Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

We discuss practical and applicable to navigate tension, with our family/friends, around the holidays.Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: 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 Lifeline988Teen 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 Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Leo discusses nourishing ourselves during the holidays instead eating more, drinking more and engaging more. We also discuss seasonal affective disorder or SAD.Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: 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 Lifeline988Teen 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 Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Stevon Lewis LMFT, joins us to discuss:antidote to imposter syndrome"need to do" vs "could do"importance of documenting our successhow to cope with inadequacy and perfectionismwhy can't "both be true?"Is more better?Is it not ok to be ok?Why we should embrace our limitsTRue definition of humilityHumanizing your partner instead of demonizing our partnerimproving self vs exposing selfBio: Stevon is a licensed psychotherapist, executive/leadership advisor, speaker, author, and host of the podcast, “How to Talk to High Achievers About Anything”. When it comes to Impostor Syndrome, his work focuses on helping founders, co-founders, executives, creatives and high achieving entrepreneurs with understanding its origin, and with reducing negative symptoms and behaviors that have developed over time as a result. Website: https://www.stevonlewis.com/Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: 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 Lifeline988Teen 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 Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Heidi Bartle, author, discusses her recent suicidal phase, frustration with her body, benefits of EMDR, neutral thinking, assembling a healthcare team, and the power of sharing secrets. They also talk about finding support in the church, support groups, alternative greetings, book feedback, hope, and volleyball.

Carmen Margaziotis, joins us today to discuss:Why blockage is just a lack of awarenessHow getting quiet is the antidote to stress and self doubtWhy feeling tired is linked to unprocessed emotionsDifference between seeking a reward and seeking a releaseWhen we say, "I need space," it means "I feel floodedHow to be comforted by others and ourselvesHow to move from stress to neutral to forwardContact Carmen: http://www.carmenmargazi.comI’m a mental health coach and energy healer. This unique combination unites your conscious and subconscious brains to create a powerful inside out approach that revolutionizes your mindset and well-being. I help you reveal everything that is blocking you and then help you clear it away so you can feel like your best self and move forward fearlessly. Whether you are trying to improve your career, relationship, finances, or just want to feel energized and whole day to day, this is the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.Suicide Prevention Summit: https://shorturl.at/aAEG1Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: 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 Lifeline988Teen 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 Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

How do we navigate chronic pain and reframe our value?Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: 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 Lifeline988Teen 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 Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

We're mixing it up this week with a 20 minute guided meditation to help you sleep! Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: 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 Lifeline988Teen 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 Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Sherrell Moore joins us to discuss:pros and cons of meditatingWhy we don't dream anymorehow to disrupt ruminating thoughtswhy "triggering" isn't neccesarily a bad thing"Negative loops of meditating"How to bear fruit from meditatingCoping with osteoarthritisJoys of having a childlike mindsetHow to ease into sleepWebsite: https://www.sherrellmooretucker.com/Qoute: "What comes up, wants to come out."Sherrell is a veteran, mental wellness advocate, and community and corporate wellness provider. She began practicing yoga and meditation due to her own experiences with various health challenges while serving in the U.S. Army. Her background includes human resources, conflict coaching, diversity and inclusion, and mindfulness in the workplace. As a Mind-Body Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in the wellness space Sherrell has training in various modalities.Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: 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 Lifeline988Teen 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 Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

In this podcast, Leo Flowers discusses strategies for feeling whole instead of empty, exploring the common experience of emptiness and how people cope with it. The importance of accepting and sitting with the feeling of emptiness is emphasized. Strategies for feeling more connected and fulfilled include exercise, playing an instrument, cooking, and connecting with loved ones. The speaker also highlights the significance of self-sufficiency and eating healthy meals, such as balanced meals with protein, fat, and fiber. Getting enough fiber in one's diet and having a good night's sleep are emphasized for finding wholeness and connection.

Dr. Mary Lamia joins us to discuss: Why a hug is so profoundHow to sit with shame instead of numbing/avoiding itHow shame is a death to the soulWhy nothing is alwaysHow to reconnect, restore, repair and find resonance Identifying our needs/wantsSuicide Prevention Summit: https://shorturl.at/aAEG1Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: 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 Lifeline988Teen 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 Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/