HINESIGHTS Podcast

In this episode of Ask Kevs, he recalls some of his worst maniac episodes. Kevin is open to chatting about his mania and the episodes he’s had. He explains what causes them and what happens when the episode ends. Bipolar disorder is a cyclical disease, with ups and downs that are extremely high and low. But there’s a bright side that Kevin shares about it and what he does when he is in the middle...

This episode is with a truly special man. Marlon Rollins, our friend, found in his pastor a mentor and a father figure at a very young age. As a man of faith, God showed Marlon his way into counseling psychology, and since then it has been nothing less than fun and great experiences leading people. He got hands-on experience around mental health by working at a local community hospital in the cris...

Stress reduction plans are so needed right now! Life changed all of a sudden, and we have to have coping mechanisms at hand. Work, home, relationships, and literally everything in life can be a bit overwhelming, this is why you need to implement a stress-reduction plan. In this episode, Kevin shares three tips you can use whenever you feel extremely stressed.

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...

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 facto...

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...

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...

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...

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 Kev...

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...

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,...

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?

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 ha...

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! We have the pleasure to have Lauren Breen asking questions to Kev today. From Kevin’s greatest fear, to what he is binge-watching on Netflix, what sparks his curiosity right now, how does he feel about cranberries, who his dream guests are, and much more! Get to know Kev a little better! This episode features rapid-fire question...

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 dial...

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...

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 influenti...

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....

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 sever...

What you eat impacts your mental health! Your gut health and mental health are interrelated. If you are seeing a change in your mental health, follow your gut. There may be something on your diet that’s affecting your gut-brain connection.

How do you tell someone you are struggling? This is the main question for this Ask Kev episode. Kevin first notes that for him it is a privilege to listen to someone’s story for the first time through all the social media messages he gets. Being honest is the only way to go through. It takes a lot of courage to tell your story, but remember: you are not alone in this.