Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Tax professional, Duke Alexander Moore, joins today to discuss what to do when the IRS comes for you , why you should turn your hobby into a business and what gives his life meaning after several suicide attempts.Email: duke@duketax.onlineWebsite: duketax.onlineInstagram: instagram.com/dukelovestaxesFacebook: facebook.com/duketaxonlineTwitter: twitter.com/dukelovestaxesYoutube: youtube.com/c/dukelovestaxesIf 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/

Joining us today is Bridgitte Stuart, MS, LMHC, C-DBT a licensed psychotherapist with 4 years of experience in mending and bridging gaps in the mental health field. Bridgitte has gained clinical knowledge and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and carries a background in working with individuals across lifespans. She specializes in trauma-focused therapy, depression, anxiety, phobias, and other mood-related and behavioral changes.  Bridgitte uses evidence-based and manualized therapeutic approaches and molds them into the requirements of your individual needs. She has experience in applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Her passion for gaining knowledge and providing you with the best care possible, creates a space where you can be you while evolving with the skills learned from the models above. WEBSITE: https://www.bridgingthegaptherapyservices.com/We discuss: when to use distracting vs grounding techniquesfinding balance between acceptance and changeverbal tools for conflict resolution3 reasons why we self-harmuse of journaling vs audio recordingwhy are responses to trauma can be delayedBooks we discussed: The Body Keeps The Score https://amzn.to/3vt4BOP Thawing https://amzn.to/3frSjkj Attachment Theory https://amzn.to/3oXaUHP Self-love workbook https://amzn.to/3vtaXOj 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/

Joining us today is Lori Glenn Reibach, who works for a national health care system for the treatment of eating disorders. Lori is a mental health and marriage, family, couples therapist who has been practicing in the field since 2019. She specializes in eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mood disorders. No matter how dark today is, she believes change is real. Lori’s goal for therapy is to provide a safe space for all, where individuals feel empowered and supported to change.”Instagram handle: instagram.com/shespeaks_wildflowersIf 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 NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helplinesugar and carbs anonymous https://scaa.club/

Today we discuss the lesson learned from 2021 Scripp's Spelling Bee champion, Zaila Avante-Garde. 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com 

Leo discusses the new Anthony Bourdain documentary and the 8 reasons why men complete suicide after divorce. He also discusses antidotes to the issues. Link to article mentioned: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1557988314546395National 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 

Joining is today is Anjani Amladi, M.D., is a double board-certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist focusing on an integrative approach to patient care. Dr. Amladi has an extensive background in treating a wide variety of psychiatric disorders such as: ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and eating disorders. She is the author of Amazon best-selling children’s picture book, When the World Got Sick, which helps children and caregivers talk about the impact of COVID-19 and how to navigate this stressful time.Social Handles & Website:Website: https://anjaniamladimd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjaniamladimd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjaniAmladiMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjaniamladimdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjaniamladimd/We discuss: depression vs sadnesswhy children report wanting to end their liveshow to improve connection with loved oneswhy we don't admit to feeling hurtwhat three things are worth living forwhat role psychiatry plays in mental healthIf 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/ Q Chat Space: A safe online discussion group for LGBTQI teens between the ages of 13-19. Chats are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQI centers nationally, and discussions occur at scheduled times just like regular in-person support groups.Gender inclusive books: Organizations like Common Sense Media have a list of books that include topics like race, gender, ethnicity, and other diverse themes.One important aspect of advocacy is knowing your rights and where to get assistance if you need it. Lambda Legal is a national non-profit organization that advocates for the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community and all living with HIV.

Joining us today is Erin Kenney, MS, RD, HCP, who is a Registered Dietitian, Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, and CEO of Nutrition Rewired, a Boston-based company providing nutrition counseling and meal planning to help individuals achieve optimal physical and mental health and wellbeing. She specializes in gastrointestinal issues, eating disorders, and mental health and addiction. Her passion stems from her own personal journey with gastrointestinal disorders and getting to the root cause through an integrated nutrition approach. Twitter: @erinkennyRDIG: @nutritionrewiredWe discuss: gut/brain connection regarding nutritionwhy your kids might be irritablethe truth about antibodieshow stress and technology impact our gut healthwho should workout on an empty stomachbest type of workout for your lifestyleis mental health all in your head?why some people under fuelThe Four 4 Protocol of nutritionimportance of CBDwhy it's not about perfectionBooks we discussed: Gifts of Imperfection https://amzn.to/2QYdH7fUntamed https://amzn.to/3yGsvZ3 Gifts By The Sea https://amzn.to/3hYscDeThe 4 Agreements https://amzn.to/3vuxWZ5If 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/

Joining me today is Tracee Stanley to discuss how her book, "Radiant Rest," and how yoga nidra can help us all rest, restore and feel rejuvenated. We even a yoga nidra meditation during the episode. Enjoy!BIO: I have been studying Yoga and Tantra since 1995. After reading a translation of the Yoga Sutra’s in 2000, I went on a quest for teachings that could create more understanding for me around the philosophies and promises of Yoga illuminated by Patanjali in this text. There was one sutra that really resonated with me. I could feel it in my cells. Sutra 1:36.Vishoka Va Jyotishmati, this led me to be initiated into the lineage of the Himalayan Masters and Sri Vidya Tantra and informs all of my teaching. The focus of my teaching today honours life as a ritual and I am devoted to yoga nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. As the founder of The Empowered Life Circle, and the creatrix of the Empowered Life Self-Inquiry Oracle Deck I am devoted to sharing tools cultivating a life this is a sacred ritual. I also host of Radiant Rest Podcast which celebrates the practices, teachers, and traditions that prioritize the rituals of rest, sacred dreaming, and self-care.It is my passion and dharma to create sacred containers for transformation, self-remembrance and the remembrance of inner radiance. My first book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation & Awakened Clarity, published by Shambhala Publishing, is now available where books are sold.Purchase book: https://amzn.to/3bZkeWi In today's episode we discuss: how yoga nidra helps us to rest and digestexpanding our capacity to be heldbliss beyond wordsthe practice of rememberingwhy there's no such thing as doing it wronghow to come back to breathhow to feel safe enough to relaxrevealing what has been hiddenthe place beyond all sorrowhow to be IN RELATIONSHIP in order to be supportedwhy now is a time of collaboration and community instead of competitionForest bathing and tree hugging benefitsdiscovering what's important to thrivediaphragmatic breathingIf 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/

Joining us today is Dr. Barnes, who obtained a PhD in clinical psychology from Binghamton University in 2011 following a pre-doctoral internship at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. He then joined the Rocky Mountain MIRECC as a fellow in the VA Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment. Dr. Barnes completed fellowship, became licensed in the state of Colorado, and joined the Rocky Mountain MIRECC team as a full clinical research psychologist in 2013.TWITTER: @drseanbarnesWEBSITE: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/staff/barnes.aspIf 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. We discuss:what makes life worth livingwhy we avoid certain emotionswhy we shouldn't make decisions about life and death when we're in painhow to avoid making the same mistakes over and overwhy pain is a necessityuncover why your values need to change over timehow to find meaning in the small thingswhy values shouldn't become ruleshow we want to show to our experienceswhy meditation is simple, but difficultkeys to mindfulnessNational 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 

Joining us today is Amanda Kostura, who is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Child and Family Development and a Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Akron. Amanda has been employed in the behavioral health field for over 10 years in both direct service and administrative positions. Her experiences have created expertise in treating substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, chronic pain and trauma. She has also built competence in the areas of domestic violence, the mind-body connection, and generational trauma. She has developed a strong passion for working with oppressed/disenfranchised populations including LGBTQ+ and people of color. Amanda views her clients from a strengths-based and person-in-environment approach, meaning she believes you already have everything you need within you to reach your goals! We discuss: how to get to root cause of emotional paingenerational traumahow to be there for someone elsestages of changehow trauma changes your dnawhy every behavior makes sense in contextdissociating vs deflectinghow to get your needs metstonewallinghow "shoulds" are hurting your growthwhat to do for self-carewhy there's no such thing as a bad daywhy rules are made up and points don't mattermind/body connection for healingWEBSITE: https://www.carvemypath.org/meet-the-teamIf 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com