Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
A suicide prevention podcast. TEDx speaker, Leo Flowers has a Masters in Counseling/Psychology and is a stand-up comedian. Join him while he interviews other mental health experts, comedians and best-selling book authors as we help you rediscover your purpose, reduce your pain and regain your sense of belonging.
Episodes
We apply the three lessons of managing physical pain to managing our emotional pain.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk...
Bruce Schutter, author of "I triumphed over Bipolar, Alcoholism and Anxiety Disorder by becoming a Mental Health Warrior," joins us to discuss his book.
Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/Ryfuo
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
National ...
We discuss why we may feel like our life is a waste, what are uses for waste and how to regain and recycle our waste to benefit ourselves and the community.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
If you or anyone you know is considering ...
I've spent so much time being resentful about the love or hug I didn't receive, when I never even expressed my need for either. We discuss how to be aware of our needs, express our needs and letting go of the outcome.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow...
Jeremy Stalnecker - Author, former USMC Infantry Officer and Executive Director of Mighty Oaks Foundations - joins us to discuss how to assist veterans struggling with PTSD, the importance of finding a way to serve and focusing on what doesn't change.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithl...
Samuel Swidzinski, author of "Win The War with Bipolar," joins us to discuss his lived experience and psychological research about bipolar; treatment, symptoms and coping mechanisms.
Go to www.thrivewithleo.com to manage your "Pain, Purpose and Prosperity."
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
Teen Line (Los Angeles)
800-852-8336
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)
866-488-7386
National Domestic Violence H...
Learn how to be upfront about our needs, wants and expectations so that we don't feel the pain of disappointment and resentment in our relationships and life.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
98...
We respond to a listener email about the challenges of living abroad and alcohol addiction.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs t...
We discuss how to make life feel longer and pleasant; addiction according to Matthew Perry; redefining meditation; journaling as a learning tool; how to reframe loss.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
If you or anyone you know is c...
If you're not enjoying music like you used to, tune in to discover ten ways to reignite your passion for music.
Podcast Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ahntB
Black Thought: https://shorturl.at/hmALV
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
If ...
Author, Activist and Lawyer Alreen Haeggquiest joins me to discuss:
- childhood sexual trauma
- attempting suicide 2x's
- why she burned her journal
- inner child work
- caretaker syndrome
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We explore how being fun and spontaneous can reduce our destructive impulsive urges.
If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help.
In the US:
Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Outside the U...
How do we show up with confidence when we don't feel it? How do we get unstuck when we find ourselves repeating the same patterns over and over again? This is the episode to listen to.
Books mentioned:
https://shorturl.at/fqJW1 SWIMMING TO ANTARCTICA by Lynne Cox
https://shorturl.at/bilTV THE COMFORT BOOK by Matt Haig
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to...
We discuss how WNBA player, Britney Griner, navigated through pain, despair to find joy and purpose.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or...
We discuss the cycle of solace-escape-connection-contribution.
Miller's Girl: https://youtu.be/vk2OJZHutBM?si=BbfhIystyj1R3RPD
If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help.
In the US:
Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Today's episode we discuss the backlash that Miss USA is receiving for resigning her Miss USA duties, citing mental health reasons and why it's important that we know when to quit or resign from our jobs also.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, tog...
The author of POWER OF AWE, Michael Amster, joins me today to discuss how to reduce pain, find purpose and build connection.
Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/syN78
Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!
We discuss:
- Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway
- Temperature of the earth's core
- Reframing bullies
- Value of scaring ourselves
- Why we're more than our occupation
Sometimes convenience can rob us of connection and growth. Practicing the Daily JERMS helps us to connect, find meaning and look forward to the future.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
Te...
We discuss how preservatives may be linked to emotional dysregulation and how people who try preserve us in a particular time can prevent us from accepting our current state and path forward.
1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together.
Natio...
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