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Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

651 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 119 ratings

A suicide prevention podcast. TEDx speaker, Leo Flowers has a Masters in Counseling/Psychology and is a stand-up comedian. Join him while he interviews other mental health experts, comedians and best-selling book authors as we help you rediscover your purpose, reduce your pain and regain your sense of belonging.

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Heather Hutchinson: How to talk about dark places and manage suicidal thoughts

August 23, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Singer/Songwriter and Author of "Holding On By Letting Go," Heather Hutchinson joins me to discuss: challenges growing up blind how to forgive others and ourselves overcoming suicidal ideations utilizing CBT and journaling for resilience coping with losing a friend to suicide reframing the "all or nothing mindset" learning that life is not black and white letting go of guilt what creates more anxiety BIO: Synopsis: Blind since birth, a once-spirited kid with big dreams n...

SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

August 18, 2021 16:57 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Leo discusses how to effectively self-analyze ourselves in those moments between stress and overwhelm. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7...

Caves vs tunnels: How to handle emotional distress

August 17, 2021 14:57 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Today, Leo shares his personal text messages of distress and how he found peace on the other side. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 ...

Atena MartElloni: Ecstatic dance, yoga and how to overcome suicidal thoughts

August 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Atena is a certify Yoga Therapist and Ecstatic Dance facilitator. With over 7 years of experience she helps people all around the world to achieve the best version of themselves and overcoming mental issues trough personalized and collective Yoga sessions. We discuss: how to find your self-worth finding power in small choices yoga poses for depression and ego what to do when we feel purposeless repairing and making amends with toxic relationships how to manage breakups ove...

Scott Ste Marie: Depression and schizophrenia

August 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Joining us today is Scott Ste Marie who battled depression and anxiety for over 10 years before taking his mental health into his own hands and founding Depression to Expression. Through his company, Scott has dedicated his life to supporting and being a friend to those dealing with depression and anxiety through his personal coaching and keynote speaking. He pulls upon expertise from his lived experience but also his many years of experience at Twitter, the Canadian Mental Health A...

Duke Moore: What to do when the tax man (IRS) cometh for you and a key to suicide prevention

July 30, 2021 22:28 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Tax professional, Duke Alexander Moore, joins today to discuss what to do when the IRS comes for you , why you should turn your hobby into a business and what gives his life meaning after several suicide attempts. Email: [email protected] Website: duketax.online Instagram: instagram.com/dukelovestaxes Facebook: facebook.com/duketaxonline Twitter: twitter.com/dukelovestaxes Youtube: youtube.com/c/dukelovestaxes If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to conne...

Bridgitte Stuart MS, LMHC, C-DBT: Verbal tools for conflict resolution and relaxing vs distracting techniques

July 26, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Joining us today is Bridgitte Stuart, MS, LMHC, C-DBT a licensed psychotherapist with 4 years of experience in mending and bridging gaps in the mental health field. Bridgitte has gained clinical knowledge and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and carries a background in working with individuals across lifespans. She specializes in trauma-focused therapy, depression, anxiety, phobias, and other mood-related and behavioral changes.   Bridgitte uses evidence-based ...

Lori Glenn: Eating Disorders, Resilience and Beyonce's "I'm A Survivor"

July 19, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Joining us today is Lori Glenn Reibach, who works for a national health care system for the treatment of eating disorders. Lori is a mental health and marriage, family, couples therapist who has been practicing in the field since 2019. She specializes in eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mood disorders. No matter how dark today is, she believes change is real. Lori’s goal for therapy is to provide a safe space for all, where individuals feel empowe...

{bonus} Zaila Avante-Garde: Spelling Bee champion and knowing your roots

July 10, 2021 02:43 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Today we discuss the lesson learned from 2021 Scripp's Spelling Bee champion, Zaila Avante-Garde. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233] Crisis Text Line Text "Connect" to 741741 in the USA Lifeline Chat https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ International ...

Anthony Bourdain and 8 reasons why men might complete suicide after divorce

July 05, 2021 20:37 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

Leo discusses the new Anthony Bourdain documentary and the 8 reasons why men complete suicide after divorce. He also discusses antidotes to the issues. Link to article mentioned: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1557988314546395 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAF...

Dr. Anjani Amladi: Helping children and teens manage suicidal thoughts

June 28, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Joining is today is Anjani Amladi, M.D., is a double board-certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist focusing on an integrative approach to patient care. Dr. Amladi has an extensive background in treating a wide variety of psychiatric disorders such as: ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and eating disorders. She is the author of Amazon best-selling children’s picture book, When the World Got Sick, which helps children and caregiver...

Erin Kenney, MS, RD, HCP: How to optimize your mental health through integrative nutrition

June 23, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Joining us today is Erin Kenney, MS, RD, HCP, who is a Registered Dietitian, Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, and CEO of Nutrition Rewired, a Boston-based company providing nutrition counseling and meal planning to help individuals achieve optimal physical and mental health and wellbeing. She specializes in gastrointestinal issues, eating disorders, and mental health and addiction. Her passion stems from her own personal journey with gastrointestinal disorders and getting to the root...

Tracee Stanley: Improve sleep, rest and breath with yoga nidra

June 16, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Joining me today is Tracee Stanley to discuss how her book, "Radiant Rest," and how yoga nidra can help us all rest, restore and feel rejuvenated. We even a yoga nidra meditation during the episode. Enjoy! BIO: I have been studying Yoga and Tantra since 1995. After reading a translation of the Yoga Sutra’s in 2000, I went on a quest for teachings that could create more understanding for me around the philosophies and promises of Yoga illuminated by Patanjali in this text. There wa...

Tracee Stanley: Yoga nidra, breath, and finding bliss beyond words

June 16, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Joining me today is Tracee Stanley to discuss how her book, "Radiant Rest," and how yoga nidra can help us all rest, restore and feel rejuvenated. We even a yoga nidra meditation during the episode. Enjoy! BIO: I have been studying Yoga and Tantra since 1995. After reading a translation of the Yoga Sutra’s in 2000, I went on a quest for teachings that could create more understanding for me around the philosophies and promises of Yoga illuminated by Patanjali in this text. There wa...

Dr. Sean Barnes: ACT therapy for suicidal thoughts and working with the mess of life

June 09, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Joining us today is Dr. Barnes, who obtained a PhD in clinical psychology from Binghamton University in 2011 following a pre-doctoral internship at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. He then joined the Rocky Mountain MIRECC as a fellow in the VA Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment. Dr. Barnes completed fellowship, became licensed in the state of Colorado, and joined the Rocky Mountain MIRECC team as a full clinical research psychologist in 2013. TWIT...

Amanda Kostura: Carving your own mental health path

June 02, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Joining us today is Amanda Kostura, who is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Child and Family Development and a Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Akron.  Amanda has been employed in the behavioral health field for over 10 years in both direct service and administrative positions. Her experiences have created expertise in treating substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, chronic pain and trauma. Sh...

Rory O'Connor: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it

May 25, 2021 16:27 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Joining us today is Rory O'Connor: a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow where he leads the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory. He is a world leader on suicide research and prevention and has been working in this area for 25 years. In January 2021, Rory became President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and he is also a past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research (IASR). He has published extensively in the ...

Miguel Rosario aka "Gravity": Breakdancing, breaking through and building character.

May 21, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Miguel Rosario, Olympic hopeful and father of four, shares how he managed chronic pain, manages suicidal thoughts and connects with his community. IG: @5cdheadquarters We discuss: benefits of celery juice surviving sexual trauma how dancing saved his life meditative aspects of cooking asking "what's the best part of your day?" allowing yourself to feel the pain reincarnation why it's ok to suck and hit rock bottom taking responsibility for our actions importance of reco...

Book Review: UNTAMED by Glennon Doyle

May 09, 2021 20:36 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Leo Flowers discusses his ten takeaways or lessons learned from the book Untamed. About the book: Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on...

Ashley Effrece: 3x suicide survivor, postpartum and how poetry heals.

May 07, 2021 14:09 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Ashley Efrece, host of Make The Space With Ashley podcast, joins me to discuss: how the poetry, talk therapy and prescription meds have helped her cope with depression and anxiety. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (L...

Ashley Efrece: 3x suicide survivor, postpartum and how poetry heals.

May 07, 2021 14:09 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Ashley Efrece, host of Make The Space With Ashley podcast, joins me to discuss: how the poetry, talk therapy and prescription meds have helped her cope with depression and anxiety. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (L...

Robb Kelly PhD: How to overcome alcohol addiction, manage traumas and prevent relapses.

May 07, 2021 12:23 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Robb Kelly, PhD is a alcohol recovery expert who lost his family and home to alcohol and is now here to share with you how he recovered and is helping others do the same with Robb Kelly Recovery Group. Website: https://robbkelly.com/dr-robb-kelly-phd Personal Phone: 1-214-600-0212 We discuss: - what causes relapses -how to reframe self dialogue - finding an ambition for life -how to not take things personally -allergies to alcohol -how redefine our traumas -why there'...

John Trautman: How to build emotional, mental and financial real estate

May 03, 2021 22:56 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Founder of REKI (Real Estate Knowledge Institute), John Trautman joins me to share how to purge our traumas, win friends and orchestrate a balanced life. website: www.realestateki.com IG: @johntrautman 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-...

Emily Ford: How to build trust and find meaning while trekking 1200 miles across the Ice Age Trail

May 02, 2021 18:21 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Emily Ford, age 28, trekked for 69 across Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail. She's the first Black woman and openly member of the LGBTQ community to do so. She's here to share her story of challenges and triumphs. IG: @emilyontrail 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-825...

Hopelessness to happiness, why Chris Rock swims and Scooby-Doo.

April 23, 2021 00:55 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Leo discusses why swimming is therapeutic; how to silence the chatter in our brains and Scooby-Doo. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 ...

Sound of Metal, Coco Chanel and coping with suicidal ideations.

April 16, 2021 19:23 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Leo discusses life lessons from Coco Chanel and the movie Sound of Metal to help us all thrive and manage suicidal ideations. Buy book here: https://amzn.to/2Tpecbl 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800...

Overcoming oppression, stop emotional drowning and preventing suicide with QPR

April 13, 2021 00:15 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

If you're drowning in emotional pain, then this is the episode to listen to. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 National Domestic Vio...

Molly Bloom (Molly's Game): Constructive suffering, sobriety and tools for transformation

April 06, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

BIO: Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin. Bloom’s memoir chronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world. Her games featured hundreds of millions of dollars and players like Leonardo DiCa...

Dr. Blaire Ehret: Veteran suicides, psychosis and creating a "hope kit."

April 01, 2021 19:26 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MB

Dr. Blaire Ehret joins me today to discuss how to look at the whole person; creating a hope kit; chain analysis; and treatment for veterans and individuals with psychosis and suicidality. Twitter: @blaireehretphd BIO: Dr. Blaire Ehret is a licensed clinical psychologist and Suicidologist who specializes in suicide prevention and risk assessment research and providing clinical services to Veterans living with psychosis. She earned her doctoral degree from The Catholic University...

How to reintegrate into society and ten keys to happiness

March 29, 2021 23:50 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Today Leo discusses; how to manage anxiety regarding society opening back up; the importance of setting the mood for food; ten keys to happiness. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trev...

Ten Takeaways from the book "Anxious People," by Fredrik Backman

March 20, 2021 20:03 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Leo reflects on turning 45 and lessons learned from the book "Anxious People," by Fredrik Backman. 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.  Buy Book: https://amzn.to/3p52y16 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LG...

Meghan Markle, suicidality, hopelessness and the 3 P's of resilience

March 08, 2021 22:54 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Leo discusses how to cope with thoughts of suicide, shame and despair. Referenced website: https://sourcesofinsight.com/permanent-personal-and-pervasive/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/meghan-markle-suicide-cbs-interview_n_6043e35ac5b60208555ef427 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 80...

4 Ways to cope with your child's suicidal and/or dark thoughts

March 07, 2021 20:40 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

If you or your child are expressing suicidal or self-harming thoughts, then this is the episode to listen to. Referenced articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/parenting/big-kid/suicidal-ideation-young-children.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/arts/design/Kyohei-Sakaguchi-zero-yen-house.html 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 tom...

All or nothing thinking, suicidality and why I won't dye my beard.

March 04, 2021 20:39 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Leo discusses how "all or nothing" thinking contributes to suicidality, dieting and managing emotions. Adam Grant's book: https: rb.gy/cblp8l Website referenced: https://www.mybodytutor.com/blog/2019/02/all-or-nothing-thinking/ 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-...

How To Deal With Overwhelm

March 02, 2021 17:59 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MB

If you're feeling overwhelmed then this is the episode to listen to. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 National Domestic ...

Mario Tomic: Weightloss, growth mindsets and why it's not a fair fight against sugar

March 02, 2021 17:38 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

CEO and founder of Tomic.com, Mario Tomic, joins me today to discuss: how to achieve your fitness goals; why consistency is more important than perfectionism; recipe for burnout; how to use failure to succeed; cheat meals; protein shakes; guilt/shame cycles; goals after weightloss; why you should blame the system; why your diet should be boring; real source of motivation and why he hates the phrase "cheat meal." MARIO'S BIO: My team and I specialize in helping busy entrepreneurs...

Three E's of influence in a relationship and a lesson on preventing suicide from Chase Bennett

February 25, 2021 16:07 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Leo shares how journaling pulled him out of despair; the three E's of relationships and what Chase Bennett and Jodie Foster can teach us . 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Proj...

How To Quit Sugar and why you should make a "crap" board

February 22, 2021 04:17 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

If you're struggling with sugar addiction, then this is episode to listen to. Get Sarah Wilson's book "I Quit Sugar," here: https://amzn.to/2NFAClu 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Tre...

Jax Kranitz: Student-athlete, body dysmorphia and finding balance

February 15, 2021 22:38 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB

Former NCAA gymnast, Jax Kravitz, joins me today to discuss the struggles of student athletes transitioning out of their sport and into the "real world." 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 ...

Winter blues and how to show up for your online therapy

February 10, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

If you're online therapy has been uncomfortable for you, here are some tips along with how to fight the winter blues. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotlin...

How to Build Positive Relationships, Valentine's Day and Coping With Inadequacy

February 08, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Leo discusses his feelings of inadequacy and the foundations of a positive relationship.

Tracy McCubbin: Decluttering for mental health

February 04, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Decluttering extraordinaire, Tracy, joins us today. We discuss why is it important to declutter my home? What's the benefit to me and my family? How does clutter affect mental health in both the home and (now!) for a lot of us, the "home office"? What about decluttering in the pandemic? I don't want to add to the problem and charities are overwhelmed with donations. How do I declutter without causing more of a problem? BIO: Tracy is a bonafide life decluttering extraordinaire - thi...

How to Treat Acute vs Chronic Suicidal Ideations

February 02, 2021 02:42 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Leo discusses how the differences and how to treat chronic suicidal ideations. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 National Domestic V...

{Explicit} How to Cope With Depression.

January 28, 2021 21:26 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MB

If you're struggling with depression, this is the episode to listen to. @garygulman (The Great Depresh On HBO) 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 8...

Anxiety, why men leave, and pedicures.

January 26, 2021 02:08 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode, Leo discusses: how to reduce anxiety; the real reason why men leave and why you need a pedicure. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) ...

Kara Sennett: How to listen to nothing.

January 22, 2021 21:43 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Army veteran, Kara Sennett, shares her struggle with nightmares, setting boundaries and how her life has been positively transformed after three suicide attempts. Books mentioned in episode: Permission to Feel https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07N69F1W7&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_kVZcGbRYRWYS8 Daring Greatly https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B007P7HRS4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_LUZcGb1JMT0HP Body Keeps The Score https://read.amaz...

Random Episode: Hope, Altitude Sickness and Staying the Course

January 21, 2021 02:40 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Leo share how to lead conversations with emotions and how a hiking trip almost ended his life. 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 Nat...

Dr. Joel Gould: How to overcome sleep apnea, anxiety and panic attacks

January 14, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Joel Gould talks about natural ways to handle depression, sleep apnea and mood disorders. https://www.modernamericandentistry.com/about-us/joel-gould/18246 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-...

Sara Stanizai: Setting boundaries, feeling accepted and being a first generation immigrant

January 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Bio: Sara Stanizai, LMFT is a licensed therapist and the owner of Prospect Therapy, a queer + trans affirming therapy practice with a special focus on working with first- and second-gen immigrant and other bicultural communities. Sara and her team of therapists help individuals, teens, couples and families work through complex trauma and emotional neglect in order to create relationships in their lives that do more healing than any therapist could. She is currently offering a Afghan...

Brandii Benson: Cancer Survivor, veteran and entrepreneur

January 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Brandii Benson joins me to discuss: defeating a rare cancer (Ewing Sarcoma); managing PTSD; dietary strategies for health; financial assistance from hospitals; sleep hygiene; qualities of an excellent resumé and how to deal with the "Red Devil." WEBSITE: https://brandilbenson.com/