

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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Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 4min
Kelly Mackin: Meditation, authenticity and an avatar for overcoming stress
Kelly Mackin is the author or "Work Life Well-Lived;" certified behavioral coach; CBT practitioner; meditation teacher and mindfulness expert; 28 emotional/psychological and social needs; software to improve communicationStress is a stressor: Table talkYou end your emails with your motives: AUTONOMY, FLEXIBILITY, FUTURE SUCCESS, PRESTIGE, TRUSTWORTHY LEADERSHIP.Climbed Mt. Kilamanjaro and Everest Base Camp...what surprised you most the experience and what would've made it more satisfying? What did you do after? That's such a big highStruggling with an on again off again relationshipSuicidal ideationsKelly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110Sponsor: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/

Oct 8, 2023 • 26min
Why Is It So Painful When Someone Doesn't Repay Us?
Exploring the emotional and physical distress caused by unpaid debts; Discussing reasons for the pain of unpaid debts, including breach of trust and emotional investment; Exploring the benefits of forgiving debts, such as tax benefits and personal growth; Overcoming the emotional burden of unrepaid money by viewing it as an opportunity for growth; Embracing positive surprises and letting go of control in relationships.

Oct 7, 2023 • 32min
How to go from disempowered to empowered and from powerless to powerful.
The podcast discusses feeling disempowered versus powerless and how to feel empowered and powerful. They touch on workplace discrimination and political oppression and explore various situations of disempowerment. The podcast also provides tips on how to feel empowered and powerful by seeking help and connection from unexpected sources.

Oct 7, 2023 • 49min
Morning Routine That Outshines Caffeine
If you struggle to start your day without caffeine, then this is the episode to listen to. All of your questions are answered about how to get off of caffeine to start your day. 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/

Oct 2, 2023 • 34min
Randy Crabtree: Stroke, Suicidal Thoughts and why "It can't be depression, I have it so great!"
Randy shares his journey through depression, strokes and suicidal thoughts to healing, love and finding his "and."Bio: Randy Crabtree, co-founder and partner of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals, is a widely followed author, lecturer and podcast host for the accounting profession.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/

Sep 28, 2023 • 21min
5 QUESTIONS TO "CHECK-IN" WITH YOURSELF/PARTNER EVERY 3 MONTHS
We discuss the five questions to ask yourself or your partner, every three months, to make sure you're on track in life and in love. 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/

Sep 27, 2023 • 35min
How to BLOCK pain and BOOST pleasure
Explore how chronic pain can be reframed as a signal for change and growth. Learn about the dangers of relying on pain alleviation methods and the importance of finding natural ways to cope. Discover the benefits of bone marrow, swearing, and engaging in fear-inducing situations for pain relief. Also, find out how to boost pleasure by finding joy in activities, having a sense of purpose, and not taking life too seriously.

Sep 26, 2023 • 57min
Nadine Crocker: Suicide survivor to beast mode and why "We don't have to be our biggest mistakes"
Director, writer (Desperation Road, Continue) and mamma bear, Nadine Crocker, joins us to discuss: Joys of having an alter egoSurviving suicide at the age of 23"Beast mode" vs "survival mode" Inner child workBenefits of having a therapist and a life coachFirst steps towards healingMovie release of "Desperation Road" Oct 6th, 2023Desperation Road movie trailer: https://shorturl.at/fgqEZSponsor: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/

Sep 25, 2023 • 56min
Sophie Medlin: Diet, weight loss and how to reward yourself without food
Dietician, Sophie Medlin, joins us again, to discuss: nutritionists vs dieticianswhy do i have a 3pm slumpwhy did i stop losing weight on my diet?using diabetic drugs for weightloss what to know before starting a dietwhat supplements to takewhy do i wake up in the middle of the nighthow to read nutrition labelsshould i get a glucose monitoram i really lactose intolerant?BIO: Sophie is a dietician, chair of the British Dietetic Association and a lecturer at King's College London. Website: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/team/sophie-medlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiedietitian/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/

Sep 22, 2023 • 24min
Book Review: "STRAY" by Stephanie Danler
In today's book review, we discuss: chemistry vs character"desert eyes"rehab for aneurysmshow we divide our liveslife isn't always bad, but it's always hardHow presences cures time.Why humility is required for seeking helpWhy choice is the antidote to fateDo we apply happiness in hindsight?Why objects are our historySponsor: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/


