Zach Tidwell transformed his life after a self-inflicted gunshot wound left him blind and deaf in one ear. Through perseverance, he has pursued numerous adventurous activities, including skiing and white water rafting. He demonstrated that with determination and support, one can regain independence and achieve remarkable goals despite significant challenges. ... Show More
Oct 9
Punk Rock Meets Therapy: Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
How are punk rock and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) related? More than you think. In this episode, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. J.J. Kelly — the “punk rock doc” — joins the conversation to break down DBT with raw honesty, humor, and zero fluff. Far from a ... Show More
31m 15s
Sep 25
Olympic Gold Medalist on Alcoholism, Recovery, and Redemption
How exactly does a three-time Olympic gold medalist end up with alcohol use disorder? At just 16, Carrie Bates stood on the Olympic podium with a gold medal around her neck. To the world, she had it all — talent, drive, and glory. But behind the scenes, Carrie was fighting a grow ... Show More
27m 30s
Jan 2023
From the Brink of Death to a Life of Purpose: Kevin Parker Recounts His Powerful Journey of Overcoming Addiction, Trauma and Discovering Hope
Kevin Parker is a personal development coach who helps individuals overcome obstacles and find their true warrior within. He has a passion for learning new techniques and strategies to pass along to his clients. As a young adult, Kevin struggled with major depression, anxiety, an ... Show More
34m 1s
Jul 2023
Managing your mental health and supporting people with disabilities, with Lauren McDonough
* TRIGGER WARNING – This episode discusses suicide. If this is triggering for you, we advise perhaps skipping today’s episode. For support, call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or visit beyondblue.org.au *
July is Disability Pride Month, and Kic community member Lauren McDonough does an o ... Show More
23m 4s
Jul 2019
Zach Bush, MD Wants You To Let Go Of Your Story
“The biggest problem we all face is the story that we tell ourselves of what our lives have been. It’s keeping us in a box. The ‘cubicle’ you’re really living in is your story.” Zach Bush, MD
He’s back! One of the most fascinating and popular guests to grace this platform, Today ... Show More
1h 54m
Feb 2021
173 - Change you Perspective, Change Your World
Before I begin today’s episode, I want to let you know that I’ll be discussing an attempted suicide. While I believe in talking about things honestly and directly, I know that this topic can be difficult for some people.“It is not so much what happens to you as how you think abou ... Show More
9m 3s
Sep 2023
496: Finding Joy, Triumph, and Love in Life with Quadruple Amputee (and Pirate) Tom Nash
How long do you think it would take you heal from an illness that changed your life? Picture this - you’re 19 have just lost both yours arms and legs after contracting meningococcal disease. How long do you think it would take you to heal? Well for Tom Nash, who survived the life ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2023
Zach Braff Is Processing Pain Through Art
We all face difficult experiences at some point in our lives: loss, grief, disappointment—feelings that can be overwhelming, confusing, and even paralyzing to confront. But what if we could transform our pain into something beautiful? What if we could use our creativity to proces ... Show More
1h 57m
Jan 2024
sacrificing our mental health at the altar of social media (ft. thanasi dilos)
Are we sacrificing our mental well-being at the altar of social media and Big Tech? In this episode, I sit down with 21-year-old Thanasi Dilos, a pioneering voice for his generation's mental health and digital safety. Forgoing college to advocate for change, Thanasi shares his po ... Show More
1h 39m