Leo Flowers

Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

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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.

Author

Leo Flowers

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Health

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 360 Lee LaMee: Distractions, distortions, diversions and the practice of well-being 08.08.2022

Lee LaMee discusses his new book: The Theory & Practice of Well-Being: Your Comprehensive & Actionable Guide to the Good Life Purchase: https://amzn.to/3Qafgb5 Bio: Lee LaMee is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in various settings, including oncology, psychiatry, veterans affairs, and medical-surgical nursing. He studied in Amsterdam before continuing his st...

Ten life lessons from the book "Liquid Rules: The Delightful & Dangerous Substances That Flow Throughout Our Lives 05.08.2022

Leo discusses why life is neither good or bad, but can understand it enough to harness it. 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...

Ep 358 Katie Beecher: Healing bulimia, depression and Lyme disease from within and pole dancing 03.08.2022

Katie Beecher discusses her new book: Heal from Within: A Guidebook to Intuitive Wellness , is published by St Martin's Press. It is filled with valuable information about root cause healing and wellness from my spiritual guides and thirty years of experience. My website is www.katiebeecher.com. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving yo...

Ep 357: New 988 hotline; How to ask for help; People who talk too much and why humans are chia pets. 27.07.2022

Leo discusses how to ask for help, the dangers of isolation, lessons from Machine Gun Kelly and how to handle people who talk too much.

Becky Gray: Ovarian Cancer Survivor, Bipolar Disorder and butchers, bakers and candlestick makers. 20.07.2022

Becky Gray joins me to share her experience of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, being admitted into a psychiatric ward and managing her bipolar disorder. 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 Coa...

Tim Ray: My journey from being bullied, bodybuilding and prison to thriving, successful dog psychologist 15.07.2022

CEO/Founder of "Synergy Cane 9," joins me to discuss how humans and dogs can live together more synergistically and how working with dogs has saved his 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 Coa...

Lang Parker: Being adopted; feeling adequate; why crying is just the first step; and the genius "Breakfast Club" 08.07.2022

Actor, comedian, Lang Parker, joins me to discuss growing up with an alcoholic mom who has schizophrenia, being adopted and how hiking helps her cope with sadness. 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...

Ryan Montbleau: Controlled vulnerability; why perfect is the enemy of good; addicted to work; dementia and why we need deadlines 01.07.2022

Singer, song writer, Ryan Montbleau, joins us to discuss how to creatively connect emotionally. Website: www. Ryanmontbleau.com Listen: https://youtu.be/RdHlbNFGQc8 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-o...

Heidi Bartle: Untangling sadness, stress stomach aches, bipolar II, asking for help and liberating conversations with children 27.06.2022

Author and mother of five kids joins us to discuss her book: When Mommy Feels Sad: A Mother's Journey Through Depression. Click link for book: https://amzn.to/3u6OoAc 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...

Marcos Trinidad: How to break patterns, overcome addiction, practice non-violent communication and the joy of bird watching 23.06.2022

Joining us today is Marcos Trinidad , host of the new LAist Studios podcast “ Human/Nature ” is Center Director at the Audubon Center at Debs Park. During the past 5 years, he has nurtured a growing community of volunteers, youth and community partnerships; implemented a facility and grounds improvement plan; and partnered with the National Park Service to establish a vibrant native plant nur...

Bonnie Garmus: Lessons In Chemistry, faith vs hope, conflict resolution, adoption, why all dogs bite and why grit isn't enough 22.06.2022

Author, rower and mother of two, Bonnie Garmus, joins me to discuss her new book, "Lessons In Chemistry." Purchase "Lessons In Chemistry": https://amzn.to/3xSHkZc 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-...

Christopher Gajewski: Overcoming exhaustion; being parentified and what is the cost to yourself of not saying 'No?' 20.06.2022

Author and entrepreneur, Christopher Gajewski, shares his journey of successful businessman and husband to wanting to end his life to finding his purpose again. Website: Www.thechrischronicles.com   https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/christophergajewski Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy...

Ambiguous loss, knowing your enemy, recovery or relapse, and coping with global warming anxiety. 15.06.2022

Leo discusses: what is ambiguous loss and how to cope identifying your enemy for purpose recognizing if you're headed towards recovery or relapse reframing global warming anxiety Find hope and meaning: www.betterhelp.com/leo for 10% your first month of therapy. 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&nb...

Bittersweet, meaning of life, imposter syndrome, depression zone and how to let go 08.06.2022

Leo discusses an email he received from a listener, discusses Susan Cain's new book Bittersweet, defines the meaning of life, explores impostor syndrome, identifies the depression zone and reminds us of how to let go. Sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/leo . Click the link to save 10% on first month. If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing,...

Dr. Mark Harper: Chill; The Cold Water Swim Cure 03.06.2022

Dr. Mark Harper , MD, PhD, is a consultant anesthetist at Sussex University Hospitals in the UK and Kristiansand in Norway. He is a leading expert in the prevention of hypothermia in surgical patients and the therapeutic uses of cold-water adaptation and open-water swimming. He has been featured in the BBC documentary  The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs , is a cocreator of Chill UK, a nonprofit com...

Raider Wexler: How to regain your sense of control and power 01.06.2022

Comedian, Sarah Raider Wexler, shares with us her journey from self-cutting and disordered eating to self-accepting and a new sense of control and power. 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...

What gun violence can teach us about the importance of relationships 30.05.2022

Leo discusses how building relationships with others can save lives and ourselves. 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 (Lo...

Bene: 5 Step Process to End Binge Eating 23.05.2022

Today's guest is Bene , founder of Beyond Binging. We discuss binge eating, depression, suicide attempts and the two most common mistakes people make when trying to stop binge eating. Website: www.beyondbinging.co.uk 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...

Jason Carter: Sobriety, disco and why I didn't jump 17.05.2022

Author, Jason Carter, joins us today to discuss his journey from drinking to sobriety, back to drinking and sobriety again while managing suicidal ideations. Website: www.thejasoncarter.com Book: https://amzn.to/3PBmlSG 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...

Colton Harpie: How to quiet your mind, set boundaries and why everything is neutral 12.05.2022

Today, comedian, Colton Harpie, shares on dealing with imposter syndrome, panic attacks and performance anxiety. Colton Harpie is a touring stand up comedian based out of San Diego. Colton is the founder and creator of JPD Entertainment. Harpie was born and raised in Newington Connecticut, where he always had a passion for comedy and making people laugh. Harpie began his comedy journey in 2010 aft...

Sam Grittner: A funny thing happened when I was typing my suicide note 05.05.2022

Comedian and author, Sam Grittner, shares burden of sibling comparison getting out of debt multiple suicide attempts best books to read in the psych ward morning routine for sobriety why he didn't feel worthy of a good life Contact Sam Grittner: https://www.samgrittner.com/ 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 coach...

Individual stocks vs index funds and Naomi Judd's suicide 03.05.2022

Leo shares: What the stock market can teach us about our mental health treatment What we can learn about Naomi Judd's strength and courage. 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...

NFL draft, Hailey Bieber and unionizing our pain 29.04.2022

Leo shares: What the NFL draft teaches us about mental health Cure for envy and Hailey Bieber Creating our own unions for mental health Importance of rest and recovery Hailey Bieber video: https://youtu.be/665iGAG-ZqU 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 t...

Sorrow vs sadness and what basketball and pedicures teach us about life 28.04.2022

Leo shares: his pedicurist's three rules for a health brain how joy can lead to sorrow why we should expect to miss carb hangover reading "The Count of Monte Cristo" 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 Prevent...

Risk factors for teenage suicide, upside of social media, antidepressants and billionaire brain health 27.04.2022

We discuss: what are the risk factors and signs in teenage suicides 2 upsides of social media effectiveness of antidepressants allergies link to depression and suicide how billionaires take care of their brain health beauty of a comet headed towards earth 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  ww...

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