Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Today, comedian Eric Hahn joins me to discuss:hardest step in AAbeing gaytwo most important lessons he learned in therapywanting attention and wanting to hidethe upside of fertility drugsdating a gambling addictcleaning up messy financesthe most powerful book he readwhat we should give to people without homes instead of money or foodFIND ERIC HAHN: Instagram: @erichahncomedyTwitter: @hahnericBOOK MENTIONED5,000 Miles to Freedomhttps://amzn.to/2KPcPMHSuicide 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, Raymond Diaz joins me. He went from gangs, to choir boy to Army Infantryman to now personal training and competing in MMA tournaments. We discuss:overcoming drug dependencethe difference between killing yourself and wanting to diesurviving two suicide attemptsself-sabotaginghis girlfriend being pansexualhypnotherapy and float therapythe best mental health appslearning what winning feels likebeing raised by a functioning alcoholichis personal mantrarediscovering who you are

On today's episode Leo Flowers discusses:his recent suicidal flare upten signs you have trust issuesmanic-depressive triggerspoo in perfumeASMR to reduce anxietyhis spirit animalhow to "Marie Kondo"and why you should never take breaks in break roomsSuicide 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, coach and dynamic speaker, Skye Berger M.S. joins me to discuss:how to heal from past traumashow she lost 40lbs in 2 monthsthree types of traumaswhy you should be selfishwhy she has three different therapistsdealing with divorcechurch hoppingweighted blanketsraising five kidsSKYE'S INSTAGRAM and WEBSITE: @skyebergerdooropeneracademy.comBOOKS MENTIONED: A Course In Miracles:https://amzn.to/2wBrToOFar From The Tree:https://amzn.to/31baPnzBody Keeps The Score:https://amzn.to/2IkPBvaSuicide 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/

Andrew Bacon, who works at a cemetery, to discuss: how to feel better to FEEL betterhow to handle losing a loved one suddenlythe logistics and bureacracy of deathcost of dyingtypes of burial practicesbest advice he's received from the dyingtaphophileswhy you want to be buried nudeSuicide 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/

On today's episode, Actor and comedian, Aristotle Athiras joins me to discuss taking care of his mom, discovering himself and building his career.

Today I have actor and director Bradley to discuss: the obligation of too many friendslessons learned from pledging a fraternitylearning how to trustgrowing up first generation Haitian putting your "boss" pants onstandards for datingphases of losing weightemotional burdenscommitting to adulthood how fear keeps you in shape

Today, comedian, Jake Johannsen joins me to discuss:practicing Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 58how to be comfortable in uncomfortable situationsfeelings of inadequacysimulating deathhow to make smart choicesmaternity leavewants vs have to'schoice vs forceconnecting with his wife and daughterlearning how to focushow to respond to getting your feelings hurtSuicide 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/

Comedian and actor (Billions, Bosch, Mad Men, Crashing), Allan Havey, joins me to discuss:the key to stop procrastinatinghow to pick the love of your lifeplaying the long gamethe best metaphor for meditationwhy his purpose is none of his businessbeing married and thriving in his 60'show to let go and build self-esteemSuicide 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/

Comedian Emma Willmann, joins me today to discuss:coming out to her familybeing the "man one" in relationshipshow she copes with suicidal ideationswhy sex doesn't start in the bedroomadapting to chaosfood and drug addictionshow to have funKat Williams clip:https://youtu.be/_qlNEmpxQxISuicide 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/