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.

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Leo Flowers

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6 ways to deal with survivor's guilt. 03.01.2019 43:39

On today's podcast Leo Flowers discusses: -Objective Zero, which is a new app for military veterans struggling with suicide -Strategies to cope survival's guilt SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Military veteran app: https://www.objectivezero.org/ Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles) 877-727-4747 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-243...

15 strategies for parents of children with suicidal ideation 31.12.2018 45:48

Although this episode is for parents of children with suicidal ideation, it's also for anyone who has someone in their life that has made an attempt or expressing suicidal thoughts. SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Military veteran app: https://www.objectivezero.org/ Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles) 877-727-4747 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800...

Ten ways to thrive during the holidays 27.12.2018 1:05:54

The holidays can be exciting for some and lonely for others. We discuss strategies on how to beat the holiday blues. We also talk about how Jada Pinkett Smith deals with her depression and suicidal ideations. Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles) 877-727-4747 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [800-273-8255] 1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433] Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Tre...

How to deal with inflammatory foods and people. 23.12.2018 51:39

What foods trigger suicidal ideation? 20.12.2018 58:20

How does a growth mindset effect suicidal ideation? Is your diet triggering suicidal impulses?

"Shirts off sh$t" and suicide drills 16.12.2018 1:06:27

Today's podcast covers 5 things: having a "shirts off" mentality; suicide drills; residual grief; emotional eating; how to relax.

Marla Dietz M.A.: What is challenging today's youth? 09.12.2018 1:03:37

Leo Flowers and Marla Dietz discuss: strategies when feeling suicidal; Why don't suicide contracts don't work; Why we should ask people if they're feeling suicidal; the importance of having a routine; three phases of therapy and why most people only go through the first one; Cuddle Sanctuaries. Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles) 877-727-4747 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK [...

Suicide Toolbox 07.12.2018 56:13

On today's episode, Leo Flowers calls the suicide hotline for the first time. He discusses what demographic has the highest rates of suicide, warning signs and how to spiral up! He also talks about how to handle loss: job loss, health loss and relationship loss. Is there a recipe for suicide? Lastly, we have earthquake drills, why not suicide drills? Note: Thank you for dealing with the technical...