HINESIGHTS Podcast

Receiving hundreds of messages from people who want to take their life on a regular basis can be mentally challenging.

Find out how Kevin deals with suicidal messages and his tips on managing suicidal thoughts. He also gives two active crisis lines to call in the United States whenever you need help. If you are living internationally, Kevin shares a website to visit that can give you the resources and help you desire and deserve.

Remember, be kind to yourself and know you are loved!

Starting an athletic journey can change your life around.

This happened to today’s guest, Dr. Corey Hicks! Corey reflects on one specific experience he had in 1993 when he thought everything was lost and it made him realize his full potential. He also shares his journey into athletics through school and college, and how he became an Olympic Hopeful. He found in teaching a safe space in which to grow himself back together. After teaching kids that were on their way to being school dropouts, coach Corey surfaced from the ashes. He found his purpose in helping people find theirs.

Visit Corey’s website to learn more about his books and his coaching business.

This mental health hack is easier said than done, but Kevin gives you a couple of tips regarding clean eating in the new year.

Take them all with you and try them!

When your child says to you he hears voices, don’t panic!

Learning your kid can hear voices may be scary for some parents, but before you jump to conclusions, encourage your child to always be honest about hearing the voices and be non-judgemental!

Kindness, compassion, empathy, and clinical care will go a long way in your child’s battle against auditory and visual hallucinations. It is perfectly okay to seek help.

Dean Graziosi will answer ten questions in ten minutes!

In this quick episode, you will know all you need to know about Dean, his journey, and his work. Growing up, Dean had to fend for himself in order to help his mom and that led him to who he is today. He teaches people to check on their thoughts all the time, a positive mindset has a great impact on your body and your day-to-day. Your thoughts don’t own your actions.

Tune in and listen to what Dean and Tony’s upcoming challenge is about!

Being kind is a two-way mental hack.

This holiday season, Kevin invites you to be kind to everyone you cross paths with, but also with you. It is truly important for you to be kinder with yourself, your mind, and your body.

Merry Christmas!

Self-harming is a way of coping with emotional pain. It is a common mental health issue and can feel like an addiction.

Overcoming self-harming is not easy, but it can be done. Find out Kevin’s experience with self-harm, how he achieved to stop doing it, and some tips on how to help yourself from doing it.

Many times, some of us have to grow up a bit green.

Mikhayla had to when she entered high school and all of her adversities came upon her at the same time. Her biological father went to jail, her mother got major back surgery and a divorce from her second husband, and she started having suicidal thoughts at the same time, it was a cocktail. She shares what her support system is, how she copes with suicidal thoughts and depression, and her experience as Miss Iowa. She has been an inspiration for younger generations to take the first step in seeking help.

Mikhayla has two pieces of advice for all of you, listen up to discover them!

Gratitude is an ability you can cultivate every day!

Focusing on the positive and counting your blessings are two ways of being grateful. Writing them down in a list is also another way.

What are you grateful for today?

Some anniversaries are joyous and wonderful, but some are too disturbing and painful to remember.

In this episode, Kevin celebrates his 20th year of being alive after attempting to die by suicide off the Golden Gate Bridge by sharing a powerful science-based evidence-informed tool to better the mind. Yes, there are some tear-jerker moments, especially when he recounts the deep emotional pain that pushed him to want to end his life and the longing for someone who could have saved him. But there’s also moments that can motivate and strengthen you to keep fighting, so make sure to tune in!