What if the stories you've been telling yourself for years... simply aren't true?
In this deeply moving and thought-provoking episode of the Different Hats Podcast, I sit down with RTT Hypnotherapist, Coach and Suicide Prevention Advocate Hema Patel for one of the most important conversations we've had on the show.
Together, we explore childhood trauma, emotional literacy, self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, visibility, purpose, and the powerful role our subconscious mind plays in shaping our lives. We also dive into the heartbreaking reality of suicide, the systemic issues contributing to the mental health crisis, and why Hema believes suicide prevention is everyone's business.
Hema shares her own deeply personal story of experiencing suicidal thoughts, losing her cousin to suicide, growing up with racism and feelings of abandonment, and how those experiences ultimately shaped her life's mission.
This is a conversation about healing.
About hope.
About finding possibility when life feels impossible.
And about creating a world where people feel safe to be seen, heard, and understood.
If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, felt stuck in old patterns, questioned your worth, or wondered if things can truly change, this episode is for you.
00:00 – Powerful Suicide Prevention Messages
02:22 – Introduction & Meet Hema Patel
06:02 – You Alright Mate? Check-In
08:45 – Purpose Bigger Than Fear
12:12 – People Pleasing, Worthiness & Self-Worth
16:51 – Understanding Trauma & Childhood Wounds
22:18 – Emotional Literacy & Why It Matters
30:37 – Teaching Suicide Prevention In Schools
36:30 – How Hema Defines Success
40:22 – Why We Believe Thoughts That Aren't True
45:05 – Education, Purpose & The Future
55:44 – Measuring Kindness Instead of Performance
01:07:16 – Losing Her Cousin To Suicide
01:14:00 – The ABC of Suicide Prevention
01:20:13 – Hope, Possibility & Reaching Out
01:33:06 – Antidepressants, Mental Health & Awareness
01:40:27 – Community, Connection & Finding Joy
01:47:06 – Racism, Abandonment & Healing Childhood Wounds
02:03:12 – Masculinity, Emotional Safety & Modern Manhood
02:06:54 – Finding Your Voice & Sharing Your Message
02:18:12 – What Hema Hopes You Take Away
02:20:40 – Presence, Trust & Living In The Moment
02:31:25 – A World Where Everyone Feels Seen
02:32:08 – Storytelling Cards & Vulnerability
02:35:49 – Hema's Mission To Reduce Suicide
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-p-71ba9819/
Useful Links: https://linktr.ee/ResetandRediscover
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetandrediscover/
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This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation, domestic abuse, addiction, and mental health crises.
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