Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Mental health advocate, Brettina Davis, joins me to discuss: managing her boderline personality disorder; surving a suicide attempt; how to self-soothe; why doctors don't believe Black people; the curse of being portrayed as strong; how to have compassion for people you hate; how to handle nightmares; Black Lives Matter and why you should hug the bad guy.CONTACT BRETTINA:  Instagram - @thebretttina , Twitter - @The Brettina , Tiktok - @theebrettina Website - https://www.thebrettina.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. 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/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Comedian, Gary Lewis Gulman, joins me today to discuss: checking himself into a psych ward; chronic depression; ECT (electro-convulsive therapy); how shame is linked to suicide and how to forgive yourself for misdemeanors. Gary Lewis Gulman (born July 17, 1970) is an American stand-up comedian.[1] He was a finalist on the NBC reality-talent show Last Comic Standing in its second and third seasons. He released his first CD, Conversations With Inanimate Objects in 2005, and his first television special Gary Gulman: Boyish Man the following year. Since then, he has released two other comedy albums and three other comedy specials, including 2019's The Great Depresh on HBO.1-0N-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. 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/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Poet, Gabriella Alziari, joins me to discuss how to practice self-love. WEBSITE: https://www.gabriellaalziari.com/poemsBOOK: https://amzn.to/2xXnssPBIOGRAPHYGabriella is a poet living in Washington, DC. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Kenyon College and a Master of Science in Organizational Behavior from the London School of Economics. Her debut poetry collection, “Healing”, was published in February 2020. Through her words, Gabriella hopes to spread a message of self-empowerment, showing her readers they are capable of anything as long as they practice self-love. Apart from writing, Gabriella loves making art, practicing mindfulness and taking walks in nature.You can see more of Gabriella’s work by following her on Instagram @gabriellaalziari, and visiting her website at www.gabriellaalziari.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. 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/

Comedian, Nick Guerra, joins me to discuss: how make his relationship work; managing anxiety; dealing with loneliness and feeling alone; how to deal with failure; congratulating yourself for little wins; and dealing chaos.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. 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/

Madeline joins me to discuss her app Anxiety Reliever. We discuss practical ways to relieve anxiety and find calm; regression therapy; meditation; binaural sounds and ASMR.BOOKS MENTIONED: KYBALION https://amzn.to/2xVXsO3If 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/

Scott Britton, founder of Battle Cancer, joins me to discuss how to battle Cancer, handle loneliness and cope with feeling like a burden. BIO: Having started out in powerlifting almost 9 years ago, Scott won titles across 3 countries and competed and won medals at international events in multiple weight classes. At this time he decided to use fitness as a way to bring people together to fundraise for cancer charities after being affected all his life by loss from cancer. With the birth of Battle Cancer Scott changed from elite powerlifting to try and transition to Crossfit and functional -fitness competitions. After several years in Crossfit he has competed at Sanctional events in the elite level from Ireland, Norway all the way to Miami. As a regular contributor to publications including Men's Health and Eqsuire, Scott is not only the founder and director of Battle Cancer the international fitness fundraising movement but an advocate for using fitness as a tool to support mental health and wellness. "http://www.battlecancer.com/Instagram @battle.cancer, @scottbritsBOOK: https://amzn.to/34RxGH3https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p08837f6/isolation-tips-from-a-nuclear-submarine-captainIf 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/

Comedian, Morgan Jay, joins me to discuss: how to be authentic; "musterbation;" perils of ignoring needs and wants; dealing with heartbreak; necessity of allies and why we shouldn't go to bed angry.WEBSITE: www.morganjay.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. 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/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Intuitive Coach, Theresa, joins me today to discuss: the root cause of her eating disorders; memory regression therapy; how to handle anxiety; 10 principles of intuitive eating; how to feed your purpose; best yoga for Type A personalities and people struggling with addiction; Reiki healing; the key to healthy couples communication and how to be a lion in life.BIO: I’m a transformational guide. I help spiritually-curious and purpose driven individuals step into their authenticity, let go of subconscious beliefs, and heal physical pain through emotional release. WEBSITE: www.howtobealion.com/human-designINTUITIVE EATING: https://amzn.to/3cAHKqTIf 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/

Life coach and activist, Zarion Newbill, joins me to discuss: why she's a privileged Black trans woman; being bullied; what prevented her from suicide; how she paid for her transition; how the church led her to self-harm; and her organization, Navigating Omitted Minds Overtime.BIO: Zarion Newbill born April 22, 1989 in Hawkinsville, Georgia and raised in Macon, Ga is a black transwoman. Zarion has a Associates Degree in Marketing Management, Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Zarion is a Life Coach and Activist for Black Transwomen. Zarion started the NOMO (Navigating Omitted Minds Overtime) Organization in 2016 when she started her own transition after seeing how blessed she was to have some of the luxuries of life that some of her trans sisters weren't accessible too, which were education and support. These are two of the main focuses of the NOMO Organization. Zarion's personal mission statement is "To be transgender is to be transparent and to fight with love being the focal point to unlocking understanding of who I am." SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @nomo_org/queenamunetFacebook: NOMO Organization/Zarion NewbillWebsite www.nomoorganization.orgIf 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/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Comedian, Michael Malone, lost his stepdad, mom and ended his engagement all in a year span. He's here to share how he went from dying to thriving. WEBSITE: http://www.malonecomedy.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. 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/