Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Hilary Jacobs Hendel, a licensed clinical social worker and author of "It's Not Always Depression," explores the nuances of emotions in mental health. She delves into how shame can masquerade as depression and the importance of understanding core and defensive emotions. Hilary also emphasizes the value of addressing both positive and negative feelings authentically and shares techniques to regulate emotions through breathwork and the Change Triangle model. Discover how to manage childhood trauma and conflicting emotions for better well-being.

On this episode, Time Out NY's #1, intuition and intimacy psychic, Betsy LeFae joins me to discuss:how to improve intimacy in the bedroomhow to break free of co-dependent relationshipstoxic feminismdating apps breathworkhow psychic pain shows up as a physical painnew definition of successhow to trust yourselfHer website: https://www.betsylefae.com/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/

Whether we're struggling with physical, mental or emotional pain, the solution isn't always in a pill, opioids or narcotics. Here are: 10 natural ways to alleviate pain without opioids or painkillersSuicide 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/

Today, comedian Eric Hahn joins me to discuss:hardest step in AAbeing gaytwo most important lessons he learned in therapywanting attention and wanting to hidethe upside of fertility drugsdating a gambling addictcleaning up messy financesthe most powerful book he readwhat we should give to people without homes instead of money or foodFIND ERIC HAHN: Instagram: @erichahncomedyTwitter: @hahnericBOOK MENTIONED5,000 Miles to Freedomhttps://amzn.to/2KPcPMHSuicide 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/

Today, Raymond Diaz joins me. He went from gangs, to choir boy to Army Infantryman to now personal training and competing in MMA tournaments. We discuss:overcoming drug dependencethe difference between killing yourself and wanting to diesurviving two suicide attemptsself-sabotaginghis girlfriend being pansexualhypnotherapy and float therapythe best mental health appslearning what winning feels likebeing raised by a functioning alcoholichis personal mantrarediscovering who you are

On today's episode Leo Flowers discusses:his recent suicidal flare upten signs you have trust issuesmanic-depressive triggerspoo in perfumeASMR to reduce anxietyhis spirit animalhow to "Marie Kondo"and why you should never take breaks in break roomsSuicide 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/

Today, coach and dynamic speaker, Skye Berger M.S. joins me to discuss:how to heal from past traumashow she lost 40lbs in 2 monthsthree types of traumaswhy you should be selfishwhy she has three different therapistsdealing with divorcechurch hoppingweighted blanketsraising five kidsSKYE'S INSTAGRAM and WEBSITE: @skyebergerdooropeneracademy.comBOOKS MENTIONED: A Course In Miracles:https://amzn.to/2wBrToOFar From The Tree:https://amzn.to/31baPnzBody Keeps The Score:https://amzn.to/2IkPBvaSuicide 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/

Andrew Bacon, who works at a cemetery, to discuss: how to feel better to FEEL betterhow to handle losing a loved one suddenlythe logistics and bureacracy of deathcost of dyingtypes of burial practicesbest advice he's received from the dyingtaphophileswhy you want to be buried nudeSuicide 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/

On today's episode, Actor and comedian, Aristotle Athiras joins me to discuss taking care of his mom, discovering himself and building his career.

Today I have actor and director Bradley to discuss: the obligation of too many friendslessons learned from pledging a fraternitylearning how to trustgrowing up first generation Haitian putting your "boss" pants onstandards for datingphases of losing weightemotional burdenscommitting to adulthood how fear keeps you in shape