Episodes

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…

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, sexual abuse, extreme violence, and rape. Please take care while listening. Visit Miss Liz’s website: http://www.misslizsteatime.com/ Miss Liz’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuqQ9wyDhecHBf0WAZ42E4A 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/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from genero…

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: This episode contains descriptions of physical violence, sexual abuse, extreme violence, and rape. Please take care while listening. Visit Bella’s website: https://feelingbetternaturally.love Bella’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuqQ9wyDhecHBf0WAZ42E4A Bella’s Substack: https://www.substack.com/@feelingbetternaturally 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/a…

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 take care while listening. Visit John’s website: https://johndavidgraham.com Buy a copy of “Running As Fast As I Can”: https://www.amazon.com/Running-As-Fast- Can/dp/B0CM2RYDYK 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/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 a llow…

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 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect…

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. 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not nec…

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: 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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please not…

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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqB030coG1f5i9-XUTuAyA For more information, please check out: http://carbondalesufis.com/ 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, p…

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 while listening. Sam’s Website: samcrabtree.com Follow Sam on Instagram: @thismachinemakespuns 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empath…

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’s Podcast here: https://youtube.com/@user-nicksteinbergerpodcast?si=LW99BtriFKsr3xUW 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is…

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 lives. Please join us and listen to two old friends discuss art and its healing power. 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is impo…

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: 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the vie…

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 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily refl…

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 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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Time…

This week we speak with Nikki Nicholas. For years, Nikki was leading a conventional life when she realized she needed a change. She left her corporate work and committed to understanding her own mind, and in so doing, could use that knowledge to help others. She is now a successful life coach who offers incredible insights into what is going on in our minds when we feel the difficult emotions we feel. Please join us! Nikki’s website: https://nikkinicholas.com Nikki is offering 10% off coaching with her! If you use the code SADTIMES within 30 days of the podcast going live. They just need to reach out to Nikki through her website to use it. “Free Gift" mentioned in the episode: https://nikkinicholas.com/find-your-sub-blocks-oif/ (It's a 9-minute video that explains what subconscious blocks are, where they come from, and how people can find them within themselves) Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146…

This week we are changing things up a bit! Our host, Kevin, is being interviewed by his longtime close personal friend, JT Brown. With the tables turned, Kevin talks with JT about how his brain works when he’s anxious, some difficult visits he had to the doctor, and much more. Please join us as Kevin shares some of his story! 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/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 be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note tha…

This week we speak with Dr. Kathryn Smerling, the author of the forthcoming book “Learning to Play Again: Rediscovering Our Early Selves to Become Better Adults”. During our discussion, Dr. Smerling talks about what brought her to family therapy, intergenerational trauma, the effect divorces can have on families, the importance of nature and exercise, and much more. Please join us! Dr. Smerling's site: https://drksmerling.com/ Link to pre-order Learning to Play Again: Rediscovering Our Early Selves to Become Better Adults: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538183229/Learning-to-Play-Again-Rediscovering-Our-Early-Selves-to-Become-Better-Adults Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Time…