Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

In a bonus episode, Leo Flowers discusses; productivity shame; suicide link to unemployment and the quarantine and the power of "good enough."REFERENCED ARTICLES: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/14/japan-suicides-fall-sharply-as-covid-19-lockdown-causes-shift-in-stress-factorshttps://blog.rescuetime.com/productivity-shame/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/

Comedian Liz Stewart joins me to discuss: Self-sabotage to self-care; how to let go of past traumas; panic attacks; triggers for PTSD; how to find hope in hopeless situations; how to not feel crazy; finding calm in 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.FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 1-800-SUICIDE

Comedian/actor/podcaster, Bryan Callen, joins me to discuss: divorce; lessons for his kids; and imagining your best self and suicide prevention. WEBSITE: https://www.bryancallen.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/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Author, Ace Orenstein, joins me to discuss: how Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy conquered his obsessive-compulsive behavior; how sex-ed triggered it and the lessons learned.

If you're tired of dating emotionally unavailable people, then this is the episode to listen to. Todays' guest is, Elle Newlands, who is a voice actor and writer based in Los Angeles. She writes about the human experience, mostly because she is still figuring out how to live her best life. A dog rescuer, she loves to hike and run the trails in the mountains.HOFFMAN INSTITUTE: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/BRAINSPOTTING: https://brainspotting.com/IG: WWW.ELLENEWLANDS.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/

Former adult entertainer, Moriah, joins me to discuss anxiety, depression and suicidality. She shares her mental health journey and how she healed herself naturally.BIO: My name is Mo and I grew up in Tucson, Arizona. During college, I worked in the adult entertainment industry to pay my way through school. That experience had an immensely powerful and profound effect on me and I became a shell of a person. In my journey afterward I decided to become an entrepreneur which has presented its own array of challenges. I healed anxiety naturally, forgiven myself, found true love, shed my shame, and found my own definition of success!Instagram: @mofitthanyouIf 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.FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 1-800-SUICIDE

Dr. Andrea Bonior joins me to discuss her book, "Detox Your Thoughts; Quit Negative Self-Talk for Good and Discover the Life You've Always Wanted." BOOK: https://amzn.to/36MsFAMWEBSITE: https://drandreabonior.com/BIO: Dr. Andrea Bonior is the psychologist behind the popular “Baggage Check” advice column and live chat for the Washington Post. Her “Detox Your Thoughts” challenge for BuzzFeed went viral, and her PsychologyToday.com blog has garnered more than 17 million views. She has been interviewed by CNN, NPR, Today, and Good Morning America, and has been published by the New York Times, USA Today, Glamour, Self, and Refinery29. A sought-after speaker, she serves on the faculty of Georgetown University, where she has won a national Excellence in Teaching Award by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. She lives in the Washington, DC, area.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/

Teen suicide activist and Pediatrician, Dr. Umeh is a Board Certified Pediatrician with nearly 30 years of experience. We discuss: link between ADHD and suicide; the three R's emotions; what question to ask someone who is considering ending their life; how she escaped an abusive relationship and how the racial tension in America effects raising her three sons. website: www.teenalive.comIG: @askdoctorluluIf 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, Dana Eagle, joins me to discuss: finding in meaning in the chaos; managing bipolar disorder; being good at being alone; her mental health checklist; enjoying moments you don't have; only your mother is truly happy for you; knowing what your bottom is; how to reduce anxiety; what gets her out of bed in the morning; reframing difficult moments; dance like everybody is watching. 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.FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 1-800-SUICIDE

Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton joins me today to discuss: meditation; how to be productive and meditate; ADHD; codependency; being the child of alcoholic; dealing with impermanence. 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.FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 1-800-SUICIDE