Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Intuitive Coach, Theresa, joins me today to discuss: the root cause of her eating disorders; memory regression therapy; how to handle anxiety; 10 principles of intuitive eating; how to feed your purpose; best yoga for Type A personalities and people struggling with addiction; Reiki healing; the key to healthy couples communication and how to be a lion in life.BIO: I’m a transformational guide. I help spiritually-curious and purpose driven individuals step into their authenticity, let go of subconscious beliefs, and heal physical pain through emotional release. WEBSITE: www.howtobealion.com/human-designINTUITIVE EATING: https://amzn.to/3cAHKqTIf 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/

Life coach and activist, Zarion Newbill, joins me to discuss: why she's a privileged Black trans woman; being bullied; what prevented her from suicide; how she paid for her transition; how the church led her to self-harm; and her organization, Navigating Omitted Minds Overtime.BIO: Zarion Newbill born April 22, 1989 in Hawkinsville, Georgia and raised in Macon, Ga is a black transwoman. Zarion has a Associates Degree in Marketing Management, Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Zarion is a Life Coach and Activist for Black Transwomen. Zarion started the NOMO (Navigating Omitted Minds Overtime) Organization in 2016 when she started her own transition after seeing how blessed she was to have some of the luxuries of life that some of her trans sisters weren't accessible too, which were education and support. These are two of the main focuses of the NOMO Organization. Zarion's personal mission statement is "To be transgender is to be transparent and to fight with love being the focal point to unlocking understanding of who I am." SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @nomo_org/queenamunetFacebook: NOMO Organization/Zarion NewbillWebsite www.nomoorganization.orgIf 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/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Comedian, Michael Malone, lost his stepdad, mom and ended his engagement all in a year span. He's here to share how he went from dying to thriving. WEBSITE: http://www.malonecomedy.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. 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/

Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley joins me to discuss: overcoming her suicide attempt; managing bipolar I disorder; her mental health; being hospitalized twice and how to stop suicidal thoughts. BIO: With over 17 years of social service experience, Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley is the Founder of Healing Black Women which serves as a safe space designed to encourage and promote all forms of wellness/healing for black women. She is also the Chief Editor of www.HealingBlackWomen.com. Currently, she works as a Mental Health Clinician and serves on the Board of Directors for RPSV. Most recently, she held the position of Director of Outreach for the National Office of Mental Health America. She is an established/nationally recognized speaker and has spoken on various platforms/panels with entities such as Eventbrite, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Austin Black Pride, Environmental Protection Agency, Council on Social Work Minority Fellowship Program, Kaiser Permanente, and Entrepreneurs’ Organization to name a few. 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. 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/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Former English Professional Boxer, Tony Jeffries, joins me to discuss why injuring his hand was the best thing for his life; how he overcame drinking and overeating; hacks for brain health and what his life coach said to him that changed his life and the life of wife and 3 daughters.IG: @TONY_JEFFRIESCOACHING: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. 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/

Sheila King joins me to discuss: 29 years of sobriety; overcoming suicidal ideations; coping with PTSD; how to forgive and why riding a bike feels so good:-). IG: @Mother_of_My_Girls

Couples therapist, Tyrice McCoy, joins me to discuss: how communicate beyond the conflict; how to walk in your purpose; why we feel like a burden and/or unworthy; how to be alone, but not lonely; finding your strengths and the ingredients of a healthy relationship. BIO: It is my passion to help heal families. I believe that our family shapes our core; it is the foundation on which we build the structure of our lives. Therefore, our work will include exploring the important role that family has played in developing the many foundational beliefs, interactional styles, signature themes, and attractions that are so important to contributing to your quality of life. I received my Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College and my Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Morgan State University. With my technical background in the STEM Field, and my courageous, purposeful shift to all things therapeutically generative, I am a large proponent of following your purpose path, wherever it may lead. For it is through the journey, that we prepare for our destinationBOOK: https://amzn.to/2yWgLY5If 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/

Dietician, Sophie Medlin answers all of our food and nutrition questions; shares how she escaped her abusive relationship; and why milk and cookies are good for us.WEBSITE: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/our-dietitiansIG: @sophiedieticianIf 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/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Alexandra Thompson joins me today to discuss: bringing mental wellness to every church in the world; mindfulness exercises; infertility and feeling alone; why therapy is as important as going to the dentist; family roles; tapping into our inner child; why we're more comfortable in threes than twos.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.FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 1-800-SUICIDE

Comedian, Liz Miele, joins me to discuss: how to feel seen; coping with panic attacks; how to be your own bestfriend and how to be the best version of yourself.BIOLiz Miele, originally from New Jersey, started doing stand-up at 16 in New York City. At 18 she was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine, at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She recently appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” and was profiled in the March 2015 issue of Runner’s World. She’s completed several tours with the “Nobodies of Comedy” and Armed Forces Entertainment and performed on a book tour for Chris McDougall, author of “Born to Run.” Her joke “Feminist Sex Positions” went viral both on YouTube and Upworthy.com. She wrote and produced season one of her animated web series “Damaged,” voiced by great comics including, Maz Jobrani, Hari Kondabolu, Ted Alexandro, Dean Edwards, DC Benny, Joe Machi and so many more. She also co-produced and co-starred in 40 episodes of a web series called “Apt C3” with fellow comic, Carmen Lynch and fashion photographer, Chris Vongsawat. Liz recently released her debut comedy album, “Emotionally Exhausting” on iTunes and Amazon.WEBSITE: https://lizmiele.com/VIDEO: BRENE BROWN: https://bit.ly/2XVtPHOBOOK: GIVE AND TAKE: https://amzn.to/2VOqQxTIf 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/