Episodes

April 27, 2026

Jenny: Reducing Sense of Isolation | 188

On this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , Kevin sits down with Jenny, creator of yourcreativechord.com, for an honest and inspiring conversation about mental health, creativity, and personal growth. Jenny shares her experi...

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April 20, 2026

Dr. Moe: Breaking the Spell of Religion | 187

In this thought-provoking episode of Behind Beautiful Things , Kevin sits down with Dr. Moe, author of Breaking the Spell of Religion and Healing the Trauma . Together, they explore Dr. Moe’s personal journey growing up Catho...

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April 13, 2026

Bob & Tammy: Don’t Postpone Joy | 186

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , Kevin welcomes Bob and Tammy, co-authors of The Blank Journal . Together, they share their deeply personal journeys through grief after the traumatic loss of their spouses and how ...

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April 6, 2026

Adam: Public Service & Mental Health | 185

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , Kevin sits down with Adam for an honest and deeply personal conversation. Adam shares his childhood experiences, his journey into law enforcement in Canada, and the complex relatio...

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March 30, 2026

Dr. Laura: Common Wisdom | 184

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with physician and author Dr. Laura Gabayan to discuss her book Common Wisdom . Drawing from her background in medicine and years of personal experience, Dr. G...

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March 23, 2026

Marsh: A version of the Truth | 183

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with author Marsh to discuss her book A Version of the Truth . Marsh shares the story behind her decades-long unconventional relationship and the powerful life...

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March 16, 2026

Ishan: Self Actualization | 182

In this episode, Kevin sits down with author and holistic healing practitioner Ishan to discuss his book The Practice of Immortality . Together, they explore Ishan’s early childhood experiences and the personal journey that s...

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March 9, 2026

Peggy: Surviving The Family Kingdom | 181

In this gripping episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin welcomes Peggy, author of Surviving the Family Kingdom , for a powerful conversation about cult survival, family trauma, and breaking free from control. Peggy sh...

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March 2, 2026

Amanda: Restorative Justice | 180

In this compelling episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin welcomes Amanda for a powerful conversation about childhood trauma, healing, and restorative justice. Amanda bravely shares the difficult experiences she endur...

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Feb. 23, 2026

Angie: A Better Life is Possible | 179

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Angie, author of All I See Is Violence , for an in-depth conversation about Indigenous history, identity, and storytelling. Angie shares her early life gro...

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Feb. 16, 2026

Stacey: Empty Cupboards | 178

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Stacey, author of Empty Cupboards and several other books, for a candid and deeply moving conversation. Stacey shares her experience of a sudden nervous br...

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Feb. 9, 2026

Sarah: A Better Life is Possible | 177

In this powerful episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down once again with Sarah, author of the forthcoming memoir in verse, Conjuring the Hurricane: The Best Way to Save Your Life Is Any Way You Can . Sarah s...

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Feb. 2, 2026

Minneapolis | 177

In this special episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Sarah, an author and resident of Minneapolis, MN. In this conversation, Kevin speaks with Sarah about what it is really like on the ground as an Am...

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Jan. 19, 2026

Patton: The Father You Get | 175

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Patton, author of The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become , for a deeply personal and reflective conversation. Patton opens up ab...

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Jan. 12, 2026

Andrea: A Life in 147 Days | 174

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Andrea, author of Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days , for a powerful and heartfelt conversation. Andrea shares the inspiring story of her sister Adrienne...

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Jan. 5, 2026

Blair: A Schizoid at Smith | 173

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin interviews Blair, author of A Schizoid at Smith: How Overparenting Leads to Underachieving , for an insightful conversation about mental health, identity, and sel...

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Dec. 29, 2025

Jasmine: Love and Addiction | 172

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Jasmine for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and personal growth. Jasmine shares her experience with relentless childhood bully...

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Dec. 22, 2025

Grant: The Root of Transforming | 171

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin interviews Grant, a Master Life Coach, for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and personal growth. Grant opens up about the years of bullying he experien...

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Dec. 15, 2025

Jasmin: Mental Health in the Service Industry | 170

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Jasmin, the Chief Growth Officer at CHOW—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health and overall wellness in the hospitality and service indu...

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Dec. 8, 2025

Shawn: Your Authentic Self | 169

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Shawn, author of F* ck Happiness: The Search for Meaning in a World Gone Mad Chasing Happiness*. Shawn shares his powerful life story—from growing u...

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Dec. 1, 2025

Pamela: Family and Storytelling | 168

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Pamela, acclaimed author of When You Look Like Us and This Town Is on Fire . In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Pamela opens up about her chil...

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Nov. 24, 2025

Tony: Carrying the Tiger | 167

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Tony, the author of Carrying the Tiger , for an intimate and deeply moving conversation about love, loss, and resilience. Tony opens up about the m...

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Nov. 17, 2025

Aaron: Isolation, Art, and Redemption | 166

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Aaron, the author of Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park . In this deeply personal conversation, Aaron opens up about his journey through childhood...

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Nov. 10, 2025

Erin: Caring for Our Wellbeing is Essential | 165

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Erin for an honest and inspiring conversation about mental health, motherhood, and personal growth. Erin opens up about the mental health challenges she faced growing...

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