an emerging sustainable innovation company focused on reducing unnecessary plastic waste. She is currently developing product prototypes with a long-term vision of significantly decreasing single-use plastics through conscious design and environmentally responsible alternatives. She is working with investors to create a win-win business environment that will change how we buy and use beauty products and, in the future, laundry products. Across all her work—writing, speaking, wellness leadership, and innovation—Gina is guided by a singular intention: love. Love as action. Love as a bridge. Love is a force that can close the gaps between communities, reduce suffering, and support collective healing. Motivated to catch those who are on the Edge of Life. She is deeply committed to building global programs and initiatives that address mental health, support suicide prevention, and help people remember their inherent worth and belonging. Gina Cavalier's work stands at the intersection of personal healing and collective responsibility, offering a hopeful and grounded path forward for individuals and communities alike.