Behind Beautiful Things

This week, we welcome in Dan, the author of the book “Why is Sam so SAD?” . During this episode, we will discuss Dan’s early years trying to find his place at both school and at home, his years as a special education teacher, and his battle with Seasonal Affective Disorder. We will also discuss his book, “Why is Sam so SAD?” Please join us! Warning: There are discussions of Suicidal ideation in th...

This week, we welcome in Janet and Jenny, a mother and daughter. During this episode, we will discuss Jenny’s diagnosis of autism, how her mother, Janet, struggled to find help and resources, the challenges they both faced as Jenny was growing up, and their shared journey to thriving. Janet and Jenny have shared their story far and wide. Jenny has also written two books of her own (with more to co...

This week we wrap up our two Part series discussing Kevin’s Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) work with Nikki. In an earlier episode (linked below), Nikki and Kevin discussed the first half of the NLP work he did with Nikki. This week, we rejoin Nikki and Kevin as they discuss his second half of the NLP work, including how the work evolved, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal last session Ni...

This week we welcome Elise to Sad Times! Elise is the co-host of the Deep Life podcast (link below). During this episode, Elise shares her story about encountering supreme struggles in her mid life, her horrific year of many family member’s suffering from cancer, and the recovery she went through to get to where she is today. I hope you can join us! Please note: There are descriptions of strugglin...

This week we welcome Gina to Sad Times! Gina is an author, artist, teacher, filmmaker, and media executive. On this episode, Gina tells her story of struggling throughout her life with suicidal ideation, about how healing is a solo sport, and the amazing work she is doing now to help those struggling with suicidal ideation. I hope you can join us! Please note : There are discussions of suicidal id...

This week we welcome Jon to Sad Times! Jon is an activist and the head of “Pulverize the Stigma” — a mental health advocacy group that is working to do just that: Pulverize the Stigma on Mental Health. Jon has spent a lot of his life dealing with major depressive disorder and after trying multiple treatments, was able to join a clinical trial that has changed his life. Please join us for this insp...

This week we welcome Gen! Gen talks about her early life, learning that she was adopted, how this impacted her throughout her life, the way she changed her life in her 50s, and the incredible work she is doing now. I hope you can join us for this incredibly inspiring and hopeful conversation. Visit Gen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.edwards.507 The Transformative (Healing) Collecti...

This week we complete Qin’s two part story. The first part can be found in episode 109. In this week, we discuss Qin growing up in crushing poverty, how her mother held the family together, her father’s political arrests, her family’s incredible perseverance, and Qin’s studies and eventual departure for America. Please join us for the conclusion of this amazing and inspiring story! Visit Qin’s web...

This week we welcome Qin Sun Stubis for part one of a two part series. In this first part, we learn about her grandmother’s belief that her father was cursed before he was born, how her parents met, the work they did in the western part of China, the great famine that decimated China from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, and finally, about Qin’s birth and her family’s desperate living situation....

This week we welcome back our return guest Nikki. In an earlier episode (linked below). Nikki came on and talked about her mental health journey and her transition into becoming an expert and helping others. Kevin has been taking her course over the past 6 weeks, and at the halfway point, he wanted to check in to share his journey with listeners. Please join us as he and Nikki talk about what NLP...

On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Terry. During this episode, we discuss Terry’s moving and bracing new documentary “Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic”. In this documentary, Terry and his team focus on South Central Los Angeles, but are hoping to further expand their scope across the globe. Terry discuses what everyday life is like for citizens in this area, the fact that politicians d...

On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Samantha. During this episode, we discuss Samantha’s experience during the attacks of 9/11. She was working in lower Manhattan, right next to the twin towers. We also discuss the PTSD she felt after this horrific experience, her building her Silver Linings Mental Health business, and the amazing work she continues to do help others who have gone through...

On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Miss Liz. During this episode, we discuss Miss Liz’s traumatic and difficult upbringing, the loss of her first child, her abusive first marriage, and her long healing journey. Please join us as Miss Liz shares incredible stories from her past and shares her incredible tea with us all. Please note : This episode contains descriptions of physical violence,...

On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Bella. During this episode, we discuss Bella’s first marriage and the tragic death of her first husband. After she relocated to the United States from Australia, Bella fell in with a spiritual group that would end leading to unspeakable tragedy. Finally, Bella takes us through her incredible healing journey. I hope you can please join us! Please note : T...

On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with author John. During this episode, we discuss John’s early years, his bout of homelessness, the amazing work he and his wife do through their Good Samaritan Houses, and also about his novel “Running As Fast As I Can”. It is an inspiring conversation - I hope you can join us! Please note: This episode contains discussion of religious extremism, . Please ta...

On this episode of Sad Times, the second part of a two part series, we speak once again with Asif. During this episode, we continue Asif’s story, discussing his depression and anxiety challenges, self medicating, and his continued goal to strike out on his own. Please join us! Please note: This episode contains discussion of religious extremism, . Please take care while listening. Sad Times Websit...

On this episode of Sad Times, the first part of a two part series, we speak with Asif. During this episode, we talk about his life growing up in India, his family dynamics, the creative outlets he discovered, and much more. Please join us! Please note: This episode contains discussion of Domestic Violence, Religious Extremism, Binge Eating, and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening....

On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Cebastian. During the episode, we speak with Cebastian about his many work struggles, difficult living situations he has found himself in, and a year in which he dealt with an abnormal amount of tragedy. Please join us! Cebastian’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/cebcasso Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: h...

On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with T Brown. During the episode, T talks about jointing a community, how that community changed over time, his realization about what had been occurring for years, and his painful healing process through creativity. Please join us! Please note: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse. Please take care while listening. T’s Youtube channel: https://ww...

On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Sam, an actor and writer. During the episode, Sam talks about his family, the moral importance of art, and his disillusionment with religion. He also speaks about a previous relationship with a partner struggling with dark thoughts and the idea of comedy as empathy. Please join us! Please note: This episode contains suicidal ideation. Please take care wh...

This week we speak with Nick, an actor and podcaster. During the episode, we will discuss Nick’s experience of growing up without a father, the bullying he endured, his mental health struggles, and the reminder that none of us are alone. Please join us! Please note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual abuse, bullying, and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening. Check out Nick...

This week we continue with another in our “Sad Salve” series. We all have our difficult times in life, and we turn to certain things — often art — to help get us through it. This week’s Sad Salve episode we are releasing is with Kevin’s dear friend John-Thomas, making his fourth appearance on Sad Times! John-Thomas and Kevin talk about the novel “Infinite Jest” and the impact it has had on their l...

This week we are releasing something a little different: “A Sad Salve”. We all have our difficult times in life, and we turn to certain things to help get us through it. Our first Sad Salve episode we are releasing is with Kevin’s best friend Erich. Erich talks about his love for heavy metal music. Please join us and listen to two old friends discuss art and its healing power. Sad Times Website: w...

This week we speak with Rodney about his work across the years as a counselor. He has worked with both adolescents and adults, and he talks about the various moves he made to follow his career and the effects it had on him and his family. Throughout the journey, no matter how difficult it became for him, he always focused on his passion for learning about and helping people. Please join us! Sad Ti...

On this special episode of Sad Times we welcome Kaet, Allison, and Michael to discuss the difficult topic of trying to conceive a child, pregnancy loss, and childbirth. While these are issues many women and couples deal with, it is not something that is easily discussed. Join us this week as we speak with these three brave people about their experiences. Sad Times Website:  www.sadtimespodcast.com...