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In 2014 Kevin Cotter was diagnosed with depression; a diagnosis that changed his life. Better Better Me is his ongoing diary of discovering ways to become mentally, emotionally and physically stronger. In addition to this podcast, Kevin is also a speaker for NAMI Greater Houston and frequently talks…

Kevin Cotter


    • Sep 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Marilyn Koenig of Friends for Survival Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 55:20


    Part 2 of Kevin Cotter speaking to Marilyn Koenig, Executive Director of Friends for Survival, Inc. out of Sacramento, CA… home of the mighty Sacramento State University, Go Hornets. Friends for Survival can bridge the gap between despair and renewed hope. Those whose loss is recent can lean upon the shoulders of those who have made progress in the difficult task of working through grief after a suicide death. www.friendsforsurvival.org 1-800-646-7322 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    Marilyn Koenig of Friends for Survival Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 40:24


    Part 1 of Kevin Cotter speaking to Marilyn Koenig, Executive Director of Friends for Survival, Inc. out of Sacramento, CA… home of the mighty Sacramento State University, Go Hornets. Friends for Survival can bridge the gap between despair and renewed hope. Those whose loss is recent can lean upon the shoulders of those who have made progress in the difficult task of working through grief after a suicide death. www.friendsforsurvival.org 1-800-646-7322 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    Kajuanna Edmonson - NAMI Greater Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 44:34


    Kevin Cotter speaks to NAMI Greater Houston speaker Kajuanna Edmonson about her mental health journey. If you are in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Support the efforts of this podcast by donating to NAMI Greater Houston (https://funraise.org/give/NAMI-Greater-Houston/7441fef6-7530-49c6-8e3e-aa690e47270c/) and Follow I'm Glad I Didn't Kill Myself on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    Coach David Verdu of Way Beyond Measure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 70:13


    Kevin Cotter speaks to Coach David Verdu of Way Beyond Measure about a number of subjects including the recent suicide of Stanford Goalie Katie Meyer. The team at Way Beyond Measure, along with the whole world, has been watching the increasing numbers of bullying, shootings, teen suicide, and growing lack of empathy among today's people. We believe in going to the root of the problem by teaching character development and positive mental health skills. Way Beyond Measure: https://www.waybeyondmeasure.com/ If you are in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Support the efforts of this podcast by donating to NAMI Greater Houston (https://funraise.org/give/NAMI-Greater-Houston/7441fef6-7530-49c6-8e3e-aa690e47270c/) and Follow I'm Glad I Didn't Kill Myself on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    Valerie Milburn and Helen Sneed Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 33:24


    Kevin Cotter speaks with Valerie Milburn and Helen Sneed of NAMI Central Texasand the Mental Health: Hope and Recovery Podcast. Part 2 of 2. If you are in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Support the efforts of this podcast by donating to NAMI Greater Houston (https://funraise.org/give/NAMI-Greater-Houston/7441fef6-7530-49c6-8e3e-aa690e47270c/) and Follow I'm Glad I Didn't Kill Myself on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ Mental Health: Hope and Recovery Podcast: https://independentpodcast.network/shows/mind-body-spirit-fm/mental-health-hope-and-recovery/ Donate to NAMI Central Texas https://namicentraltx.org/donate/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    Valerie Milburn and Helen Sneed Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 30:11


    Kevin Cotter speaks with Valerie Milburn and Helen Sneed of NAMI Central Texas and the Mental Health: Hope and Recovery Podcast. Part 1 of 2. If you are in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Support the efforts of this podcast by donating to NAMI Greater Houston (https://funraise.org/give/NAMI-Greater-Houston/7441fef6-7530-49c6-8e3e-aa690e47270c/) and Follow I'm Glad I Didn't Kill Myself on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ Mental Health: Hope and Recovery Podcast: https://independentpodcast.network/shows/mind-body-spirit-fm/mental-health-hope-and-recovery/ Donate to NAMI Central Texas https://namicentraltx.org/donate/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    Frank Black - Texas EquuSearch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 43:14


    Kevin talks with Frank Black of Texas EquuSearch about disclosing he was suicidal and wanted to talk to someone. If you are in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Support the efforts of this podcast by donating to NAMI Greater Houston (https://funraise.org/give/NAMI-Greater-Houston/7441fef6-7530-49c6-8e3e-aa690e47270c/) and Texas EquuSearch (http://txeq.org) Follow I'm Glad I Didn't Kill Myself on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    William Boyd - NAMI Abilene

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 35:06


    Kevin talks with William Boyd, the founder of NAMI Abilene, about Suicide Attempts and Recovery. If you are in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Support the efforts of this podcast by donating to NAMI Greater Houston (https://funraise.org/give/NAMI-Greater-Houston/7441fef6-7530-49c6-8e3e-aa690e47270c/) and NAMI Abilene (https://namitexas.networkforgood.com/projects/46483-nami-abilene-hearts-and-minds-appeal) Follow I'm Glad I Didn't Kill Myself on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    Kevin Cotter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 22:53


    Kevin Cotter shares some of his story of dealing with Depression and Suicide. If you are in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Support the efforts of this podcast by donating to NAMI Greater Houston (https://funraise.org/give/NAMI-Greater-Houston/7441fef6-7530-49c6-8e3e-aa690e47270c/) and Follow I'm Glad I Didn't Kill Myself on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImGladIDidnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/imgladididnt/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imgladididnt/support

    Listener Questions Ep 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 45:17


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Matt McLaughlin to answer listener questions. If you have a question you’d like answered, email us at Help@BetterBetterMe.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Listener Questions Ep 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 41:42


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Matt McLaughlin to answer three listener questions. If you have a question you’d like answered, email us at Help@BetterBetterMe.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Therapy Isn't Working

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 27:43


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Matt McLaughlin to answer three listener questions. If you have a question you’d like answered, email us at Help@BetterBetterMe.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Frank Black Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 40:08


    When Kevin Cotter decided to reach out about his decision to kill himself, the person he called was Frank Black. In this episode of Better Better Me, Kevin speaks to Frank about that day. If you are in crisis please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. They are available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    I don't have things to look forward to

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 33:56


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Matt McLaughlin to answer three listener questions. If you have a question you’d like answered, email us at Help@BetterBetterMe.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Does Coke Add Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 28:14


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Matt McLaughlin to answer listener questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Are ruminations a mental illness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 6:21


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Matt McLaughlin to answer listener questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    How to Deal with Bad Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 33:36


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Matt McLaughlin to answer listener questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 18:26


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Co-Host Matt McLaughlin for Part 6 of their discussion about the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves. You can purchase a copy of this book at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002U3CBUWor at bookstores everywhere. Follow Us at https://www.facebook.com/BetterBetterMeOrg Support the podcast by purchasing a t-shirt at http://betterbetterme.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 52:26


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Co-Host Matt McLaughlin for Part 5 of their discussion about the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves. You can purchase a copy of this book at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002U3CBUWor at bookstores everywhere. Follow Us at https://www.facebook.com/BetterBetterMeOrg Support the podcast by purchasing a t-shirt at http://betterbetterme.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 51:20


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Co-Host Matt McLaughlin for Part 4 of their discussion about the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves. You can purchase a copy of this book at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002U3CBUWor at bookstores everywhere. Follow Us at https://www.facebook.com/BetterBetterMeOrg Support the podcast by purchasing a t-shirt at http://betterbetterme.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 57:48


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Co-Host Matt McLaughlin for Part 3 of their discussion about the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves. You can purchase a copy of this book at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002U3CBUWor at bookstores everywhere. Follow Us at https://www.facebook.com/BetterBetterMeOrg Support the podcast by purchasing a t-shirt at http://betterbetterme.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 55:15


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Co-Host Matt McLaughlin for Part 2 of their discussion about the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves. You can purchase a copy of this book at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002U3CBUWor at bookstores everywhere. Follow Us at https://www.facebook.com/BetterBetterMeOrg Support the podcast by purchasing a t-shirt at http://betterbetterme.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 61:06


    Kevin Cotter is joined by Co-Host Matt McLaughlin for Part 1 of their discussion about the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves. You can purchase a copy of this book at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002U3CBUWor at bookstores everywhere. https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme Support the podcast by purchasing a t-shirt at http://betterbetterme.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 51:19


    Kevin Cotter is joined by co-host Matt McLaughlin for part four of their discussion of reading the book “Can’t Hurt Me” by former Navy Seal David Goggins. Visit DavidGoggins.com for information on how and or buy this HIGHLY RECOMMENDED book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/B07KKP62FW --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 41:36


    Kevin Cotter is joined by co-host Matt McLaughlin for part three of their discussion of reading the book “Can’t Hurt Me” by former Navy Seal David Goggins. Visit DavidGoggins.com for information on how and or buy this HIGHLY RECOMMENDED book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/B07KKP62FW --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 39:18


    Kevin Cotter is joined by co-host Matt McLaughlin for part two of their discussion of reading the book “Can’t Hurt Me” by former Navy Seal David Goggins. Visit DavidGoggins.com for information on how and or buy this HIGHLY RECOMMENDED book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/B07KKP62FW --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 36:49


    Kevin Cotter is joined by co-host Matt McLaughlin as they begin to discuss their experience reading the book “Can’t Hurt Me” by former Navy Seal David Goggins. Visit DavidGoggins.com for information on how and where to buy this HIGHLY RECOMMENDED book. This episode is part one of a four part series. Better Better Me shirt designs are available at BetterBetterMe.org Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/BetterBetterMeOrg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

    Suicide Notes and Symptoms of Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 26:18


    In this episode of Better Better Me, Kevin Cotter discusses suicide notes and symptoms of depression. If you are suicidal, call the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 - Available 24 hours everyday. Better Better Me shirt designs are available at BetterBetterMe.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterbetterme/support

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