Surviving Suicidal Ideation: The Power of Hope, Connection, and Healing
In this profoundly moving episode of Safe Talk, hosts Jenny welcomes Gina Cavalier, a healed suicidal ideation survivor and founder of The Liberated Healers, and Dr. Amelia Kelly, a trauma-informed therapist and co-host of The Sensitivity Doctor podcast. Together, they dive into life-saving insights drawn from their co-authored book, Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience.
This episode sheds light on:
* Suicidal Ideation: How to recognize signs in loved ones and create safe, judgment-free spaces for open dialogue.
* Talking to Children: How and when to discuss suicidal thoughts with kids and teens, offering tools for navigating these critical, age-appropriate conversations.
* Hope as a Practice: A powerful takeaway that hope is not merely a feeling but a mindset connected to actionable steps—a “pattern of practice” that can transform lives.
* Wishing vs. Hoping: Understanding that hope requires a path, and the importance of finding guides—whether friends, therapists, or trusted community members—to help illuminate that path.
* The Science of Hope: Dr. Kelly shares groundbreaking neuroscience behind hope’s impact on our biology and well-being, offering a tangible reminder that hope heals.
* Connection and Tribe: Gina emphasizes the critical role of community in healing, highlighting how modern society has lost its sense of “tribe” over the last 100 years—and why rebuilding these bonds is essential for survival and growth.
This episode is a testament to the transformative power of mindset shifts, connection, and compassion. Whether you are struggling yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking understanding, you will walk away with profound insights and actionable hope.
Resources Mentioned:
* Surviving Suicidal Ideation (available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local bookstores)
* JR's Hunt for Life (private Facebook group) – A confidential, judgment-free support network
* The Sensitivity Doctor Podcast with Dr. Amelia Kelly
* National Crisis Line: Dial 988
Listen now to discover why “hope is the enemy of suicide” and how you can be part of the movement to save lives—starting with compassion, connection, and conversation.
“Safe Talk” is hosted by Jenny Hunter, founder of the global suicide prevention movement J.R.’s Hunt For Life, and Billy Floyd, media broadcaster and positive influencer. Together, they create a space for open dialogue that can truly save lives.
Featuring music by “Sounds of Soul”, courtesy of Fearless Motivation, this episode is produced by Angel Mountain Media.
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