A Novel Idea: AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Kendis Gibson
Award-Winning Journalist + Author: From Breaking News to Breaking Silence:
Kendis Gibson Steps into the Spotlight with a Bold New Memoir
He’s a familiar face to millions—delivering headlines with poise and urgency across nearly every major U.S. network. Now, Kendis Gibson, the four-time national Emmy Award-winning journalist and current anchor at PIX11 News in New York City, is stepping into a new role: author. In his debut memoir, Five Trips: An Investigative Journey into Mental Health and Psychedelic Healing, Gibson turns the lens inward, revealing a side of his story he’s never shared—until now.
Five Trips is as much an exposé as it is a memoir. Gibson invites readers into the most intimate corners of his life, tracing his path from a challenging childhood in the slums of Belize to the fast-paced, high-stakes world of national broadcast journalism. Along the way, he reveals the silent battles he’s fought—panic attacks, personal trauma, racism in the newsroom, and unimaginable loss.
In a career marked by resilience and excellence, Gibson has interviewed icons like Beyoncé (including one particularly harrowing on-air panic attack), covered global events from ground zero on 9/11 to international red carpets, and held his own in some of the most high-profile newsrooms in the country. But behind the polished persona was a deeper story of survival—and a search for healing.
Five Trips dives into his life-changing experiences with plant medicine and psychedelics, offering an investigative and deeply personal look at how these alternative therapies helped him confront—and begin to heal from—past trauma. It's a brave, honest, and timely exploration of mental health that resonates far beyond the newsroom.
More than just a memoir, Five Trips is a call to rethink how we view healing, resilience, and the hidden lives of public figures. Gibson’s story speaks to anyone navigating the silent weight of trauma, and it offers hope and insight into the power of confronting pain with courage and curiosity.
“Five Trips is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and an exploration of unconventional treatments for mental health challenges.” — Michael Strahan, Host of GMA, Super Bowl Champion, FOX Sports NFL
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kendis Gibson is a four-time national Emmy Award-winning journalist and the early evening anchor for WPIX-TV in New York City. Throughout his career, he has reported from the front lines of some of the world’s most pivotal events and interviewed cultural icons across the globe. His journalistic journey has spanned nearly every major network, but Five Trips marks his most personal and transformative story yet.
For more info, visit FiveTripsBook.com + follow him on social media @kendisgibson
