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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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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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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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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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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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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 - 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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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 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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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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If you're not enjoying music like you used to, tune in to discover ten ways to reignite your passion for music. Podcast Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ahntB Black Thought: https://shorturl.at/hmALV 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 …
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Author, Activist and Lawyer Alreen Haeggquiest joins me to discuss: childhood sexual trauma attempting suicide 2x's why she burned her journal inner child work caretaker syndrome Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month an…
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We explore how being fun and spontaneous can reduce our destructive impulsive urges. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help. In the US: Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling The National Suicide Pre…
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We discuss how WNBA player, Britney Griner, navigated through pain, despair to find joy and purpose. 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…
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How do we show up with confidence when we don't feel it? How do we get unstuck when we find ourselves repeating the same patterns over and over again? This is the episode to listen to. Books mentioned: https://shorturl.at/fqJW1 SWIMMING TO ANTARCTICA by Lynne Cox https://shorturl.at/bilTV THE COMFORT BOOK by Matt Haig 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want g…
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We discuss the cycle of solace-escape-connection-contribution. Miller's Girl: https://youtu.be/vk2OJZHutBM?si=BbfhIystyj1R3RPD If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help. In the US: Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential …
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Today's episode we discuss the backlash that Miss USA is receiving for resigning her Miss USA duties, citing mental health reasons and why it's important that we know when to quit or resign from our jobs also. 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 coa…
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The author of POWER OF AWE, Michael Amster, joins me today to discuss how to reduce pain, find purpose and build connection. Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/syN78 Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to…
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Sometimes convenience can rob us of connection and growth. Practicing the Daily JERMS helps us to connect, find meaning and look forward to the future. 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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We discuss how preservatives may be linked to emotional dysregulation and how people who try preserve us in a particular time can prevent us from accepting our current state and path forward. 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.t…
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Whether you're experiencing physical pain or have gone through a traumatically painful experience, how we tell our story plays a part in how we heal and move forward. 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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Award-winning child advocate, Steve Simpson, joins us to discuss his childhood of abuse, addiction, suicide attempts to flourishing as an adult. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health p…
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We discuss belonging, getting unstuck, detraining, finding our stride and why heat is the antidote to hurt. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. National Suicide Prevention Lifel…
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Approximately 47% of transgender adults and 55.7% of transgender and non-binary youth report having engaged in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) at some point in their life. In this episode, Thomas details his experience of self-harm beginning at age 12, how his self-injury evolved over time, and how it related to his gender dysphoria. He also discuss…
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Sometimes we use painkillers when our fear, hurt, anger and excitement requires ice packs. Book quoted: HOW TO KNOW A PERSON by David Brooks 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. …
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