We spend so much time trying to get ourselves "in tune" through therapy, meditation, sobriety, exercise, and self-improvement. But what if feeling better isn't just about tuning ourselves? Inspired by a scene from a movie about piano tuning, this episode explores the difference between being in tune and being in harmony. Sometimes the problem isn't that we're broken or out of tune—it's that we're disconnected from the people, places, communities, and purposes that help us feel like we belong.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why being healthy and feeling connected are not always the same thing
• The difference between self-improvement and meaningful connection
• How loneliness can persist even when you're doing all the "right" things
• The ancient idea of harmony and what it can teach us about mental health
• Why purpose, relationships, and community are essential to suicide prevention
• Questions to help you discover what—or who—you want to be in harmony with
Thrive With Leo Coaching:
If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, 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.
Gambling Addiction: 1-800-GAMBLER