Welcome back, everybody! This is Dr. Keith McNally, and you're tuning into Episode 6 of the Envision Speaker Series. Today, we have a special episode diving deep into the topic of emotional health. Joining me are Eileen Build, CEO of Ordinary to Extraordinary Life and co-founder of OTEL Universe, and Kevin Strauss, a biomed engineer turned emotional health and innovation consultant.
Welcome back, everybody! This is Dr. Keith McNally, and you're tuning into Episode 6 of the Envision Speaker Series. Today, we have a special episode diving deep into the topic of emotional health. Joining me are Eileen Build, CEO of Ordinary to Extraordinary Life and co-founder of OTEL Universe, and Kevin Strauss, a biomed engineer turned emotional health and innovation consultant. Before we delve into this crucial conversation, let's get to know our guests better. Eileen, could you please introduce yourself? Eileen Bild is the CEO of Ordinary to Extraordinary Life, co-founder of OTEL Universe, and a Breakthrough Spark coach. Kevin Strauss is a biomed engineer turned emotional health and innovation consultant. He’s the founder of Uchi, a social app that focuses on communication, connection, and strengthening emotional wellbeing. With over 20 years of experience digging deep into human behavior and emotional health, Kevin shares insights and contributions to improving the world around us. Dr. K opened the conversation by sharing his personal struggles with emotions and his suicide attempts. All of this has allowed him to transform his life, now bringing help, hope, and healing to the people around him. This episode explores the challenges of understanding and healthily dealing with emotions, emphasizing the significance of emotional well-being. As the discussion unfolds, Eileen and Kevin shed light on the importance of vulnerability in the journey towards emotional health. They stress the need for a shift in societal perception, highlighting vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness. Kevin provides historical context, explaining how the lack of emphasis on emotional health throughout human history has led to our current struggles in understanding and addressing our emotions. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and managing emotions, focusing on the ability to feel rather than mental health. Eileen builds on this by emphasizing the value of validation in emotional health. She discusses the role of validation in breaking down emotional barriers and finding solutions to underlying issues. The conversation then takes a turn towards destructive behaviors and extreme reactions, exploring why individuals often resort to such measures to cope with emotional pain. Both speakers delve into the roots of extreme behaviors, highlighting the role of unmet emotional health needs. Dr. K brings the discussion back to vulnerability, questioning how we can create a society that accepts and celebrates vulnerability. The importance of education, role models, and empathy in fostering a culture that values authenticity and emotional expression is emphasized. In the concluding segment, the guests summarize the key points, reinforcing that vulnerability is a strength and encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities. The episode closes with gratitude to the guests and promises to bring more thought-provoking discussions. Thank you for joining us in this episode of the Envision Speakers Series. Until next time, take care and be kind to yourselves and others.
Find Eileen on LinkedIn: Eileen Bild | LinkedIn
Find Kevin on LinkedIn: Kevin R. Strauss, M.E. | LinkedIn