Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
Leo Flowers
Floating, Not Fleeing: When the Ocean Calls You to Stay
5 minutes Posted Aug 5, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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In this deeply personal solo episode, I reflect on a moment at sea that stirred something primal—a desire to leap, not to die, but to feel fully alive. We explore:

  • The difference between wanting escape and needing depth
  • How “leaping” can be a cry for rest, touch, or meaning
  • What it means to unplug, fast, and float
  • A practice for staying grounded when you feel unspooled
  • Why intensity sometimes masquerades as danger—but is really a call to be held


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, there are people who want to help:

In the US: 

Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Outside the US:

International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.