Being UnNormal
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsA podcast series with a focus on a variety of mental health topics designed to educate and empower you. We bring the professional and personal points of view together to talk about a wide range of topics across the mental health spectrum. It's a must have resource for anyone struggling with mental health issues within themselves or a loved one.
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Saving Hayes Freedom High School: A Personal Story
February 25, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWe are back - and with an episode that was come back worthy. In this episode we talk about the intersection of youth mental health and education. Hayes Freedom High School in Camas, Washington has come under threat of consolidation within a district that has a history of shutting down programs that serve the most vulnerable and neurodivergent population in its town. We talked to two teachers about why this "student first" model of education has such a high success rate, why Hayes needs to s...
The Four Pillars of DBT
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode we welcome back Alicia Paz to talk to us about the 4 Pillars of DBT treatment. DBT is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others. DBT treatment includes 4 Pillars (or focus categories) which are: Mindfulness Distress Tolerance Interpersonal Effectiveness Emotional Regulation Alicia break...
How To Help Manage Your Bipolar Disorder
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode we welcome Erica Vest-Wilcox from the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program on the show to talk about skills to help those diagnosed with bipolar disorder learn self-management techniques, which allows them to effectively manage their illness. Erica and I talk about things like triggers, stigma, the differences between Bipolar 1 & 2, understand your warning signs, and development of a personal care plan. Erica also shares with us some of the latest research developme...
ADHD: New Research & Findings
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode we welcome back Dr. Joel Nigg from the Center For ADHD Research at the Oregon Science and Health University. Joel shares with us the latest findings in ADHD Research such as: - Maternal Inflammation Markers - The Data on Different Risk Factors for Children with ADHD - The Likelihood of Increased Outcomes for Children with ADHD (psychosis, schizophrenia, alcohol use, suicide attempts, depression, drug use) - Study Findings on Micronutrients and the Role of Diet (gut/brain conn...
EP111 - Being Out & Proud
May 06, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode we welcome back Kathryn Nulf to the show to talk about the psychology of coming out. Coming out is a term used in the queer community to describe revealing your sexuality to your friends, family, and community. Kat and I discuss the 6 six stages of coming out, what the psychological impact can be of accepting your sexuality, and how you can support a loved one as an ally. We break down what the ripple effects of coming out can look like, the considerations that happen when de...
The Impact Of Coming Out
May 06, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode we welcome back Kathryn Nulf to the show to talk about the psychology of coming out. Coming out is a term used in the queer community to describe revealing your sexuality to your friends, family, and community. Kat and I discuss the 6 six stages of coming out, what the psychological impact can be of accepting your sexuality, and how you can support a loved one as an ally. We break down what the ripple effects of coming out can look like, the considerations that happen when de...
EP110 - Being Angry
April 15, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this episode we talk with Dr. Joseph Shrand who is the Chief Medical Officer of Riverside Community Care, has been a Lecturer of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and an adjunct Faculty of Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Joe is the author of the book Outsmarting Anger: Seven Strategies to Defuse our most Dangerous Emotion and about to release Manage Your Stress: Overcoming Stress in the Modern World. Dr. Joe breaks down how the emotion of anger can trigger our fight response, the imp...
Managing Anger with Dr. Shrand
April 15, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this episode we talk with Dr. Joseph Shrand who is the Chief Medical Officer of Riverside Community Care, has been a Lecturer of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and an adjunct Faculty of Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Joe is the author of the book Outsmarting Anger: Seven Strategies to Defuse our most Dangerous Emotion and about to release Manage Your Stress: Overcoming Stress in the Modern World. Dr. Joe breaks down how the emotion of anger can trigger our fight response, the imp...
Your Child's Mental Health In College
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBOn this week's episode we welcome Dr. Sislena Ledbetter to the show to talk about the college transition and mental health needs on campus. Dr. Sis talks about common mental health issues that arise during the transition to college, the role parents can take before and during to help their child be successful when they leave the nest, common mental health issues and struggles college students face, what the common misconceptions about the college transition we tend to overlook, and how Covi...
EP109 - Being In College
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBOn this week's episode we welcome Dr. Sislena Ledbetter to the show to talk about the college transition and mental health needs on campus. Dr. Sis talks about common mental health issues that arise during the transition to college, the role parents can take before and during to help their child be successful when they leave the nest, common mental health issues and struggles college students face, what the common misconceptions about the college transition we tend to overlook, and how Covi...
What Is Perinatal Mental Health?
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode we welcome Jacqueline Holden to the show to talk about Perinatal mental health. Perinatal mental health covers the period from pregnancy to around 3 years postpartum. Jacqueline talks to us about what the reality of the motherhood transition looks like, how postpartum mood/anxiety can appear at anytime during the perinatal stage, and common issues new parents/families experience during this time in their lives. We break down the expectations on new families, how to normalize ...
EP108 - Being Perinatal Mental Health
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode we welcome Jacqueline Holden to the show to talk about Perinatal mental health. Perinatal mental health covers the period from pregnancy to around 3 years postpartum. Jacqueline talks to us about what the reality of the motherhood transition looks like, how postpartum mood/anxiety can appear at anytime during the perinatal stage, and common issues new parents/families experience during this time in their lives. We break down the expectations on new families, how to normalize ...
EP107 - Being PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode we welcome Dr. Alison McAllister & Kate A. Placzek to talk about PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). Per Dr. Alison McAllister's article on PMDD (found here) PMS symptoms can range from abdominal pain to mood issues, and if they are severe enough to cause functional impairment and interfere with life’s normal activities, they can be classified as PMDD. PMDD is a luteal phase-specific syndrome on the severe end of the PMS spectrum. Approximately 3-8% of menstruating wome...
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode we welcome Dr. Alison McAllister & Kate A. Placzek to talk about PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). Per Dr. Alison McAllister's article on PMDD (found here) PMS symptoms can range from abdominal pain to mood issues, and if they are severe enough to cause functional impairment and interfere with life’s normal activities, they can be classified as PMDD. PMDD is a luteal phase-specific syndrome on the severe end of the PMS spectrum. Approximately 3-8% of menstruating wome...
EP106 - Being Sexually Satisfied [Valentine's Day Re-Release]
February 11, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn honor of Valentine's Day, we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes! In this episode we welcome back Melissa Parnell to talk about sex baby! We chat about our sexual identification, sexual satisfaction, and what makes good sex great! We talk about how we can communicate our needs to our partners, how self exploration is an important component of healthy sexual expression, and of course the truth on the "O". We break down what sexual attunement is, what sabotages passion, and how to...
Creating Sexual Satisfaction In Your Life [re-run]
February 11, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn honor of Valentine's Day, we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes! In this episode we welcome back Melissa Parnell to talk about sex baby! We chat about our sexual identification, sexual satisfaction, and what makes good sex great! We talk about how we can communicate our needs to our partners, how self exploration is an important component of healthy sexual expression, and of course the truth on the "O". We break down what sexual attunement is, what sabotages passion, and how to...
Managing Our Emotions
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode we welcome Kathryn Nulf to the show to talk about emotions. Kat breaks down what primary and secondary emotions are, what is emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships and dynamics, and the biology of emotions. We discuss how emotions can give us deeper insight for not only ourselves but how we interact with others, and what we can learn from each indiviudal emotion. We also chat about physical reactions to emotions, the difference between feelings and emotions, an...
EP105 - Being Emotional
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode we welcome Kathryn Nulf to the show to talk about emotions. Kat breaks down what primary and secondary emotions are, what is emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships and dynamics, and the biology of emotions. We discuss how emotions can give us deeper insight for not only ourselves but how we interact with others, and what we can learn from each indiviudal emotion. We also chat about physical reactions to emotions, the difference between feelings and emotions, an...
The Pandemic: A Year Later
January 22, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this special release episode we welcome back Shelda Holmes, Medical Director of Hands on Medicine (and frontline medical provider) to give us a look at the pandemic a year later. Shelda pulls back the veil to help us understand the science behind the vaccine, Covid long haulers, care fatigue, and why masking is still an important tool to help prevent the spread of the virus. We debunk myths about the spread of the virus, and how the vaccine actually works to create immunity response in t...
EP104 - Being In A Pandemic: A Year Later
January 22, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this special release episode we welcome back Shelda Holmes, Medical Director of Hands on Medicine (and frontline medical provider) to give us a look at the pandemic a year later. Shelda pulls back the veil to help us understand the science behind the vaccine, Covid long haulers, care fatigue, and why masking is still an important tool to help prevent the spread of the virus. We debunk myths about the spread of the virus, and how the vaccine actually works to create immunity response in t...
Substance Abuse Disorder & Treatment
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode we talk to Sarah Rollins from the University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services department to break down addiction, substance abuse disorder, and how the pandemic has affected addiction and substance use rates. We chat about red flags, relapse, how addiction affects the brain, myths and misconceptions about addiction, length of recovery, and treatment options. Sarah talks about how our value systems affect our addiction cycle, and how the use of substances compromise t...
EP103 - Being An Addiction Specialist
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode we talk to Sarah Rollins from the University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services department to break down addiction, substance abuse disorder, and how the pandemic has affected addiction and substance use rates. We chat about red flags, relapse, how addiction affects the brain, myths and misconceptions about addiction, length of recovery, and treatment options. Sarah talks about how our value systems affect our addiction cycle, and how the use of substances compromise t...
The Importance of Environmental Psychology
December 31, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this week's episode we welcome Lee Chambers to the show to talk to us about Environmental Psychology. Lee shares with us the what 3 pillars to environmental psychology are (urban environments and architecture, human interaction with nature, and environmental behaviors). Within these pillars Lee breaks down why each are important and impactful to every single human on the planet, and how little behavior changes add up to big impact for ourselves and the planet. Everything from wildfires t...
EP 102 - Being Environmental Psychology
December 31, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this week's episode we welcome Lee Chambers to the show to talk to us about Environmental Psychology. Lee shares with us the what 3 pillars to environmental psychology are (urban environments and architecture, human interaction with nature, and environmental behaviors). Within these pillars Lee breaks down why each are important and impactful to every single human on the planet, and how little behavior changes add up to big impact for ourselves and the planet. Everything from wildfires t...
Psychiatric Crisis & Response Part 3
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBFor the conclusion of our 3 part series on psychiatric crisis, we continue our conversation with Alan Chan about the following talking points for crisis intervention, de-escalation, and the biological components during emotional breakdowns: The role of family dynamics during a crisis Ableism and underestimating our children's abilities Intergenerational mental health issues What trauma does to the brain How we process sensory information during times of crisis The role of shame and anger in ...
EP101 - Being In Crisis Part III
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBFor the conclusion of our 3 part series on psychiatric crisis, we continue our conversation with Alan Chan about the following talking points for crisis intervention, de-escalation, and the biological components during emotional breakdowns: The role of family dynamics during a crisis Ableism and underestimating our children's abilities Intergenerational mental health issues What trauma does to the brain How we process sensory information during times of crisis The role of shame and anger in ...
EP100 - Being UnNormal
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn celebration of our 100th episode, we turn the microphone around to tell the origin story of Being UnNormal! Kimberly gets interviewed by Courtney Hemphill about how mental illness has shaped her life, why mental health advocacy has become her personal mission, and why she started the podcast. We break down how stigma effects families across the nation, what it feels like to parent a child with mental illness, and the isolating effects of being in psychiatric crisis. If your ready to wor...
100th Episode - The Origin Story of Being UnNormal
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn celebration of our 100th episode, we turn the microphone around to tell the origin story of Being UnNormal! Kimberly gets interviewed by Courtney Hemphill about how mental illness has shaped her life, why mental health advocacy has become her personal mission, and why she started the podcast. We break down how stigma effects families across the nation, what it feels like to parent a child with mental illness, and the isolating effects of being in psychiatric crisis. If your ready to wor...
Psychiatric Crisis & Response Part 2
November 19, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the second part of our 3 part series on psychiatric crisis, we continue our conversation with Alan Chan regarding psychiatric crisis and response. In this episode we cover a variety of topics like: - The role of biochemical components during the intervention process - How do we understand our triggers during a crisis - How can we recognize our triggers - What is the responsibility of crisis responders (including law enforcement) - Why doing proactive trigger work can change our internal g...
EP99 - Being In Crisis Part II
November 19, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the second part of our 3 part series on psychiatric crisis, we continue our conversation with Alan Chan regarding psychiatric crisis and response. In this episode we cover a variety of topics like: - The role of biochemical components during the intervention process - How do we understand our triggers during a crisis - How can we recognize our triggers - What is the responsibility of crisis responders (including law enforcement) - Why doing proactive trigger work can change our internal g...
EP98 - Being In Crisis Part 1
November 05, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this special 3 part series, we welcome back mental health professional Alan Chan to the show. Alan takes us on a deep dive into psychiatric crisis response. In part one of our 3 part episode series we cover a variety of topics such as: - What part of your brain is working during a crisis (and what part isn’t) - How to shift out of the older part of your brain into the more developed part of your brain during a crisis or triggering situation - How brain development is affected by certain...
Psychiatric Crisis & Response Part 1
November 05, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this special 3 part series, we welcome back mental health professional Alan Chan to the show. Alan takes us on a deep dive into psychiatric crisis response. In part one of our 3 part episode series we cover a variety of topics such as: - What part of your brain is working during a crisis (and what part isn’t) - How to shift out of the older part of your brain into the more developed part of your brain during a crisis or triggering situation - How brain development is affected by certain...
Coping With The Election & Today's Political Climate
October 22, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this special release episode we welcome back friend of the show Valinda Harlan to talk about the mental health affects of the current political climate and election. Please note - this podcast is not discussing politics or nor has a political agenda. We wanted to come together to have a conversation, no matter what side of the aisle you are on, to talk about our emotions and relationships during this highly polarized time. Valinda shares with us some of her coping strategies and communi...
Coping With The Election & Today's Political Climate
October 22, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this special release episode we welcome back friend of the show Valinda Harlan to talk about the mental health affects of the current political climate and election. Please note - this podcast is not discussing politics or nor has a political agenda. We wanted to come together to have a conversation, no matter what side of the aisle you are on, to talk about our emotions and relationships during this highly polarized time. Valinda shares with us some of her coping strategies and communi...
EP97 - Coping With The Election [special release]
October 22, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this special release episode we welcome back friend of the show Valinda Harlan to talk about the mental health affects of the current political climate and election. Please note - this podcast is not discussing politics or nor has a political agenda. We wanted to come together to have a conversation, no matter what side of the aisle you are on, to talk about our emotions and relationships during this highly polarized time. Valinda shares with us some of her coping strategies and communi...
A Story Of Finding Joy After Loss: A Personal Story
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode we welcome back Dr. Kris Gowen who shares her story of grief, loss, and hope when she lost her best friend to cancer. Kris has an incredible story that took her on a nationwide journey that allowed her the space and time to mourn, sing karaoke, and discover joy after loss. We chat about how to create the space to find moments that can bring you peace after your loss, and understanding the process of "moving on" in your own individual way. Kris shares with us some of the step...
EP96 - Being In Hope And Grief
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode we welcome back Dr. Kris Gowen who shares her story of grief, loss, and hope when she lost her best friend to cancer. Kris has an incredible story that took her on a nationwide journey that allowed her the space and time to mourn, sing karaoke, and discover joy after loss. We chat about how to create the space to find moments that can bring you peace after your loss, and understanding the process of "moving on" in your own individual way. Kris shares with us some of the step...
Why We Need To Talk About Men's Mental Health
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this week's episode we welcome Tamilore Odimayo to the show to discuss men's mental health. Often overlooked or discounted, men can be cultural or socially conditioned to ignore or stuff down their feelings. Men are told by their upbringing that boys are allowed to feel only anger and happiness, and how this can cause confusion about the emotional spectrum. We talk about hyper masculinity, male identity, social norms, and lack of resources for male victims of sexual crimes. You can find...
EP95 - Being A Man In Today's World
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this week's episode we welcome Tamilore Odimayo to the show to discuss men's mental health. Often overlooked or discounted, men can be cultural or socially conditioned to ignore or stuff down their feelings. Men are told by their upbringing that boys are allowed to feel only anger and happiness, and how this can cause confusion about the emotional spectrum. We talk about hyper masculinity, male identity, social norms, and lack of resources for male victims of sexual crimes. You can find...
EP94 - Being A Veterinarian
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this week's episode we welcome Dr. Jenny Elwell-Gerken to the show to talk to us about suicidality in the veterinarian field. Most people don't know that vets have one of the highest suicidality rates in any profession. Nearly 400 veterinarians died by suicide between 1979 and 2015, according to a CDC study published in January that analyzed more than 11,000 veterinarian death records in that timeframe. The study also found that female veterinarians are up to 3.5 times more likely to kil...
The Mental Health Impact Of Being A Veterinarian
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this week's episode we welcome Dr. Jenny Elwell-Gerken to the show to talk to us about suicidality in the veterinarian field. Most people don't know that vets have one of the highest suicidality rates in any profession. Nearly 400 veterinarians died by suicide between 1979 and 2015, according to a CDC study published in January that analyzed more than 11,000 veterinarian death records in that timeframe. The study also found that female veterinarians are up to 3.5 times more likely to kil...
EP93 - Being UnNormal: Deanna's Story
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this week's episode we are joined by Deanna Lugo who works for NAMI SW Washington, and her mother Deborah Davis. This mother/daughter teams pairs up to share the perspective of Deanna's mental health struggles from both the personal and the parent's point of view. In her youth Deanna struggled with "fitting into the box" of her southern baptist upbringing after the medical issues that left physical scars on her body after various surgeries. Her family was heavily involved in the church, a...
The Impact Of The Church On Mental Health: A Mother/Daughter Story
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this week's episode we are joined by Deanna Lugo who works for NAMI SW Washington, and her mother Deborah Davis. This mother/daughter teams pairs up to share the perspective of Deanna's mental health struggles from both the personal and the parent's point of view. In her youth Deanna struggled with "fitting into the box" of her southern baptist upbringing after the medical issues that left physical scars on her body after various surgeries. Her family was heavily involved in the church, a...
Discussions on Self Development with Jay Mohr
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this week's episode we welcome back friend of the show Jay Mohr to talk about fear, change, and growth. As always, we have a lively discussion with Jay about what keeps us stuck, the stages of self development, his view on guilt, and Jay's thoughts on manners. We love bringing Jay's sense of humor to mental health topics, and the energy he brings to the show. Jay also talks to us about his new comedy special that released this month, and gives us a little insight to life as a comic. You ...
EP92 - Being Mohr UnNormal
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this week's episode we welcome back friend of the show Jay Mohr to talk about fear, change, and growth. As always, we have a lively discussion with Jay about what keeps us stuck, the stages of self development, his view on guilt, and Jay's thoughts on manners. We love bringing Jay's sense of humor to mental health topics, and the energy he brings to the show. Jay also talks to us about his new comedy special that released this month, and gives us a little insight to life as a comic. You ...
Raising A Child With Special Needs: Jackie's Story
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBOn this week's episode we bring back Jackie JacksonDaley to the show to talk about being a special needs mother. Jackie shares with us her journey with her son Lucas, who doctors didn't think could make it through the night when he was a baby. We talk about the trials, tribulations, and heartaches that come with raising a child with high medical and emotional needs. We have a candid conversation about financial realities, the effect it has in marriages, and the damage that can happen with th...
EP91 - Being A Mother To Special Needs Children
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBOn this week's episode we bring back Jackie JacksonDaley to the show to talk about being a special needs mother. Jackie shares with us her journey with her son Lucas, who doctors didn't think could make it through the night when he was a baby. We talk about the trials, tribulations, and heartaches that come with raising a child with high medical and emotional needs. We have a candid conversation about financial realities, the effect it has in marriages, and the damage that can happen with th...
EP90 - Being Bipolar: Willa's Story
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this week's episode we talk with author Willa Goodfellow on her journey with Bipolar II Disorder. Willa is an Episcopal priest turned author (Prozac Monologues) who talked to us about her turbulent mental health journey. From an antidepressant-induced hypomania episode that hijacked her Costa Rican vacation, to the discovery that she had been misdiagnosed, and to learning how to manage life on the bipolar spectrum. Willa shares with us how her Bipolar Disorder went undetected for years si...
Surviving Bipolar: Willa's Story
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this week's episode we talk with author Willa Goodfellow on her journey with Bipolar II Disorder. Willa is an Episcopal priest turned author (Prozac Monologues) who talked to us about her turbulent mental health journey. From an antidepressant-induced hypomania episode that hijacked her Costa Rican vacation, to the discovery that she had been misdiagnosed, and to learning how to manage life on the bipolar spectrum. Willa shares with us how her Bipolar Disorder went undetected for years si...
Stopping Suicide On The Golden Gate Bridge
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this week’s episode we are joined by Kevin Briggs, TedX Speaker and most commonly known as the “Guardian of The Golden Gate Bridge”. Kevin was a California Highway Patrol officer noted for his work in suicide intervention, having dissuaded more than two hundred people from jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay. Kevin retired from the CHP in 2013, and now advocates on issues like Suicide Intervention/Prevention worldwide. Kevin talks to us about his approach to helpi...