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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 1H 5M

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In this episode, Kevin sits down with author and holistic healing practitioner Ishan to discuss his book The Practice of Immortality. Together, they explore Ishan’s early childhood experiences and the personal journey that shaped his approach to mental health and healing.During the conversation, Ishan shares his perspective on OCD and anxiety, challenges common Western approaches to mental health, and explains how holistic healing practices can support deeper emotional and spiritual well-being. The discussion also dives into mindfulness, alternative perspectives on mental health, and how expanding beyond traditional frameworks can open new paths to healing.If you’re interested in holistic wellness, mental health, mindfulness, and alternative healing approaches, this episode offers powerful insights and thought-provoking ideas.Check Out Ishan’s Work:https://ishanshivanand.com  Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Kevin sits down with author and holistic healing practitioner Ishan to discuss his book The Practice of Immortality. Together, they explore Ishan’s early childhood experiences and the personal journey that shaped his approach to mental health and healing. During the conversation, Ishan shares his perspective on OCD and anxiety, challenges common Western approaches to mental health, and explains how holistic healing practices can support deeper emotional and spiritual well-being. The discussion also dives into mindfulness, alternative perspectives on mental health, and how expanding beyond traditional frameworks can open new paths to healing. If you’re interested in holistic wellness, mental health, mindfulness, and alternative healing approaches, this episode offers powerful insights and thought-provoking ideas. Check Out Ishan’s Work: https://ishanshivanand.com   Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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