Kevin Hines: A Story of Survival, Hope, and Healing
Episode Overview
Kevin Hines shares his remarkable story of survival after attempting to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge Importance of transcendental meditation, maintaining a healthy diet, and the impact of kindness and empathy Insights on mental health advocacy and the need for reducing suicide rates globally Emphasis on the power of hope, forgiveness, and gratitude in creating a more supportive world Discussion on Kevin Hines' upcoming feature-length motion picture and dedication to mental health advocacy
If you are going to truly move forward from something that's been done to you, abuse, neglect, if you are going to truly move forward from something that's been done to you and remove the trauma from your mind and your body, you have to forgive or else you're never truly letting go. I personally feel like cancer is the disease of people who've been hurt and are hanging on to her resentment, you know, frustration because of what's been done to them.
Imagine standing on the edge of the Golden Gate Bridge, ready to end it all. That's where Kevin Hines found himself two years after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 19. In this episode of the GOING ROGUE Podcast, Angie Manson sits down with Kevin, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and global suicide prevention advocate, to discuss his extraordinary journey from that fateful day to becoming a beacon of hope for many.
Kevin's survival from the 220-foot jump is one of only 36 such stories and the only one backed by evidence, making his experience uniquely powerful. During their chat, Kevin and Angie cover a wide range of topics, from transcendental meditation and the importance of a balanced diet to the fentanyl epidemic and cyberbullying. They also touch on the new suicide prevention net under the Golden Gate Bridge and Kevin's updates on his upcoming projects.
Throughout the conversation, Kevin emphasizes the critical role of kindness, empathy, and gratitude in mental health recovery. His story isn't just about surviving; it's about thriving and finding purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the depths of mental health challenges and the incredible resilience of the human spirit.