Kier Gaines is a licensed therapist, keynote speaker, and popular content creator who has used his platforms to inspire millions of people to be more proactive in their mental health journey. Gaines's relatable and authentic approach to mental health has received recognition from celebrities like Oprah and Viola Davis as well as invitations to speak at the White House, NASA, Amazon Movie Studios, and elsewhere. He is a recipient of the Parents 2025 Next Gen Award, a regular contributor to Men's Health, and co-hosts The Sit Down Talk podcast with his wife Noemie. Find him @kiergaines.
In a world looking for quick fixes, It All Starts When You Do offers something real. With honesty, clarity and practical insight, Kier Gaines guides readers back to themselves, helping them take ownership, face uncomfortable truths and create meaningful, lasting change. This is the kind of work that doesn’t just inspire, it moves you to act. * Dr Nicole LePera, author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers How to Do the Work, How to Be the Love You Seek and Reparenting the Inner Child *