A suicide prevention podcast. TEDx speaker, Leo Flowers has a Masters in Counseling/Psychology and is a stand-up comedian. Join him while he interviews other mental health experts, comedians and best-selling book authors as we help you rediscover your purpose, reduce your pain and regain your sense of belonging.
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The Psychology of Self-Injury: Exploring Self-Harm & Mental Health
Nicholas J. Westers Psy.D. ABPP
Why do people self-injure? And what is the best way to respond when someone tells us they self-injure? Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children's Health and Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, collaborates with the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) to interview the leading experts in the field of self-injury and self-harm as well as individuals with lived experience of self-injury and parents and family members ...
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Social connections are strong buffer for suicidality. We discuss how to foster social connections through handshakes, high-fives and hugs. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-h…
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We tend to ruminate on the unpleasantries of our day. What if we asked "What are three meaningful things that happened today?" Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is a…
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Does the emotion someone experiences immediately preceding an episode of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) influence how painful that episode of self-harm feels? In this episode, Michelle Hiner, MS, a Clinical Psychology PhD student in the Emotion and Psychopathology (EmP) Lab at Rutgers University in New Jersey talks about how individuals who self-ha…
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Sometimes we dread going to therapy, because we don't know what to talk about or do before/during/after the session. Here are some tips. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-har…
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Dinner conversations can quickly become combative and divisive. Being armed with meaningful questions can harmonize and bring peace to our mealtimes. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicid…
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We love new things and visiting new places, but can too much newness lead to loneliness? Let's discuss. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upse…
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We share our struggles only after we've gone through them instead of during the misery. It causes the people closest to us to say, "I didn't even know you were going through that. Why didn't you tell me?" The "why" could be calculated vulnerability. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships…
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When we feel suicidal, only certain parts of our brain are activated. How do we turn on all brain regions so that we can respond instead of react? Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide o…
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Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents (ERITA) Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Johan Bjureberg
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Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents (ERITA) and its internet-delivered version (IERITA) is just one of a couple of treatments developed specifically to address nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents. In this episode, Dr. Johan Bjureberg from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden walks us through in detail each of…
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"Hurried Child Syndrome" or "growing up too fast" can lead to perfectionism, burnout and health issues. Discover how to mitigate these effects and reclaim peace and serenity. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you k…
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Nicholas Stewart: Facts about sleep fitness
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Nicholas Stewart, author and sleep coach, joins us to discuss his new book, "Sleep Fitness: Top ten sleep facts that matter." Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is an…
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Author, Tedx speaker and humorist, Paul Osincup, joins us to discuss his book, "The Humor Habit." We discuss: "3 Funny Things" intervention What is a "comedy chaser?" Mirthful mantras Humorous reappraisals BIO: Paul Osincup is a Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, and Comedian who uses the science of happiness and applied humor to help people and o…
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How is it that you could never cheat on a person, but you can cheat the relationship? We discuss how we cheat our relationships mentally, physically, financially and emotionally. We also discuss how it can be a factor in us feeling like a burden in relationships. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or…
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Pat Broe, joins us to discuss his book, "The Real Confident You: Advice from a 20-something suicide survivor." Topics include: Do supplements work? Transcendental Meditation Is the opposite true? Techniques to destimulate and recalibrate our brains Embracing authenticity Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/3WEZe Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to i…
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Suicidality can stem from too much pressure at home, work and socially, but what happens if we don't have enough pressure in our lives? Thrive With Leo Coaching: Reduce pain/pressure and find purpose/passion in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is consideri…
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Dr. Amelia Kelly and Gina Marie Cavalier joins us to discuss their book, "Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience." Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/kixBp Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If…
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Luke Fernandez joins me today to discuss how he built a life after his suicide attempt; dopamine highs of eating sugar; the three components of beautiful marriage; why group therapy may be ineffective; and the two things he needed from his dad. Contact Luke: https://anomalycoaching.com/ If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm,…
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We discuss the benefits of having and/or creating enemies; difference between enemies and bullies; how to grow from scrutiny and criticism. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-…
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In this episode, host and producer of The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast, Dr. Nicholas Westers, shares his own thoughts about what we should consider when supporting friends, families, clients, and patients who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). This marks the first solo episode of the podcast, and Dr. Westers offers ways for listeners to…
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We explore the new emotions in Pixar's "Inside Out 2," and how to manage them. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, ther…
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Power of 'asking,' 5 Personality types of children of alcoholics, 3 Takeaways from Couples Therapy
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We discuss: Five reasons we should ask for at least one thing a day What are the personality types of children of alcoholics and what are their antidotes What are the three lessons I learned in our couples therapy session Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.co…
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We get three wishes, but we typically use one wish for a negative outcome, "I wish I were dead." Why don't we ever use the other two wishes?! Also, I share lessons from not escaping an ESCAPE ROOM. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.…
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Carrie Bailey joins me to discuss: how to fuel our minds and bodies to manage depression and ease anxiety. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. If you or anyone you know is consi…
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We discuss why our life is the culmination of choice and chance; what increases suicidality; why young people commit suicide; signs of depression. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide o…
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What makes a meal or a day feel more satisfying than other days? If we're feeling burned out, what will can we say "yes," to? What lesson can we learn from Cory Richards - a person who climbed Mt. Everest to cope with PTSD? Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.…
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We discuss the power of setting intentions; how to say "sorry," and ways to feel connected when we feel lonely. Book mentioned: OUR MUTUAL FRIEND by Charles Dickens Movie mentioned: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT on Netflix Call 988 if you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are peop…
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David Woods Bartley shares his journey from mental "hellness" to mental wellness. We discuss: his suicide attempt and sexual assaults experience of over 30 ECT treatments and ketamine infusions how to use distraction as a coping mechanism sadness vs depression vs disappointment "Why" vs "What" questions proposal from his fiancé Contact David: https…
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In this episode we empower you seek the financial support you need and share why the "magic ratio" can improve your relationship with yourself and others. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering s…
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If you've felt like you ever made an awkward first impression, we discuss why first impressions don't last! We can get a do-over! Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or i…
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We discuss Bruce Springsteen's quote: "Sometimes it's not what you're doing that matters, but what's happening while you're doing it." Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm,…
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Leo shares his thoughts about love, success and grief after reading "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upse…
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Navy veteran, Nick Howland, joins me to discuss how THE FIRE WATCH program helps to reduce veteran suicides and civilians. Website: www.thefirewatch.org 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow…
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Kevin Baker: How to help teens cope with anxiety, body image issues, academic pressure and boredom during summer break
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Teenage Life Coach, Kevin Baker, joins us today to discuss how to help teens and tweens cope with anxiety. Contact Kevin: https://www.kevinbakerinc.com/freelifecoachoffer/ Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know…
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Social Media, Meta, & Self-Injury, with Lotte Rubæk
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In this episode, Lotte Rubæk, MSc, who leads the Self-Injury Team in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Capital Region of Denmark, talks about why interaction on image-based social media platforms like Instagram can be particularly appealing to young people who self-harm. She discusses the dynamics that can arise between users in the more close…
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What is the one thing/person/place/thing that you can't live without? This question may unlock the meaning to our life. We discuss how Vincent Van Gogh, Bruce Springsteen and Gabor Maté help us find meaning and understand addiction. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing…
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Alessandra Seggi: Youth, suicide and why connections don't make relationships
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Author and Fulbright Scholar, Alessandra Seggi, joins us to discuss her book, "Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: context, causes and consequences." 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow,…
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When we have a traumatic event, we tend to isolate and close ourselves off from the world. In this episode we learn how to re-engage the world with open arms. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to to…
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Author, Dr. Karen Doll, joins us to discuss her internationally bestselling book, "Building Psychological Fitness: How High Performers Achieve with Ease." 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorr…
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If you feel like you've been self-sabotaging your career, relationships and health, then we offer practical steps to get you back on track for caring and nurturing those areas. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.co…
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Author, self-discipline coach and meditation teacher, Giovanni Dienstmann joins us to discuss: Power of determination Why breath is the bridge to the mind and body How to create space between pain and peace Value of sleep and rest Importance of aspirations, awareness and actions How to rebuild our identity after it's been shattered Buy his books: h…
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We apply the three lessons of managing physical pain to managing our emotional pain. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self…
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Bruce Schutter, author of "I triumphed over Bipolar, Alcoholism and Anxiety Disorder by becoming a Mental Health Warrior," joins us to discuss his book. Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/Ryfuo 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thri…
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We discuss why we may feel like our life is a waste, what are uses for waste and how to regain and recycle our waste to benefit ourselves and the community. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomo…
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In this episode, Christina Robillard talks about how self-criticism can lead to increases in self-injury urges within the next two hours as well as the relationship between self-criticism and disordered eating. She explains how she and her team use ecological momentary assessment (EMA; see Season 1, Episode 11 with Dr. Glenn Kiekens) to assess self…
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I've spent so much time being resentful about the love or hug I didn't receive, when I never even expressed my need for either. We discuss how to be aware of our needs, express our needs and letting go of the outcome. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-…
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Jeremy Stalnecker: Be 100% responsible for your 10%, PTSD and why your identity is internal, not external
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Jeremy Stalnecker - Author, former USMC Infantry Officer and Executive Director of Mighty Oaks Foundations - joins us to discuss how to assist veterans struggling with PTSD, the importance of finding a way to serve and focusing on what doesn't change. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a b…
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Samuel Swidzinski, author of "Win The War with Bipolar," joins us to discuss his lived experience and psychological research about bipolar; treatment, symptoms and coping mechanisms. Go to www.thrivewithleo.com to manage your "Pain, Purpose and Prosperity." National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 Teen Line (Los Angeles) 800-852-8336 The Trevor Pro…
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We respond to a listener email about the challenges of living abroad and alcohol addiction. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide …
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Learn how to be upfront about our needs, wants and expectations so that we don't feel the pain of disappointment and resentment in our relationships and life. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to to…
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We discuss how to make life feel longer and pleasant; addiction according to Matthew Perry; redefining meditation; journaling as a learning tool; how to reframe loss. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s g…
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