Welcome to another Ask Kev episode! This time, Kevin shares how to manage anxiety in 3 minutes!

Anxiety is one of the most common mental conditions and it can be triggered by anything. There are many ways of calming anxiety, but Kevin’s favorites are breath work, art therapy, and music therapy. He breaks them down in this episode and you will have a very easy way to use each of them!

Please reach out and let us know your tips for managing anxiety!

It is so important to see ourselves represented in idols and mentors; this is why this episode with Yasmin Irfani is a game-changer in the mental health field.

Her own mental health journey combined with knowing Kevin’s story inspired her to dedicate her work to suicide awareness and related topics. Within her community, Yasmin reckons that education and being open to listening are two great factors that would bring change. The more people are sharing their own mental health thoughts and experiences, the more we are normalizing it. Yasmin also reflects on those memorable moments in her life in which mental health popped up.

This interview on the HINESIGHTS Podcast is one of the hardest things Yasmin has ever done, join her in being vocal about her journey.

Human connection is essential for day-to-day living.

One way or another, COVID made us separate from our family and friends, but there are ways to stay connected nowadays. With social platforms like FaceTime, Zoom, or even Skype we can call our loved ones and stay tuned with what is going on with them. If something is not contributing to your lifestyle, you can always unfollow!

We hope this Mental Health Hack can help you!

Kevin has been incredibly open about his paranoid delusions.

In this episode, he shares how he stops the voices in his head that constantly talk to him and may put him in danger. He shares three tips regarding negative thoughts. One of them is “recite, repeat, believe”. He has talked about this method previously but goes back to it because it truly works.

Remember, recite the wonderful things you are, repeat them constantly, and you will believe it over time.

Jeff Evans stopped by the HINESIGHTS Podcast to chat about his great friend: Mr. Larry King.

As most of you know, Mr. King was a legend of broadcasting but not so many know about his personal life. Jeff Evans was a close friend of Larry and he remembers how he grew up in Brooklyn in a very detailed manner. Together, they go through Larry’s career as the best and most recognized broadcaster of all time. Larry was a pioneer in broadcasting and his legacy is large and known across journalism and broadcasting schools.

Join this conversation between Kevin and one of Larry King’s closest friends!

We really underestimate the power of sleep, don’t we?

Sleep is the most important part of the day, besides healthy eating and exercise. In this quick Mental Health Hack, Kevin shares some tips you might want to use before you go to bed. Sleep affects our mood, appetite, and even the way we retain information in our brains!

Having sleeping hygiene is incredibly important for our life.

In this episode, Kevin shares how he manages his paranoia and paranoid delusions.

One of Kevin’s coping mechanisms during a delusional episode is to weigh in the logic of the situation. He shares with us one example of how he has dealt with this before while being out with family. He has one specific exercise that will help him through his episodes. Therapy and these coping mechanisms are what Kevin does to go ahead with his life.

If you suffer from paranoia or paranoid delusions, this episode will be really informative for you.

Today’s guest is our dear friend Andrew Ross!

He is a talented filmmaker that found his passion for film after doing it as a hobby. He met Kevin’s story through Eric Steel’s documentary “The Bridge”. He also tells the story of how he met Kevin and started working with him. Impacting social causes through Sprout Creative is also a big topic of Andrew’s work. He also shares some fun stories with his ex-in-laws!

Tune in to this wonderful, fun conversation with Andrew Ross.

If we don’t take care of ourselves first, how can we take care of others?

It is incredibly important to have a self-care routine or activities for you to avoid burnout and emotional exhaustion. Find those things that recharge you and do them when needed. Blocking off time from your calendar for these activities is a must.

Try this tip and let us know how it goes! Remember: we want you here today, tomorrow, and every day after that.

There are things you always have with you when you travel.

In this episode, Kevin shares 5 of those that he must travel with. For people that have a mental illness, it is absolutely necessary to travel with enough meds for the trip. Kevin always takes his working out gear, since for him it is important to have a sweat every day.

Try to think, what are the 5 things you must travel with?