Today’s guest is someone you sure must’ve seen on your TV screen!

The incredibly talented Alessandra Torresani came over to the HINESIGHTS Podcast to share some of her story and journey in mental health. She reflects on her diagnosis process and how she has dealt with her bipolar disorder since working in the entertainment industry. Alessandra also looks back at her own process of talking about having bipolar disorder. She has amazing advice on how to be a public figure and still manage to cope with mental illnesses.

Alessandra is incredibly generous during this episode, we hope you enjoy it!

We all need coping strategies and mechanisms to go through life.

In this quick Mental Health Hack, Kevin shares 5 coping strategies that work for him.

Remember, you are not alone and you can get through this. Try to create your own self-care list and keep it close to you.

Tune in and we hope you are healthy so you can be here tomorrow and every day after that.

Even though this is an Ask Kev episode, we have a very special guest!

This episode features rapid-fire questions and Kevin answers straight away, tune in!

Emily Grossman, an incredible human being, is with us in this new episode of the HINESIGHTS Podcast!

Emily has vast experience in mental health and she is here to share a lot of things with us! Not only as a counselor but as a patient herself, Emily reflects and expands what her journey with mental health has been from a very young age. She started her recovery with a type of treatment called dialectical behavior therapy, mostly known as DBT. Emily talks a lot about recovery, and she explains why and how important it is to acknowledge the process. She wants to make a difference in the world and the chance of being a peer support counselor gave her that. Dealing with mental illness isn’t a burned brand on your forehead, it can open a lot of doors in life.

Tune in and listen to her incredible journey!

Connection with another human being can be as simple as a laugh or a deep conversation.

Humans are designed to live in a community, so the best thing you can do is try to connect with someone else. This requires empathy, a skill you will develop over time. Chemically, connection releases dopamine, which will make you feel happier and healthier!

What should someone expect when calling or texting a crisis line?

In this round of Ask Kev, he concentrates on how to deal when reaching out to a crisis line or service. The first time Kevin called the line, it was for a friend of his that was in a bad spot. Fortunately, the police, Margaret, and Kevin found her before she could injure herself. When Kevin texted the service, it was for himself, he was in need of a private-basis conversation with someone. As a final thought: you can always be the person to change someone’s life, don’t miss that opportunity.

We know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline works, and it is there for you to use. Please reach out if you aren’t feeling well and as many times as you need.

This episode features Kevin’s friend Trey Humphreys!

Trey is all about human connection and the power this has to change lives. He started sharing his thoughts through a blog and got so much support, he kept doing it. He’s also had an entrepreneurial journey since his college years going through deejaying at bars and even owning one. He also shares his admiration for Tony Robbins and how influential he’s been in his life. He also shares how he’s helping men get comfortable being vulnerable through his company The Exchange.

Tune in to this episode and dive deep into being a man and vulnerable at the same time.

Repetition and recitation can create a physical relaxation response, who would have thought!

This is why it is so important to recite and repeat for you to believe things. Having a positive self-speech will change your mindset.

Incorporate this into your daily routine and see how your life changes.

Reaching out to people in mental pain is multifaceted.

There are several ways you can do this and Kev gives a few examples of how to do this in this episode. Asking uncomfortable questions gives people permission to talk about their pain. If you don’t know how to approach someone you know is in discomfort, you can always write letters and follow what psychiatrist Jerome Motto started in the 1970s. One last way you can help your loved ones is by providing them with your time, which is enough for them to open up about their struggles.

Remember to always have a moment of gratitude for the things given to you during your life.

In this episode, we feature the amazing Marvin Columbus.

In 1978, he joined The Gap Band and started touring the United States with them, since then, he hasn’t stopped dancing with the greatest in the industry. Prince, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Michael Jackson, you name it. One day he started a boxing club in his kid’s high school and this transformed into a well-established boxing program for several high schools. His life also has gone around his kids and he mentioned a couple of stories regarding them.

Tune in and get a special cameo from Dominique Columbus, Marvin’s son!