Kevin Strauss:
Walking Toward Wellness
Kevin Strauss dedicated over a decade to combating loneliness and mental health challenges, but in the process, he neglected his own well-being. Now, he’s taking an extreme step to heal himself and inspire a movement.
Bio
Kevin R. Strauss, M.E. is an innovator, emotional health & wellness expert, and CEO of Uchi, a social app dedicated to strengthening relationships and improving behaviors. As a trained biomedical engineer with more than 75 patents, a book titled Innovate The 1%, and numerous peer-reviewed publications in spine, psychology, and human behavior, Kevin’s career has fueled his passion for understanding people and “why we behave the way we do.”
Kevin’s mission is simple: to make life easier and happier for everyone by supporting Formula 4 Wellness—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. When he’s not developing solutions for balanced well-being, Kevin enjoys expedition backpacking, ballroom dancing, and is a 23-year, injury-free Ironman Triathlete and Coach.
Topics
- The difference between mental and emotional health.
- Addressing the loneliness and isolation crisis in schools.
- The connection between pain, behavior, and mental health challenges.
- Why emotional health deserves equal attention as mental health.
- Hiking the Appalachian Trail as a metaphor and movement for healing.
- How redefining mental health could transform societal solutions.
Guiding Questions
- What inspired you to focus on the mental and emotional health crisis?
- Can you explain how the Uchi app supports emotional well-being?
- Why did you choose the Appalachian Trail for your healing journey and wellness movement launch?
- What do you see as the biggest flaw in the mental health industry today?
- How does our subconscious programming influence our daily lives?
- What’s the role of relationships in overcoming emotional pain and driving better behaviors?