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Jodie Ellenor - Hidden causes to anxiety and how to heal it holistically from 2022-02-21T08:00
BIO: Jodie is an anxiety expert extraordinaire who helps women heal anxiety holistically so they can spend more time enjoying life and less time fearing it.
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Lily Allen-Duenas: Self-care, breathwork and how to exit toxic entanglements from 2022-02-14T08:00
Lily Allen-Duenas is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellness coach. She helps overwhelmed individuals reduce their emotional overload, and find balance,...
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Lessons from Sylvia Plath, Jordan Peterson and four reasons to keep livin' from 2022-02-13T16:51:12
We discuss:
- Jordan Peterson's 4 reasons not to end your life
- How medication changes can effect your sleep, mood and behaviors
- Effects of medication on 26 year old bra... Listen
Alonzo Bodden: Addiction to recovery from 2022-02-07T08:00
BIO: Alonzo Bodden is an American comedian and actor known for winning the grand prize in the third season of the reality-television series Last Comic Standing. He had been the ...
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Zach Westerbeck: Managing intrusive thoughts and how to light yourself up instead of burning yourself out. from 2022-01-31T08:00
Author, college success coach and speaker joins me to discuss his book, "You're Not Alone: The only book you'll ever need to overcome anxiety and depression.
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Garrad Bohl: "What happened to my life?! This was not the plan!" from 2022-01-24T08:00
Author, Gerrad Bohl, shares his journey of suicidal ideations, homelessness and being overweight to finding purpose, power and playfulness.
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"The Summit of the Gods," "Mully" and why "all that's left is to keep going" from 2022-01-22T03:39:27
Leo Flowers shares what the movies "The Summit of the Gods" and Mully" can teach us about suicide, finding meaning and how to keep going.
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(Book Review) WILL by Will Smith from 2022-01-20T01:27:31
Leo Flowers shares his ten takeaways from Will Smith's new biography, "WILL."
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(Book Review) ALL ABOUT LOVE by Bell Hooks from 2022-01-20T00:25:41
Leo Flowers reviews "All About Love," by Bell Hooks.
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Eric Rivera: I didn't want to be the 'I could've been' guy. from 2022-01-17T08:00
Comedian, Eric Rivera, joins me to discuss how he went from feelings of hurt to healing; embarrassed to empowered; hopeless to hopeful and the only two things he ever wanted from his father. Listen
Dr. Mark Goulston: Why people end their lives and four questions to ask your teenager from 2022-01-10T08:00
Dr. Goulston is the inventor of Surgical Empathy, an approach that helps psychologically traumatized people heal from their "inside out" by causing them to "feel felt" and less alone in the core...
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(Astrologer) James Moran: Jan - March reading of how to orchestrate our life, find hope and swim in supportive waters according to the stars from 2022-01-09T00:09:01
Astologer James Moran shares how to choreograph our life, visualize our needs and express our true nature to find peace, joy and serenity.
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Vincent A Lanci: Finding hope after a traumatic brain injury and the benefit of doing laundry from 2022-01-03T08:00
Vincent A Lanci suffered a traumatic brain injury after a "hit and run," which put him in a coma in 2013. Although he's still recovering he has authored 4 books and produces 2 podcasts and 2 Yo...
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Rachelle McCloud: What to do when we're bleeding emotionally and the value of wallowing in pain. from 2021-12-29T20:01:13
BIO: Rachelle McCloud LCSW is a Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness. Through years of successfully helping clients move their anxiety, depression, and trauma disorder...
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Chef Mac: Divorce, suicide attempt and finding relief. from 2021-12-21T08:00
Chef Mac joins us to discuss his what saved his life after his divorce and suicide attempt.
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Aviici, ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), and lessons from Neil DeGrasse Tyson from 2021-12-14T21:40:49
Leo discusses how integrating instead of assimilating can reduce suicidal ideations and how astrophysics can give us a broader perspective on life and meaning.
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Jordan Reid: Divorce tattoos, Alan Watts and "love bombing" from 2021-12-13T08:00
Jordan Reid discusses her new book, BIG ACTIVITY BOOK FOR DIVORCED PEOPLE.
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[E} Carmen Lynch: Panick attacks, mental anguish and why your happiness is already inside of you from 2021-12-10T08:00
Comedian Carmen Lynch discusses grief, teletherapy and how to manage her 4 most challenging emotions.
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Leolin Bowen (MY SISTER!) : #METOO and how to find support when we feel abandoned from 2021-12-09T19:32
My sister, Leolin Bowen, joins me today to discuss teaching her son the importance of consent, her childhood experience of #MeToo and how willing others are to help when we just ask.
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Dr. Russell Kennedy: ABC's of anxiety and navigating codependent/narcissistic relationships from 2021-12-08T08:00
Dr. Kennedy shares how to soothe ourselves when overwhelmed or flooded with anxiety and alarm.
BIO:
- Author of the book Anxiety Rx, 2020
Coping with sorrow, Anna Karenina and "The Power of the Dog" from 2021-12-07T01:35:39
Leo discusses how to cope with loss, find purpose and why safety is dangerous.
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{explicit} Jack Stafford- Your brain is your b#@*h, the cure for asthma and how to live in bliss from 2021-12-06T08:00
BIO: From a toyboy lifestyle in Amsterdam that led to a breakdown after his fashion business failed—to living as a nomadic troubadour, visiting 45 countries by bicycle and playi...
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Michele Rosenthal: Argentine tango to reach a "weird state of bliss" and overcome trauma. from 2021-11-29T08:00
Michele Rosenthal shares her stories and strategies for recovering from trauma.
BIO: After a trauma that included a near death experience I embarked on 17 years of bei...
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Zainab Johnson: Finding harmony, safety and Summer Walker from 2021-11-22T08:00
BIO: Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage and screen. Zainab’s co...
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Dune, feeling powerless and our sources of strength from 2021-11-16T06:24:36
Leo shares a late night rambling what it took to pull him out of a "shame spiral."
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Susan Burton: Anorexia, binge eating and hunger for feelings from 2021-11-15T08:00
Susan Burton’s memoir, Empty, is out now from Ran...
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Benjamin Carlton: Why being gay is a gift and how to heal from heartbreak. from 2021-11-08T08:00
Benjamin Carlton is an actor, activist and social entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pa. In 2012, he received his MBA from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. In 2013, he co-founded t...
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Dr. Cecily Havert: Menopause, micro-meditation and how to relax on the go from 2021-11-01T07:00
Dr. Havert shares:
- how to improve connection with your kids
- prioritizing what brings us joy
- how overscheduling contributes to anxiety
- games t... Listen
Holly Anne Mitchell: How to take back our power and why we should touch ourselves more often from 2021-10-26T00:46:18
Joining us today is speaker, coach, mental health advocate and performing artist, Holly Anne Mitchell. Today we discuss:
1. How to reclaim pieces of ourselves
2. How hugs heal and bu...
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David Pope: How to see life in color and why cooking lifts the heaviness from 2021-10-19T07:00
Joining us today is David Pope, who is a private counsellor and coach for depression, anxiety and bereavement. He's available worldwide via video call and created a groundbreaki...
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Rachel Moore LMFT - How to heal, reset and let go from 2021-10-12T07:00
Rachel's Bio:
My undergraduate degree is in creative writing, and I was a newspaper copy editor for 14 years, most recently at the San Diego Union-Tribune. In 2010 I swit...
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Easy Is Exhausting. Engaging Is Exciting. from 2021-10-06T02:30:51
Leo talks about how REMEMBERING experiences can improve our sleep, manage our grief and alleviate boredom.
Book referenced in the podcast is: The Strangers by A...
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Cooper Hodges: VR Exposure Therapy, Intimate Partner Violence and How to Give Yourself Room to Breathe from 2021-10-05T07:00
Cooper Hodges, PhD earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Andrews University in 2016 and a doctorate in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience from Brigham Young University in 2020. He i...
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Katie Hadley: How to live with optimal health through food, exercise and gratitude from 2021-09-29T07:00
Bio:
Katie Hadley is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, and owner of The Well Factory. She works wi...
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Dr. Adi Jaffe: Relief from shame, addiction and feelings of not being good enough. from 2021-09-22T07:00
Adi Jaffe, Ph.D. is a world-renowned expert on mental health, addiction, relationships and shame. He was a UCLA lecturer in the Psychology department at UCLA for the better part of a decade...
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Tracy Lynn: Healing trauma with cats, cuddles and coffee from 2021-09-15T07:00
Joining us is yoga movement specialist, Tracy Lynn:
Tracy Lynn Adeniji-Adele is a teacher, performer, art model and an educator. She samples her movement from yoga, dance, martial arts a...
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Danny Johnson - What to do when your world feels like it's collapsing from 2021-09-08T07:00
Danny's Bio:
Danny-J is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host and storyteller. As the former founder of The Sweaty Betties, an online fitness commu...
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Michelle Gillette - Sustainable habits for purpose and meaning from 2021-09-01T07:00
Michelle's Bio:
Michelle helps clients reboot and invigorate their lives! She does this by guiding them as they gain clarity on what they truly want in their careers/ rel...
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What gives us hope from 2021-08-26T22:36:31
Leo discusses what gives him hope and what he's looking forward to.
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Jeff Tatarchuk: Surviving suicide, divorce and finding joy from 2021-08-25T21:09:48
Serial Entrepreneur, suicide survivor and TedX Speaker Jeff Tatarchuk joins me to discuss how to find your life's joy.
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Heather Hutchinson: How to talk about dark places and manage suicidal thoughts from 2021-08-23T07:00
Singer/Songwriter and Author of "Holding On By Letting Go," Heather Hutchinson joins me to discuss:
- challenges growing up blind
- how to forgive others and ourselves
- ove... Listen
SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats from 2021-08-18T16:57:41
Leo discusses how to effectively self-analyze ourselves in those moments between stress and overwhelm.
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Caves vs tunnels: How to handle emotional distress from 2021-08-17T14:57:49
Today, Leo shares his personal text messages of distress and how he found peace on the other side.
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Atena MartElloni: Ecstatic dance, yoga and how to overcome suicidal thoughts from 2021-08-16T07:00
Atena is a certify Yoga Therapist and Ecstatic Dance facilitator. With over 7 years of experience she helps people all around the world to achieve the best version of themselves and overcoming m...
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Scott Ste Marie: Depression and schizophrenia from 2021-08-09T07:00
Joining us today is Scott Ste Marie who battled depression and anxiety for over 10 years before taking his mental health into his own hands and founding Depression to Expression. Through his com...
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Duke Moore: What to do when the tax man (IRS) cometh for you and a key to suicide prevention from 2021-07-30T22:28:41
Tax professional, Duke Alexander Moore, joins today to discuss what to do when the IRS comes for you , why you should turn your hobby into a business and what gives his life meaning after severa...
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Bridgitte Stuart MS, LMHC, C-DBT: Verbal tools for conflict resolution and relaxing vs distracting techniques from 2021-07-26T07:00
Joining us today is Bridgitte Stuart, MS, LMHC, C-DBT a licensed psychotherapist with 4 years of experience in mending and bridging gaps in the mental health field. Bridgitte has gained clinical...
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Lori Glenn: Eating Disorders, Resilience and Beyonce's "I'm A Survivor" from 2021-07-19T07:00
Joining us today is Lori Glenn Reibach, who works for a national health care system for the treatment of eating disorders. Lori is a mental health and marriage, family, couples...
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{bonus} Zaila Avante-Garde: Spelling Bee champion and knowing your roots from 2021-07-10T02:43:07
Today we discuss the lesson learned from 2021 Scripp's Spelling Bee champion, Zaila Avante-Garde.
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Anthony Bourdain and 8 reasons why men might complete suicide after divorce from 2021-07-05T20:37:30
Leo discusses the new Anthony Bourdain documentary and the 8 reasons why men complete suicide after divorce. He also discusses antidotes to the issues.
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Dr. Anjani Amladi: Helping children and teens manage suicidal thoughts from 2021-06-28T07:00
Joining is today is Anjani Amladi, M.D., is a double board-certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist focusing on an integrative approach to p...
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Erin Kenney, MS, RD, HCP: How to optimize your mental health through integrative nutrition from 2021-06-23T07:00
Joining us today is Erin Kenney, MS, RD, HCP, who is a Registered Dietitian, Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, and CEO of Nutrition Rewired, a Boston-based company providing nutri...
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Tracee Stanley: Improve sleep, rest and breath with yoga nidra from 2021-06-16T07:00
Joining me today is Tracee Stanley to discuss how her book, "Radiant Rest," and how yoga nidra can help us all rest, restore and feel rejuvenated. We even a yoga nidra meditation during the epis...
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Dr. Sean Barnes: ACT therapy for suicidal thoughts and working with the mess of life from 2021-06-09T07:00
Joining us today is Dr. Barnes, who obtained a PhD in clinical psychology from Binghamton University in 2011 following a pre-doctoral internship at the Cincinnati VA Medical Cen...
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Amanda Kostura: Carving your own mental health path from 2021-06-02T07:00
Joining us today is Amanda Kostura, who is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Child and Family Development and a Mas...
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Rory O'Connor: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it from 2021-05-25T16:27:38
Joining us today is Rory O'Connor: a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow where he leads the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory. He is a world lea...
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Miguel Rosario aka "Gravity": Breakdancing, breaking through and building character. from 2021-05-21T07:00
Miguel Rosario, Olympic hopeful and father of four, shares how he managed chronic pain, manages suicidal thoughts and connects with his community.
IG: @5cdheadquarters
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Book Review: UNTAMED by Glennon Doyle from 2021-05-09T20:36:42
Leo Flowers discusses his ten takeaways or lessons learned from the book Untamed.
About the book:
Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both an inti...
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Ashley Effrece: 3x suicide survivor, postpartum and how poetry heals. from 2021-05-07T14:09:57
Ashley Efrece, host of Make The Space With Ashley podcast, joins me to discuss: how the poetry, talk therapy and prescription meds have helped her cope with depression ...
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Robb Kelly PhD: How to overcome alcohol addiction, manage traumas and prevent relapses. from 2021-05-07T12:23:09
Robb Kelly, PhD is a alcohol recovery expert who lost his family and home to alcohol and is now here to share with you how he recovered and is helping others do the same with Robb Kelly Recovery...
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John Trautman: How to build emotional, mental and financial real estate from 2021-05-03T22:56:44
Founder of REKI (Real Estate Knowledge Institute), John Trautman joins me to share how to purge our traumas, win friends and orchestrate a balanced life.
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Emily Ford: How to build trust and find meaning while trekking 1200 miles across the Ice Age Trail from 2021-05-02T18:21:01
Emily Ford, age 28, trekked for 69 across Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail. She's the first Black woman and openly member of the LGBTQ community to do so. She's here to share her story of challenges ...
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Hopelessness to happiness, why Chris Rock swims and Scooby-Doo. from 2021-04-23T00:55:18
Leo discusses why swimming is therapeutic; how to silence the chatter in our brains and Scooby-Doo.
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Sound of Metal, Coco Chanel and coping with suicidal ideations. from 2021-04-16T19:23:44
Leo discusses life lessons from Coco Chanel and the movie Sound of Metal to help us all thrive and manage suicidal ideations.
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Overcoming oppression, stop emotional drowning and preventing suicide with QPR from 2021-04-13T00:15:55
If you're drowning in emotional pain, then this is the episode to listen to.
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Molly Bloom (Molly's Game): Constructive suffering, sobriety and tools for transformation from 2021-04-06T21:30:55
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Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of
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Dr. Blaire Ehret: Veteran suicides, psychosis and creating a "hope kit." from 2021-04-01T19:26:55
Dr. Blaire Ehret joins me today to discuss how to look at the whole person; creating a hope kit; chain analysis; and treatment for veterans and individuals with psychosis and suicidality.
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How to reintegrate into society and ten keys to happiness from 2021-03-29T23:50:02
Today Leo discusses; how to manage anxiety regarding society opening back up; the importance of setting the mood for food; ten keys to happiness.
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Ten Takeaways from the book "Anxious People," by Fredrik Backman from 2021-03-20T20:03:44
Leo reflects on turning 45 and lessons learned from the book "Anxious People," by Fredrik Backman.
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Meghan Markle, suicidality, hopelessness and the 3 P's of resilience from 2021-03-08T22:54:41
Leo discusses how to cope with thoughts of suicide, shame and despair.
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4 Ways to cope with your child's suicidal and/or dark thoughts from 2021-03-07T20:40:09
If you or your child are expressing suicidal or self-harming thoughts, then this is the episode to listen to.
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All or nothing thinking, suicidality and why I won't dye my beard. from 2021-03-04T20:39:56
Leo discusses how "all or nothing" thinking contributes to suicidality, dieting and managing emotions.
Adam Grant's book: https: Listen
How To Deal With Overwhelm from 2021-03-02T17:59:01
If you're feeling overwhelmed then this is the episode to listen to.
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Mario Tomic: Weightloss, growth mindsets and why it's not a fair fight against sugar from 2021-03-02T17:38:03
CEO and founder of Tomic.com, Mario Tomic, joins me today to discuss: how to achieve your fitness goals; why consistency is more important than perfectionism; recipe for burnout; how to use fail...
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Three E's of influence in a relationship and a lesson on preventing suicide from Chase Bennett from 2021-02-25T16:07:06
Leo shares how journaling pulled him out of despair; the three E's of relationships and what Chase Bennett and Jodie Foster can teach us .
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How To Quit Sugar and why you should make a "crap" board from 2021-02-22T04:17:44
If you're struggling with sugar addiction, then this is episode to listen to.
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Jax Kranitz: Student-athlete, body dysmorphia and finding balance from 2021-02-15T22:38:49
Former NCAA gymnast, Jax Kravitz, joins me today to discuss the struggles of student athletes transitioning out of their sport and into the "real world."
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Winter blues and how to show up for your online therapy from 2021-02-10T21:00:33
If you're online therapy has been uncomfortable for you, here are some tips along with how to fight the winter blues.
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How to Build Positive Relationships, Valentine's Day and Coping With Inadequacy from 2021-02-08T08:00
Leo discusses his feelings of inadequacy and the foundations of a positive relationship.
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Tracy McCubbin: Decluttering for mental health from 2021-02-04T08:00
Decluttering extraordinaire, Tracy, joins us today. We discuss why is it important to declutter my home? What's the benefit to me and my family? How does clutter affect mental health in both the...
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How to Treat Acute vs Chronic Suicidal Ideations from 2021-02-02T02:42:49
Leo discusses how the differences and how to treat chronic suicidal ideations.
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{Explicit} How to Cope With Depression. from 2021-01-28T21:26:34
If you're struggling with depression, this is the episode to listen to.
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Anxiety, why men leave, and pedicures. from 2021-01-26T02:08
In this episode, Leo discusses: how to reduce anxiety; the real reason why men leave and why you need a pedicure.
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Kara Sennett: How to listen to nothing. from 2021-01-22T21:43:57
Army veteran, Kara Sennett, shares her struggle with nightmares, setting boundaries and how her life has been positively transformed after three suicide attempts.
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Random Episode: Hope, Altitude Sickness and Staying the Course from 2021-01-21T02:40:42
Leo share how to lead conversations with emotions and how a hiking trip almost ended his life.
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Sara Stanizai: Setting boundaries, feeling accepted and being a first generation immigrant from 2021-01-14T08:00
Bio: Sara Stanizai, LMFT is a licensed therapist and the owner of Prospect Therapy, a queer + trans affirming therapy practice with a special focus on working with fir...
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Dr. Joel Gould: How to overcome sleep apnea, anxiety and panic attacks from 2021-01-14T08:00
Dr. Joel Gould talks about natural ways to handle depression, sleep apnea and mood disorders.
Brandii Benson: Cancer Survivor, veteran and entrepreneur from 2021-01-11T08:00
Brandii Benson joins me to discuss: defeating a rare cancer (Ewing Sarcoma); managing PTSD; dietary strategies for health; financial assistance from hospitals; sleep hygiene; qualities of an exc...
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{BONUS} Daddy issues and what I really fear from 2021-01-10T05:46:36
In this short, bonus episode, Leo shares the root cause of his anxiety.
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Sarah Wilson: This One Wild And Precious Life from 2021-01-07T08:00
BIO: Sarah Wilson is a former journalist and TV presenter, author and activist. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers Listen
Alenka Artnik: How to breathe, let go and overcome addiction through free diving from 2021-01-04T08:00
Alenka Artnik is a world champion freediver who discusses: childhood traumas, addictions and finding connection through free diving.
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Lessons learned from 2020 from 2020-12-24T08:00
Leo discusses mental health lessons from 2020.
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Lucas Wolfe: 3 Ways To Deal With Depression and Intrusive Suicidal Thoughts from 2020-12-21T08:00
Author, Lucas Wolfe, teaches us how to be kind and firm with ourselves and discuss his book, "My Perfect Life: How Depression Almost Ended It and How I Found Purpose Through Pain."
Lindsay Anderson: PTSD, Bipolar II and how to get your mental health bills paid for. from 2020-12-17T08:00
Founder of "Consciously Coping," Lindsay Anderson, discusses admitting herself for psychiatric treatment and getting her bills paid and how her great parents lived to 101.
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Lawrence Jackson PhD: Cheating, Entanglements and Boundary Violations from 2020-12-14T08:00
Lawrence Jackson PhD, joins me to discuss: performance anxiety in women; cultural pressures and expectations and codes of conduct for your relationship.
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Jenny Babas: You Are Not Alone from 2020-12-10T08:00
Social media influencer, Jenny Babas, discusses the painful childhood experiences and suicide attempts that led to her founding YANA (You Are Not Alone).
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Lee Skovsgard: Feeling less alone, more connected and how to sit with joy from 2020-12-07T08:00
Lee Skovsgard shares his mental health journey.
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&nb...
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Pervis Taylor III: Shame, suppression and impostor syndrome from 2020-12-03T08:00
BIO: Pervis Taylor, III, M.A., is an award-winning celebrity life coach, speaker, and best selling author of Pervis Principles Volumes 1&2 and
Poonum Desai: The perils of being the "good kid." from 2020-11-30T08:00
BIO: Poonum Desai started her writing career in her early 20’s after finishing her master’s in public policy. She discovered her interest in writing after she originally picked ...
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Lena Karine: Cancer Survivor, Coach, Wonder Woman from 2020-11-27T07:13:21
Lena discusses how she beat stage 4 Cancer.
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Erin Washington: Bulimia, Depression and Margaritas from 2020-11-23T08:00
Erin Washington joins me to discuss her battle with bulimia, anorexia and depression led to her finding her voice and purpose to help others with her book Squats and Margaritas and her podcast w...
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How to manage emotions, family and health during the holidays from 2020-11-21T08:00
Leo shares tips on how to managing our mental health during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Dr. David Roland: Stroke, trauma and how I rescued my brain from 2020-11-19T13:00:35
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John Roa: What happens now? Panic Attacks, Identity Crisis and Making Amends from 2020-11-16T08:00
John Roa joins me to discuss how the drive to be successful almost killed him and how he's found a way to thrive now.
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John Roa is a lifelong entrepreneur, tec...
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Coralyn Jewel: Olympic Ice Skater, porn star, entrepreneur from 2020-11-12T08:00
Coralyn Jewel is a perfect example of a woman living by her favorite quote. "Patience will prosper"
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Joshua LeBreton: How to use music to navigate our darkness from 2020-11-09T08:00
Musician, Joshua LeBreton and I talk about looking at our feelings objectively, Joshua’s disruptive childhood and the abandonment struggles that resulted from that, retreating into ourselves, bu...
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Terry Dunkerly: Don't Man Up from 2020-11-05T08:00
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I’m an average joe, 33 years old, suffered with mental health, suffered with obesity, suffered for anxiety. My life had hit rock bottom, the very bottom of the well,...
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Dr. Jason Branch: Self-care, code-switching and getting to the heart of our authentic selves from 2020-11-02T08:00
Dr. Jason Branch joins me to discuss why most people are seeking him for therapy during the quarantine.
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Brett Rapkin: Olympics, depression and the weight of gold from 2020-10-29T07:00
Brett Rapkin joins me to discuss his new HBO documentary, The Weight of Gold (HBO), regarding the mental health of Olympic athletes.
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Angel Motto: Reiki, trauma and facilitating shadow work from 2020-10-26T07:00
Angel Motto is a proficient Health Coach and Herbalist. She is the co-owner of Healing Body Energy Inc., and also the founder of Blue Phoenix Healing and Apothecary. She is currently studying Ph...
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Jacent Wamala: How to cope with anxiety, depression and childhood traumas from 2020-10-22T07:00
How to look towards the future and back at our past so that it teaches us how to be present.
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DJ Hannah Rad: 7 stories vital to your mental health from 2020-10-19T07:00
Dj Hannah Rad discusses visiting 7 different cities to improve her mental health.
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Sherrell Moore: Osteoarthritis, chronic pain and being attracted to what makes you feel alive from 2020-10-12T07:00
Sherrell Moore went from active (ballet, track, military) to being diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her twenties. We learn how she copes with chronic pain and how finding a movement modality can...
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Bonus: 5 Ways to Find a Father Figure/Mentor from 2020-10-09T21:31:08
For those of us who grew up without a father, Leo shares fives ways he's found father figures.
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Taylor Lianne Chandler: Being Transgender, overcoming anorexia and managing Borderline Personality Disorder from 2020-10-08T07:00
Taylor Lianne Chandler (author, activist and mom) joins me to discuss being transgender, anorexia, Borderline Personality Disorder, suicide attempt and learning to live in her own truth.
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Dr. Julie Gottman: How couples cope with trauma, build trust and promote growth from 2020-10-05T07:00
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Julie Schwartz Gottman is an American clinical psychologist, researcher, speaker, and author. Together with her husband and collaborator, John Gottman, she is the co-...
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Dr. Stephanie Ameis: Autism, OCD and adolescents from 2020-09-30T07:00
Dr. Stephanie Ameis, a Clinician Scientist in the Research Imaging Centre...
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Dr. Fang Liu: Peptides, proteins and PTSD from 2020-09-29T07:00
Dr. Liu joins me to discuss how peptides in the brain can help prevent PTSD.
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Taylor Chandler: How to feel seen, heard and understood from 2020-09-28T17:34:10
Taylor Chandler joins me today to discuss how to talk to yourself, your partner and managing your emotions.
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DR. JUVERIA ZAHEER- What we can learn from suicide notes. (NOT SUICIDE. NOT TODAY. pt.1) from 2020-09-24T07:00
Dr. Juveria Zaheer joins me to discuss what we can learn from suicide notes to prevent suicides.
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Ariel Garten: Muse, meditation and how to be in solution from 2020-09-24T04:08:20
Ariel Garten joins me to discuss: laughter yoga, Muse, and how to sit with oneself.
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Ariel Garten co-founded Muse as an expr...
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Dr. Donna Ferguson: First-responders, PTSD and suicide from 2020-09-21T07:00
Dr. Ferguson joins me to discuss signs, symptoms and coping strategies for those struggling with PTSD.
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Dr. Araba Chintoh: Coping with Schizophrenia from 2020-09-17T07:00
Dr. Araba Chintoh is a psychiatrist in CAMH’s Schizophrenia Division and Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan Emergency Department, as well as a clinician scientist with expert...
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EVAN TRANSUE: ENVIRONMENT PULLS THE TRIGGER from 2020-09-15T07:00
Author, Evan Transue, joins me today. Evan Is the author of "Overcoming Mental Health Challenges: How I Resolved 13 Years of Mental Health Issues Naturally." It's a book that catalogs is 13-...
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Garrain Jones: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life from 2020-09-12T19:17:51
Author and entrepreneur, Garrain Jones, joins me to discuss: being homeless; spending time in a French prison; loss of his father and suicide attempts to now thriving, coping, and finding meanin...
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Remi Adeleke: 4 Pillars of Mental Toughness from 2020-09-10T07:00
BIO: Remi Adeleke was born in western Africa, but following his father's death, he and his mother and brother relocated permanently to the Bronx in New York City. After years of...
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Dr. Guy Leschziner: Nightmares, Neuroscience and the Secret World of Sleep from 2020-09-07T07:00
Dr. Guy Leschziner joins me to discuss: sleep disorders, PTSD, and how to improve our sleep hygiene.
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Dr. Adrienne White: Managing anger and finding hope from 2020-09-04T03:01:29
Dr. Adrienne White joins me to discuss how to foster hope during times of uncertainty.
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Dr. Katie Gordon: 4 ways to find hope and prevent suicide from 2020-09-03T07:00
We discuss the cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach to reducing emotional pain, increasing hope and preventing suicide.
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Kamal Ravikant: How to forgive and love yourself from 2020-08-31T07:00
Author, Kamal Ravikant, joins me to discuss his journey to self-love, doing things for the sake of doing them, and his biggest relationship challenge.
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Dr. Owen Muir: Bipolar; how to feel understood and why you end your sentences with questions marks. from 2020-08-27T07:00
BIO: Owen Muir, M.D. is a child and adult psychiatrist, a professor at Baylor, and the medical director of Brooklyn Minds. He studied at Amherst College and The University of Ro...
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Kevana Nixon LMFT: Sex, Finances and the 5 Love Languages from 2020-08-24T07:00
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Kevana Nixon, joins me to discuss: effective communication; how to love yourself; how to handle divorce.
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Dr. Andrew Huberman: Macronutrients of mental health and the neuroscience of sleep from 2020-08-21T02:00:30
Dr. Andrew Huberman joins me to discuss: how to improve sleep; manage anxiety and reduce suicides.
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HALLEY READ: HOW TO SEE THROUGH DESPAIR from 2020-08-20T07:00
Occupational therapist, Halley Read, is Pacific University’s Clinical Professor. We discuss: how occupational therapy helps people transitioning into maternal care, retirement and fro...
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Dr. Thomas Joiner: Why Do People Die By Suicide from 2020-08-17T07:00
Dr. Thomas Joiner joins me to discuss why people commit suicide and how to prevent it.
Thomas Joiner is an American academic psychologist and leading exp...
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Dr. Steven C Hayes: How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can prevent suicide from 2020-08-14T07:00
Dr. Steven C. Hayes joins me to discuss how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can save lives.
Steven C. Hayes is Nevada Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis prog...
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4 Financial Tips for the Pandemic from 2020-08-13T19:34:24
If you're feeling like a financial burden, then this is the episode to listen to.
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LIZ FERRO: Unleashing your inner super hero from 2020-08-13T07:00
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Liz Ferro is an author whose works include Finish Line Feeling and Girls With Sole: A Girl Power Guide To Unleashing Your Inner Superhero. As a chi...
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FRANCES TRUSSELL: SUBTLE HUM OF HAPPINESS from 2020-08-10T07:00
Author, Frances Trussell, joins me to discuss: her book "You Are Not Your Thoughts; Secret of Magic of Mindfulness;" emotional eating; postnatal depression; how to sit with discomfort; lucid dre...
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BONUS: Tamar Braxton, PREVENTS&Suicide support group from 2020-08-07T07:00
We discuss Tamar Braxton's suicide attempt; White House's Suicide prevention program and a Facebook support group for those struggling with mental health.
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JOSHUA SHEA: Porn addiction, betrayal trauma and embracing your origin story from 2020-08-06T07:00
Author, Joshua Shea, joins me to discuss: porn addiction, "betrayal trauma" and the ten minutes where he almost ended his life.
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ABI LYNNE: How to breathe in difficult situations and Ashtanga yoga from 2020-08-03T07:00
Ashtanga yoga teacher, Abi Lynne, joins me to discuss: depression; divorce and why we should do the hardest thing 3x's.
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KELLY DOELL PhD: HOW TO LIVE HAPPILY EVER ACTIVE and FIND THE ONE YOU LOVE from 2020-07-30T07:00
Author, Kelly Doell, joins me to discuss: how to create and stick to our fitness goals; the 2 ways he manages his relationship with depression; how to find "the one."
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COURTNEY ARMSTRONG: 6 STEPS FOR TRANSFORMING GRIEF from 2020-07-27T07:00
COURTNEY ARMSTRONG, MEd. LPC, joins me today to discuss: how to E.M.E.R.G.E. from grief; when cognitive behavioral therapy isn't useful for treating suicidality; how to make a therapeutic playl...
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BRETTINA DAVIS: THE UPSIDE TO BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER from 2020-07-22T07:00
Mental health advocate, Brettina Davis, joins me to discuss: managing her boderline personality disorder; surving a suicide attempt; how to self-soothe; why doctors don't believe Black people; t...
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GARY GULMAN: DIFFUSING THE DARK STUFF from 2020-07-20T07:00
Comedian, Gary Lewis Gulman, joins me today to discuss: checking himself into a psych ward; chronic depression; ECT (electro-convulsive therapy); how shame is linked to suicide and how to forgiv...
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GABRIELLA ALZIARI: HEALING THROUGH POETRY from 2020-07-17T07:00
Poet, Gabriella Alziari, joins me to discuss how to practice self-love.
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NICK GUERRA: HOW TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE from 2020-07-16T07:00
Comedian, Nick Guerra, joins me to discuss: how make his relationship work; managing anxiety; dealing with loneliness and feeling alone; how to deal with failure; congratulating yourself for lit...
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MADELINE FEDOROVA: RELIEVING ANXIETY&TRACKING TRIGGERS from 2020-07-15T07:00
Madeline joins me to discuss her app Anxiety Reliever. We discuss practical ways to relieve anxiety and find calm; regression therapy; meditation; binaural sounds and ASMR.
SCOTT BRITTON: CANCER, LONELINESS AND MOVING FORWARD from 2020-07-14T07:00
Scott Britton, founder of Battle Cancer, joins me to discuss how to battle Cancer, handle loneliness and cope with feeling like a burden.
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Having started out in powerlifting a...
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MORGAN JAY: ALLIES, AUTHENTICITY AND OVERCOMING "MUSTERBATION" from 2020-07-13T07:00
Comedian, Morgan Jay, joins me to discuss: how to be authentic; "musterbation;" perils of ignoring needs and wants; dealing with heartbreak; necessity of allies and why we shouldn't go to bed an...
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TERESA BRENNEMAN: 10 PRINCIPLES OF INTUITIVE EATING from 2020-07-10T07:00
Intuitive Coach, Theresa, joins me today to discuss: the root cause of her eating disorders; memory regression therapy; how to handle anxiety; 10 principles of intuitive eating; how to feed your...
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ZARION NEWBILL: TRANS AND TRANSFORMED from 2020-07-09T17:23:12
Life coach and activist, Zarion Newbill, joins me to discuss: why she's a privileged Black trans woman; being bullied; what prevented her from suicide; how she paid for her transition; how the c...
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MICHAEL MALONE: KEEP SWIMMING from 2020-07-08T07:00
Comedian, Michael Malone, lost his stepdad, mom and ended his engagement all in a year span. He's here to share how he went from dying to thriving.
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LAQWANDA ROBERTS-BUCKLEY: BIPOLAR, QUEER AND MANAGING SUICIDAL IDEATIONS from 2020-07-06T12:59:35
Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley joins me to discuss: overcoming her suicide attempt; managing bipolar I disorder; her mental health; being hospitalized twice and how to stop suicidal thoughts.
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TONY JEFFRIES: BOXING, BRAIN HACKS AND BINGE DRINKING. from 2020-07-03T07:00
Former English Professional Boxer, Tony Jeffries, joins me to discuss why injuring his hand was the best thing for his life; how he overcame drinking and overeating; hacks for brain health and w...
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SHEILA KING: A MUSTARD SEED OF HOPE from 2020-06-30T21:50:20
Sheila King joins me to discuss: 29 years of sobriety; overcoming suicidal ideations; coping with PTSD; how to forgive and why riding a bike feels so good:-).
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TYRICE MCCOY M.A.: How to move beyond relationship conflict from 2020-06-29T07:00
Couples therapist, Tyrice McCoy, joins me to discuss: how communicate beyond the conflict; how to walk in your purpose; why we feel like a burden and/or unworthy; how to be alone, but not lonely...
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SOPHIE MEDLIN: HOW TO HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO from 2020-06-26T07:00
Dietician, Sophie Medlin answers all of our food and nutrition questions; shares how she escaped her abusive relationship; and why milk and cookies are good for us.
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ALEXANDRA THOMPSON: WE JUST WANT TO BE HELD from 2020-06-24T07:00
Alexandra Thompson joins me today to discuss: bringing mental wellness to every church in the world; mindfulness exercises; infertility and feeling alone; why therapy is as important as going to...
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LIZ MIELE: PANIC ATTACKS, SELF HELP AND BEING YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND from 2020-06-22T07:00
Comedian, Liz Miele, joins me to discuss: how to feel seen; coping with panic attacks; how to be your own bestfriend and how to be the best version of yourself.
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ALEX KORB: NEUROSCIENCE OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDALITY from 2020-06-19T07:00
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Alex Korb PhD is a neuroscientist, writer, and coach. He has studied the brain for over 15 years, attending Brown University as an undergraduate and later earning his...
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ELISSA SHEINKIN: FINDING PEACE AND EMPOWERMENT from 2020-06-17T07:00
Today grief counselor, Elissa Sheinkin, joins me to discuss: how to survive the loss of a loved one to suicide; find your purpose and getting unstuck.
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JUSTIN SU'A: PERFORMANCE ANXIETY&THE SIX P's of CONFIDENCE from 2020-06-12T07:00
Tampa Bay Rays' Mental health coach, Justin Su'a, joins me to discuss: how to build confidence; how to motivate yourself and how to respond to adversity.
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LINKS BETWEEN THE QUARANTINE, SUICIDE AND UNEMPLOYMENT from 2020-06-11T01:37:41
In a bonus episode, Leo Flowers discusses; productivity shame; suicide link to unemployment and the quarantine and the power of "good enough."
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LIZ STEWART: WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH WHAT I HAVE? from 2020-06-10T07:00
Comedian Liz Stewart joins me to discuss: Self-sabotage to self-care; how to let go of past traumas; panic attacks; triggers for PTSD; how to find hope in hopeless situations; how to not feel cr...
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BRYAN CALLEN: HOW DO I SIT WITH MY EMOTIONS? from 2020-06-08T07:00
Comedian/actor/podcaster, Bryan Callen, joins me to discuss: divorce; lessons for his kids; and imagining your best self and suicide prevention.
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ACE ORENSTEIN: OCD, SEX-ED&SUICIDALITY from 2020-06-06T07:00
Author, Ace Orenstein, joins me to discuss: how Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy conquered his obsessive-compulsive behavior; how sex-ed triggered it and the lessons learned.
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ELLE NEWLANDS: ATTACHMENT THEORY AND RELATIONSHIPS from 2020-06-05T07:00
If you're tired of dating emotionally unavailable people, then this is the episode to listen to.
Todays' guest is, Elle Newlands, who is a voice actor and writer based in Los Angeles. Sh...
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MORIAH RADER: I AM ENOUGH from 2020-06-03T07:00
Former adult entertainer, Moriah, joins me to discuss anxiety, depression and suicidality. She shares her mental health journey and how she healed herself naturally.
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DR. ANDREA BONIOR: DETOX YOUR THOUGHTS&THE MYTH OF ARRIVAL from 2020-05-30T05:08:50
Dr. Andrea Bonior joins me to discuss her book, "Detox Your Thoughts; Quit Negative Self-Talk for Good and Discover the Life You've Always Wanted."
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ASK DR. LULU: ALL LIVES MATTER from 2020-05-29T21:43:35
Teen suicide activist and Pediatrician, Dr. Umeh is a Board Certified Pediatrician with nearly 30 years of experience. We discuss: link between ADHD and suicide; the three R's...
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DANA EAGLE: FINDING LITTLE MOMENTS OF JOY from 2020-05-28T07:00
Comedian, Dana Eagle, joins me to discuss: finding in meaning in the chaos; managing bipolar disorder; being good at being alone; her mental health checklist; enjoying moments you don't have; on...
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JESSICA MICHELLE SINGLETON: DON'T TUCK IN WHAT BOTHERS YOU from 2020-05-26T07:00
Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton joins me today to discuss: meditation; how to be productive and meditate; ADHD; codependency; being the child of alcoholic; dealing with impermanence.
AARON DAVIS: YOUR 'WHY' SHOULD MAKE YOU CRY from 2020-05-25T07:00
Attitude Expert, Aaron Davis, joins me to discuss: how to make lasting change; why feeling 'disgust' is the most important to making a change; homework vs youwork; how to weaken your excuses; an...
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ADAM PEARSON: BEAUTIFUL, BROKEN, BRILLIANCE from 2020-05-20T07:00
UK Actor and Activist, Adam Pearson, joins me to discuss bullying, people with disabilities in entertainment and why he speaks so well;-)
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ROBERT ANGEL (Pictionary creator): HOW TO BE A GAME CHANGER from 2020-05-18T07:00
Pictionary inventor, Robert Angel, joins me today to discuss: how to measure your self-worth; morning routines; what nourishes him; how to surround yourself with good people; learning what not t...
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TARIK TROTTER: I'M NOT DONE YET from 2020-05-13T07:00
Rapper/Producer, Tarik Trotter, joins me today to discuss; overcoming limiting beliefs; healthy coping strategies for managing anxiety; being bullied and molested as a child; overcoming a famine...
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CYNTHIA SASS: INTUITIVE EATING from 2020-05-11T07:00
Dietician, Cynthia Sass, joins me today to discuss: mind hunger vs body hunger; how to manage emotional eating; meditation; optimal daily routine ; plant-based nutrition vs veganism; how to resp...
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ERNIE G: WITH MYSELF NOT BY MYSELF from 2020-05-06T07:00
Inspirational comedian, Ernie G, joins me today to discuss: how to be alone during the quarantine; managing fear and addiction; sexual assault; being responsible not obsessive; dancing with the ...
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KIRSTI ALEXANDRA: A THOUSAND LITTLE DIPS from 2020-05-04T21:06:06
Kirsti Alexandra joins me today to discuss: thriving with Bipolar II Disorder; triggers for manic and depressive episodes; meds she takes to stabilize her; what gave her hope when she wanted to ...
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LORI GOTTLIEB: FOCUS ON VITALITY from 2020-04-29T07:00
New York Times bestselling author and psychotherapist, Lori Gottlieb, joins me to discuss: her book, Listen
CHRISTIE NICHOLLS Ph.D.: POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION, PANIC ATTACKS AND FINDING PURPOSE from 2020-04-27T07:00
Christie Nicholls Ph.D. joins me today to discuss: Post-partum depression; panic attacks; raising two kids; sitting with the unknown; how to label feelings; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; needs v...
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REBECCA MACIAS: IMPROVE DATING, MARRIAGE AND COMMUNICATION from 2020-04-23T07:00
Matchmaker, Rebecca Macias, joins me today to discuss: how to be your authentic self; uncovering what in your life needs to change; how hurting your partner could save your relationship; how R...
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NIKKI BRAYDEN: GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION from 2020-04-21T07:00
Comedian, Nikki Brayden, joins me today to discuss: managing her anxiety while raising two boys during the quarantine.
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KEVIN HOCHARD: INSOMNIA, SLEEP HACKS&NIGHTMARES from 2020-04-20T07:00
Chartered Psychologist, Kevin Hochard, joins me to discuss his latest research on the link between nightmares and suicide ideation; sleep does and don'ts; implications for those recovering from ...
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JERA JOHNSTON: NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION from 2020-04-17T07:00
Jera Johnston, joins me today to discuss how to communicate non-violently and the rules around polyamory.
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STEPHANIE WILSON: LOOKING FOR A PIECE OF HAPPINESS from 2020-04-16T07:00
Dietician, Stephanie Wilson, joins me to discuss: 4 part plan/strategy to stick to your fitness goals; how improve sleep; how to cope with feelings of shame and guilt and how she remains calm d...
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ZACK BLAKENEY: ADDICTION, ACCEPTANCE&AWARENESS from 2020-04-15T07:00
Founder of Supergivers Academy, entrepreneur, podcaster, and transformation and performance coach, Zack empowers leaders with the knowledge and awareness to optimize and prioritize their health ...
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DIANE MCDONALD: LET YOURSELF HAVE BAD DAYS from 2020-04-14T07:00
Psychotherapist, Diane McDonald, joins me to discuss: how to cope with job loss, identity change and status change within a marriage; how to build trust after infidelity; how to express and bala...
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STEFAN MIRAGLIA: TOOLS FOR POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH from 2020-04-13T07:00
Author of "REDESIGN YOUR MIND: Tools and Inspiration for Positive Mental Health", Stefan Miraglia, joins me today to discuss: how he went from feeling anxious and depressed to feeling fulfilled;...
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BONUS: POST-QUARANTINE SUICIDES AND UNEMPLOYMENT from 2020-04-11T17:44:38
BONUS: Leo discusses the effect that the quarantine has on unemployment and suicide rates.
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ZACH BRITTLE: INFIDELITY VS BETRAYAL from 2020-04-10T07:00
Author of "The Relationship Alphabet," Zach Brittle joins me to discuss: infidelity vs betrayal; importance of empathy; self-preservation; how to negotiate terms; how to get stronger; cultivatin...
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CYRUS&ROBBY: Intermittent fasting, inflammation&insulin resistance from 2020-04-08T07:00
New York Times bestselling authors, Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro, join me to discuss: how to reverse insulin resistance; food myths about sugar and fats; how to thrive on a more plant-based...
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DEREK DE BEURS: MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE from 2020-04-06T07:00
Dutch Researcher, Derek De Beurs, joins me today to discuss: myths about suicide; how to find calm in chaos; efficacy of medications on mental health; suicide prevention tools; how to deal with ...
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CATHY HELLER: PURPOSE IS THE OPPOSITE OF DEPRESSION from 2020-04-03T07:00
Today Cathy Heller joins me. We discuss: belonging and connection; how to be more interesting; how to ground yourself; how to connect to your inner child; how to recharge your batteries and why...
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DR. DAN FRANZ: CHASING "FEELING BETTER" from 2020-04-01T07:00
Dr. Dan Franz joins me today to discuss: how to find meaning in life; how to grow; self care; anti-inflammatory diet; serving others; root cause of substance abuse; logotherapy; ruptured appendi...
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DR. RAYMOND NOURMAND: PAIN IS REQUIRED TO GROW from 2020-03-30T07:00
Dr. Raymond Nourmand joins me to discuss: managing expectations; dealing with perfectionism; how to recharge; how to find hope; dealing with loss; how to spend time with loved ones during the qu...
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10 WAYS TO FIND CALM WITH THE QUARANTINE from 2020-03-23T07:00
Leo Flowers briefly discusses his trip to Peru then shares ten coping strategies for being home with the coronavirus.
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DR. DREA LETAMENDI: RESILIENCE, WELLNESS AND SUPERHEROES from 2020-03-16T07:00
Joining me today is Dr. Drea Letamendi. Dr. Andrea (“Drea”) Letamendi is a Clinical Psychologist who received her Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology f...
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NEUROSCIENCE OF SUICIDALITY PT. 2 from 2020-03-09T07:00
In this episode we go deeper into the causes of suicidality and it's antidotes based on the book, "THE NEUROSCIENE OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR." Also I know what it’s like to be struggling with relatio...
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RICCI-LEE HOTZ MS RDN- NUTRITION, WEIGHT LOSS AND EATING DISORDERS from 2020-03-02T08:00
Today Nutritionist Dietician Ricci-Lee Hotz shares: why there are there two different strategies for losing weight and maintaining weight; how to eat carbs; soluble vs insoluble fiber; why all f...
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NEUROSCIENCE OF SUICIDALITY from 2020-02-24T08:00
In this episode Leo discusses how to alleviate mental pain and hopelessness.
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STEFANIE "BUNNY" JILLIAN: YOGA THERAPY AND TRAUMA from 2020-02-17T08:00
Yoga therapist, Stefanie Jillian, joins me to discuss: healing from trauma, sleep hacks panic attacks.
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DAVE MARLON: ADDICTION, COPENDENCY AND MANICURES from 2020-02-10T08:00
Dave Marlon, joins me today to discuss: addiction, codependency and why you should get a mani/pedi.
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BILL EMMEL: WARRIORS SUICIDE PREVENTION FOUNDATION from 2020-02-03T08:00
Bill Emmel joins us today to discuss the Warriors Suicide Prevention Foundation in Las Vegas; jiujitsu; equine therapy; neurofeedback and so much more.
Other organizations ment...
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7 WAYS TO COPE WITH CHRONIC PAIN from 2020-01-27T22:04:51
Oftentimes, we can feel alone dealing with our chronic pain. Today we discuss chronic pain statistics that will make us all feel connected and seven ways to cope with chronic pain.
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ANTHONY CHILES: IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND INTIMACY from 2020-01-13T08:00
Today actor and author, Anthony Chiles joins me to discuss: lessons from pre-marital counseling; how to communicate better with your spouse; inner and outer circle of values; overcoming a "savio...
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CARMEN MARGAZIOTIS: HOW TO REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY from 2020-01-06T08:00
Today, Holistic Anxiety and Stress Relief Expert, Carmen Margaziotis joins me to discuss: post-partum depression; sleep hacks; acupuncture treatment; relationship ghosting; caffeine alternativ...
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MEREDITH GROOMS: CLOSE THE DISTANCE from 2019-12-30T08:00
Meredith Grooms joins me to discuss:
Her Love language;
- What quality time means
- How to be relatable…super relatable
- Key to being authentic
- How to get peo... Listen
QURON FENLAYSON: GO FROM OVERWHELMED TO OVERJOYED from 2019-12-23T08:00
Today's guest is Quron Fenlayson. We discuss how he overcame being evicted more than 6x's with his wife and three children, to now being a successful and thriving entrepreneur.
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KENDRICK CHAVEZ: BE INSPIRED BY YOUR OWN POTENTIAL from 2019-12-16T08:30
Today's guest is author and fitness leader, Kendrick Chavez. We discuss:
his passion for ending childhood obesity; his struggles with shyness; how to light yourself; the best time to med...
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN: HOW DEPRESSION CAN FUEL GREATNESS from 2019-12-09T08:30
I discuss ten takeaways from the book, "Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness."
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MATT MCCOY: HEALING THE HIDDEN WOUNDS OF WAR from 2019-12-02T08:30
Military vet, Matt Mccoy, joins me today to discuss: HEADSTRONG (organization that provides free mental health care for military vets; how Matt has dealt with suicidal ideation; use of EMDR for ...
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MARY SPIRITU: THE MASK OF PERFECTIONISM from 2019-11-25T08:30
Optimization Coach, Mary Spiritu, joins me to discuss: how to disrupt negative patterns and beliefs; how to be rejection proof; optimizing your life; bartering for love; keys to lasting weight l...
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HALEY KENNEDY: ACCEPT YOU NEED HELP FROM OTHERS from 2019-11-18T08:30
Today's guest is Haley Kennedy. We discuss: her admitting herself into a psyche ward; lessons learned from her suicide attempt; how to parent yourself; how to ask for help; use of cognitive beh...
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DYLAN MANDLSOHN: GUILT IS THE OPPOSITE OF WHO YOU ARE from 2019-11-11T08:30
Comedian, Dylan Mandlsohn, joins me to discuss: overcoming "father issues;" 4 things every woman wants; the difference between guilt and being guilty; 3 lessons he learned from his mentors on mo...
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LAS VEGAS RADICAL MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE: DEFINE WHO YOU ARE from 2019-11-04T08:30
In this episode we have two guests, interviewed separately. First is Ming Lai, who discusses: non-violent communication, overcoming his suicide attempt and his son with autism. The second half...
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NOAH GARDENSWARTZ: MAKE DECISIONS OUT OF LOVE, NOT FEAR from 2019-10-28T07:30
Comedian, Noah Gardenswartz, joins me to discuss: coping with his mom's death and a breakup; being recently married; drug use; how family got him through the worst of times; and writing on the...
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ERYN GITELIS: JUST GET A LITTLE BIT ANGRY from 2019-10-21T07:30
Speech Pathologist, Eryn Gitelis, joins me to discuss: how to help transgender women to feminize their voice; and how she thrived after two mental health hospitalizations; her struggle with depr...
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DAPHNE DORMAN AND SULLI: FAILURE AND UNDERSTANDING from 2019-10-15T02:10:28
Leo discusses the suicide of K-Pop singer Sulli and transgender comedian Daphne Dorman. He shares how their feelings of failure and not being understood contributed to their departure and also ...
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LAURI TAYLOR: OUR IDEAL STATE IS CALM from 2019-10-14T07:30
Author, Lauri Taylor, joins us to discuss her book, THE ACCIDENTAL TRUTH: WHAT MY MOTHER'S MURDER INVESTIGATION TAUGHT ME ABOUT LIFE. We also talk love, persistence, and borderline personality...
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CHRIS TURNER: INTERROGATE YOUR FEELINGS from 2019-10-10T07:30
Comedian Chris Turner joins me to discuss: premarital counseling; how to say "I don't love you right now;" freestyle rapping; flow state; parallel conversations; divergent thinking and the meani...
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DUSTIN YBARRA: THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY from 2019-10-07T05:47:06
TRIGGER WARNING: Dustin Ybarra joins me today. We discuss me calling the cops on him due to a suicidal episode. We also discuss his growing up as the man of the house and always feeling the need...
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GETTING OVER IT VS LETTING GO from 2019-10-03T15:21:27
What's the difference between "getting over it" and "letting go?" We discuss that plus a 5 minute silent meditation at the end.
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7 WAYS TO A GREAT MONDAY from 2019-09-27T07:30
We discuss how to beat those Monday morning blues and end with a meditation...sort of;-)
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EMOTIONAL EATING AND DENTAL HYGIENE from 2019-09-27T01:32:37
We discuss the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger. The cycles of emotional eating. Alternatives to emotional eating. We also discuss mistakes in oral health we've all bee...
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3 DAYS TO CHANGE from 2019-09-26T01:10:14
It doesn't take weeks or years for change to take place. 3 days. Listen to this podcast to discover how.
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TRUTHS, BELIEFS AND A MEDITATION from 2019-09-24T19:51:15
Your truth is either is empowering you or enabling you. We explore how your truth can give you hope, life and luster. We end this podcast with a five minute silent meditation. Enjoy!
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HOW TO LIVE RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE from 2019-09-24T00:50:21
Today we discuss: the truth about anxiety; the relationship between your blood type and mental health; how to live right according to your blood type.
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SHAY YUVAL: SKIN HEALTH, GUT HEALTH AND REDUCING STRESS from 2019-09-18T00:00:26
Shay Yuval, is one year away from becoming Naturopathic Doctor. We discuss how our diet effects our eye health, gut health and skin health; 2 biggest mistakes that most dog owners make; oxidat...
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6 WAYS TO INFLUENCE OTHERS from 2019-09-16T07:30
Learn why you suck at influencing people and the 6 ways to influence others.
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DAYLA FOXX: SEX, DRUGS AND RAP (OPERA) from 2019-09-12T07:30
London rapper, Dayla Foxx, joins me to discuss: going from pain to purpose; sexual abuse; drug abuse; finding your inner light; her mission to save children; falling in love with the process; h...
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7 WAYS TO REDUCE IRRITABILITY from 2019-09-11T14:29:10
Leo eats ice cream as he discusses 7 ways to reduce irritability.
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4 WAYS TO BE AN AMBITIOUS INTROVERT from 2019-09-10T15:20:39
Introverts often isolate themselves leading to missed job opportunities and mental health issues. Here are four ways we can thrive as introverts in the workplace and at home.
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RON LAMPRECHT: FAMILY, FINANCES AND FUNERALS from 2019-09-09T07:30
Comedian, father of three, and entrepeneur, Ron Lamprecht, joins me to discuss: how to bounce back after unemployment; why you shouldn't be too proud to beg and borrow; investing in your neighbo...
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11 WAYS TO HAVE A NOURISHING WEEKEND from 2019-09-06T14:20:34
If you want to feel recharged, rejuvenated and replenished on Mondays, then this is the episode you want to listen to. 1-800-suicide
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10 WAYS TO MANAGE AND REGULATE DEPRESSION from 2019-09-05T16:30:30
If you're struggling with depression then this is the episode to listen to. https://psychcentral.com/lib/top-10-daily-habits-to-keep-depression-away/
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30 WAYS TO SELF LOVE from 2019-09-04T21:42:41
September is Suicide Prevention month so Leo Flowers is releasing a new episode every day this month. This episode is about how to love yourself.
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MALIK ZAIRE: FINDING RESILIENCY THROUGH HISTORY from 2019-09-04T02:39:43
Former Notre Dame and University of Florida quarterback, Malik Zaire, joins me to discuss: how to build your network to build your networth; why you should be invisible; why being humble hurts y...
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IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S YOUR SYSTEM. from 2019-09-02T07:30
How we can be too big to fail also by studying the systems of the NFL teams, banks and our digestive system. New information on how to thrive and manage emotions.
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HOW TO FEEL USEFUL AND CREATIVE from 2019-08-29T00:26:58
Today we discuss: How to diet for anxiety and depression; why you should go to IKEA; how to feel useful with or without a job; 15 ways to fuel creativity; and the best way to get free therapy. ...
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NINOS SHAMO: ESCAPE THE 9-5 AND MAKE MONEY ONLINE from 2019-08-26T10:00
16 year-old, entrepreneur, Ninos, joins me to discuss: making enough money so his mom doesn't have to work; generating income from anywhere in the world; finding a mentor; celebrating your losse...
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MARIE ESPY: RADICAL LIVING&EMBRACING YOUR SHADOW SIDE from 2019-08-22T10:00
- Therapist, Marie Espy M.A., L.M.F.T., joins me today to discuss: nature and eco-psychology; how to be a successful human; art therapy; integrating your shadow side; setting boundaries; reco... Listen
Ron Josol: Adapt, Survive and Thrive from 2019-08-19T10:00
Global comedian, Ron Josol, joins me today to discuss: taking care of his paraplegic mom; how he lost 40lbs; how he quit smoking; 4 ways "gaslighting" destroys relationships; why switching lanes...
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Samarie Walker: REHUMANIZE THE ATHLETE from 2019-08-15T10:00
Former Pro Women's basketball player and entrepreneur, Samarie Walker, shares her story about the mental health struggles of being a student-athlete. We discuss: self-sabotage; social media bre...
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Tanny Garcia: Bullying, belonging and being present from 2019-08-12T10:00
School Psychologist, Tanny Garcia, joins me to discuss: sources of ADHD; how to reduce bullying; how compliments can cause anxiety; eating disorders; Introversion vs extroversion; students conce...
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Nanda Loren: After Surviving from 2019-08-08T10:00
Author, singer and mental health advocate, Nanda Loren, discusses her book, "After Surviving."
She shares stories about: immigrating from Brazil; her battles with depression and anxiety; h...
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John Malott: Success, service and legacy from 2019-08-05T10:00
Entrepreneur, John Malott, has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Thrive and more. Today we discuss how we went from selling drugs and robbing movie theaters to business mogul and philanthropi...
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Stacy Louis: LGBTQ activist, father and entrepreneur from 2019-08-01T10:00
68 year-old entrepreneur and LGBTQIAP activist, Stacy Louis, joins me today to discuss; coming out to his wife and daughter; losing his toes and fingers to gangrene; signs that we're progressing...
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M: Sex work, polyamory and mental health from 2019-07-29T10:00
Today's guest likes to go by the name of M. She's discusses; being adopted; sex working; polyamorous marriage; talking to her daughters about sex; and overcoming childhood sexual abuse. She also...
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Why there's no such thing as "healthy" food. from 2019-07-25T10:00
We discuss Leo's trip to Hawaii and why it was a "beautiful disaster;" nutritious food vs healthy eating; the key to eating healthy;
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Jordan Reid: Breakups, breakdowns and breakthroughs from 2019-07-22T10:00
Author of "The Big Workout About Anxiety;" and blogger of Ramshackleglam, Jordan Reid joins me to discuss; her breakup, book, drug use and why seeking closure is not always the best thing.
13 Reasons Why from 2019-07-18T10:00
We discuss Netflix's decision to cut a scene depicting suicide from the show "13 Reasons Why;" How to deal with feelings of regret; and how to be authentic.
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Relationships, sandstorms and cookie jars. from 2019-07-15T10:00
We discuss why relationships are only 20/20, not 50/50. We also discuss why it's important to view your emotional fears and anxieties as sandstorms. Lastly we discuss how "cookies" can help you ...
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Ashley Mallam: Life Lessons From Jiu-Jitsu from 2019-07-11T10:00
Ashley Mallam discusses; life lessons from jiu-jitsu training; environmental depression; divorce; breaking bones; online dating; managing adhd; being a mom; telling herself NO and so much more.
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Margaux Celeste Alvarez: Grief, Goals and GOAT Wine from 2019-07-08T10:00
6x Crossfit Games athlete and founder of THE GOAT wine, Margaux Celeste Alvarez, joins me to discuss:
- how to reverse engineer your life
- her mantra that refocuses her mission Listen
Elizabeth Kardasz: Feelings, Fulfillment and Fidelity from 2019-07-04T10:00
Fitness coach, Elizabeth Kardasz, joins me to discuss:
- the key to coping with anxiety and depression
- what almost ended her marriage after 16 years
- having a death wish<... Listen
Stoicism: recruit people into your joy and pain from 2019-07-01T10:00
On today's episode we discuss:
- ny police officer suicides
- why Phillipinos have the lowest suicide rates
- the least emotional country
- why you should hike Yosemit... Listen
Will Julian: Weaponize Your Enthusiasm from 2019-06-27T10:00
Comedian, writer, Will Julian joins me to discuss:
- the true definition of loneliness and isolation
- how to weaponize your enthusiasm
- how to improve creativity
- ... Listen
Hilary Jacobs Hendel: It's Not Always Depression from 2019-06-24T10:00
Author of "It's Not Always Depression," Hilary Jacobs Hendel joins me to discuss:
- how shame can look like depression
- 7 core emotions
- 3 inhibiting emotions
- 5 d... Listen
Betsy LeFae: How to regain intimacy and trust in the bedroom from 2019-06-20T10:00
On this episode, Time Out NY's #1, intuition and intimacy psychic, Betsy LeFae joins me to discuss:
- how to improve intimacy in the bedroom
- how to break free of co-dependent re... Listen
How to kill pain naturally from 2019-06-17T10:00
Whether we're struggling with physical, mental or emotional pain, the solution isn't always in a pill, opioids or narcotics. Here are:
- 10 natural ways to alleviate pain without opi... Listen
Eric Hahn: I don't want to miss a thing from 2019-06-14T10:00
Today, comedian Eric Hahn joins me to discuss:
- hardest step in AA
- being gay
- two most important lessons he learned in therapy
- wanting attention and wanting to h... Listen
Raymond Diaz: The hug that saved my life from 2019-06-13T10:00
Today, Raymond Diaz joins me. He went from gangs, to choir boy to Army Infantryman to now personal training and competing in MMA tournaments. We discuss:
- overcoming drug depe... Listen
ASMR, bipolar triggers and trust issues from 2019-06-10T10:00
On today's episode Leo Flowers discusses:
- his recent suicidal flare up
- ten signs you have trust issues
- manic-depressive triggers
- poo in perfume
- ASMR to... Listen
Skye Berger: How to heal from your traumas from 2019-06-06T10:00
Today, coach and dynamic speaker, Skye Berger M.S. joins me to discuss:
- how to heal from past traumas
- how she lost 40lbs in 2 months
- three types of traumas
- why... Listen
Andrew Bacon: Post-life arrangements and feeling your feelings from 2019-06-03T10:00
Andrew Bacon, who works at a cemetery, to discuss:
- how to feel better to FEEL better
- how to handle losing a loved one suddenly
- the logistics and bureacracy of death Listen
Aristotle Athiras: Taking care of mom, self and career from 2019-05-30T10:00
On today's episode, Actor and comedian, Aristotle Athiras joins me to discuss taking care of his mom, discovering himself and building his career.
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Bradley Bedford: Going from outsider to outstanding from 2019-05-27T10:00
Today I have actor and director Bradley to discuss:
- the obligation of too many friends
- lessons learned from pledging a fraternity
- learning how to trust
- growin... Listen
Jake Johannsen: Be the nail, before the hammer from 2019-05-23T10:00
Today, comedian, Jake Johannsen joins me to discuss:
- practicing Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 58
- how to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations
- feelings of inadequacy Listen
Allan Havey: Don't let the bastards win from 2019-05-20T10:00
Comedian and actor (Billions, Bosch, Mad Men, Crashing), Allan Havey, joins me to discuss:
- the key to stop procrastinating
- how to pick the love of your life
- playing th... Listen
Emma Willmann: Coming out, finding relief and adapting to chaos from 2019-05-16T10:00
Comedian Emma Willmann, joins me today to discuss:
- coming out to her family
- being the "man one" in relationships
- how she copes with suicidal ideations
- why sex ... Listen
Eddie Ifft: Panic attacks, exposure therapy and finding significance from 2019-05-13T10:00
This is an explicit episode. On today's episode, comedian Eddie Ifft, joins me to discuss:
- overcoming panic attacks
- Cleithrophobia: fear of being trapped
- handling his ... Listen
Happiness vs Joy from 2019-05-09T10:00
Today we discuss:
- happiness vs joy
- unrequited love
- why we need cockroaches
- thriving with autism
- how to turn bullies into allies
Why we eat, cheat and compete to feel alive. from 2019-05-06T10:00
On today's episode we discuss:
- The real reason most people cheat
- Binge eating
- Instagram's effect on mood
- Being off of my M.E.D.S
- Taking a pay cut to ge... Listen
Why suicides peak in the Spring: Causes and considerations from 2019-05-02T10:00
On today's episode we discuss:
- Should you watch 13 Reasons Why
- what contributes to Spring suicides
- treatment to reduce suicides in the Spring
- The Gallardo Effe... Listen
Eric Lopez: Living life above the line from 2019-04-29T10:00
Today, my good friend, Eric Lopez, joins me to discuss:
- being a "side-preneur"
- "above the line" thinking
- reacting vs responding
- alternative healing for headach... Listen
Paul Gilmartin: The side effects of not being on meds from 2019-04-25T10:00
Paul Gilmartin, the host of Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast, joins me. We discuss:
- how hobbies equal the quality of life
- the four quadrants of life
- the danger of "sh... Listen
Michael Graham: lessons from my father from 2019-04-22T10:00
This episode contains some profanity. Today, one of my best friends from college joins me, Michael Graham. We discuss:
- working around your disabilities
- stumbling into success<... Listen
Dr. David Wexler&Dr. Maura Cohen: Ketamine uses for suicidality and depression from 2019-04-18T10:00
Dr. Wexler and Dr. Cohen, known as the "Dream Team," discuss the efficacy of ketamine in it's treatment of mood disorders, trauma and suicidality. We discuss:
- how does ketamine treat ... Listen
Julie Barr: 1 is too many from 2019-04-15T10:00
Comedian Julie Barr has been alcohol and drug free for the last 30 years. We discuss:
- EMDR
- how to say KNOW to drugs
- how to distract yourself instead of destroying your... Listen
Noelle Vincent: Finding meaning in the stars from 2019-04-11T10:00
- How we are connected to the stars
- 3 things that make every species: genetics, environment, universe
- Putting you in harmony with universe
- Why is the age of 29 is powe... Listen
Talia Wagner MFT: "Married Roommates" from 2019-04-08T10:00
If you enjoyed episode 33 with Allen Wagner, then you'll love this episode with his wife, Talia Wagner, also a Marriage and Family Therapist. We discuss their new book: Married Roommates: How To...
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How To Create A Suicide Safety Plan from 2019-04-04T10:00
" In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable."- Dwight D. Eisenhower
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12 ways to deal with boredom from 2019-04-01T10:00
On today's episode we discuss: the problem with self-help books; 3 different types of journaling; why you should use all of the colors in the crayon box; what a snow globe can teach you about me...
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Parkland suicides and 14 Ways to manage anxiety from 2019-03-28T10:00
On today's episode Leo talks about turning 43, survivor's guilt and the 14 effective ways to manage anxiety.
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Allen Wagner MFT: How to see the art, not the laundry. from 2019-03-25T10:00
Today, I have Allen Wagner LMFT, to discuss his new book, "Married Roommates." He co-wrote it with his wife, Talia Wagner LMFT. We discuss: fostering intimacy relationships; 3 stages of life; th...
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Mia Turner MA, AMFT: How to weave your traumas into your tapestry from 2019-03-21T10:00
Today I have Mia Turner, MA., AMFT, who currently works with an underserved middle school doing individual, group and family therapy. We discuss: her survival story and mental health journe...
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Chris Brown LMFT: Radical Acceptance and Dialectal Behavior Therapy from 2019-03-18T10:00
Today I talk with Chris Brown who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Kaiser. We discussed: radical acceptance; emotional literacy; how to participate during conflict; why "ands" are ...
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Kelly Catlin, CTE and Infidelity from 2019-03-12T07:11:41
On today's episode we discuss Olympic cyclist Kelly Catlin; CTE (head trauma) and managing the symptoms; the importance of letting go; why people cheat; and daily routines to manage your emotion...
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Money: your debt does not determine your value from 2019-03-11T10:00
On today's episode, we discuss:
- 5 ways to get rid of student loan debt
- Our 6 basic needs and how they effect our financial decisions
- 4 things to consider if you're fe... Listen
Latest research on successful suicidal preventions from 2019-03-07T11:00
Today we discuss:
- successful suicidal preventions for teens, military personnel, elderly and society at large
- the effect of drinking water on suicide
- cognitive behavio... Listen
Jake Jones: Brotherhood to fatherhood from 2019-03-04T11:00
On today's episode, former Air Force Special Ops and now father of a 12 year old daughter, joins me. We discuss:
- how to raise a 12 year old daughter
- the mindset that saved his... Listen
Erik Griffin: Exaggerated sense of responsibility from 2019-02-28T11:00
Comedian, Erik Griffin, joins me to discuss: coping skills, setting boundaries and the perils of an exaggerated sense of responsibility.
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Dr. Lee Bare: How to get your needs met from 2019-02-24T09:16:55
On today's episode, Dr. Lee Bare, a Children's Psychologist, married and mother of 3 boys, joins me. We discuss:
- how to be heard and seen
- how to cope when your needs aren't ... Listen
Bullies&body image with Chloe Hilliard from 2019-02-21T11:00
Today, the brilliant and funny, Chloe Hilliard joins me. She is a journalist turned stand-up comedian and author. Her new book, "F Your Diet: And other lies my thighs tell me" are available for ...
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Stockpiling resilience and Ecotherapy with Aaron Good from 2019-02-18T11:00
On today's episode, psychotherapist, Aaron Good joins me. We discuss:
- how to validate thoughts of suicide
- practicing compassionate communication i
- how Donald Duck can ... Listen
Valentines Day: How to love yourself. from 2019-02-11T11:00
We cover a lot in this episode:
- movies to watch and not watch on Valentine's Day
- Ronda Rousey news
- how to never eat alone
- how a Game of Thrones saved a life Listen
Kristoff St. John: turn your pain into purpose from 2019-02-07T11:00
Leo Flowers talks about:
- contributing factors to Kristoff St. John completing suicide
- how to process celebrity suicide
- how to cope with your child taking their life Listen
How to overcome perfectionism: celebrate your mistakes from 2019-02-04T11:00
We talk about:
- Leo calling the cops on a friend for a 5150
- how to handle perfectionism
- childhood sources of perfectionism
- perfectionistic thinking and behavio... Listen
The 6 stages of suicidality from 2019-01-31T11:00
We review the book, "Suicidal: Why We Kill Ourvelves," by Jesse Bering. The books discusses:
- six stages of suicidality
- why "only" is a dangerous four letter word
- dange... Listen
How to pull yourself off of the ledge with Butch Bradley from 2019-01-28T11:00
Comedian Butch Bradley talks about:
- coping with the loss of his brother
- what stopped him from jumping off his building
- feeling lonely in Asia
- how long it takes... Listen
Mental health is all about location, location, location. from 2019-01-24T11:00
Leo Flowers talks about how leave places, people and situations that may be contributing to our suicidal ideations:
- acknowledge the love
- leave even if things are good
10 ways to live to 100! from 2019-01-21T11:00
Leo Flowers discusses centenarians...people who live to be 100.
- How do they exercise?
- What is downshifting?
- Why is important that you do your homework?
- What do... Listen
You are a blessing, not a burden. from 2019-01-17T11:00
Leo Flowers talks about how to cope with feelings of being a burden whether in a relationship, at work or on a team. Medical, financial or social reasons can make us feel like a burden. Includ...
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Mia Jackson: Is it a party or a problem? How to laugh at yourself. from 2019-01-14T11:00
Myself and the hilarious Mia Jackson talk about how to laugh at yourself to cope with stress and depression.
We even talk about actress Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) and how she's dealt wi...
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Obituaries and how to prevent drug relapses from 2019-01-10T11:00
Leo Flowers reads an obituary and discusses what we can learn from them. Then shares nine ways to prevent drug relapse.
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The cure for loneliness from 2019-01-07T11:00
Today we discuss why we feel lonely sometimes and the cure for it.
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The upside of aggression and it's use for depression from 2019-01-07T11:00
Robert Greene's new book, The Laws of Human Nature, discuss how aggression can be channeled in positive ways. For instance, we can be creatively, spiritually and socially aggressive. We can also...
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6 ways to deal with survivor's guilt. from 2019-01-03T11:00
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
15 strategies for parents of children with suicidal ideation from 2018-12-31T11:00
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.
Ten ways to thrive during the holidays from 2018-12-27T11:00
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 suic...
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How to deal with inflammatory foods and people. from 2018-12-23T07:17:20
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What foods trigger suicidal ideation? from 2018-12-20T15:36:21
How does a growth mindset effect suicidal ideation? Is your diet triggering suicidal impulses?
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"Shirts off sh$t" and suicide drills from 2018-12-16T08:00
Today's podcast covers 5 things: having a "shirts off" mentality; suicide drills; residual grief; emotional eating; how to relax.
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Marla Dietz M.A.: What is challenging today's youth? from 2018-12-09T17:39
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 ro...
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Dr. Raymond Nourmand: What's bothering you? from 2018-12-08T17:39
How is self-harm different than suicidality? What are healthy ways to deal with pain and feeling hopeless? The best question to ask yourself when journaling? Where does anger really come from? H...
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Suicide Toolbox from 2018-12-07T17:38
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 ab...
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Suicide Toolbox from 2018-12-07T17:38
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 ab...
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Suicide Toolbox from 2018-12-07T17:38
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 ab...
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