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.

Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast. is a health podcast hosted by Leo Flowers, with 764 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Leo Flowers hosts Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast., a health show with 764 episodes published.

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  Episode #848

  The Odyssey: What Odysseus can teach us about suicide prevention

  Aug 17, 202621 min

  What if feeling trapped isn’t about having a bad life—but about having a life that leaves no room for you ? Using Odysseus and The Odyssey , I explore the idea that sometimes we can have love, security, success, and comfort while still feeling profoundly disconnected from ourselves. Why Odysseus rejects Calypso’s version of paradise How your greatest strengths can become sources of suffering The difference between wanting your life to end and wanting your current life to change Why boredom, burnout, and entrapment can be signs of lost agency How asking “Where do I get to be myself?” can become a first step toward finding a way forward Thrive With Leo Coaching :  If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, 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 crisis counseling.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255 or 988 The Trevor Project : 1-866-488-7386 Outside the US: International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them . Gambling Addiction: 1-800-GAMBLER

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  Episode #834

  When Your Job Retriggers Childhood Trauma

  Aug 10, 202625 min

  When a boss’s email, meeting request, or tone of feedback feels disproportionately intense, it may not be about the present moment alone. For many people, workplace dynamics can quietly reactivate older emotional patterns tied to childhood experiences of criticism, invisibility, powerlessness, or conditional approval. This episode explores how that happens—and how to recognize when the nervous system is responding to the past, not just the job. In this episode: Why authority figures at work can unconsciously resemble early caregivers How simple workplace feedback can trigger shame, fear, or collapse The role of childhood experiences in shaping adult stress responses Why “professionalism” can sometimes override emotional self-protection How to tell the difference between present-day feedback and old emotional memory What it means to stay grounded when the body reacts before the mind can interpret Thrive With Leo Coaching :  If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, 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 crisis counseling.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255 or 988 The Trevor Project : 1-866-488-7386 Outside the US: International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them .

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  Episode #831

  Ceasefire From Intrusive Thoughts

  Aug 3, 202626 min

  When intrusive thoughts feel like a war zone, the goal isn’t to defeat every thought—it’s to establish a ceasefire. Just as peace agreements are more likely to hold when neutral third parties monitor them, our mental peace is more sustainable when therapists, friends, journals, or mindfulness practices help us observe thoughts without escalating them. Key Takeaways: Intrusive thoughts can feel like repeated violations of an internal ceasefire. A neutral third party helps monitor, interpret, and de-escalate mental conflict. Therapists, trusted friends, journaling, and meditation can serve as peacekeepers. The goal is not to eliminate thoughts, but to prevent them from triggering emotional retaliation. Healing comes from creating distance between the thought and the response. Thrive With Leo Coaching :  If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, 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 crisis counseling.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255 or 988 The Trevor Project : 1-866-488-7386 Outside the US: International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them .

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  Episode #833

  Hope Is Not a Mood, It's a Decision

  Jul 27, 202623 min

  Hope is often mistaken for a feeling of optimism, but for many people it looks much quieter: the decision to stay alive and keep going even when nothing feels certain. In this episode, we explore how hope is less about feeling inspired and more about choosing, day after day, to remain open to the possibility that life can change. Sometimes the most meaningful act is not thriving—it’s surviving. Key Takeaways Hope is not a mood; it is a decision. You do not need certainty to keep going. Survival is a meaningful achievement. Choosing “one more day” is an act of courage. Staying alive preserves the possibility of connection, healing, and purpose. Quiet hope often sounds like: “I’m not done yet.” Thrive With Leo Coaching :  If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, 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 crisis counseling.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255 or 988 The Trevor Project : 1-866-488-7386 Outside the US: International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them .

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  Episode #832

  Crying in the Car: Why Men Tear Up After “Good” Conversations

  Jul 20, 202626 min

  Why do some men spend an afternoon talking about sports, parenting, and work, only to drive home listening to The National or James Blake and cry a little? In this episode, we explore the hidden loneliness of “good” conversations and why being around people isn’t always the same as feeling seen. In this episode, we discuss: Why men can feel lonely even after spending time with friends The difference between proximity and true emotional intimacy Why tears often show up in the privacy of the car How masculine social norms keep conversations safe but shallow The grief of almost feeling connected Small ways to make friendships 10% more honest and meaningful Why authentic connection is one of the strongest protective factors against suicide  Thrive With Leo Coaching :  If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, 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 crisis counseling.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255 or 988 The Trevor Project : 1-866-488-7386 Outside the US: International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them .

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