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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2025 · 49 MIN

Rethinking Suicide Prevention: Education, Connection & Conversations That Matter

from Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS · host Martin Gillespie

Send us Fan MailDebi Roberts – Champion for Mental Health & Suicide PreventionDebi Roberts is the CEO of The OLLIE Foundation, a UK-based suicide prevention charity, dedicated to equipping individuals and communities with the tools to foster meaningful conversations about mental health.As an educational author, trainer, and advocate, she is committed to building resilience, empowering conversations, and driving sustainable mental health strategies.💡 Let’s collaborate to create a world where mental well-being is a priority. Reach out to explore partnership opportunities!Rethinking Suicide Prevention: Education, Connection & Conversations That MatterBridging the Gap Between Personal & Professional Well-being – Many individuals lack a strong support network, making it crucial to foster community-driven mental health solutions.The Wizard of Oz Effect – Understanding the masks we wear in life and the hidden struggles behind them.Suicide Prevention & Connection Through Food – How shared meals and real conversations can create safe spaces for support.Starting in Year 6: The Power of Early Education – Why introducing emotional literacy, connection, and mental health conversations at a young age can change lives.The Impact of Words & Emotions – Acknowledging pain, validating experiences, and creating dialogue that truly matters.The Need for Space & Understanding in Teenage Years – Recognising the challenges young people face and the importance of being present.Why Suicide Education Must Start with Educators – Equipping those who teach with the knowledge and confidence to address mental health proactively.Recognising Suicide Risks in Society – From railway accessibility to the broader social and historical context of suicide.Understanding the Frequency & Hidden Factors – Exploring self-harm, mental health struggles, and the link between medication and chemical imbalances.Support the showMetabolic Wellbeing Without the BS is more than a podcast—it’s a growing global movement. Launched in March 2024, the show has already surpassed 80 episodes and reached listeners in over 100 countries and 1,100 locations, sparking meaningful conversations about why metabolic health truly matters.Each episode brings together incredible guests, thought leaders, and everyday storytellers from around the world, blending real-life experiences with science-backed insights. Featuring voices like Rob Lufkin, Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, Dominic D’Agostino, Dr Sarah Myhill, and Professor Thomas Seyfried, the podcast continues to challenge outdated health narratives and empower listeners to take control of their wellbeing.From insulin resistance and gut health to mental clarity and sustainable weight management, this is a space for learning, questioning, and evolving—together.🌍 Join the movement. Learn, listen, subscribe, and take action—because your health starts with YOU.Sponsored by Unicity 

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