Leo Flowers
Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
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.
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Episodes
Korynn Newville: Depression,Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE), and the joys of Calcium 31.07.2023 54:51
Korynn Newville joins me to discuss: How calcium can save your life struggling with Esophogus Coping with seasonal depression What happens when we pass away Why we need weekly goals Love of asking for help Discover why she says, "I thought everyone felt like that." BIO: Korynn Newville is an architectural designer, artist and author. She sees the future of architecture and the changing w...
Why "Coping" is more effective than "Overcoming" 31.07.2023 21:15
We discuss why it's important to learn to cope than to overcome our challenges, grievances, pains and pressures. 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...
Expanding Our Perspectives: Embracing a Multitude of Alternatives Beyond Suicide 28.07.2023 24:06
If suicide seems like the only solution, this is the episode to listen on how to widen your perspective and find other solutions. 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 w...
Coping with Overwhelm: Assessing Before Acting 27.07.2023 21:53
Leo reads two passages from the book, "33 Strategies of War," to teach us how to cope with overwhelm and set goals. 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 fe...
The Mental Health Benefits of Hand-Cleaning Our Car 26.07.2023 21:29
Leo discusses the joys of hand cleaning our car and working with our hands in general for our mental health. 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 h...
{spoiler warning} What "Oppenheimer" can teach us about feeling like a liability vs empowered. 25.07.2023 27:47
This episode episode contains a spoiler from the movie "Oppenheimer." 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...
Rich Vysion: Cyberbullied, Adopted, Suicide Attempts and How to Find Our Self-Worth 24.07.2023 53:41
Entertainer, Rich Vysion, joins me to discuss: multiple suicide attempts and what saved his life How to regain self-worth Challenges of being adopted Struggles of "going against the grain" Why he really felt rejection as a child How to be a victor not a victim Why our words have power Cyberbullying Value in changing our perspective Safely seeking outside validation How transparency leads to recept...
Power of a bedtime story 24.07.2023 13:07
Leo discusses the power of hearing a bedtime story and reads a bedtime story, twice. 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, lone...
Grieving: How to grieve the loss of a spouse 20.07.2023 19:41
We discuss why grief is so painful and how to cope. 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 a burden to a blessi...
Weight Loss: How To Reward Yourself Without Sabotaging Your Success 19.07.2023 29:19
Why is it when we achieve a goal, we reward ourselves in a way that sabotage our efforts? Lost ten pounds? Let's eat cake! Received a raise at work? Let's get drunk! In this episode we'll explore ways to reward ourselves that keeps us on the path to success and building habits aligned with our vision.
Grooming: Mental health benefits of skin care 18.07.2023 20:05
We discuss the benefits of lotions and face creams for our mental health. Contact me: leoflowers2000@gmail.com 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...
Andrew Daniel Part 2: Redefining intimacy and how to stop shutting down and start showing up 17.07.2023 50:33
Andrew Daniel returns to discuss: Why intimacy is more about sensitivity than sex Why you're not a monster True definition of HOME Reducing pain and releasing pressure Taboos around relationship, intimacy and sex How to feel fully Why we need to live if it seems nobody cares Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://be...
Procrastination: Discover the two main reasons why we procrastinate 16.07.2023 18:46
We discuss the two main reasons for procrastination. 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 a burde...
Warming Up: Why you don't want to workout, play guitar, make love or get out of bed 15.07.2023 16:17
We discuss why warming up prepares us to take action in any area of our 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, lonely to c...
Purpose Is The Antidote to Pressure 14.07.2023 21:19
Leo discusses seeing his old therapist again and why purpose is the antidote to pressure. 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,...
Summer heatwave's effect on our mood and how to cope with overstimulation 12.07.2023 32:40
We discuss the impact of the summer heat wave on our mental health and the importance of sitting with our feelings instead of seeking stimulation. Book, "365 TAO" https://shorturl.at/nOT15 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 h...
Insights on Mental Well-being from Emily Nagoski's "Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life" 11.07.2023 35:48
We discuss Emily Nagoski's book, "Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex 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 feel...
Ted Sweet: Healing the Invisible Wounds of War 10.07.2023 1:04:59
Ted Sweet is a lawyer and founder of Project 22 , which advocates for veterans to receive their full benefits. Support Project 22 : https://www.support22project.org/ 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 toda...
Protein and Mental Well-being: Nourishing the Mind for Optimal Health 07.07.2023 29:52
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating relationship between protein intake and mental well-being. Join us as we explore the important role that protein plays in supporting brain health, neurotransmitter production, and mood regulation. Discover how consuming an adequate amount of protein as part of a balanced diet can enhance cognitive function, promote stable energy levels, and contribute...
"The Hunger Within: How Fasting Guides Us to a Meaningful Life Worth Living" 06.07.2023 7:28
In this episode, we explore how our hunger, both literal and metaphorical, can guide us towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We discuss how our desires and cravings can reveal what we truly value, and how we can use this knowledge to create a life that aligns with our deepest needs and aspirations. Whether it's our hunger for food, connection, purpose, or creativity, we can learn to harn...
Leaves in the Wind: Navigating the Constant Flow of Thoughts 06.07.2023 22:29
If you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, then this is the episode for you. 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...
The Hidden Treasure: Unveiling the Riches Within Fish Bones And How It Relates to Our Mental Health 04.07.2023 23:15
We discuss the important of enjoying and savoring all parts of our 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, lonely to connec...
Matt Lesser: How to lead an intentional life, flourish and find your calling 03.07.2023 54:02
Matt Lesser joins me to discuss: his new book, "Unsatisfied: When Less Is More." How to go from "diminishing to flourishing" his journey from depressive suicidal ideations to finding peace and purpose How to wean yourself off of medications Why you can't scale glass How to discover who you truly are What words saved his life and got him out of the deep, dark, black hole When Matt Lesser &nbs...
Friendship Breakups: Why are they so painful? 03.07.2023 25:45
Friends breaking up with us or ghosting us is so painful; we explore why and how to cope. 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,...
Wandering: What to do when you have nothing to do? 01.07.2023 23:08
If you wake up some mornings and think, "What's the point of getting out of bed?" This is the episode you want to listen to. 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 g...
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