SPOILERS: DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
From Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast. by Leo Flowers
May 11, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 824
About this episode
This episode explores the mental health costs of ambition using The Devil Wears Prada and its sequel.
In this episode, I use The Devil Wears Prada and its sequel to explore the mental health costs of ambition, the hidden support systems that help us succeed, and how to pursue excellence without sacrificing our relationships, identity, and sense of self. Visionary vs. vendor Ambition and burnout Wants vs. needs The cost of success Hidden mentors (“Nigels”) Mixed motives and self-honesty Print vs. digital attention Success without losing yourself 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 .
People in this episode
Host: Leo Flowers
Topics covered
- mental health
- ambition
- support systems
- success
- relationships
- identity
- self-honesty
Keywords
- mental health
- ambition
- burnout
- success
- relationships
- self-identity
- support systems
- coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Crisis Text Line, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, The Trevor Project, International Association for Suicide Prevention
Books & works: The Devil Wears Prada, Devil Wears Prada 2
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