9: Kyle on Happiness, Bullying, and Perspective

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Madhappy Podcast. Today we welcome Kyle, also known as Super Duper Kyle, onto the show to learn more about how his childhood experiences shaped him into the singer, songwriter, and creative he is today.  We start off by talking about Kyle’s first experience with mental health (05:57) as he opens up about how, in part, living in a hostile environment taught him to create happiness for himself. Mason speaks about his parents’ divorce (14:35) as Kyle and Peiman share why they initially decided to go to therapy (15:31). Kyle talks about his experience being bullied as a kid and how he was able to stay positive, giving situations love rather than hate (18:46), as Mason shares how his mom used to tell him the powerful message that no one can make you feel anything (20:59).  Kyle lets us in on his writing process, sharing how his number one goal is to create songs that can help people find a new perspective (25:50) and incorporate positive messaging (30:16). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com