

Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
Leo Flowers
When the pain feels unbearable and we feel alone in our suffering this podcast will sit with you. Let's rediscover our purpose, reduce our pain and regain our sense of belonging. Join comedian Leo Flowers M.A. as he shares his own journey through suicidality, interviews guests with lived experiences and discusses with experts on how to escape the flames and create a life worth living.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 37min
NFL draft, Hailey Bieber and unionizing our pain
Leo shares: What the NFL draft teaches us about mental healthCure for envy and Hailey BieberCreating our own unions for mental healthImportance of rest and recovery Hailey Bieber video: https://youtu.be/665iGAG-ZqUIf 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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Apr 28, 2022 • 53min
Sorrow vs sadness and what basketball and pedicures teach us about life
Leo shares: his pedicurist's three rules for a health brainhow joy can lead to sorrowwhy we should expect to miss carb hangoverreading "The Count of Monte Cristo" 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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Apr 27, 2022 • 53min
Risk factors for teenage suicide, upside of social media, antidepressants and billionaire brain health
We discuss: what are the risk factors and signs in teenage suicides2 upsides of social mediaeffectiveness of antidepressantsallergies link to depression and suicidehow billionaires take care of their brain healthbeauty of a comet headed towards earthIf 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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Apr 26, 2022 • 1h 5min
Victoria Shepherd: managing delusions, organizing enemies and the importance of play
Author, Victoria Shepherd, joins me to discuss her book, "A History of Delusions: The Glass King, a Substitute Husband and a Walking Corpse.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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Apr 25, 2022 • 51min
Overcoming fear, Naval suicides and our six basic needs according to Tony Robbins
Leo discusses how gratitude helps us overcome fear and our six basic needs for mental and spiritual health based off of Tony Robbin's book, "Money, Master The Game." 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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Apr 20, 2022 • 30min
Three truths, generational trauma, and where are your exit signs?
Leo Flowers shares how knowing our truth and how to feel connected can lead to peace and purpose. 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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Apr 19, 2022 • 26min
Psilocybin, Boston Marathon and why curiosity is the antidote to depression
Leo discusses psilocybin's use for depression and why camels don't carry water in their hump.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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 2min
Tricia Huffman: F The Shoulds and Do The Wants
Tricia Huffman discusses how to F the "shoulds" and live a life that we want.BIO:Tricia Huffman, aka Your Joyologist, is a rock and roll roadie at heart and by first career. She specializes in working with those in the public eye to keep them in integrity with who they want to be while also enjoying the life they are living. She is a mental health and mindset expert known for sharing real talk with heart, calling you to uncover and honor who YOU are, and empowering you to claim your joy daily via her social media, Claim it! Podcast, Your Joyologist product line, Own Your Awesome daily inspiration App, and everything that she does. Learn more about Tricia and her work at: triciahuffman.com and @_triciahuffman Full website: www.triciahuffman.comSocial IG @_triciahuffmanTikTok @_triciahuffman FB @yourjoyologist Twitter @yourjoyologistIf 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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Apr 4, 2022 • 58min
Jen Greenstreet and Hilaire Phillips: Just Like You - Anxiety and Depression
Jen Greenstreet is the CEO and Founder of Just Like You Films, the 2019 Oscar qualified and Mid-American Emmy award-winning nonprofit production company. Jen has served as CEO of Just Like You Films for 15 years. She is also the founder and CEO of a for profit film production company, Waking Up Films. She has produced, written and/or directed 22 short films and 4 feature length films. Hilaire Phillips is the CEO of "The Pierson Project," a non-profit dedicated to bringing awarenessIf 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 Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/https://www.justlikeyoufilms.org/anxiety-depressionFIND THE FILM: Apple TViTunesPrime VideoVUDOMicrosoftYouTubeGooglePlay

Mar 30, 2022 • 49min
Zach Brittle LMHC: Will Smith, Chris Rock and the ideal outcome of conflict
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Zach Brittle, joins me to discuss the Will Smith incident at the Oscars and: What it means to "protect your wife or loved one"How to invite others into our hurtDifference between hurt and harmHow to handle feelings of emasculationWhy the ideal of outcome of conflict is intimacyHow to apologizeHow to accept an apologyWhy the best relationship book is a novel3 best books for any coupleFour books mentioned: COURSE OF LOVE: https://amzn.to/3NtYmUnATLAS OF THE HEART: https://amzn.to/3wLEgPkWE'VE HAD THIS FIGHT BEFORE: https://amzn.to/3LmfdGIMARRIAGE THERAPY JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/36XXdU1Work with Zach Brittle: https://zachbrittle.com/


