

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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Sep 2, 2019 • 41min
IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S YOUR SYSTEM.
How we can be too big to fail also by studying the systems of the NFL teams, banks and our digestive system. New information on how to thrive and manage emotions. 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/

Aug 29, 2019 • 1h 4min
HOW TO FEEL USEFUL AND CREATIVE
Today we discuss: How to diet for anxiety and depression; why you should go to IKEA; how to feel useful with or without a job; 15 ways to fuel creativity; and the best way to get free therapy. 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/

Aug 26, 2019 • 55min
NINOS SHAMO: ESCAPE THE 9-5 AND MAKE MONEY ONLINE
16 year-old, entrepreneur, Ninos, joins me to discuss: making enough money so his mom doesn't have to work; generating income from anywhere in the world; finding a mentor; celebrating your losses; how to overcome ever entrepreneurs biggest obstacle; the key to managing stress and anxiety; and why knowing what your doing is stopping you from doing; and how to use your credit cards to benefit.IG: @ninosofficial

Aug 22, 2019 • 1h 19min
MARIE ESPY: RADICAL LIVING & EMBRACING YOUR SHADOW SIDE
Therapist, Marie Espy M.A., L.M.F.T., joins me today to discuss: nature and eco-psychology; how to be a successful human; art therapy; integrating your shadow side; setting boundaries; recognizing your bandwidth; radical living; how to handle anger and grief.www.marietherapies.com

Aug 19, 2019 • 2h 25min
Ron Josol: Adapt, Survive and Thrive
Global comedian, Ron Josol, joins me today to discuss: taking care of his paraplegic mom; how he lost 40lbs; how he quit smoking; 4 ways "gaslighting" destroys relationships; why switching lanes leads to burnout; unintended consequences of the #MeToo movement; fighting cops in Korea; sources of erectile dysfunction; why you should eat with your hands; sharing sex; why 'good enough' is perfect; life lessons from The Wolfman.IG: @ronjosol1Twitter: @ronjosolSuicide 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/

Aug 15, 2019 • 1h 15min
Samarie Walker: REHUMANIZE THE ATHLETE
Former Pro Women's basketball player and entrepreneur, Samarie Walker, shares her story about the mental health struggles of being a student-athlete. We discuss: self-sabotage; social media breaks; being in survival mode; how to let go of the past; holding self accountable; how to stop operating out of fear; and what three books she's reading right now. 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/

Aug 12, 2019 • 1h 24min
Tanny Garcia: Bullying, belonging and being present
School Psychologist, Tanny Garcia, joins me to discuss: sources of ADHD; how to reduce bullying; how compliments can cause anxiety; eating disorders; Introversion vs extroversion; students concerns about talking to the school psychologist; restorative justice; the three things you should never let yourself be; how have healthy dialogue; why mentors are more important than money. 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/

Aug 8, 2019 • 1h 15min
Nanda Loren: After Surviving
Author, singer and mental health advocate, Nanda Loren, discusses her book, "After Surviving."She shares stories about: immigrating from Brazil; her battles with depression and anxiety; how she found purpose after attempting suicide.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/

Aug 5, 2019 • 1h 10min
John Malott: Success, service and legacy
Entrepreneur, John Malott, has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Thrive and more. Today we discuss how we went from selling drugs and robbing movie theaters to business mogul and philanthropist. John shares lessons learned from his mentors, 4 daughters and three marriages. Stay tuned.

Aug 1, 2019 • 57min
Stacy Louis: LGBTQ activist, father and entrepreneur
68 year-old entrepreneur and LGBTQIAP activist, Stacy Louis, joins me today to discuss; coming out to his wife and daughter; losing his toes and fingers to gangrene; signs that we're progressing as a country; and the childhood event that changed his life forever.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/


