Episodes

This week on Behind Beautiful Things, we welcome Mitch, the author of the book “Columbus Day”. On this episode, the first part in a two part series, Mitch tells the harrowing story of his childhood relationship with his Mother, how he was checked into a hospital for a 30 day “evaluation” without his knowledge, and then how he was institutionalized for three and a half years without any explanation. It is a story of resilience and strength, and will be continued next week. Please join us! Buy Mitch’s book “Columbus Day” here. View Mitch’s incredible artwork at MitchRosenart.com Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag…

This week on Behind Beautiful Things, we welcome Maura, the author of the upcoming book “Saving Ellen”. On this episode, Maura tells us the difficult story of learning about her sister’s illness, the inspiring way her family rallied around her, her sister’s kidney transplant, and finally, the lasting effects this had on Maura and the family. Please join us! Please Note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault. Please take care while listening Maura’s website - https://www.caseyink.com/  Maura’s substack - https://maurac.substack.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/author.maura.casey/  Gooreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214151305-saving-ellen  Buy “Saving Ellen” on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Ellen-Memoir-Hope-Recovery/dp/1510780777/  Buy “Saving Ellen” on Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/p/books/saving-ellen-a-memoir-of-hope-and-recovery-maura-casey/21517661 Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow …

This week, we welcome Carol, the author of the upcoming book “Girl, Groomed” to Behind Beautiful Things. Carol joins us to tell a harrowing story of severe childhood trauma, the silence around the abuse she and others experienced, and then how her trauma continued to effect her throughout her life. Please join us! Please Note: There is discussion of sexual abuse and violence in this episode. Please take care while listening. Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/p/books/girl-groomed-carol-odell/21633639 Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girl-groomed-carol-odell/1145931748 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Groomed-Carol-Odell/dp/1647428726/ National Sexual Assault Hotline (24 hour) 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673) Their website also offers State by State resources. US Center for SafeSport 833-5US-Safe (833-587-7233) Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com  Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

This week, we welcome Joel to Behind Beautiful Things. Joel is a professional actor and a friend of Kevin’s. On this episode, we talk about his early childhood struggles with mental health, his turbulent medication journey, and we check in on where he is today. Please join us! Please note there is discussion of going on and off mental health medications in this episode. Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a stand in for medical advice, and we encourage you to always work with a doctor for any of your medication needs. Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/album…

This week, we welcome Julie to Behind Beautiful Things. Julie is the author of three books about her journey as an adopted child. Today, we discuss her newly released third book “Twice the Family”. During this episode, we talk about Julie’s experience as an adoptee, her bond with her family, and her search for her birth parents. This is an inspiring and hopeful story — please join us! WEBSITE: https://juliemcgueauthor.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/juliemcguewrites https://x.com/juliermcgue https://www.instagram.com/julieryanmcgue/ PURCHASE LINKS: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Twice-the-Family/Julie-Ryan-McGue/9781647427863 https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/164742786X https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twice-the-family-julie-ryan-mcgue/1145822812 https://bookshop.org/p/books/twice-the-family-a-memoir-of-love-loss-and-sisterhood-julie-ryan-mcgue/21588772 Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things…

This week, we welcome in Subha to tell her incredible story. Born in a small village in India, Subha was always told that societal norms dictated what her life could consist of. Through her story, we learn about her determination to build a career, raising a daughter on her own, the incredible work she has done, and continues to do, for women in India, and more. Please join us! Note: This episode contains descriptions of suicidal ideation and domestic violence. Please take care while listening. Visit: www.aguawomen.com Visit: www.aguainclusion.com Visit: www.aguagiftingsmiles.com Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad…

This week, we welcome the host of the excellent podcast “Creating Greatness”, Robert! Robert joins the show to talk about his issues growing up, how he turned to drugs as a solution, his time in and out of prison, and finally, his fourth prison sentence. Robert tells an absolutely incredible and inspirational story about how he came to be where he is today. Please join us! Check out Robert’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kingacomebakks Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is commi…

This week, we welcome a returning guest: Jason! Jason is the host of the excellent podcast “My Madness METHod”. He was a guest in episode 71 of “Behind Beautiful Things”. This week, Jason returns to talk about his incredible podcast, his thoughts on what the “operating system” version of ourselves are, and the project he and Kevin have started collaborating on. Please join us! Link to Jason’s podcast “My Madness Method”: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PqoIjFXPgxBgTVt3zYJos Link to Jason’s Website: https://eight19product.com/ Jason’s previous episode of Behind Beautiful Things: https://www.sadtimespodcast.com/searching-for-connection-and-finding-addiction-jason-on-his-traumatic-childhood-his-introduction-t/ Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional S…

This week, we welcome in Moey! Moey and Kevin have known each other for over two decades. She is on the show to talk about her struggles with body positivity issues, how we often long for what we once were but are no longer, some health issues that she had to deal with, and her continuing journey to love herself as she is. This is an eye opening discussion — please join us! Find Moey on Instagram: @chicandcrackingup40 Find Moey on Tik Tok: @chicandcrackingup40 Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 …

This week, we welcome Marilyn! Marilyn is the author of the inspiring book “Don’t Walk Away: A Care Person’s Journey”. This week, we discuss her childhood, how her family has always dealt with death, her mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, her role as her mother’s caretaker, and the absolute joy Marilyn experienced spending every day of her mother’s journey with her. Marilyn has the goal of changing the view of dementia — please join us! Links to Marilyn’s book dontwalkaway.net/ Link to Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCBMQNDB Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/…

This week, we welcome in a returning guest! Jon has been on the show a few times before, but today he is appearing as “New Blue Eyes”, the name in which he writes and records music. We also welcome the owner of “Handwritten Recording”, Rick. The three of us discuss the new name, our connection with our families, how sadness can be turned into art, why and when we turn to music, and also premiere of a new song, “Five of Wands”. Please join us and check out New Blue Eyes! Find New Blue Eyes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newblueeyes/profilecard/?igsh=MWo2ZmwxYTdiem9wNw== Check out Handwritten Recording: http://www.handwrittenrecording.com Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: h…

This week, we welcome in Anne, the author of the book Mattie, Milo, and Me: A Memoir . During this episode, we will discuss Anne’s traumatic upbringing, her discovery of Bruce Springsteen, and her incredible memoir about dog ownership and how it can change us. This is an inspiring story on many levels and we hope you can join us! Warning: There are discussions of physical, emotional, and animal abuse. Please take care while listening. Visit Anne’s website: http://www.anneabelauthor.com/ Find A...

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 this episode — please take care while listening. Visit Dan’s Website: http://dan-granger.com/ Pick u...

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 come!). Please join us for this episode as we discuss the story of these two amazing people! Warning: There are descriptions of bullying in this episode — please take care while listening. Jenny’s website: https://jennyjennystory.wixsite.com/dysnomia Janet’s website: https://janetwal.wixsite.com/autismconnects Find Jenny on instagram: @jennystory2019 @jennystories101 Find Janet on instagram: @janet.walmsley Find Jenny and Janet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesofnonfictionandfiction/ Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.f…

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 Nikki and Kevin worked together on. Also, Nikki has included a free link to sign up for upcoming workshops in the notes below. If you have any interest in pursuing this, please click on the below link. Thank you Nikki for the amazing work you do! I hope all of you can join us! Link to Nikki and Kevin’s previous episode: https://www.sadtimespodcast.com/kevin-and-returning-guest-nikki-discuss-his-progress-with-nlp-treatment-108/ Nikki’s website: https://nikkinicholas.com Click here to learn more about Nikki’s upcoming workshops: https://nikkinicholas.com/join-my-upcoming-workshop-oif/ Find 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 struggling with eating disorders during this episode. Please take care while listening. Connect with Elise ...

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 ideation, domestic abuse, and animal abuse in this episode. Please take care while listening. Flowcode with Links and Press https://www.flowcode.com/page/liberatedhealerpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiberatedHealer www.loveandmedia.com (production site) www.ginacavalier.com (artwork) www.theliberatedhealer.com (wellness site) (Mailchimp Subscribers 9,416) Instagram: Gina Cavalier LinkedIn : @theliberatedhealer (17,900 followers) IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0146765/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Learn more about Kevin’s Professional …

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 inspiring conversation! Please note: There are discussions of suicidal ideation in this episode. Please take care while listening. Pulvarize the Stigma website: https://pulverizethestigma.com Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Sad Times on Instagram: @sadtimespodcast Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 Editorial note: Sad Times …

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) Collection: https://www.genedwards.com/transformative-collection/ Free Fireworks Healing for Animals: https://www.genedwards.com/animal-healing-event/ Free Items: https://www.genedwards.com/free-stuff/ Insight Timer Anxiety Meditations: https://insighttimer.com/genedwards Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Sad Times on Instagram: @sadtimespodcast Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hyste…

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 website: http://www.qinsunstubis.com/ Purchase Qin’s book: https://a.co/d/4E3HV0i Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Sad Times on Instagram: @sadtimespodcast Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022  Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to …

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. Please join us for this incredible story of love and perseverence. Visit Qin’s website: http://www.qinsunstubis.com/ Purchase Qin’s book: https://a.co/d/4E3HV0i Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Sad Times on Instagram: @sadtimespodcast Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing va…

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 is, the kind of work one can expect when addressing our subconscious, and a window into how the experience has been for Kevin. Also, Nikki has included a free link to sign up for upcoming workshops in the notes below. If you have any interest in pursuing this, please click on the below link. Thank you Nikki for the amazing work you do! I hope all of you can join us! Link to Nikki’s previous episode: https://www.sadtimespodcast.com/nikki-emotions-the-subconscious-and-neuro-chemical-reactions-93/ Nikki’s website: https://nikkinicholas.com Click here to learn more about Nikki’s upcoming works…

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 do next to nothing to solve the problem, and much more. Please join us for this challenging and important conversation! Please note: This episode contains explicit descriptions of gun violence. Please take care while listening. Website: TERRYCCARNEYSR.COM Instagram: Terry C Carney Sr. (@officialterryccarney) • Instagram photos and videos Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Sad Times on Instagram: @sadtimespodcast Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/album…

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 traumatic experiences. Please join us! Please note: This episode contains explicit descriptions of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Please take care while listening. Silver Linings Mental Health website: https://www.silverliningsmh.com/ Silver Linings Institute: https://www.silverliningsinstitute.com/ Link to Transtheoretical Change Model: https://prochange.com/transtheoretical-model-of-behavior-change/ Website for Posttraumatic Growth Resource Center: https://bouldercrest.org/ptg-resource-center/ Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebo…