Episodes

March 9, 2026

Peggy: Surviving The Family Kingdom | 181

In this gripping episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin welcomes Peggy, author of Surviving the Family Kingdom , for a powerful conversation about cult survival, family trauma, and breaking free from control. Peggy sh...

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March 2, 2026

Amanda: Restorative Justice | 180

In this compelling episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin welcomes Amanda for a powerful conversation about childhood trauma, healing, and restorative justice. Amanda bravely shares the difficult experiences she endur...

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Feb. 23, 2026

Angie: A Better Life is Possible | 179

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Angie, author of All I See Is Violence , for an in-depth conversation about Indigenous history, identity, and storytelling. Angie shares her early life gro...

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Feb. 16, 2026

Stacey: Empty Cupboards | 178

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Stacey, author of Empty Cupboards and several other books, for a candid and deeply moving conversation. Stacey shares her experience of a sudden nervous br...

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Feb. 9, 2026

Sarah: A Better Life is Possible | 177

In this powerful episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down once again with Sarah, author of the forthcoming memoir in verse, Conjuring the Hurricane: The Best Way to Save Your Life Is Any Way You Can . Sarah s...

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Feb. 2, 2026

Minneapolis | 177

In this special episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Sarah, an author and resident of Minneapolis, MN. In this conversation, Kevin speaks with Sarah about what it is really like on the ground as an Am...

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Jan. 19, 2026

Patton: The Father You Get | 175

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Patton, author of The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become , for a deeply personal and reflective conversation. Patton opens up ab...

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Jan. 12, 2026

Andrea: A Life in 147 Days | 174

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Andrea, author of Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days , for a powerful and heartfelt conversation. Andrea shares the inspiring story of her sister Adrienne...

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Jan. 5, 2026

Blair: A Schizoid at Smith | 173

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin interviews Blair, author of A Schizoid at Smith: How Overparenting Leads to Underachieving , for an insightful conversation about mental health, identity, and sel...

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Dec. 29, 2025

Jasmine: Love and Addiction | 172

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Jasmine for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and personal growth. Jasmine shares her experience with relentless childhood bully...

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Dec. 22, 2025

Grant: The Root of Transforming | 171

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin interviews Grant, a Master Life Coach, for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and personal growth. Grant opens up about the years of bullying he experien...

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Dec. 15, 2025

Jasmin: Mental Health in the Service Industry | 170

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Jasmin, the Chief Growth Officer at CHOW—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health and overall wellness in the hospitality and service indu...

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Dec. 8, 2025

Shawn: Your Authentic Self | 169

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Shawn, author of F* ck Happiness: The Search for Meaning in a World Gone Mad Chasing Happiness*. Shawn shares his powerful life story—from growing u...

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Dec. 1, 2025

Pamela: Family and Storytelling | 168

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Pamela, acclaimed author of When You Look Like Us and This Town Is on Fire . In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Pamela opens up about her chil...

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Nov. 24, 2025

Tony: Carrying the Tiger | 167

In this week’s episode of Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin sits down with Tony, the author of Carrying the Tiger , for an intimate and deeply moving conversation about love, loss, and resilience. Tony opens up about the m...

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Nov. 17, 2025

Aaron: Isolation, Art, and Redemption | 166

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Aaron, the author of Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park . In this deeply personal conversation, Aaron opens up about his journey through childhood...

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Nov. 10, 2025

Erin: Caring for Our Wellbeing is Essential | 165

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , host Kevin welcomes Erin for an honest and inspiring conversation about mental health, motherhood, and personal growth. Erin opens up about the mental health challenges she faced growing...

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Nov. 3, 2025

Timothy: Looking for the Light | 164

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , Kevin sits down with author Timothy, whose new memoir Stumbling in the Dark: Looking for the Light Switch explores the power of hope, healing, and resilience. In this deeply moving conve...

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Oct. 27, 2025

Rachel: Healing the Past Through Yoga | 163

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Rachel, author of the powerful new memoir As Is . In this deeply moving conversation, Rachel opens up about her upbringing in an isolated religious community, the trauma...

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Oct. 20, 2025

Anne: High Hopes | 162

This week on Behind Beautiful Things , we welcome back Anne, whose story of resilience and rediscovery continues to inspire listeners. In her new book High Hopes , Anne shares how attending her first Bruce Springsteen concert...

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Oct. 13, 2025

Jordyn: Living with ADHD, OCD, and Anxiety | 161

In this insightful episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Jordyn, author of My Heart Has Been in it From the Start , as she shares her powerful mental health journey. Jordyn opens up about growing up with ADHD ...

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Oct. 6, 2025

Steve: Fatherhood, Discovery, and Heart | 160

In this heartfelt episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Steve, author of My Heart Has Been in it From the Start . Steve shares his emotional journey through fatherhood—beginning with the anxieties of becoming ...

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Sept. 29, 2025

Diane: Self Discovery on Ireland’s Back Roads | 159

In this moving episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Diane, author of Getting Lost on My Way: Discovery on Ireland’s Back Roads . Diane opens up about the devastating trauma she experienced as a young girl and...

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Sept. 22, 2025

Louise: Intergenerational Trauma | 158

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Louise as she shares her deeply personal story rooted in the aftermath of World War II. Louise’s parents fled the horrors of war-torn Europe, and the trauma they c...

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