Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

BIO: Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author ofMolly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adaptedinto an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin. Bloom’s memoirchronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating thelargest and most notorious private poker game in the world. Her games featuredhundreds of millions of dollars and players like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, A-Rod, and Ben Affleck.Bloom began her career as a world-class skier. While training as a pre-teen she wasdiagnosed with severe scoliosis and had to undergo surgery that the doctors said wouldend her athletic career. A year later, fully recovered, she was back on the slopes. Shelater joined the U.S. Ski Team and at 21 years old was ranked No. 3 in North America inmoguls, but her Olympic dreams would go unrealized as she left the team to pursueother projects. This led her to what she thought would be a year sabbatical in LA.Bloom was finishing her degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado –Boulder, and was in the process of applying to top tier Law Schools, when her assistantjob turned her into an accidental entrepreneur, running one of the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker games in the world, pulling in as much as $4 million per year.What happened next is where her story truly begins.The film Molly’s Game, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, stars Jessica Chastain (asMolly), Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Brian d’Arcy James, and Chris O’Dowd.Bloom has appeared on numerous shows and in media outlets such as Ellen, Vice, TheLos Angeles Times, NPR, Vulture, and has been asked to speak at Fortune’s MostPowerful Women, for companies like Blackrock Financial, SiriusXM Radio, anddelivered the 2018 commencement speech at Colorado State University.Purchase Book: https://amzn.to/3utYA2QIG: @immollybloomIf 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/skills

Dr. Blaire Ehret joins me today to discuss how to look at the whole person; creating a hope kit; chain analysis; and treatment for veterans and individuals with psychosis and suicidality. Twitter: @blaireehretphdBIO:Dr. Blaire Ehret is a licensed clinical psychologist and Suicidologist who specializes in suicide prevention and risk assessment research and providing clinical services to Veterans living with psychosis. She earned her doctoral degree from The Catholic University of America. Currently, she works at the VA San Diego Healthcare System as a staff psychologist, assistant program manager, and clinical supervisor. She serves on the Board of Directors of Survivors of Suicide Loss, San Diego and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Her research has been published in domestic and international journals, as well as covered in the popular press, such as NPR.In her spare time, Blaire enjoys being outdoors, baking, and exploring all of the wonders San Diego has to offer with her husband, friends, and family.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/skills

Today Leo discusses; how to manage anxiety regarding society opening back up; the importance of setting the mood for food; ten keys to happiness. 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com  

Leo reflects on turning 45 and lessons learned from the book "Anxious People," by Fredrik Backman.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. Buy Book: https://amzn.to/3p52y16National 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/skills

Leo discusses how to cope with thoughts of suicide, shame and despair. Referenced website: https://sourcesofinsight.com/permanent-personal-and-pervasive/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/meghan-markle-suicide-cbs-interview_n_6043e35ac5b60208555ef427If 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/skills

If you or your child are expressing suicidal or self-harming thoughts, then this is the episode to listen to. Referenced articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/parenting/big-kid/suicidal-ideation-young-children.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/arts/design/Kyohei-Sakaguchi-zero-yen-house.htmlIf 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/skills

Leo discusses how "all or nothing" thinking contributes to suicidality, dieting and managing emotions. Adam Grant's book: https: rb.gy/cblp8lWebsite referenced: https://www.mybodytutor.com/blog/2019/02/all-or-nothing-thinking/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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com  

If you're feeling overwhelmed then this is the episode to listen to. 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 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  

CEO and founder of Tomic.com, Mario Tomic, joins me today to discuss: how to achieve your fitness goals; why consistency is more important than perfectionism; recipe for burnout; how to use failure to succeed; cheat meals; protein shakes; guilt/shame cycles; goals after weightloss; why you should blame the system; why your diet should be boring; real source of motivation and why he hates the phrase "cheat meal." MARIO'S BIO: My team and I specialize in helping busy entrepreneurs and professionals get fit and build a sustainable healthy lifestyle.As an entrepreneur, I've invested more than 6 figures into my personal development and I know exactly what the challenges are when it comes to sustaining a health and fitness routine while growing a business or career. Finding balance in life is difficult.I've been in the health and fitness space since 2011 and have spent over 10 000 hours coaching and mastering fitness, nutrition, and high performance.Along the way, I've had the honor of presenting at conferences in over a dozen countries and traveling to over 56countries. I've also been adding as much value through my online presence where my videos have received more than 23 million views with a community of over 200 000 members.MARIO'S WEBSITE: https://www.tomic.com/COACHINGIf 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  

Leo shares how journaling pulled him out of despair; the three E's of relationships and what Chase Bennett and Jodie Foster can teach us . 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/skillswww.suicidesafetyplan.com