Leo Flowers
Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
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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Episodes
STEVE SIMPSON - suicide, abuse and dysfunctional living to surviving and thriving 29.04.2024 53:24
Award-winning child advocate, Steve Simpson, joins us to discuss his childhood of abuse, addiction, suicide attempts to flourishing as an adult. 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 Coac...
Five take aways from the book, "Swimming To Antarctica" by Lynne Cox 27.04.2024 23:00
We discuss belonging, getting unstuck, detraining, finding our stride and why heat is the antidote to hurt. 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 Prevention Lifeline 988 Teen Line (Los Angeles)...
Emotional Pain: Ice Packs vs Painkillers 25.04.2024 32:55
Sometimes we use painkillers when our fear, hurt, anger and excitement requires ice packs. Book quoted: HOW TO KNOW A PERSON by David Brooks 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 Prevention Lif...
Remembering vs ruminating about our day 25.04.2024 24:38
If ruminating about your day keeps you up at night, you may want to try remembering your day. 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 Prevention Lifeline 988 Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336...
Filling the void: Why do I feel like nothing I do is ever enough? 24.04.2024 24:55
Can embracing the void within oneself lead to finding genuine fulfillment? Join us in this episode as we explore the roots and manifestations of inner emptiness and discuss practical strategies for navigating it and discovering true meaning in life. 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...
Emily Drake: How to find your voice at work and home 22.04.2024 53:04
We welcome CEO of The Collective Academy, Emily Drake. Emily leads a team that delivers aspirational leadership and career fulfillment programs, and she believes that individual transformation leads to organizational transformation. At the core of her mission is the idea that in order to transform, leaders at all levels need space to be honest, open, and able to connect with others. 1-on-1 Coachin...
Cross country running and how standing in line for tacos gives us a sense of purpose 18.04.2024 23:16
Why do cross-country college athletes have the highest suicide rates amongst college athletes? How does standing in line for tacos reduce suicidality? Tune in to find out. 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. ...
KEVIN LEPINE - Surviving bullying, depression, addiction and suicidal thoughts 15.04.2024 47:51
Author, Kevin Lepine, joins us to discuss how he overcame childhood bullying and suicidal ideations. Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/fiuBS 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 : I...
Darren Nordin: Trauma, Transitioning and Triumph 08.04.2024 52:11
Former Air Force military, Darren Nordin, shares with us: how to manage military ptsd his son transitioning from a female to a male how do we triumph over our emotions and make friends with our traumas 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...
Suicidality and it's relationship to time and space 04.04.2024 25:09
Suicidality is partly a distortion of time and space. We explore how to feel like we have more time and more space. SPOILER ALERT: episode reveals ending to the movie, "ANATOMY OF A FALL." 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,...
Katrina Brees - How Donna's Law can help prevent suicides 01.04.2024 47:15
Katrina Brees joins us to discuss her mom, who ended her life, and how Donna's Law can prevent others from ending theirs. WEbsite: www.donnaslaw.com 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...
UNLOCK THE POWER OF SLEEP 28.03.2024 38:54
If you struggle with sleep, this is the episode to listen to. 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 Prevention Lifeline 988 Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth...
EDIT B KISS: How to release emotional traumas and find a fulfilling life 25.03.2024 1:00:05
Edit B Kiss is a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best selling author, Humanitarian Award winner and international speaker. She helps her clients to get healed from running mind, insomnia to gain more focus and fill the void in their hearts by raising their frequency and getting them aligned with their true self so they can stand the storms and live their life joyfully and reinvent themsel...
Morning Routine That Outshines Caffeine 21.03.2024 37:58
Discover why caffeine may not be the best way to start your day and what the alternatives are. 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 Prevention Lifeline 988 Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336...
Sussi Matson:The Power of Wisdom Writing: Transforming Personal Pain into Profound Wisdom 18.03.2024 57:29
In this episode, Sussi Mattsson unveils the transformative practice of wisdom writing and how it can be a powerful tool for healing. Listeners will learn about becoming a "Wisdom Writer" and the tangible benefits of turning personal pain into profound wisdom for personal transformation. 1-on-1 Coaching : If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a bl...
Are you enduring or engaging your days? 14.03.2024 28:09
What are the upsides and downsides of enduring and engaging life. Go to www.thrivewithleo.com for 1-on-1 coaching through pain, purpose and prosperity. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline) 866-488-7386 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233] Crisis Text Line Text "Connect" to 741741 in the USA...
Wendy Beth: From wanting everything "to go black" to being "deliciously happy" 11.03.2024 51:01
Wendy Beth is a transformative force whose nurturing spirit and unwavering dedication to personal and collective growth shaped her journey of awakening and resilience, inspiring others to reach greater heights of love and authenticity. She is a Soul guide and founder of Living Blueprint. Helping others work through anxiety, sexual trauma, addiction, confusion, grief, and suicidal ideation, all obs...
How our identity can help us overcome feelings of guilt and loss 05.03.2024 23:34
In today's episode, we delved into the fascinating topic of identity. We explored how our sense of self is a dynamic tapestry woven from the threads of relationships, beliefs, and experiences. So, grab your favorite cup of tea and join us as we unravel the intricacies of what makes us uniquely us in this journey of self-discovery. Quote: "Who we are is like a colorful quilt made up of the people w...
Arnita Craighead: You matter and your life matters 04.03.2024 51:25
Chief Empowerment Officer at The Motiv8ing Factor, Arnita Craighead, joins us to discuss: how a friend saved her from a suicide attempt how rediscover our purpose and set boundaries how to reduce pain and increase our sense of belonging 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...
How to achieve embodied and disembodied experiences without using MDMA and Ayahuasca 27.02.2024 26:31
In this podcast episode, Leo Flowers explores the impact of substances like ayahuasca and MDMA on mental health, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between embodied and disembodied experiences. The discussion delves into how these substances may influence psychological pain, highlighting the need for caution, professional guidance, and an understanding of the intricate relationship between mind and...
THAIS GIBSON: Attachment styles and 21 days to reprogramming our beliefs 26.02.2024 53:03
Author of "Learning Love," Thais Gibson, joins us today to discuss: Four attachment styles Why it takes 21 days to reprogram our beliefs How to regulate our emotions Why anger is trying to get all of needs met at once Difference between the conscious, subconscious and unconscious mind How to feel worthy of love Why we feel attracted to familiarity Why people want to kill the story of themselves BU...
Balancing Life and Mortality: Memento Mori and Memento Vivere 22.02.2024 25:26
Leo Flowers discusses the juxtaposition of "memento mori" and "memento vivere" encourages us to strike a balance between acknowledging our mortality and fully embracing the richness of life. 1-on-1 coaching: then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com . Let’s get to tomorrow, together. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Tr...
Julie Barr (pt2): Fear of aging, addiction, codependence and why the questions and answers aren't in the same place. 19.02.2024 54:26
Julie Barr returns to the podcast to discuss: How to embrace aging True nature of our addiction Accountability vs responsibility Chain of pain Managing codependency 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...
{explicit} Nadia Vaeh: "Zoom in on the good parts of yourself" 14.02.2024 46:36
At the age of 17, Nadia Vaeh's mom completed suicide. Nadia is now 30. We discuss: Coping strategies for anxiety Why art is not enough How to zoom in on the good parts of ourself Why it's not easy to consistently love yourself 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 fir...
{Explicit} Paul Gilmartin: "I just want to feel something intense" 13.02.2024 55:54
Paul Gilmartin, host of the podcast "Mental Illness Happy Hour," shares his current struggles with depression, dread and overwhelm; the difference between intensity and intimacy; the pain of seeking guilt/shame vs accomplishment and growth. Sponsor: Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10...
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