Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Leo shares tips on how to managing our mental health during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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. BIO:David Roland brings warmth, humour and insight to his work as a writer, presenter and psychologist drawing on lived experience as well as on his professional training. He is a graduate of the University of Sydney with a BSc (Hons) and gained his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Wollongong with a research focus on performance anxiety in musicians. For more than twenty years David worked as a clinical and forensic psychologist in the treatment and assessment of clients ranging from children to adults, for the Children’s Court Clinic and the Criminal Court. He is an Honorary Associate with the University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney, and a founding member of Compassionate Mind Australia. He is an advisor to the Young Stroke Project with the National Stroke Foundation.David’s latest book The Power of Suffering: Growing through life crises (Simon & Shuster, 2020) draws together the real-life stories of 11 incredible people who survived their crises and grew in transformative ways. David not only narrates these stories, but he also examines them through the lens of posttraumatic growth. He details how to be an ‘expert companion’ to someone going through crisis.His memoir How I Rescued My Brain: a psychologist’s remarkable recovery from stroke and trauma (Scribe) describes how David implemented his own rehabilitation plan using neuroplasticity, psychology and social connection. This book was shortlisted for an ABIA award in 2015 and it was selected by Reading Well (UK) as a prescription book.The Confident Performer (NewSouth) came out of David’s PhD research and his work with hundreds of performers, public speakers and examination takers. It has been used worldwide in performing arts teaching institutions.David is published in Best Australian Science Writing 2015. He has been featured in the Sunday Express, The Independent, The Sydney Morning Herald, Huffington Post, The Conversation, Wellbeing, on ABC Television and ABC Radio and podcasts worldwide. In 2015, he was awarded the Stroke Foundation’s Creative Award. He has academic publications in the fields of performance anxiety and vicarious trauma.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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills

John Roa joins me to discuss how the drive to be successful almost killed him and how he's found a way to thrive now. BIO:John Roa is a lifelong entrepreneur, technologist, philanthropist, business investor, and writer. He has founded and managed six technology companies since learning to program at age 11. His largest company, ÄKTA, went on to be one of the fastest growing companies in America in both 2013 and 2014, and was fully acquired by Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM) in September 2015.“A Practical Way to Get Rich, and Die Trying”, Roa’s memoir on his meteoric rise, and subsequent crash, as the CEO of ÄKTA will be releasing in September 2020 (Viking / Penguin Random House).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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills

Coralyn Jewel is a perfect example of a woman living by her favorite quote. "Patience will prosper" A mother of two, retired adult porn star, high-class escort, retired competitive athlete, porn director, swinger club owner, fitness trainer, wedding planner, talent manager, voice-over actress, coach, and speaker.Coralyn Jewel is the epitome of a strong powerful female entrepreneur.Her book, When the Ice Melts The Story of Coralyn Jewel is a story of courage, determination and a perfect example portraying a woman in the sex industry that reiterates to the readers, Don’t Judge a book by Its Cover”. She is a #i Innternational Best-Seller and has already begun working on book #2. Join her journey through life as a sex worker in a world where judgment is human nature. Follow her coaching, training sessions, speaking engagements and book signing schedule here on coralynjewel.com as well as her social media. Facebook page Coralyn jewel Instagram @coralynjewelTwitter @sweetblueCJ 

Musician, Joshua LeBreton and I talk about looking at our feelings objectively, Joshua’s disruptive childhood and the abandonment struggles that resulted from that, retreating into ourselves, building authentic communities, and how music can make us feel seen and less alone.Joshua opens up about how he never knew his biological father, navigating an unstable household, being witness to many divorces and step-fathers, having to go to eight different elementary schools, and how those experiences made him feel robbed of safety, being seen, and even cultivating friendships.We also talk about the desire to retreat inward when we feel unsafe, and how Joshua found solace and safety in music—both playing music and listening to music. And Joshua shares his new project, The Canary Yellow, which serves to help us feel seen and less alone through song.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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills

BIO: I’m an average joe, 33 years old, suffered with mental health, suffered with obesity, suffered for anxiety. My life had hit rock bottom, the very bottom of the well, I was at the point where I planned the time, date and how I was going to end my life. but something stopped me, now finally I’m on a mission. A mission to raise more awareness about mental heath, I strongly believe this country needs something doing to save people. I’m blogging nearly everyday and also be trying to do fundraisers for MIND charity and CALM charity. WEBSITE: https://dontmanup.co.uk/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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Dr. Jason Branch joins me to discuss why most people are seeking him for therapy during the quarantine. 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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills

Brett Rapkin joins me to discuss his new HBO documentary, The Weight of Gold (HBO), regarding the mental health of Olympic athletes. BIO: Brett Rapkin is an Innovative Emmy award-winning Writer/Producer/Director with a deep track record of success in developing, producing, distributing, and promoting premium content across platforms and budgets.In 2016, Brett Rapkin won his first Emmy Award and also released his first narrative feature film as writer/director. "Spaceman," a feature film starring Josh Duhamel as gonzo MLB pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee was released theatrically and across VOD platforms by Orion/MGM on August 19th, 2016."Welcome to Dodgertown," narrated by Vin Scully and Larry King won a 2016 Emmy for Best Sports Special and was produced by his production company, Podium Pictures.Rapkin grew up playing year-round baseball in Los Angeles and attended The University of Arizona. Shortly after graduating, he ventured to Cuba with a small crew to direct the documentary film that would eventually become "Spaceman: A Baseball Odyssey."In 2003 he moved to New York after an offer to be mentored by the principals at Black Canyon Productions, the multiple Peabody and Emmy Award winning sports film production company. During that time he wrote, produced, and directed projects with and about Rod Stewart, Bode Miller, and many others.His award-winning second independent documentary film "Holy Land Hardball," premiered in 2009 and was also well received.Since then, he has worked with clients including NFL Media, ESPN, HBO, Showtime Red Bull, GMC, Michael Phelps, Apolo Anton Ohno, Shaun White, and many more. 

Angel Motto is a proficient Health Coach and Herbalist. She is the co-owner of Healing Body Energy Inc., and also the founder of Blue Phoenix Healing and Apothecary. She is currently studying Philosophy and Cognitive Neuroanthropology at Brandeis University in Massachusetts. She is a Registered Nurse and Certified Reiki Master.Angel Motto has been working for over a decade both in-person and virtually in holistic integration therapy with a trauma-informed approach. Her meditation workshops feature learning to connect with a deep sense of awareness, fostering gratitude and compassion, facilitating inner child reunification, and shadow work through parts integration. She believes that creating a healthy more balanced experience takes a commitment to holistic lifestyle adjustments. Angel’s objective is to assist clients in navigating those adjustments successfully through stretching their window of tolerance and setting goals that are attainable.Healingbodyenergies.combluephoenixapothecary@gmail.comAngel.m.motto on InstagramIf 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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/

How to look towards the future and back at our past so that it teaches us how to be present.