Managing Mental Health in Critical Times with Filmmaker, Gina Barboza

Welcome to the Mind-Blowing Happiness® Podcast! Each month we speak to inspiring and empowering guests to help you rediscover your authenticity, realign with your values, and walk in your purpose for a juicier, more joyful life.In this episode, Trish talks to the CEO of Balancing Acts Entertainment, Mental Health Advocate, and Filmmaker, Gina Barboza about her upcoming documentary, The Call, and ways to manage mental health in difficult times.2:00 – Trish recommends Gina's Tyler Perry project, A Jazzman's Blues3:00 – Gina explains how she got started in filmmaking7:50 – Gina talks about meeting her dad at 15 and his mental illness11:30 – Gina shares how her mental health documentary got started12:04 - Gina explains how her brother's addiction turned into psychosis13:15 - How Gina identified her purpose14:10 - Trish explains collective trauma16:15 - Gina shares some of her best advice for mental wellness17:45 - Trish shares the first tip for mental health20:25 - Trish and Gina discuss the spiritual thread in healing21:20 - Trish and Gina discuss the importance of gratitude26:00 - Trish shares a third tip28:09 - Gina discusses her new documentary33:10 - Trish talks about the gratitude shower36:00 - Trish talks about taking action to process emotions37:09 - Gina talks about her stepdaughter's mental health crisis43:30 - Trish discusses the importance of getting help44:00 - Trish shares resources47:20 - Gina talks about her new film projects and how you can find her workLearn more about Gina Barboza's work at https://www.balancingactsent.com/Follow @GinaBarbozaLearn more about Trish Ahjel Roberts’ coaching, books, workshops, and keynote talks at https://TrishAhjelRoberts.comFollow @TrishAhjelRobertsLearn about Trish's Ghana Soul-Healing Retreat Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2024 at https://www.mindblowinghappinessprograms.com/ghanaResourceshttps://psychcentral.com/ (for mental health quizzes and other resources)https://holisticlifefoundation.org/https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide prevention line - Dial 988https://www.mentalwealthalliance.org/https://www.badbitcheshavebaddaystoo.com/https://nami.org/Homeep53/s4/ep2