Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Ariel Garten joins me to discuss: laughter yoga, Muse, and how to sit with oneself. BIO:Ariel Garten co-founded Muse as an expression of her background in neuroscience, psychotherapy and art, along with her dedication to bring easy-to-use and accessible tools for well-being to the masses. Ariel is also the co-host of “Untangle” podcast, where she interviews groundbreaking neuroscientists, psychologists and meditators to teach listeners about the brain, how it works and how to use it to its full potential. WEBSITE: her websiteIf 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

Dr. Ferguson joins me to discuss signs, symptoms and coping strategies for those struggling with PTSD. BIO: Dr. Donna Ferguson is a clinical psychologist in CAMH’s Work Stress and Health Program. For nearly 20 years, she has been helping employees who have experienced mental health challenges return to work. Dr. Ferguson provides assessment and treatment (specifically, cognitive-behavioural therapy) for those involved in work-related incidents that adversely affect their mental health, including first responders and other injured workers who have experienced trauma on the job. With extensive clinical and research experience in posttraumatic stress disorder, Dr. Ferguson considers suicide prevention a critical part of her work. In addition to helping develop the protocol for suicide risk assessment in her team’s clinic at CAMH, Dr. Ferguson leads the orientation about suicide risk for new students and staff in the clinic.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

Dr. Araba Chintoh is a psychiatrist in CAMH’s Schizophrenia Division and Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan Emergency Department, as well as a clinician scientist with expertise in pharmacology. Her work focuses on individuals with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. In her research, she explores treatment options, barriers to accessing treatment and epidemiological factors of this population. In addition to her clinical and research duties, she brings a strong advocacy lens to her work. Dr. Chintoh understands the statistics: The suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders is 20 times higher than the general population. Her goal is to start from a place of openness and understanding with patients and families to give them the best chance possible. 

Author, Evan Transue, joins me today. Evan Is the author of "Overcoming Mental Health Challenges: How I Resolved 13 Years of Mental Health Issues Naturally." It's a book that catalogs is 13-year battle with mental health and steps that he's laid out to help anyone deal dealing with the same issues. GET THE BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3aYmsTmIf 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. Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National 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/

Author and entrepreneur, Garrain Jones, joins me to discuss: being homeless; spending time in a French prison; loss of his father and suicide attempts to now thriving, coping, and finding meaning in life. BIO: Growing up I had a really hard life and overcame some of the craziest obstacles, but learned a new approach that has produced an amazing life full of abundance.The knowledge I’ve gained while being shaped and molded through this process has sent down the pathway of becoming a Transformation Coach.This work has given me the ability to reach into the core of a person, find their greatness and empower them to discover it and use it to produce amazing results in their lives.Website: https://garrainjones.com/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: Remi Adeleke was born in western Africa, but following his father's death, he and his mother and brother relocated permanently to the Bronx in New York City. After years of making regrettable decisions, Remi joined the Navy in 2002 and later became a Navy SEAL. Ending his successful naval career in 2016, he was led to pursue a career in writing, speaking, and acting. Remi holds a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership and a master's degree in strategic leadership, both from the University of Charleston. He resides in Southern California with his wife, Jessica, and their three sons, Cayden, Caleb, and Carter.Buy "Transformed" here: https://rb.gy/adlclpIf 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

Dr. Guy Leschziner joins me to discuss: sleep disorders, PTSD, and how to improve our sleep hygiene. BIO: Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist at Guy's and St Thomas's who specialises in sleep problems. And his patients experience the most extraordinary things." The Sunday Times. ​"The Nocturnal Brain will not promise to cure your insomnia, but it does make for an entertaining and thought-provoking bedtime read."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

Dr. Adrienne White joins me to discuss how to foster hope during times of uncertainty. Dr. Adrienne D White: I am a solution focused Licensed Professional Counselor with additional training in marriage and family therapy. I utilize a holistic approach when working with clients. I see the whole person and how their current issues are affecting their thought processes and way of life. My main goal in therapy is to empower clients to become their biggest resources. I see our time together as team work and I'm the coach.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/

We discuss the cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach to reducing emotional pain, increasing hope and preventing suicide.  BIO: Dr. Kathryn Gordon is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices in North Dakota. Before becoming a full-time therapist, she was a professor for 10 years. Katie has published over 90 book chapters and journal articles on suicidal behavior, disordered eating, and other mental health topics. She is currently writing The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: CBT Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide, which will be published in 2021. Katie used to co-host Jedi Counsel Podcast and currently co-hosts Psychodrama Podcast, where two psychologists talk about clinical practice, science, and societal controversies. She writes about suicide and other mental health issues on her website and for Psychology Today. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

BIO: Owen Muir, M.D. is a child and adult psychiatrist, a professor at Baylor, and the medical director of Brooklyn Minds. He studied at Amherst College and The University of Rochester, trained at the Zucker Hillside Hospital, and did his fellowship at NYU. Treating people of all ages, he is interested in complex cases and works with those who really, really need the help.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