Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

If you're someone who struggles to communicate at home and work so that you feel heard and understood, then this is the episode to listen to. We discuss four speech structures: STAR method of communication Problem-Solution-Benefit Point-Reason-Example-Point Comparison-Contrast-Conclusion Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?&nbs...

Leo Flowers discusses the ten ways to improve your sleep from his personal experiences and from the book, "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity." Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-...

Pschyotherapist Stephanie Samuels joins to discuss: Why more cops die by suicide than homicide Why your brain keeps the score How to transition from work to home Why CTE is misdiagnosed as PTSD Link between TAU brain proteins and CTE Why a neurologist may be more helpful than a psychologist Impact of G-Forces on high school kids playing contact sports Quick ocular exam to test for brain injury BIO...

"90% of male rage is helplessness masquerading as frustration." We discuss chapter 17, "Work In Progress: The high price of ignoring mental health," from the book OUTLIVE by Dr. Peter Attia. What is a trauma tree? What is the difference between "big T" trauma and "little T" trauma? What are the 4 ways trauma manifests itself in our adult lives? What is the difference between mental health and emot...

Tracy McCubbin, author of "Make Space For Happiness: How To Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing The Life You Want," joins us to discuss: What room to declutter first What's the first rule of decluttering How to declutter emails and social media How manage photo clutter "Snowball" approach out of debt Clutter vs Hoarding Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is pr...

Leo shares his list of top ten scary movies, psychological benefits of watching scary movies and how not to be afraid while watching scary movies. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Co...

Leo Flowers shares how to have something to look forward to in the next 24 hours. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Coaching : If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely...

Leo Flowers discusses the six ways to conquer overwhelm, stress and suicidal thoughts by regaining our sense of agency. Article referenced : https://www.mindful.org/seven-ways-to-develop-personal-agency/ Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talk...

Leo shares a story about how setting boundaries in his life has actually deepened his love and connection with himself and others. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Coaching : If you...

Leo discusses his recent trip to San Diego's Art Museum and what it taught him about how to build intimacy, trust and connection with himself and others. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-...

Kelly Mackin is the author or " Work Life Well-Lived; " certified behavioral coach; CBT practitioner; meditation teacher and mindfulness expert; 28 emotional/psychological and social needs; software to improve communication Stress is a stressor: Table talk You end your emails with your motives: AUTONOMY, FLEXIBILITY, FUTURE SUCCESS, PRESTIGE, TRUSTWORTHY LEADERSHIP. Climbed Mt. Kilamanjaro and Eve...

Does someone owe you money? If so, it can feel so painful and gut wrenching to think about it. We dig deep into why in this episode. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Coaching : If yo...

Leo discusses feeling disempowered vs powerless and how to feel empowered and powerful. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Coaching : If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, l...

If you struggle to start your day without caffeine, then this is the episode to listen to. All of your questions are answered about how to get off of caffeine to start your day. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health profe...

Randy shares his journey through depression, strokes and suicidal thoughts to healing, love and finding his "and." Bio: Randy Crabtree, co-founder and partner of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals, is a widely followed author, lecturer and podcast host for the accounting profession. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? ...

We discuss the five questions to ask yourself or your partner, every three months, to make sure you're on track in life and in love. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Coaching : If yo...

We discuss the mechanisms to block pain and boost pleasure. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Coaching : If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like...

Director, writer (Desperation Road, Continue) and mamma bear, Nadine Crocker, joins us to discuss: Joys of having an alter ego Surviving suicide at the age of 23 "Beast mode" vs "survival mode" Inner child work Benefits of having a therapist and a life coach First steps towards healing Movie release of "Desperation Road" Oct 6th, 2023 Desperation Road movie trailer : https://shorturl.at/fgqEZ Spon...

Dietician, Sophie Medlin, joins us again, to discuss: nutritionists vs dieticians why do i have a 3pm slump why did i stop losing weight on my diet? using diabetic drugs for weightloss what to know before starting a diet what supplements to take why do i wake up in the middle of the night how to read nutrition labels should i get a glucose monitor am i really lactose intolerant? BIO: Sophie is a d...

In today's book review, we discuss: chemistry vs character "desert eyes" rehab for aneurysms how we divide our lives life isn't always bad, but it's always hard How presences cures time. Why humility is required for seeking help Why choice is the antidote to fate Do we apply happiness in hindsight? Why objects are our history Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preven...

We discuss how to talk to get someone from suicidal to neutral and then promoting life. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Coaching : If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, l...

We know that drinking and driving can be deadly, but so can driving while under emotional duress. We explore ways to find calm and neutrality before we get behind the wheel. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professio...

We discuss: What is trauma Effects of trauma Post Traumatic Growth from suicidal experience How to reflect and find meaning How to go from suicide prevention to life promotion Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health profess...

Today we discuss: Link between Major Depression and Inattentive Disorder Pattern Interrupts for Hyper-Joy True source of bickering in relationships "Third Spaces" for connection and belonging Cost of "pushing past our bodily sensations" Why infant's only fear is abandonment Pain of pretending and it's link to gastrointestinal issues BIO: Ilona is a program manager and communications consultant spe...

We discuss the importance of exploring out alternatives even if we don't like what they are. Suicide Prevention Summit : https://shorturl.at/aAEG1 Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?  https://betterhelp.com/leo  and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!  1-on-1 Co...