Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Taylor Lianne Chandler (author, activist and mom) joins me to discuss being transgender, anorexia, Borderline Personality Disorder, suicide attempt and learning to live in her own truth.BIO:3rd book just released, TRANScestors Volume I, Sept. 20, 2020. Takes you deeper into her childhood, mental illness, breaking free and Michael Phelps.She is one of the National organizers for the NationalTrans Visibility March, President of FLUX Aids Healthcare Foundation, as well as part of the marketing team for Capital Pride Alliance. She was recently named a national facilitator for Human Rights Campaign as part of the 2020 ELEVATE Fellowship talking on allyship, intersectionality and bias. She is married to a Secret Service Agent, Matthew, and they have two kids, Rowan,12, and Grayson,10website: www.TaylorLianneChandler.comIf 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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills

BIO:Julie Schwartz Gottman is an American clinical psychologist, researcher, speaker, and author. Together with her husband and collaborator, John Gottman, she is the co-founder of The Gottman Institute - an organization dedicated to strengthening relationships through research-based products and programs.Website: https://www.gottman.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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills

Dr. Stephanie Ameis, a Clinician Scientist in the Research Imaging Centre in the Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute & in the McCain Centre for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health at CAMH; Appointed to the Child & Youth Mental Health Collaborative at CAMH, University of Toronto & SickKids; Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine at the University of TorontoDr. Ameis’ work focuses on using advanced neuroimaging techniques to study how variation in the structure and function of brain circuits increases susceptibility for neuropsychiatric disorders that affect children and adolescents, with a focus on autism spectrum disorders (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and disruptive behaviour disorders.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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Dr. Liu joins me to discuss how peptides in the brain can help prevent PTSD. BIO: Dr. Fang Liu, a Senior Scientist & Head of Molecular Neuroscience in CAMH’s Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute; Professor & Co-director of Division of Neuroscience & Clinical Translation, Department of Psychiatry at the University of TorontoResearch led by Dr. Liu points to a groundbreaking discovery about a new potential treatment and prevention for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research team, led by Dr. Fang Liu, discovered and developed peptides that could prevent recall or encoding of fear memories which suggests that the peptide could treat PTSD symptoms or prevent them entirely. This is a completely new approach to PTSD and for psychiatric disorders in general.PTSD occurs in some people after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, such as sexual assault or military combat. Patients can suffer from debilitating flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety which can severely impact quality of life. There are currently no laboratory diagnostic tests for PTSD, and existing treatments have limited efficacy. 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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Taylor Chandler joins me today to discuss how to talk to yourself, your partner and managing your emotions.BIO: Taylor is the founder of THRESH, whose mission is to maximize all aspects of a person's well-being. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified health coach, life coach, personal trainer, and fitness nutrition specialist, Taylor coaches her clients 1-on-1 to connect back to their highest selves and make lasting positive changes in their lives. WEBSITE: https://threshcoach.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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Dr. Juveria Zaheer joins me to discuss what we can learn from suicide notes to prevent suicides. BIO: a Clinician Scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research; Education Administrator in the Emergency Department at CAMHHer research focuses on suicide, gender and culture, and she is the lead author of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Clinician Handbook on Suicide Prevention.Dr. Juveria Zaheer has done extensive research and investigation on suicide notes and believes that by investigating them, “we have an opportunity to improve our understanding of the mind-set of people in the moments prior to their suicide deaths. The hope is that we can use this information to understand patterns of thinking that contribute to suicide. These patterns can be targets of treatment in those at risk. Dr. Zaheer has also been instrumental in implementing programs that affect the performance of an organization. Nationally, she led the development of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Clinician’s Handbook for Suicide Prevention, a 72-page manual distributed to every CAF health care provider to guide a standardized approach to care for service members at risk for suicide

Ariel Garten joins me to discuss: laughter yoga, Muse, and how to sit with oneself. BIO:Ariel Garten co-founded Muse as an expression of her background in neuroscience, psychotherapy and art, along with her dedication to bring easy-to-use and accessible tools for well-being to the masses. Ariel is also the co-host of “Untangle” podcast, where she interviews groundbreaking neuroscientists, psychologists and meditators to teach listeners about the brain, how it works and how to use it to its full potential. WEBSITE: her websiteIf 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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills

Dr. Ferguson joins me to discuss signs, symptoms and coping strategies for those struggling with PTSD. BIO: Dr. Donna Ferguson is a clinical psychologist in CAMH’s Work Stress and Health Program. For nearly 20 years, she has been helping employees who have experienced mental health challenges return to work. Dr. Ferguson provides assessment and treatment (specifically, cognitive-behavioural therapy) for those involved in work-related incidents that adversely affect their mental health, including first responders and other injured workers who have experienced trauma on the job. With extensive clinical and research experience in posttraumatic stress disorder, Dr. Ferguson considers suicide prevention a critical part of her work. In addition to helping develop the protocol for suicide risk assessment in her team’s clinic at CAMH, Dr. Ferguson leads the orientation about suicide risk for new students and staff in the clinic.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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills

Dr. Araba Chintoh is a psychiatrist in CAMH’s Schizophrenia Division and Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan Emergency Department, as well as a clinician scientist with expertise in pharmacology. Her work focuses on individuals with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. In her research, she explores treatment options, barriers to accessing treatment and epidemiological factors of this population. In addition to her clinical and research duties, she brings a strong advocacy lens to her work. Dr. Chintoh understands the statistics: The suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders is 20 times higher than the general population. Her goal is to start from a place of openness and understanding with patients and families to give them the best chance possible. 

Author, Evan Transue, joins me today. Evan Is the author of "Overcoming Mental Health Challenges: How I Resolved 13 Years of Mental Health Issues Naturally." It's a book that catalogs is 13-year battle with mental health and steps that he's laid out to help anyone deal dealing with the same issues. GET THE BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3aYmsTmIf 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. Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National 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 Resources: https://www.iasp.info/