

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 15, 2021 • 1h 8min
Tracy Lynn: Healing trauma with cats, cuddles and coffee
Joining us is yoga movement specialist, Tracy Lynn: Tracy Lynn Adeniji-Adele is a teacher, performer, art model and an educator. She samples her movement from yoga, dance, martial arts and exercise modalities like Barre and Pilates. Her formal education includes a BA in English from UCLA and a certification for Chemical Dependency Counseling from CSUDH. Currently based in Orlando, Tracy began her movement career in Los Angeles where she grew up. After moving to San Diego, she launched her own online business in order to make movement classes more accessible than traditional studio classes. Her goal is to help people unapologetically be themselves, through trauma-informed, inclusive and self-affirming movement. Teaching has led her to working with special populations including people in inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency centers and halfway homes. She has taught surf/snowboard/yoga retreats for women with cancer with the nonprofit B4BC across the US. Suicide and mental health issues have directly and indirectly been a part of my life. Between age 12-17 I was hospitalized for suicide attempts and institutionalized for drug use and eating disorders. I got "clean/sober" when I was 17 and am approaching 15 years without in December. I have worked with special pop. with movement and have created movement classes for people that are working through trauma and substance issues without partiality to 12-step programs. Harm reduction and alternative therapies. IG: @tracylynnwithlove / www.tracylynnmovement.com / patreon.com/tracylynnmovement / TikTok: @tracylynnwithloveIf 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 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/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 8, 2021 • 1h 44min
Danny Johnson - What to do when your world feels like it's collapsing
Danny's Bio: Danny-J is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host and storyteller. As the former founder of The Sweaty Betties, an online fitness community, Danny-J discovered the most effective method for capturing attention and increasing revenue—sharing personal and brand stories. Danny-J's work can be heard in her weekly show, The Best Life Podcast and can be followed in real time on all the social media platforms. As a true example of "Truth is Stranger than Fiction" she uses her real "Jerry Springer Life" stories to engage with her audience, teach life lessons and inspire others to rewrite their stories and begin again. Danny-J now teaches innovative brands and influencers to close more sales, become better leaders and blow up their brands with the irresistible power of vulnerability. A true expert in starting over, she will help anyone reconize the gift of a Do-Over.LINKS:Website: www.dannyj.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/DannyJDotCom/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyjdotcom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannyjdotcomShe joins me to discuss: overcoming paralysismultiple suicide attemptsthe mindset that got her out of debt for goodhow to practice forgivenessbeing molested by a family memberlosing her job, house and marriagebattling bulimiaplant based healing modalitiesforgiveness and letting gopower of live workshops and seminarsputting your money where your pain isIf 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 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/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 1, 2021 • 1h 12min
Michelle Gillette - Sustainable habits for purpose and meaning
Michelle's Bio: Michelle helps clients reboot and invigorate their lives! She does this by guiding them as they gain clarity on what they truly want in their careers/ relationships/ lives; by coaching them as they create actionable plans to achieve their goals, and by supporting them as they create sustainable habits that lead to more meaningful, purpose-driven, healthier lives!https://www.michellegillettecoaching.com/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 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/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Aug 26, 2021 • 31min
What gives us hope
Leo discusses what gives him hope and what he's looking forward to.

Aug 25, 2021 • 59min
Jeff Tatarchuk: Surviving suicide, divorce and finding joy
Serial Entrepreneur, suicide survivor and TedX Speaker Jeff Tatarchuk joins me to discuss how to find your life's joy. IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeff.tatarchuk/?hl=enIf 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 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/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Aug 23, 2021 • 41min
Heather Hutchinson: How to talk about dark places and manage suicidal thoughts
Singer/Songwriter and Author of "Holding On By Letting Go," Heather Hutchinson joins me to discuss:challenges growing up blindhow to forgive others and ourselvesovercoming suicidal ideationsutilizing CBT and journaling for resiliencecoping with losing a friend to suicidereframing the "all or nothing mindset"learning that life is not black and whiteletting go of guiltwhat creates more anxietyBIO: Synopsis: Blind since birth, a once-spirited kid with big dreams now finds herself in a locked psychiatric facility—a wounded young woman in the midst of a global pandemic.This memoir spans decades and continents to tell a story of the beautiful similarities that make us all human. From meeting unlikely allies in the dirty streets of some of Latin America's most impoverished neighbourhoods, to discovering difficult truths about discrimination in her home country of Canada, Heather Hutchison offers poignant insight into mental health awareness, and what it means to strive for an ordinary life when you are often treated as anything but ordinary.At once heartbreakingly honest and strikingly witty, Holding On by Letting Go is the unforgettable true story of one woman's journey through despair to acceptance and hope. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of the light that can be found in the darkest of times.Heather Hutchison is an award-winning singer/songwriter and has released three albums to date. Through her music and writing, she is passionate about educating people on disability and mental health. An avid traveller, she has spent time living and teaching English in Latin America.Link to the book trailer: https://youtu.be/_ibrafM7-W4Book website: https://books.heather-hutchison.comNational 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/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com

Aug 18, 2021 • 21min
SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
Leo discusses how to effectively self-analyze ourselves in those moments between stress and overwhelm. 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 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/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Aug 17, 2021 • 18min
Caves vs tunnels: How to handle emotional distress
Today, Leo shares his personal text messages of distress and how he found peace on the other side. 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 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/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Aug 16, 2021 • 1h 2min
Atena MartElloni: Ecstatic dance, yoga and how to overcome suicidal thoughts
Atena is a certify Yoga Therapist and Ecstatic Dance facilitator. With over 7 years of experience she helps people all around the world to achieve the best version of themselves and overcoming mental issues trough personalized and collective Yoga sessions.We discuss: how to find your self-worthfinding power in small choicesyoga poses for depression and egowhat to do when we feel purposelessrepairing and making amends with toxic relationshipshow to manage breakupsovercoming drug addictionpower of ecstatic dancehow to calm an anxious mindreleasing trauma from the bodyIG: https://www.instagram.com/atenayoga/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/atenayoga/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 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/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com https://scaa.club/

Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 4min
Scott Ste Marie: Depression and schizophrenia
Joining us today is Scott Ste Marie who battled depression and anxiety for over 10 years before taking his mental health into his own hands and founding Depression to Expression. Through his company, Scott has dedicated his life to supporting and being a friend to those dealing with depression and anxiety through his personal coaching and keynote speaking. He pulls upon expertise from his lived experience but also his many years of experience at Twitter, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada.Scott's website: www.depressiontoexpression.comScott's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/depressiontoexpressionScott's Podcast: https://anchor.fm/depressiontoexpressionNational 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/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com


