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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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Effects of Growing Up Too Fast and How to Mitigate Them 29.08.2024

"Hurried Child Syndrome" or "growing up too fast" can lead to perfectionism, burnout and health issues. Discover how to mitigate these effects and reclaim peace and serenity. 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...

Nicholas Stewart: Facts about sleep fitness 26.08.2024

Nicholas Stewart, author and sleep coach, joins us to discuss his new book, "Sleep Fitness: Top ten sleep facts that matter." 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,...

Paul Osincup: THE HUMOR HABIT 19.08.2024

Author, Tedx speaker and humorist, Paul Osincup , joins us to discuss his book, "The Humor Habit." We discuss: "3 Funny Things" intervention What is a "comedy chaser?" Mirthful mantras Humorous reappraisals BIO: Paul Osincup is a Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, and Comedian who uses the science of happiness and applied humor to help people and organizations thrive. Paul’s global mission for wo...

Cheating on the relationship 15.08.2024

How is it that you could never cheat on a person, but you can cheat the relationship? We discuss how we cheat our relationships mentally, physically, financially and emotionally. We also discuss how it can be a factor in us feeling like a burden in relationships. Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to  www.thrivewithleo.com...

Pat Broe: How to destimulate our brain, embrace authenticity and find our passion 12.08.2024

Pat Broe, joins us to discuss his book, "The Real Confident You: Advice from a 20-something suicide survivor." Topics include: Do supplements work? Transcendental Meditation Is the opposite true? Techniques to destimulate and recalibrate our brains Embracing authenticity Buy Book : https://shorturl.at/3WEZe Thrive With Leo Coaching : If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or rel...

Types of pressure 08.08.2024

Suicidality can stem from too much pressure at home, work and socially, but what happens if we don't have enough pressure in our lives? Thrive With Leo Coaching : Reduce pain/pressure and find purpose/passion 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, dep...

Dr. Amelia Kelly & Gina Marie Cavalier: Surviving Suicide From a Lived Experience 05.08.2024

Dr. Amelia Kelly and Gina Marie Cavalier joins us to discuss their book, "Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience." Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/kixBp 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 suic...

Luke Fernandez: Suicide attempt, sugar addiction, IVF and being a superhero 29.07.2024

Luke Fernandez joins me today to discuss how he built a life after his suicide attempt; dopamine highs of eating sugar; the three components of beautiful marriage; why group therapy may be ineffective; and the two things he needed from his dad. Contact Luke: https://anomalycoaching.com/ If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk...

Enemies vs Bullies: How our enemies can help us learn and grow 26.07.2024

We discuss the benefits of having and/or creating enemies; difference between enemies and bullies; how to grow from scrutiny and criticism. 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 n...

Exploring ennui, nostalgia, embarrassment, anxiety and envy with "Inside Out 2" 25.07.2024

We explore the new emotions in Pixar's "Inside Out 2," and how to manage them. 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: C...

Power of 'asking,' 5 Personality types of children of alcoholics, 3 Takeaways from Couples Therapy 24.07.2024

We discuss: Five reasons we should ask for at least one thing a day What are the personality types of children of alcoholics and what are their antidotes What are the three lessons I learned in our couples therapy session 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 y...

3 Wishes and lessons from an ESCAPE ROOM 23.07.2024

We get three wishes, but we typically use one wish for a negative outcome, "I wish I were dead." Why don't we ever use the other two wishes?! Also, I share lessons from not escaping an ESCAPE ROOM. 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 s...

Carrie Bailey: Nutrition for your mind and body 22.07.2024

Carrie Bailey joins me to discuss: how to fuel our minds and bodies to manage depression and ease anxiety. 1-on-1 Coaching : 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.  If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or...

Choice vs Chance and What Increases Suicidality? 19.07.2024

We discuss why our life is the culmination of choice and chance; what increases suicidality; why young people commit suicide; signs of depression. 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, upse...

Food Fatigue, Saying 'Yes,' and Impossible Climbs 18.07.2024

What makes a meal or a day feel more satisfying than other days? If we're feeling burned out, what will can we say "yes," to? What lesson can we learn from Cory Richards - a person who climbed Mt. Everest to cope with PTSD? 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...

Holding Hands, Saying 'Sorry,' and staying connected 17.07.2024

We discuss the power of setting intentions; how to say "sorry," and ways to feel connected when we feel lonely. Book mentioned: OUR MUTUAL FRIEND by Charles Dickens Movie mentioned: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT on Netflix Call 988 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 :...

David Woods Bartley: Suicide attempter, childhood rape survivor, 2x Ted Talker 15.07.2024

David Woods Bartley shares his journey from mental "hellness" to mental wellness. We discuss: his suicide attempt and sexual assaults experience of over 30 ECT treatments and ketamine infusions how to use distraction as a coping mechanism sadness vs depression vs disappointment "Why" vs "What" questions proposal from his fiancé Contact David : https://www.davidwoodsbartley.com/ Thrive With Leo Coa...

Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Financial Help and Strengthening Relationships 12.07.2024

In this episode we empower you seek the financial support you need and share why the "magic ratio" can improve your relationship with yourself and others. 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, depress...

Do Overs: Why First Impressions Don't Last 11.07.2024

If you've felt like you ever made an awkward first impression, we discuss why first impressions don't last! We can get a do-over! 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 ta...

Building resilience, enhancing relationships and finding joy in the journey 10.07.2024

We discuss Bruce Springsteen's quote: "Sometimes it's not what you're doing that matters, but what's happening while you're doing it." 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...

Love, Success, Suicide: 5 Lessons from "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" 09.07.2024

Leo shares his thoughts about love, success and grief after reading "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. 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 w...

Nick Howland: How to reduce veteran suicides 08.07.2024

Navy veteran, Nick Howland, joins me to discuss how THE FIRE WATCH program helps to reduce veteran suicides and civilians. Website: www.thefirewatch.org 1-on-1 Coaching : 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 Pr...

Kevin Baker: How to help teens cope with anxiety, body image issues, academic pressure and boredom during summer break 01.07.2024

Teenage Life Coach, Kevin Baker, joins us today to discuss how to help teens and tweens cope with anxiety. Contact Kevin: https://www.kevinbakerinc.com/freelifecoachoffer/ 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...

Lessons from Gabor Maté, Bruce Springsteen and Vincent Van Gogh 27.06.2024

What is the one thing/person/place/thing that you can't live without? This question may unlock the meaning to our life. We discuss how Vincent Van Gogh, Bruce Springsteen and Gabor Maté help us find meaning and understand addiction. 1-on-1 Coaching : 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.thr...

Alessandra Seggi: Youth, suicide and why connections don't make relationships 24.06.2024

Author and Fulbright Scholar, Alessandra Seggi, joins us to discuss her book, "Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: context, causes and consequences." 1-on-1 Coaching : 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.  If you or anyone you...

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