Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

Comedian, Liz Miele, joins me to discuss: how to feel seen; coping with panic attacks; how to be your own bestfriend and how to be the best version of yourself. BIO Liz Miele, originally from New Jersey, started doing stand-up at 16 in New York City. At 18 she was profiled in  The New Yorker Magazine , at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She recently appeared on Comedy Ce...

BIO: Alex Korb PhD is a neuroscientist, writer, and coach. He has studied the brain for over 15 years, attending Brown University as an undergraduate and later earning his Ph. D. in neuroscience from UCLA. He has published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles on depression, neuromodulation and other topics, and is the author of  The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Cour...

Today grief counselor, Elissa Sheinkin, joins me to discuss: how to survive the loss of a loved one to suicide; find your purpose and getting unstuck. BIO: Elissa Sheinkin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor who specializes in helping children, adults and families cope with life’s challenges. Life challenges include counseling for the dying, the bereft, divorce...

Tampa Bay Rays' Mental health coach, Justin Su'a, joins me to discuss: how to build confidence; how to motivate yourself and how to respond to adversity. WEBSITE: https://increaseyourimpact.libsyn.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 coaching, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com . Let’s get to tomorrow, toge...

In a bonus episode, Leo Flowers discusses; productivity shame; suicide link to unemployment and the quarantine and the power of "good enough." REFERENCED ARTICLES : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/14/japan-suicides-fall-sharply-as-covid-19-lockdown-causes-shift-in-stress-factors https://blog.rescuetime.com/productivity-shame/ If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to co...

Comedian Liz Stewart joins me to discuss: Self-sabotage to self-care; how to let go of past traumas; panic attacks; triggers for PTSD; how to find hope in hopeless situations; how to not feel crazy; finding calm in chaos. 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 . FOR EMERGENC...

Comedian/actor/podcaster, Bryan Callen, joins me to discuss: divorce; lessons for his kids; and imagining your best self and suicide prevention. WEBSITE : https://www.bryancallen.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 coaching, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com . Let’s get to tomorrow, together.  Suicid...

Author, Ace Orenstein, joins me to discuss: how Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy conquered his obsessive-compulsive behavior; how sex-ed triggered it and the lessons learned.

If you're tired of dating emotionally unavailable people, then this is the episode to listen to. Todays' guest is, Elle Newlands, who is a voice actor and writer based in Los Angeles. She writes about the human experience, mostly because she is still figuring out how to live her best life. A dog rescuer, she loves to hike and run the trails in the mountains. HOFFMAN INSTITUTE : https://www.hoffman...

Former adult entertainer, Moriah, joins me to discuss anxiety, depression and suicidality. She shares her mental health journey and how she healed herself naturally. BIO: My name is Mo and I grew up in Tucson, Arizona. During college, I worked in the adult entertainment industry to pay my way through school. That experience had an immensely powerful and profound effect on me and I became a shell o...

Dr. Andrea Bonior joins me to discuss her book, "Detox Your Thoughts; Quit Negative Self-Talk for Good and Discover the Life You've Always Wanted." BOOK: https://amzn.to/36MsFAM WEBSITE : https://drandreabonior.com/ BIO: Dr. Andrea Bonior is the psychologist behind the popular “Baggage Check” advice column and live chat for the Washington Post. Her “Detox Your Thoughts” challenge for BuzzFeed went...

Teen suicide activist and Pediatrician , Dr. Umeh is a Board Certified Pediatrician with nearly 30 years of experience. We discuss: link between ADHD and suicide; the three R's emotions; what question to ask someone who is considering ending their life; how she escaped an abusive relationship and how the racial tension in America effects raising her three sons. website :  www.teenalive.com IG...

Comedian, Dana Eagle, joins me to discuss: finding in meaning in the chaos; managing bipolar disorder; being good at being alone; her mental health checklist; enjoying moments you don't have; only your mother is truly happy for you; knowing what your bottom is; how to reduce anxiety; what gets her out of bed in the morning; reframing difficult moments; dance like everybody is watching. If you want...

Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton joins me today to discuss: meditation; how to be productive and meditate; ADHD; codependency; being the child of alcoholic; dealing with impermanence. 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 . FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 1-800-SUICIDE

Attitude Expert, Aaron Davis, joins me to discuss: how to make lasting change; why feeling 'disgust' is the most important to making a change; homework vs youwork; how to weaken your excuses; and his 5:35am routine. Website: https://bit.ly/3cQopSU 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.thrive...

UK Actor and Activist, Adam Pearson, joins me to discuss bullying, people with disabilities in entertainment and why he speaks so well;-) Adam Pearson  (born 6 January 1985) is a British actor, presenter and campaigner. He appeared in the 2013 film Under the Skin. He has neurofibromatosis and has been involved in outreach programmes to prevent bullying associated with deformities. If you want...

Pictionary inventor, Robert Angel, joins me today to discuss: how to measure your self-worth; morning routines; what nourishes him; how to surround yourself with good people; learning what not to do and his book, GAME CHANGER: The Story of Pictionary and How I Turned a Simple Idea Into the Bestselling Board Game in the World (June 1 release date). GAME CHANGER: https://amzn.to/2Lkh7uz If you want...

Rapper/Producer, Tarik Trotter, joins me today to discuss; overcoming limiting beliefs; healthy coping strategies for managing anxiety; being bullied and molested as a child; overcoming a famine; how to progress in life; how to change our habits to improve our life; definition of a real affirmation; root nature of suicidality. If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected an...

Dietician, Cynthia Sass, joins me today to discuss: mind hunger vs body hunger; how to manage emotional eating; meditation; optimal daily routine ; plant-based nutrition vs veganism; how to respond to shame and guilt; how to reduce fatigue and improve sleep; how mediation saved her life; myths and misinformation about protein; amino acid pooling; b12; how to digest pulse foods (beans); can you eat...

Inspirational comedian, Ernie G, joins me today to discuss: how to be alone during the quarantine; managing fear and addiction; sexual assault; being responsible not obsessive; dancing with the journey; how to be grateful; abandonment issues; how laughter fills the hole; sharing the upside and downside; games to play with your kids; how to elevate your vibration; The Richest Man in Babylon. If you...

Kirsti Alexandra joins me today to discuss: thriving with Bipolar II Disorder; triggers for manic and depressive episodes; meds she takes to stabilize her; what gave her hope when she wanted to end her life; side effects of medications; and her new book "BIPOLAR FLY EFFECT." K. Alexandra is a fashion consultancy company created by the designer herself, Kirsti Alexandra. With many years of...

New York Times bestselling author and psychotherapist, Lori Gottlieb, joins me to discuss: her book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone ; loneliness vs solitude; 2 reasons why people want to end their life and how to restore meaning; why making change, positive or negative, is so challenging; the importance of saying 'NO'; and the most important 'four letter word.' BIO: Lori Gottlieb is a psychother...

Christie Nicholls Ph. D. joins me today to discuss: Post-partum depression; panic attacks; raising two kids; sitting with the unknown; how to label feelings; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; needs vs wants; journaling; natural medications for depression and her new book, Elephants In My Room. www.https://www.christienicholls.com/ If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected an...

Matchmaker, Rebecca Macias, joins me today to discuss: how to be your authentic self; uncovering what in your life needs to change; how hurting your partner could save your relationship; how Rebecca pulled herself out of depression; how are attachment styles effects our relationships; trauma and neurobiology; how family themes and relationship trends effect relationships. Rebecca is an Associate P...

Comedian, Nikki Brayden, joins me today to discuss: managing her anxiety while raising two boys during the quarantine. 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 . FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 1-800-SUICIDE