Psychache, thwarted belongingness and hopelessness can all lead us to suicidality. Let's discover how to fight back. 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, de…

Ep. 13 Coming Home to your Feminine Nervous System Coming Home to Your Feminine Nervous System: Aligning with Nature’s Rhythms In this episode, we’re exploring how reconnecting with the feminine nervous system can bring deep balance and calm into our lives. Join me, Sara Estelle, as I share insights on aligning with nature’s cycles, the healing wis…

Discovery why feeling trapped is link to suicidal ideation and discover how to free ourselves. 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 nee…

When our words fail to help us connect with others, it's the pen that can save us. 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, …

Stree 2 is an overlong, unfunny, and ultimately unnecessary sequel that has no idea how to deliver scares or laughs. Every scene in the film goes on for too long, the jokes are repeated to the point of redundancy, and some of the diversions are baffling to behold. Why is Akshay Kumar in this? How old is Tamannaah Bhatia’s character? Why are there n…

We learn everything in school except how to study and recall information. This information is valuable in school, in therapy and in life. Substack: 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 …

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…

Vikramaditya Motwane’s fascination with genre cinema continues. But his latest film, CTRL, isn't exactly going to win him any new fans. We discuss the film’s mess of a script, which tries to cram in way too many ideas than it needed to. We also talk about its elaborate conspiracy thriller section and its melancholic third act. Along the way, we pra…

Kottukkaali, writer-director P.S. Vinothraj’s follow-up to the acclaimed Koozhangal, divided us down the middle. We speak about the techniques Vinothraj uses to tell an ever-evolving, odyssey-like story about a group of people accompanying a young woman to her exorcism. We discuss the brief bursts of horror and comedy and talk about the larger poin…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ep. 12 Flower Essences for Men: A Conversation with Stefan Ball of the Bach Foundation Today, I have a truly fascinating episode for you. We’re diving into a topic that isn’t often discussed—Flower essences for men. I had the pleasure of interviewing Stefan Ball from the Bach Foundation, where we explore why the world of energy healing tends to att…

Sector 36 is a gratuitously grisly dramatisation of the gruesome Nithari serial murders from around two decades ago. But because it unfolds with zero nuance, the movie mines cheap thrills out of a real-life horror story. We talk about the strange arcs that Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal’s characters have been given, the haphazard narrative stru…

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…

Kill might be one of the rare movies that actually benefit from a remake—that’s how royally it fumbles both its action and revenge plot. We discuss the film’s indecipherable approach to close combat, the lead actor Lakshya’s wooden performance, and the lack of inventiveness in the story. We also talk about the unearned John Wick and The Raid compar…

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…

"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…

The year’s biggest Indian hit, Kalki 2898 AD, is just as irredeemable as Prabhas’ other recent films. But unlike those movies, this one barely features Prabhas at all and drags on for three hours without offering a single character you can latch on to. We talk about the film’s poor construction, subpar world-building, and superficial writing. We al…

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…

This week we’re revisiting a special episode from 2014, originally part of my 'Nature Connections' series. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Stefan Ball, the Director of the Bach Centre and a respected author in the world of Flower Essences. If you’re a lover of Bach Essences, this conversation will resonate deeply with you. Ste…

Angry Young Men, the three-part documentary about writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar’s partnership, is a massive missed opportunity. We discuss the show’s cagey approach to its legendary subjects, the overwhelming feeling of self-satisfaction, and the unearned points it tries to score for highlighting the plight of writers in the film business. We…

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…

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…

Chandu Champion finds director Kabir Khan returning to 83 territory, for better or worse. We talk about the film’s shoddy storytelling structure, its complete lack of interest in developing its protagonist, and its over-reliance on crutches like music and contrivances. We also discuss Khan’s tendency to underestimate his audiences’ intellect and hi…

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…

The Timeless Wisdom of Flower Essences: A Conversation with Julian Barnard of Healing Herbs Bach Essences In this episode we’re delving into the archives to bring you a special episode from 2014, originally aired on my previous show, 'Nature Connections.' In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Julian Barnard, a true pioneer in the wor…

In Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey return as the murderous couple of hell who were introduced in 2021’s Haseen Dillruba. The sequel boasts an entirely different visual aesthetic and its romantic-thriller tone stands in contrast to the tongue-in-cheek pulpiness of the first film. We discuss what a huge mistake this is, w…

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…

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…

Rise Healer Rise - Empower Your Spirit with Flower Essences for the Leo New Moon Welcome to this light and love filled episode of Rise Healer Rise, where we explore the powerful energies of the Leo New Moon and how flower and vibrational essences can support your journey of self-discovery, resilience, and authentic expression. Join Sara Estelle as …

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,…

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-…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Sacred Cycles: Aligning Your Healing Work with Moon Phases and Seasons In this episode, Sara Estelle explores how Healers can enhance their practices by aligning with natural cycles. She discusses: • The power of working with moon phases in your healing business • How to structure your work and personal growth around the lunar cycle • Aligning your…

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…

Longlegs is the rare psychological horror movie that truly gets under your skin. Featuring an instantly iconic performance by Nicolas Cage, the movie creates an ominous atmosphere with the help of a measured pace and an unsettling reliance on silence. We discuss the film’s grounded first act and its rapid descent into full-blown supernatural horror…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…