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** Please be advised that this episode contains content related to suicide. **
Suicidal ideation among entrepreneurs: let’s talk about it. In this episode, Vladimira and Nektarios engage in a conversation with their guest, Juliette Devillard, delving into her personal experience with suicidal ideation.
The discussion explores common challenges faced by entrepreneurs, such as impostor syndrome, fear of failure, and the constant rejection inherent in startup life. Juliette shares the steps that helped her navigate these struggles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and prioritizing mental health. Michael Freeman's insights on mental health being like a sport, requiring practice for improvement, add depth to the conversation.
Juliette's wellbeing management strategies, including a checklist for signals and the Beyond Resilience initiative, contribute to her journey toward healing and resilience.
Specific topics covered in the episode include:
• Juliette's personal experience with suicidal ideation.
• The gradual buildup of thoughts and patterns leading to dark moments.
• Common challenges faced by entrepreneurs: impostor syndrome, fear of failure, and constant rejection.
• Recognizing and prioritizing mental health in the entrepreneurial journey.
• Insights from Michael Freeman on treating mental health like a sport.
• Juliette's strategies for managing her wellbeing, including a checklist for signals.
• Beyond Resilience initiative: Bringing learnings and techniques to the entrepreneurial world.
In addition, they discuss the following questions:
1. What were the contributing factors that led to Juliette's suicidal thoughts?
2. How did she recognize the need to prioritize getting better?
3. What small and big steps did Juliette take to navigate her struggles?
4. How does Michael Freeman's perspective on mental health resonate with Juliette's journey?
5. What strategies does Juliette employ to manage her wellbeing and look for signals?
6. How has her experience led to the creation of the Beyond Resilience initiative?
Join them in this conversation as they delve into the topic of mental health in entrepreneurship, featuring Juliette Devillard's journey from suicidal ideation to resilience, offering essential insights for prioritizing well-being in the startup landscape.
Show notes
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Resources
How much to kill yourself? | Kent Vorland, CEO at SimplyPayMe
This article covers sensitive topics including suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting themselves, please contact a hotline: Global Suicide Hotline Resources
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