Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Therapist, Marie Espy M.A., L.M.F.T., joins me today to discuss: nature and eco-psychology; how to be a successful human; art therapy; integrating your shadow side; setting boundaries; recognizing your bandwidth; radical living; how to handle anger and grief.www.marietherapies.com

Global comedian, Ron Josol, joins me today to discuss: taking care of his paraplegic mom; how he lost 40lbs; how he quit smoking; 4 ways "gaslighting" destroys relationships; why switching lanes leads to burnout; unintended consequences of the #MeToo movement; fighting cops in Korea; sources of erectile dysfunction; why you should eat with your hands; sharing sex; why 'good enough' is perfect; life lessons from The Wolfman.IG: @ronjosol1Twitter: @ronjosolSuicide 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/

Former Pro Women's basketball player and entrepreneur, Samarie Walker, shares her story about the mental health struggles of being a student-athlete. We discuss: self-sabotage; social media breaks; being in survival mode; how to let go of the past; holding self accountable; how to stop operating out of fear; and what three books she's reading right now. 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/

School Psychologist, Tanny Garcia, joins me to discuss: sources of ADHD; how to reduce bullying; how compliments can cause anxiety; eating disorders; Introversion vs extroversion; students concerns about talking to the school psychologist; restorative justice; the three things you should never let yourself be; how have healthy dialogue; why mentors are more important than money. 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/

Author, singer and mental health advocate, Nanda Loren, discusses her book, "After Surviving."She shares stories about: immigrating from Brazil; her battles with depression and anxiety; how she found purpose after attempting suicide.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/

Entrepreneur, John Malott, has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Thrive and more. Today we discuss how we went from selling drugs and robbing movie theaters to business mogul and philanthropist. John shares lessons learned from his mentors, 4 daughters and three marriages. Stay tuned.

68 year-old entrepreneur and LGBTQIAP activist, Stacy Louis, joins me today to discuss; coming out to his wife and daughter; losing his toes and fingers to gangrene; signs that we're progressing as a country; and the childhood event that changed his life forever.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/

Today's guest likes to go by the name of M. She's discusses; being adopted; sex working; polyamorous marriage; talking to her daughters about sex; and overcoming childhood sexual abuse. She also shares the number one reason why customers request her services.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/

We discuss Leo's trip to Hawaii and why it was a "beautiful disaster;" nutritious food vs healthy eating; the key to eating healthy;Thank you for sharing the episode! 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/

Author of "The Big Workout About Anxiety;" and blogger of Ramshackleglam, Jordan Reid joins me to discuss; her breakup, book, drug use and why seeking closure is not always the best thing.IG: @ramshackleglamBlog: www.ramshackleglam.com1-on1 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/