

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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Mar 4, 2021 • 34min
All or nothing thinking, suicidality and why I won't dye my beard.
Leo discusses how "all or nothing" thinking contributes to suicidality, dieting and managing emotions. Adam Grant's book: https: rb.gy/cblp8lWebsite referenced: https://www.mybodytutor.com/blog/2019/02/all-or-nothing-thinking/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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com

Mar 2, 2021 • 7min
How To Deal With Overwhelm
If you're feeling overwhelmed then this is the episode to listen to. 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 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com

Mar 2, 2021 • 52min
Mario Tomic: Weightloss, growth mindsets and why it's not a fair fight against sugar
CEO and founder of Tomic.com, Mario Tomic, joins me today to discuss: how to achieve your fitness goals; why consistency is more important than perfectionism; recipe for burnout; how to use failure to succeed; cheat meals; protein shakes; guilt/shame cycles; goals after weightloss; why you should blame the system; why your diet should be boring; real source of motivation and why he hates the phrase "cheat meal." MARIO'S BIO: My team and I specialize in helping busy entrepreneurs and professionals get fit and build a sustainable healthy lifestyle.As an entrepreneur, I've invested more than 6 figures into my personal development and I know exactly what the challenges are when it comes to sustaining a health and fitness routine while growing a business or career. Finding balance in life is difficult.I've been in the health and fitness space since 2011 and have spent over 10 000 hours coaching and mastering fitness, nutrition, and high performance.Along the way, I've had the honor of presenting at conferences in over a dozen countries and traveling to over 56countries. I've also been adding as much value through my online presence where my videos have received more than 23 million views with a community of over 200 000 members.MARIO'S WEBSITE: https://www.tomic.com/COACHINGIf 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com

Feb 25, 2021 • 51min
Three E's of influence in a relationship and a lesson on preventing suicide from Chase Bennett
Leo shares how journaling pulled him out of despair; the three E's of relationships and what Chase Bennett and Jodie Foster can teach us . 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com

Feb 22, 2021 • 47min
How To Quit Sugar and why you should make a "crap" board
If you're struggling with sugar addiction, then this is episode to listen to.Get Sarah Wilson's book "I Quit Sugar," here: https://amzn.to/2NFACluIf 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com

Feb 15, 2021 • 52min
Jax Kranitz: Student-athlete, body dysmorphia and finding balance
Former NCAA gymnast, Jax Kravitz, joins me today to discuss the struggles of student athletes transitioning out of their sport and into the "real world." 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com

Feb 10, 2021 • 22min
Winter blues and how to show up for your online therapy
If you're online therapy has been uncomfortable for you, here are some tips along with how to fight the winter blues.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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com

Feb 8, 2021 • 50min
How to Build Positive Relationships, Valentine's Day and Coping With Inadequacy
Leo discusses his feelings of inadequacy and the foundations of a positive relationship.

Feb 4, 2021 • 46min
Tracy McCubbin: Decluttering for mental health
Decluttering extraordinaire, Tracy, joins us today. We discuss why is it important to declutter my home? What's the benefit to me and my family? How does clutter affect mental health in both the home and (now!) for a lot of us, the "home office"? What about decluttering in the pandemic? I don't want to add to the problem and charities are overwhelmed with donations. How do I declutter without causing more of a problem?BIO: Tracy is a bonafide life decluttering extraordinaire - think Marie Kondo, and include emotional decluttering, too. Tracy has recognized the need for decluttering in all parts of people's lives - be that their online photo albums, their wardrobes, or even their emotional lives.She is also the founder and CEO of dClutterfly, America's top decluttering company. Founded in 2006, dClutterfly is perfectly positioned to support people through the most challenging time for a generation - the Covid pandemic. With a best-selling book and a focus on mental health, Tracy has successfully helped thousands of people to "focus". dClutterfly has been featured in dozens of internationally recognized magazines including Goop, House Beautiful, The Washington Post, CBS, and on NBC News. 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/skills

Feb 2, 2021 • 52min
How to Treat Acute vs Chronic Suicidal Ideations
Leo discusses how the differences and how to treat chronic suicidal ideations. 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com


