Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

In today's episode we discuss: What we often do when suicidal urges rise Why small, immediate actions can be life-saving The psychology behind choosing connection over isolation How resistance, not resolution, can carry us through a crisis Simple decisions that protect life in the most fragile moments If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to...

In today's episode we explore the quiet but powerful human need for touch—and how its absence can deepen despair and loneliness, especially for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Why asking “Who thinks about sex more?” misses the deeper question of touch How men and women often experience and imagine touch differently The evolutionary and emotional roots of skin hunger Why physical contact—n...

Lauren Henry Brehm joined the podcast to discuss her book The French Court: Essays from One Family's Legacy of Mental Illness and her journey through mental health, family trauma, and personal transformation. Opened up about her grandmother’s undiagnosed OCD and its generational impact Shared her own suicide attempt and living with Autism Spectrum Disorder Reflected on her divorce after 29 years o...

In this episode, we explore the subtle, often missed moments of human connection—and what they reveal about our deeper needs. A brief exchange with a mailman sparks reflection on communication and misunderstanding The physical sensation of a missed connection—what it tells us Why we often choose efficiency or comfort over connection How being unseen can create deep emotional pain The power of paus...

Thrive With Leo Coaching :  If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help: In the US:  Crisis Text Line : Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential cris...

In this episode, we explore how meaningful conversation can be divided into three emotional spaces — even if you live alone: 🛏️ Pillow Talk : A space for vulnerability, emotional honesty, and self-compassion 🛋️ Couch Talk : Reflecting on purpose, identity, and how we relate to the world 🍳 Kitchen Talk : Dynamic, messy conversations powered by movement, action, and emotion Historical, literary, an...

In today's episode we discuss: Explore the life and legacy of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett Hear key excerpts from his powerful final note Analyze the emotions, thoughts, needs, and wants expressed in his writing Discuss the impact of workplace retaliation on mental health Reflect on how systems meant to protect whistleblowers may fail them Offer resources for those struggling with suicidal th...

In this episode Jess Feliciano shares: What led to her first suicide attempt Why breakups and heartache are so painful Why therapy is not enough to heal us How to trust yourself to love again How to set boundaries and communicate needs Efficacy of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy How getting ice cream led to community If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your...

We discuss ways we isolate and how to slowly emerge to re-engage with the world around us.

We discuss Tony Stark's (yes, that's his real name) three suicide attempts and his road to creating a life worth living. Thrive With Leo Coaching :  If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk,...

In this episode, I explore suicide prevention not from the edge of crisis, but from the quiet places where meaning begins to erode—often, first thing in the morning. I share a personal reflection on how dopamine, novelty, and connection shape our sense of aliveness, and how a simple morning practice I call CALM —Check in, Activate, Learn, Make connection—can be a lifeline. This isn’t a conversatio...

We discuss how menopause and andropause can impact our mental health. Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help: In the US: Crisis Tex...

Authors Joshua Howe and Alexander Lemons join me to discuss: slow violence vs acute violence coping with suicidality Three Eights for scheduling your day Why healing is not recovery How to find meaning in the meaningless Toxic exposure, trauma and head injuries What's your dream language BUY WARBODY : https://a.co/d/cL9OeKY Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health,...

Hope can lead to painful disappointment. Fantasizing can prevent us from taking action. How do we bridge the two? Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are pe...

We discuss why we need first, second, third and fourth responders as part of our mental health team. Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want...

The idea of the “lone wolf” and the “alpha” is often misunderstood—both in nature and in life. In this episode, we explore how isolation, perception, and disconnection shape our struggles, why most suicides come down to mistakes or misunderstandings, and how we can shift our perspective to stay connected, even in the darkest moments. Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas o...

Mark Schorr LPC, joins us to discuss why relationship crisis is strongest motivator for suicidality differences between feeling helpless, worthless and hopeless myth about suicides in winter what's most important part of treating someone with suicidality what is "tragic optimism" how TIPP pulls us out of despair value of "planned pleasurable events" Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improv...

Our anger isn't something to be feared, it's to be alchemized and utilized for a bigger purpose. It's a signal of hurt and unmet needs. Let's explore. Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed,...

We discuss the five musical notes of mental health to reduce suicidality: Self-Awareness Connection Resilience Purpose Rest Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, th...

We discuss: headaches link to suicidality, what triggers headaches how to reduce headaches Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com  to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to...

We discuss how the joy of prepaying for a lead also leads to the joy of prepaying for our mental health. Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who...

We discuss the five musical notes of a relationship: Communication Trust Intimacy Playfulness Growth Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want...

We discuss why that overwhelming and distressing feeling we have might be empathy fatigue. Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help....

We discuss four random topics: joy of standing in line benefits of eye contact long term vision over short term glory why couples divorce Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or nee...

Sometimes loss is an opportunity to revamp ourselves. Let's discuss. Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help. In the US: Crisis Text...