Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

We talk about: Leo calling the cops on a friend for a 5150how to handle perfectionismchildhood sources of perfectionismperfectionistic thinking and behaviorspower of redemption

We review the book, "Suicidal: Why We Kill Ourvelves," by Jesse Bering. The books discusses:six stages of suicidalitywhy "only" is a dangerous four letter worddangers of demonizing self while idealizing othersadvice for parents with children who have suicidal thoughts

Comedian Butch Bradley talks about:coping with the loss of his brotherwhat stopped him from jumping off his buildingfeeling lonely in Asiahow long it takes to understand a languagewhat he does on his "mental health days."why he doesn't work out to lose weighthow the word "just" promotes drinking too muchGo to www.butchbradleycomedy.com to see more from him. 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/

Leo Flowers talks about how leave places, people and situations that may be contributing to our suicidal ideations: acknowledge the loveleave even if things are goodstop waiting for the situation to changeaccept your part for the relationshipleave things better than you found themlet yourself grieveset goals, but release attachment to outcomehave support groups readybe honestseparate the truth from your storypick a date to leaveSuicide 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/

Leo Flowers discusses centenarians...people who live to be 100.How do they exercise?What is downshifting?Why is important that you do your homework?What do they eat?Is it nature or nurture?Why you should never overestimate your future happiness?The importance of your tribeWhat is just as dangerous as smoking?

Leo Flowers talks about how to cope with feelings of being a burden whether in a relationship, at work or on a team. Medical, financial or social reasons can make us feel like a burden. Included is a very powerful question to ask if you feel like a burden. He also discusses how Steven Tyler, singer from Aerosmith, has stayed sober.

Myself and the hilarious Mia Jackson talk about how to laugh at yourself to cope with stress and depression. We even talk about actress Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) and how she's dealt with suicidal ideation.

Leo Flowers reads an obituary and discusses what we can learn from them. Then shares nine ways to prevent drug relapse.

Today we discuss why we feel lonely sometimes and the cure for it.

Robert Greene's new book, The Laws of Human Nature, discuss how aggression can be channeled in positive ways. For instance, we can be creatively, spiritually and socially aggressive. We can also use aggression to manage our depression.SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Military veteran app:https://www.objectivezero.org/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/