
Behind Beautiful Things is the new name for the podcast Sad Times.
Bob Dylan once said, "Behind every beautiful thing, there's been some kind of pain".
Behind Beautiful Things is a Mental Health Podcast focused on storytelling. Each episode of Behind Beautiful Things features a guest, and we talk with them about how sadness manifests within them; what type of behavior that may surface as a result ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 211 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, Kevin sits down with Kathleen, author of My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me, to talk about her passion for helping children communicate, learn, and grow together.
Kathleen shares her work with Americ... more
In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, Kevin sits down with David, author of Forged by Limitations, for a powerful and inspiring conversation about living with cerebral palsy, overcoming adversity, and finding strength through life’s limitations... more
In this powerful and inspiring episode of Behind Beautiful Things, Kevin sits down with author Christine to explore a remarkable story of resilience, motherhood, family, and overcoming unimaginable tragedy.
Christine shares how she found herself on ... more
In this inspiring episode of Behind Beautiful Things, Kevin sits down with author and educator Cynthia, author of the short story collection Prose Pizza. Cynthia shares insights from her extensive career in education, her passionate advocacy for publ... more
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Behind Beautiful Things is a thoughtful podcast that creates space for honest conversations with authentic people about real struggles and growth. Kevin approaches his guests with curiosity, care, & depth, which allows for meaningful dialogue rather than surface-level discussion.
It was an honor to be a guest & to explore creativity, resilience, self-compassion, & working with the inner critic & anxiety in such an open & reflective way. I’m grateful for the integrity Kevin brings to these conve... more
Amid the sea of podcasts full of people just talking, the stripped-down approach at work in SAD TIMES is never heavy-handed or intentionally guided by the pain of others. It’s just thoughtfully engaging conversation. Where it goes—sometimes a tragedy and sometimes a detasseling commiseration—follows the lead of the guest each week. For the most part, Kevin follows, and as a host, he is a mindful listener, full of conversational wit and anecdotal riffage. We’re just hangin out here, ya see. The o... more
Been a follower for a while. Kevin does a great job on this show listening and asking the important questions. Feels organic and I think Kevin missed his calling as a therapist. Keep up the Great work.
What a breathe of fresh air to hear people being open, and airing out their issues in an effort to heal others. Listening to other people's experiences and coping mechanisms really puts some of my own personal issues in perspective and helps to think outside my own head.
This is a great show with a lot of thought put into it. Real people with real experiences. Love it
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This show centers on honest storytelling about sadness, resilience, and mental health. Episodes feature a mix of authors, therapists, caregivers, and people with lived traumatic experiences who share how sadness manifests in behavior, coping strategies, and paths to healing. Guests range from grief researchers and trauma survivors to educators and business leaders, with conversations often spinning from personal loss to practical guidance for empathy, resilience, and healthier everyday living. A notable strength is the empathetic, no-judgment interview style that invites vulnerability while offering actionable takeaways for listeners and potential guests alike.
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Behind Beautiful Things launched 7 years ago and published 211 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Behind Beautiful Things include:
1. David Last
2. Christine D. Schuck
3. Cynthia Schuhwacher
4. Frank King
5. Dr. Deb Butler
6. Keith Morgan
7. Kevin Crispin
8. Ria Neme
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