Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
Leo Flowers
When the pain feels unbearable and we feel alone in our suffering this podcast will sit with you. Let's rediscover our purpose, reduce our pain and regain our sense of belonging. Join comedian Leo Flowers M.A. as he shares his own journey through suicidality, interviews guests with lived experiences and discusses with experts on how to escape the flames and create a life worth living.
Episodes
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Dec 23, 2018 • 52min
How to deal with inflammatory foods and people.
Dec 20, 2018 • 58min
What foods trigger suicidal ideation?
How does a growth mindset effect suicidal ideation? Is your diet triggering suicidal impulses?
Dec 16, 2018 • 1h 6min
"Shirts off sh$t" and suicide drills
Today's podcast covers 5 things: having a "shirts off" mentality; suicide drills; residual grief; emotional eating; how to relax.
Dec 9, 2018 • 1h 4min
Marla Dietz M.A.: What is challenging today's youth?
Leo Flowers and Marla Dietz discuss: strategies when feeling suicidal; Why don't suicide contracts don't work; Why we should ask people if they're feeling suicidal; the importance of having a routine; three phases of therapy and why most people only go through the first one; Cuddle Sanctuaries. 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/
Dec 8, 2018 • 51min
Dr. Raymond Nourmand: What's bothering you?
How is self-harm different than suicidality? What are healthy ways to deal with pain and feeling hopeless? The best question to ask yourself when journaling? Where does anger really come from? How to be happy on your own terms? How are unmet expectations different than unrealistic expectations? Why we should say, "I'm struggling with depression," instead of "I'm depressed." Finally, we address "Motivational Interviewing."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. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help.In the US:Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counselingThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:The International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.
Dec 7, 2018 • 56min
Suicide Toolbox
On today's episode, Leo Flowers calls the suicide hotline for the first time. He discusses what demographic has the highest rates of suicide, warning signs and how to spiral up! He also talks about how to handle loss: job loss, health loss and relationship loss. Is there a recipe for suicide? Lastly, we have earthquake drills, why not suicide drills?Note: Thank you for dealing with the technical difficulties half way through.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. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help.In the US:Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counselingThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:The International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.
