The Truth Behind the Smiles - A Story of Dental Suicide (w/Melissa Methven, RDH) [Ep.73]
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Melissa Methven is a dental hygienist whose husband, Scott, a dentist, committed suicide in 2022, leaving behind Melissa and her two young children. She shares her incredible story of emerging from a time of great darkness and tragedy with the hope of helping others who are struggling with depression. We discuss:· Scott’s tremendous passion for dentistry.· What led Scott to take his own life and, in hindsight, some of the warning signs that were there.· How Scott’s cycle of depression spun deeper and deeper.· The role that suppression plays in our physical and mental health.· The way Melissa explained Scott’s suicide to her children.· How she picked herself up after Scott’s passing.· Strategies that Melissa uses to help her young children cope with the loss of their father.· Scott’s fear of having a formal diagnosis and what it would do to his reputation and career.· The darkness that can surround people who are suffering from depression.· The role that prayer, belief in God (or any higher power), and breathwork have played in the healing journey.· The difference between religion and faith.· Healthy techniques for releasing your stress and anxiety. · The steps that can and should be taken in dental school to better equip dentists to handle the rigor and stress of their job.· The need for a dental community to help dentists who are struggling, and the pushback Melissa is receiving trying to bring awareness to this issue.· How to recognize the signs that your body and mind are not healthy.· How Melissa and her kids know that Scott is with them in spirit.· The value of being of service to others and how it has helped their family heal.· Tips on how to find and live your truth.· And much more!! LINKS:-To Purchase Melissa’s Book: https://a.co/d/8nYzyTO-Contact Melissa: www.melissagratitude.life
