TGM Classic | Kevin Hines | Hope, Healing, and Resilience: A Path to a Better Life

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Trigger Warning This episode discusses self harm and its prevention. It may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs help, please seek professional assistance. Listener discretion is advised. Can a single conversation save a life? Kevin Hines, a renowned mental health advocate, author, and speaker, has dedicated his life to suicide prevention and promoting mental wellness. He works with organizations, schools, and communities to provide resources and support to those in need. Drawing from his personal journey, he became a leading voice in the fight against suicide, working tirelessly to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide. His story serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that with the right support, recovery is possible, and every life is worth saving. In observance of National Suicide Prevention Week, Kevin joins us on The Greatness Machine to talk about his courageous journey from the edge of despair to becoming a global advocate for mental health. In this episode, Darius and Kevin engage in a profound discussion covering a wide range of topics related to mental health, suicide prevention, and personal resilience. They highlight dispelling misconceptions about suicide, nurturing human connections, and addressing the dangers of excessive screen time and instant gratification culture. Topics include: Three miracles that played a crucial role in Kevin’s survival from a suicide attempt How a passage in Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s book saved Kevin’s life The importance of taking suicide threats seriously The significance of dispelling misconceptions about suicide Why it matters to understand and attend to the needs of loved ones The erosion of face-to-face communication and its impact on human connections The dangers of excessive screen time for children’s developing brains Concerns surrounding instant gratification culture The importance of addressing suicide prevention at home Kevin advocates for age restrictions on social media platforms Why it is important to teach discipline and resilience to children through activities And other topics… Connect with Kevin: Website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhinesstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhinesstory/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYZeM7MIkXtU_--r9BlDTQA Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Stash: Don’t let your savings sit around - make it work harder for you. Go to get.stash.com/GREATNESS to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:02.1	What's up gang? Welcome to the greatness machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazda. I'm so
1:05.8	pumped to have you here with me. Now listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one,
1:11.4	people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both
1:15.2	of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature
1:18.8	interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories. What made them
1:23.0	tick? What got them to where they are now? Why? So it can help you step into your greatness
1:27.7	within your life, your business, and your career.
1:30.5	Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes
1:32.2	from myself, more as I say,
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