Kevin Hines: All I Wanted to Do Was Live

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Күн бұрын

TW: suicide, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, addiction, prostitution
00:00 Intro
09:00 Welcome Kevin
09:35 Cit-rus Got Real
17:20 Childhood trauma and family life
22:35 Mental breakdown and mental health struggles
27:20 Deciding and attempting to take his life
41:35 Recovery and stays at psychiatric wards
49:05 Meeting Margaret
01:04:25 How to have the conversation with someone you think may be suicidal
01:07:14 The two things he teaches people struggling with suicidal thoughts
01:08:10 What to do if someone tells you they’re suicidal
01:10:30 The fight for a net surrounding the Golden Gate Bridge
01:15:17 The Kevin and Margaret Hines Foundation
01:19:30 Kevin’s message to anyone out there considering suicide
01:22:00 Outro
In the year 2000, Kevin Hines became one of only 36 (less than 1%) to survive the fall from the Golden Gate Bridge. Today, he is a best-selling author, public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker who travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching the ability to survive pain over and over again. Today, he opens up about his traumatic childhood, the day his brain broke, and the journey he has been on ever since. He discusses the instant regret he experienced as he tried to take his life, his experience in psychiatric wards, and meeting the love of his life. Kevin offers insight on how to have a conversation with someone you think may be suicidal, what he teaches people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, and what to do when someone tells you they are suicidal. Lastly, he provides an inspiring update on his fight for a net to surround the entirety of the Golden Gate Bridge, his foundation, and offers a direct message to anyone out there considering suicide. Please: Be Here Tomorrow.
To learn more about everything Kevin is doing, visit kevinhinesstory.com and / @kevinhines
If you or a loved one need support we encourage you to contact these providers:
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Visit: www.suicide.org (International Phone Numbers)
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@vhuangphoto Жыл бұрын

The Lautners are fantastic hosts. They are wonderful listeners and give all their guests space to speak without interrupting or interjecting. They ask great questions, give their perspective appropriately, and they are thoughtful and intentional with their words. Love their podcast and how they are using their platform. ❤

@Jessalove777 Жыл бұрын

I cried, I clapped, I laughed, I cheered, (over the net!) This was phenomenal ❤. Love this so much . Already can't wait for next week's chat! ❤

@paolaromero687 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite podcast ever ❤🎉

@taylorchameleon Жыл бұрын

wow. been an admirer of Kevin for a few years now. no matter how many times I hear his story, it's still just as painful but also impactful. I lost a close friend to suicide January of last year & hearing his story helped me understand my friend's thought process a bit more. thank you for spreading awareness. God bless you, Kevin. we're so happy you're around to save others' lives 💓

@ElizabethHowardBunnyBaby86 Жыл бұрын

As someone who suspects that I may be experiencing chronic suicidal ideation and have been for years, this was a hard ep to get through. But I'm glad I did. And thank you to you both for this channel. I don't care if we're strangers - I love you, Boy and Girl Tay. 💕

@bridgetb1040 Жыл бұрын

Proud of you for being here!!! ❤️

@missdream7113 11 ай бұрын

You’re worth getting help for yourself ❤️❤️❤️

@ElizabethHowardBunnyBaby86 7 ай бұрын

thank you and sorry for the late reply

@ElizabethHowardBunnyBaby86 7 ай бұрын

thank you

@Kythekooliest Жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best podcast episodes ever. Wonderful hosts. So powerful. Another great guest I’d love to see is Noah Kahan & speaking about The Busyhead Project and his experience with mental illness. Thank you for having Kevin on and being such understanding people!

@bridgetb1040 Жыл бұрын

I second this! Love Noah Kahan and his impact on mental health awareness has been amazing

@SHalvorsonVB Жыл бұрын

This has to be the most powerful episode I’ve ever seen from any podcast!! Thank you guys for having Kevin on and for giving him the platform to share his story to so many people!

@ItsGreg22 11 ай бұрын

These are the types of podcasts that social media needs. Just straight up life experience and rawness of another persons life. We take our lifes for granted everyday. Hearing storys like this helps us connect as human beings

@user-st9qw5ch7h Жыл бұрын

This is such an important topic, thank you for using your platform for good, girl Tay and boy Tay! And thank you Kevin, for sharing your story you help so many people ❤

@julialavergne4887 Жыл бұрын

This episode made me feel sad, happy, hopeful, and grateful for life. I’m healing from past traumas and currently going through a lot of health issues and pain myself. Kevin is a miracle and an inspiration to keep living. Thank y’all for bring the amazing Kevin on The Squeeze for us and for always promoting mental health awareness. Life is hard and there’s going to be pain, suffering, and hard times. But people do care about you and no one should feel alone in their suffering. For anyone reading this- you are enough and you are loved.

@saratumminia7570 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to post this. Amazing ❤️❤️

@keeppushingtruth2356 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. All y’all. This was so powerful.

@user-dn8pp6ec1k Жыл бұрын

What an emotional, inspiring and important conversation! This was a great episode.

@Balallybabe Жыл бұрын

Such an important topic, thanks for putting it in the spotlight Tays ❤

@aya4986 Жыл бұрын

This episode is so special to me. Thank you so much. ♥

@anabellamartino2360 Жыл бұрын

I am LOVING the solo episodes so much!! Please do more solo episodes talking about your lives because I am sure the two of you have tons to talk about and can't wait to hear it :)

@user-oc4ek5hs2r Жыл бұрын

I continue to fall in love with this podcast with every listen. This episode was especially special to my heart. Thank you for continuing to have these hard but needed conversations! ❤️

@lindseyyyy790 Жыл бұрын

Love you guys!! Kevin was such a good guest and I think one that will help a lot of people - what it’s all about! Thank you!

@user-ug1ih1rj2z Жыл бұрын

Love your podcasts. I look forward to this every week now. Thank you 🫶🏻

@LunavanKester Жыл бұрын

Cried several times, from sadness, desperation, happiness and inspiration

@Bailey1513 Жыл бұрын

This is so surreal I am so so happy this video has came out I am so grateful for this man he taught me so much in this hour I absolutely am astonished and sooo grateful I had the opportunity to listen to this best podcast ever!!

@jessicak6324 Жыл бұрын

You guys did amazing on this episode. It was compelling, honest and open. Thank you so much for speaking up about mental health! I drinking the lemonade! Keep them coming.

@samanthabeugen8120 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing. Thank you to Kevin for sharing your story and thank you to the Lautner’s for having him on your podcast. His message to people that are suicidal made me cry because I have been there. I’ve been in that headspace. Having someone like Kevin tell his story and hearing about the actual changes that he is making in the world are inspiring. Thank you again❤

@goodinthehead Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t until I got my mind back that I realized that I NEVER REALLY WANTWD TO DIE. I simply wanted the suffering to end-not my life. It took a while to learn how to create something better WITHIN, that I could then project into my outer reality. 🥰 YOU ARE NOT ALONE. TGERE IS ALWAYS HOPE. THERE IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE ONE MORE THING TO LEARN OR TO TRY…

@maridee71 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for this episode, you guys are a true blessing, and Kevin, thank God you are here to help and inspire others, you are truly a wonderful inspiration to us all

@rachellemaccc Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear his story and so happy he’s still here! and boy Tay and girl Tay we love you!!

@chelseaploof3490 Жыл бұрын

Wow. SO powerful!! Thank you for facilitating such moving conversations! 🤯🙏👏

@Sheruldean Жыл бұрын

I’m always inspired after hearing Kevin speak his story. So moving and always hits home. He speaks so honestly about the struggles we face every day with mental health. #beheretomorrow 💚

@CaliChrissy 11 ай бұрын

Wow! This was an amazing episode. The way you both create a safe space for your guests is just beautiful. I cried so hard and smiled so wide. I'm taking so much away from this episode that I can apply to my own life. Luckily, my husband came home in time to ask me those questions. Thank you both for caring so much about others.

@brittanyrae66 Жыл бұрын

This was wonderful another great episode of the squeeze 🥺❤️

@gracemiller3861 Жыл бұрын

This was really moving. I am really glad Kevin was able to use his situation for good. Just an idea, but it would be so helpful to partner with someone who is chronically ill and dealing with suicidality. The chronically ill community is neglected, and extremely prone to suicide. Being chronically ill myself, I didn't find things like "it will get better", "just give it time" to be helpful because it doesn't always get better with time, and there's not always a lot you can do about it. I think it would be great to hear a story or hear advice from that perspective as well.

@paigesands1512 Жыл бұрын

Woof crying. He's amazing. I struggle with chronic suicidal ideation and have several attempts. This meant a lot. Thanks you guys and thank you Kevin for covering this.

@aphen3648 Жыл бұрын

so so so many emotions. great wonderful interview

@nourboulaares5420 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this episode, a nice work can really go a long way keep up the good work ❤

@trinafriend9175 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, this is the best podcast ever! The Lautners man, yall are wonderful people and I love that yall work so hard to bring light to mental health. Mental health is so important and unfortunately is over looked. Thank you both for caring so much about life and others! Kevin you are a Rockstar and I'm so happy to have heard your story. Stay strong!

@mbwells1 Жыл бұрын

I laid in bed last night and could not stop watching this. Kevin, you are one of the most kind and compassionate people that I wish I had the pleasure of meeting in real life. Thank you for sharing your story! I had not remembered your story as I was only 6 years old at the time but boy I will never forget it now. The part where you encourage us to treat strangers with kindness really stuck with me because unfortunately there are so many people who aren't like that ,that I know of. I hope this interview reaches them and opens their eyes. We all deserve to be loved and seen. Thank you for being you, and like boy and girl Tay said, we're so glad you are here! God Bless ❤

@Pernilleskei Жыл бұрын

Kevin is a fantastic storyteller! Really happy I clicked on this video and learned a lot of new things about this important topic❤

@akcatalino Жыл бұрын

I have a lot to say and not sure I have the words to say it but here it goes: Tay, I’m crying right along with you through this episode. Thank you for honoring Jared’s memory and dedicating your career to others dealing with what he went through. As a 26 year old who just made a huge career change and started nursing school 3 weeks ago, it’s an honor to listen and learn from you so I can take this mental health knowledge into how I care for my future patients. Kevin, thank you for your work and your strength in sharing your story. You’ve turned it into such an impactful outcome and are doing incredible things with your foundation. My biggest thanks comes to how you’ve worked with the military community. As someone in a military relationship, this is so much more important than I can ever put into words. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@daniellegeyer1219 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this episode. I had never heard of Kevin Hines. I was in tears multiple times. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your story. You are truly changing the world.

@alexandrayoung6577 Жыл бұрын

This has been such an impactful episode. I saw a man the other day, sitting down with his head in his hands. Thought of what Kevin said about just wanting someone to check in, so I checked in. All was fine, but he was appreciative ♥

@irakohler5591 Жыл бұрын

Love solo podcasts and with guests...ALL GOOD!

@melindavaughn8360 Жыл бұрын

i teach at a youth center on a Native American reservation, and I'm showing a piece of this as a part of my lesson today for 3-5th and 6th-12th grade classes. Suicide is all too common here. Thank you for the work you do, and the stories you amplify! It truly makes an impact!

@ashelizabeth9844 11 ай бұрын

This episode was hard to listen to but also comforting. I struggle everyday with anxiety with what feel like no avail. I am my mother’s caregiver and it weighs heavily on me. I have panic attacks about losing her daily and I feel like giving up most days.

@oldsoul4762 9 ай бұрын

Sending you love. 💜💜💜

@mariazavala6815 Жыл бұрын

I love you guys sm and your podcast it always puts me in a good mood And I’m so greatful that you guys made the squeeze it brings me so much peace and comfort you guys are my comfort people I admire you❤

@ReSearcherSusie 8 ай бұрын

Bravo @KevinHines !!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I have followed you since The Bridge came out. I pray for you regularly. You are saving lives Kevin. ❤ Be Here Tomorrow #CNQR

@marielizabethyesan8429 Жыл бұрын

Great interview, this topic is very important and sharing and talking about mental Health and suicidal thoughts helps a lot , very emotional episode of The Squeeze i really like what you guys are doing with this podcast and girl Tay it’s very brave of you to let the viewers see you crying a lot of people including your husband had told you that never say sorry to apologize for crying and I’m going to tell you the same thing it’s ok to cry when you connect with topics that get into your soul , i literally could be your mom , I’m going to be 46 next month and I’ve been struggling with mental health since i was a kid I learned through years and still learning that i live with this and it’s my decision to live and to be ok I’m a mother a wife a hard working woman and now that i have a lot of tools to manage that monster in my head , it’s locked down now but sometimes here and there knocks the door and refuse to let it into my thoughts,i really love your podcast and thank you girl Tay and boy Tay for being you and keep creating this amazing work with your podcast good vibes always 🙌🏼🙌🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟

@ElizabethHowardBunnyBaby86 Жыл бұрын

I'm not someone who believes in coincidences or higher powers. That said, I've been having thoughts of wanting to be suicidal for months - years, really - and for this video to appear when it did; I'm not really sure what to call it. I'm just one random person, but I want to believe that somebody up there decided that I needed to hear this, and I hope that's okay. And that it comes from an actor - boy Tay - that I've been a fan of through many of the dark moments I've experienced in my life makes it all the more rewarding. I said it already but I'll say it again: I love you guys. 💕 Thank you to Kevin as well. I hadn't heard your story until today, but I'm glad I did. Thank you. ❤️

@rachellemaccc Жыл бұрын

You are important on this earth, please remember that❤️

@roseb111 Жыл бұрын

Glad you are here!

@ElizabethHowardBunnyBaby86 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ElizabethHowardBunnyBaby86 7 ай бұрын

thank you :')

@erictrombley9088 11 ай бұрын

Amazing episode

@jesi3945 Жыл бұрын

wow....thank you for sharing

@nirmalisharma2776 Жыл бұрын

The best episode so far,such an insightful podcast!! Love from India ❤️

@Breebennett222 Жыл бұрын

This was powerful! Thank you guys for giving him a platform to tell his story ❤ Boy Taylor, I know you're good friends with Jimmy Darts. Do you plan on inviting him to the show?

@stephaniemartinez8165 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing more awareness to mental health and suicide. It’s very important for those who love people who are having these thoughts and knowing how to help them. As a service member,This one really hit home and having Kevin as a guest and acknowledging the high suicide rates in the military is a problem. A few weeks ago i found out one of my friends who’s a Marine committed suicide and I’ve been struggling with the thoughts of what I could have done differently so watching this video really helped so thank you 🩷

@hollyrickard186 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you guys talk about suicide I lost my brother and best friend to suicide and it’s a different type of grief with so many in answered questions and I feel like I am getting some answers

@kaylad578 Жыл бұрын

solo episodes are my favorite!!!

@peppermint938 Жыл бұрын

I’m only 20 mins in but man, this is why if I ever want a child I’ll definitely adopt or foster. It’s the greatest thing a person can do.

@Eveele1eyn Жыл бұрын

Me too, there are already enough children suffering in this world

@debthacker8520 Жыл бұрын

So powerful

@krystalannbies3528 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING EPISODE!!!! GOD IS GOOD. ❤

@carolynk.9856 Жыл бұрын

This was great! I am a vet tech and suicide is high in our field also. Our clinic has lost 2 amazing people to suicide within the last 3 years. We never know what to say but we need to say something! You matter!

@lizziexx3 Жыл бұрын

I love how Tay says this is special to her because she feels like she is talking to her friend she lost because yes it’s not often we get to hear the perspective of those we lost who are struggling so kudos to Kevin for telling his story and it helps a lot of people. I hope this was some good insight and closure for girl Tay as well 🥺🫶🏼

@jenniferdavis7192 Жыл бұрын

I love this podcast

@alexasparling5553 Жыл бұрын

The best podcast ever

@kerrimareee Жыл бұрын

This is such a powerful episode. Thank you guys for sharing and Kevin for continuing to share his story ❤

@chalkolotcake Жыл бұрын

I cried.

@tothebooks9993 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful episode🥹❤️

@tccalderou Жыл бұрын

I need more solo episodes

@hannahabshire4268 Жыл бұрын

I love you guys so much! ❤️ You all should bring on Mackenzie Foy :)

@emilymeyers6069 Жыл бұрын

Dang I’ve never heard of him but 😭 his story. That’s literally a miracle. I can’t speak😭 250 feet?!?!

@fablenavanax7319 2 ай бұрын

The Taylor’s are such good listeners

@samanthabeugen8120 Жыл бұрын

My mom takes barre classes! I may need to go to one😅

@daughterofthemosthigh3366 Жыл бұрын

This was a great interview. Thank you! One question. Kevin prayed for God to save him and He did. What is Kevin's relationship with God now?

@cindicleee Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@Eagerhandler Жыл бұрын

❤

@ishitabhardwaj1797 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@SonnyBurgess-qn9bg 11 ай бұрын

All the people who ignored him wtf

@PrestonBurks Жыл бұрын

I love this podcast. I think you guys have really good intentions. But my question is- if you wanna help out, why don’t you ever go physically help anyone? I never hear of charities or of mission work. I’d like to know why you guys don’t take your money and go help people who need medicines or water or food and such. Your calling can escalate. Just throwing that out there.

@xcristinam33 11 ай бұрын

She literally runs a nonprofit…

@XX-xv6bl Жыл бұрын

If you’re reading this, you are loved and wanted on this earth please remember 🙏🫶🏼 Thank you for this episode. It is so important for us to share this kind of information and stories with the world