This episode’s guest is one of Kevin’s close friends. She wrote a memoir and two other children’s books and started her own foundation, Blatantly Honest, please welcome Makaila Nichols! The opening of her memoir is not only profound but raw and it should be read by everyone that has been bullied at some point in their lives. Besides bullying, she has gone through sexual assault, suicide attempts, and addictions. She encourages everyone not to suffer in silence, speaking up will make the process much easier.

Makaila decided that her pain was going to build her instead of destroying her. Tune in to this heart-felt episode and listen to her journey!

Have you heard of the Exercise Effect?

Exercising and physical activity aren’t only good for your body, it is for your mental health too! When you have an exercise routine you release chemicals that help you feel more active, awake, and aware.

Are you having enough exercise in your daily routines? Remember, it’s not about committing endless hours to the gym, any amount is good!

Have you heard of the blue wave lightbox?

If not, this episode is a must-listen! Find out what blue wave lightbox is, how it combats bipolar disease and depression, and how it helps Kevin stay mentally stable.

Today’s guest is a policeman that cares about his community, their healing, and promoting hope.

Neil Gang is first and foremost a man of faith. He’s here to talk about his journey through life, from his work as a law enforcement officer to his keynote speaking gigs. After a colleague committed suicide, Neil was suffering and they never spoke about it at the agency. This lit his gut on fire to do something, to change things, and he wrote the Asher Model. Awareness, access, peer support, education, healthy habits, spirituality, and family are the seven pillars of the Asher Model. 

Join this episode of the HINESIGHTS Podcast and listen to Neil’s experience in the field!

Here’s your brain health tip of the week! You are unique and no one else can do things as you do. This is why you should stop comparing your process to others. Comparison is the thief of joy, remember that!

People in emotional and mental pain just need someone that cares. If you see someone in that situation, go towards them and offer your help. Your small act of compassion can save a life.

Brian A. Prince is our incredible guest this week! He came over to the HINESIGHTS Podcast to share his life philosophy and how parkour has taken him places. He knows that persevering and breaking down challenges are two ways of achieving things in life. Brain walks us through his path in life, how he’s had anxious and depressive moments and how a sport like parkour has helped him navigate through them. He reflects on his career, imposter syndrome, being diagnosed with ADHD, and much more.

He’s still on his journey and he has several opportunities laying before him. Take the time to listen to Brian and where he is right now!

Honesty will always be the best policy!

In every relationship you have, it is important to build it under an honesty and truth base. Even with your therapist! Give yourself space to honor and express what you really feel.

We all have a story to share, some more than others. What better way to share our experience and inspire others to be better than to write a book?

If you or anyone you know suffers from mental health, Kevin’s “Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt” is a must-read. It chronicles his experience living with a mental disorder, his suicide attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge, and the lessons and insights from his harrowing experience. It’s a book about the strength of the human spirit and finding the will to survive.

Go to Kevin’s website and grab your copy!

This is another episode that will move the deepest fibers of yourself. Jay Reid, a very special friend of ours, came over to the HINESIGHTS Podcast to share his story. He lost his son, Ryan, to suicide in 2017. Jay accepts that he never saw the red flags or the signs. His mission now is to end teen suicide, and he knows this is a task that won’t be done by schools or the government. He wants parents to become much more involved in their kid’s mental health. If you are a parent, go to your kid’s room and ask them for a walk and see how they are doing. Pain is inevitable, but it is manageable.