CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsNever fear, the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is here! Where notable musicians and experts share their stories and solutions for mental health and wellness. Winner of a "People Choice" Podcast Award, music journalist and former life coach Mari Fong dives deep with her interviews to reveal real-world mental health solutions from artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Fred Armisen, Seether, and The Lumineers paired with top mental health experts who give their best professional advice. If you're a music lover looking for heroic stories of hope and recovery or want to learn how to best support someone during difficult times, this podcast is for you. For the largest online resource for mental help and addiction solutions, visit checkyourheadpodcast.com. Also, watch us on CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast's YouTube Channel. You rock and we love you.
“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”
- Mari Fong, CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast
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Episodes
Zac Barnett (American Authors): Bipolar Support with Chris Bullard (Sound Mind Live)
May 16, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBMari Fong interviews Zac Barnett of American Authors and Chris Bullard, former touring musician and founder of Sound Mind Live. Zac Barnett of American Authors shares about caring for his mother with bipolar disorder and the importance of being a mental health support for those you love. American Authors will be playing at the upcoming Music for Mental Health concert on May 21, 2022, hosted by the nonprofit, Sound Mind Live. Next, Chris Bullard, the founder of Sound Mind Live, shares how his...
Jared Watson (Dirty Heads): Alcoholism & Depression Recovery w/Dave Schools (Neal Casal Music Foundation)
May 01, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBMari Fong interviews Jared Watson of Dirty Heads and Dave Schools of and the Neal Casal Foundation and Widespread Panic. Jared Watson shares how his hard partying ways with Dirty Heads ("Lay Me Down," "Stand Tall") descended into alcohol and drug abuse. He recollects his wake up call when rushed to the hospital, barely able to move from his tour bunk bed. Depression and anxiety followed, with his road to recovery being a remarkable one. Their latest album, 'The Best of Dirty Heads' features ...
Amos Lee: Agoraphobia & Panic Attack Recovery w/Dr. Melissa Boudin (PsyD, Choosing Therapy)
April 11, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBMari Fong interviews singer-songwriter Amos Lee and Dr. Melissa Boudin, psychologist and Clinical Director of Choosing Therapy. Amos Lee spent his life coping with anxiety and panic attacks which led him to be agoraphobic at the tender age of 10 years-old. Lee shares his panic attack recovery tools, and also how to best support someone with mood disorders. We'll also play a clip of his single, "Worry No More" from his 6th album, 'Dreamland.' Next, Dr. Melissa Boudin, psychologist and Cli...
Matt Brandyberry (From Ashes to New): Living w/Panic Attacks w/Eva Marie (Psychotherapist, Eva Under Fire)
March 19, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBMari Fong interviews Matt Brandyberry of From Ashes to New and Eva Marie AKA Amanda Lyberg, psychotherapist and lead singer of Eva Under Fire. Matt Brandyberry shares his story what led to his personal breakdown which triggered panic attacks, anxiety and depression. The pros and cons of competitiveness. From Ashes to New's single and latest album "Panic" is an insight to these moods along with 3 EPs dropped in 2021 entitled "Quarantine Chronicles." Listen to a clip of "Panic" after Matt's i...
RIOPY: Childhood Trauma & Abuse Recovery w/Dr. Benjamin Miller (PsyD, Well Being Trust)
March 04, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBMari Fong interviews contemporary classical pianist RIOPY and Dr. Benjamin Miller, PsyD and President of Well Being Trust. Pianist and composer Jean-Philippe Rio-Py (RIOPY), who wrote the score for award-winning films The Shape of Water and The Danish Girl, grew up in a cult where he was physically and emotionally abused until his escape. As a child, he survived by escaping to the piano, where he could quiet his mind from his OCD, anxiety and depression. RIOPY shares his unique solutions fo...
Kills Birds: Depression & Toxic Relationship Recovery w/Johanna Kandel (Natnl Alliance For Eating Disorders)
February 10, 2022 23:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBMari Fong interviews Nina Ljeti and Jacob Loeb of Kills Birds, and Johanna Kandel of the National Alliance For Eating Disorders. Nina and Jacob of the band Kills Birds share their pandemic challenges, depression solutions, Nina's toxic relationship recovery, and the story behind Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters inviting the band to record their latest album, "Married," at his studio and as an opening act for the Foos. We play a clip of their single, "Rabbit" inspired by Nina's abusive relati...
Wesley Schultz (The Lumineers): Alcoholism & Mood Disorders Affecting Families w/Kerri Abernathy (Therapist & Addiction Specialist)
January 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBMari Fong interviews Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers with Kerri Abernathy, Marriage & Family Therapist and Addiction Specialist. Schultz shares how a family member's severe alcoholism and mood disorders affect him and his wife and the lives of other family members. The muse for The Lumineers's song "Gloria," this woman was sent to the ER 99 times in one year due to her alcoholism. Finding help with an addiction specialist and creating healthy boundaries for your own mental health. Listen ...
Mari Fong: Living with Depression & Hormone Imbalance Recovery with Dr. Gary Donovitz (Founder, BioTE)
January 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBMari Fong is interviewed by musician Kat Jensen on living with depression and hormone balance recovery with Dr. Gary Donovitz, founder of BioTE, a customize bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. We begin the 3rd season of the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast with your host Mari Fong sharing how hormone imbalance and stress were triggers for bouts of depression and anxiety throughout her life. After finding the right antidepressant and hormone pellet therapy, Fong finally recovers and appreciate...
Lindsey Stirling: Anorexia Nervosa Recovery with Dr. Christina Wierenga (UCSD Eating Disorders Center)
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMari Fong interviews Lindsey Stirling, singer-songwriter, violinist, and dancer, and Dr. Christina Wierenga, Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuropsychologist at UC San Diego’s Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research. Lindsey Stirling shares her story of anorexia nervosa and the depression and anxiety that came along with it. Lindsey’s anorexia started in college and she takes us on her journey to recovery and maintenance of her condition. Currently on her 2021 Christmas Pr...
Katelyn Tarver: Living w/Anxiety & Self-Doubt w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)
November 17, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMari Fong interviews Katelyn Tarver, singer-songwriter and actress, and Dr. Adi Jaffe, psychologist, addiction specialist, and author of The Abstinence Myth. Katelyn Tarver shares her story and solutions for living with anxiety and self-doubt. Katelyn released 6 EPs of her own music before winning NBC's "Songland" in 2019. Her song, "You Don't Know" captures the feeling when you're not okay, and songs off her new album "Subject To Change" have the same emotional honesty and vulnerability. ...
James Arthur: Living w/Depression & Panic Attacks w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBMari Fong interviews singer-songwriter James Arthur and Dr. Adi Jaffe, mental health and addiction specialist, author of The Abstinence Myth: A New Approach For Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment, Or Rules. James Arthur shares how living with depression and panic attacks along with a troublesome childhood led him to a life of partying out of bounds. Winning the X Factor UK in 2012 and his hit single, “Say You Won’t Let Go” took his fame into the stratosphere, yet controversies ma...
James Arthur: Living w/Depression & Panic Attacks w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Author, The Abstinence Myth)
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBMari Fong interviews singer-songwriter James Arthur and Dr. Adi Jaffe, mental health and addiction specialist, author of The Abstinence Myth: A New Approach For Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment, Or Rules. James Arthur shares how living with depression and panic attacks along with a troublesome childhood led him to a life of partying out of bounds. Winning the X Factor UK in 2012 and his hit single, “Say You Won’t Let Go” took his fame into the stratosphere, yet controversies ma...
Sal Rodriguez (WAR): Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior & Addiction Recovery w/Jeff Duke (Christ Powered Recovery)
October 20, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBMari Fong interviews Sal Rodriguez of WAR and Jeff Duke, Founder of Christ Powered Recovery. Sal Rodriguez shares how music, drinking alcohol and parties were part of his lifestyle growing up which led to an addiction to cocaine and selling LSD as a teen. His obsessive-compulsive behaviors made it hard to stop using but eventually found his solutions through Christ Powered Recovery and the 12 steps. Multi-platinum selling band WAR celebrates their 52nd anniversary in 2021. Next, we have ...
Sal Rodriguez (WAR): Obsessive Compulsive Behavior & Addiction Recovery w/ Jeff Duke (Christ Powered Recovery)
October 20, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBMari Fong interviews Sal Rodriguez of WAR and Jeff Duke, Founder of Christ Powered Recovery. Sal Rodriguez shares how music, drinking alcohol and parties were part of his lifestyle growing up which led to an addiction to cocaine and selling LSD as a teen. His obsessive-compulsive behaviors made it hard to stop using but eventually found his solutions through Christ Powered Recovery and the 12 steps. Multi-platinum selling band WAR celebrates their 52nd anniversary in 2021. Next, we have ...
Michael Murphy (Written By Wolves): Living w/ Anxiety & Perfectionism Recovery w/ Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
October 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBMari Fong interviews Michael Murphy, lead singer of Written By Wolves, and musician health expert Kat Jensen. Michael Murphy shares his story and solutions for anxiety and depression, where his goal to always be “the best” started to have a negative affect on him and his family. Michael explains why songwriting is easier than traditional therapy, and how making lists has worked wonders for him. We play a clip of “Help Me Through the Night” inspired by Michael’s anxiety. Written By Wolves dro...
Michael Murphy (Written By Wolves): Living w/ Anxiety & Perfectionism Recovery w/Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
October 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBMari Fong interviews Michael Murphy, lead singer of Written By Wolves, and musician health expert Kat Jensen. Michael Murphy shares his story and solutions for anxiety and depression, where his goal to always be “the best” started to have a negative affect on him and his family. Michael explains why songwriting is easier than traditional therapy, and how making lists has worked wonders for him. We play a clip of “Help Me Through the Night” inspired by Michael’s anxiety. Written By Wolves dro...
Chase Bryant: Living w/Anxiety, Depression & Imposter Syndrome Recovery w/Aric Steinberg (Sweet Relief Musicians Fund)
September 22, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBMari Fong interviews country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Executive Vice President of Development & Artist Relations, Aric Steinberg. Chase Bryant shares his solutions for anxiety, depression and imposter syndrome recovery. After skyrocketing to fame, Chase Bryant found himself quickly playing with country superstars like Tim McGraw where the stress of fame took his toll and led him to a suicide attempt. Slowing his life down, being true to himself, and ther...
Cap Carter: Living w/Depression & Addiction Recovery w/Cat Moore (USC Dir. of Belonging, Loneliness Expert)
September 07, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBMari Fong interviews singer-songwriter Cap Carter and USC's Director of Belonging and Loneliness Expert, Cat Moore. Cap Carter shares his solutions for depression and addiction recovery having experienced a painful childhood and the difficult divorce of his parents. Cap’s single “Relapse,” started out as an exit song but became the song that saved his life. Addiction recovery with the 12-step program helped resolved connections with his father and begin a new chapter in his musical career. ...
Satellite Citi: Living with OCD & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) with Chris Trondsen (OCD Specialist & Therapist)
August 24, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBMari Fong interviews Anna Gevorkian and Shaunt Sulahian of Satellite Citi on OCD and PMDD with Chris Trondsen, M.S., AMFT, APCC, OCD Specialist & Therapist. Satellite Citi share solutions for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD. Shaunt Sulahian talks about his late OCD diagnosis and the havoc it wreaked on his life along with the ERP therapy that turned his life around. Anna Gevorkian shares on PMDD which is severe PMS that causes deep depressio...
David Shaw (The Revivalists, solo artist): Living with Anxiety & Addiction Recovery with Farid Hashemi (Wim Hof Certified Instructor)
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBMari Fong interviews David Shaw of The Revivalists and solo artist, and Farid Hashemi, Wim Hof Certified Instructor. David Shaw shares his story of growing up with fears, insecurities and “not feeling good enough” which led to anxiety and drug and alcohol addiction. One long night of drinking led to a fateful night that shocked and scared the hell out of David, making him decide on getting clean and sober. Hear David’s solutions for recovery which include the Wim Hof Method, what he calls “a...
Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace): Living w/Anxiety & Depression & Toxic Relationship Recovery with Dr. Dan Reidenberg (Suicide Prevention, SAVE.org)
July 20, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBMari Fong interviews musical guest Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace and The Weapon, and suicide prevention expert Dr. Dan Reidenberg of SAVE.org. Jesse Leach talks about how a toxic relationship triggered his anxiety and depression, how he came to realize the abuse, and what it took for him to finally break away. Jesse talks about his mental health solutions which include therapy, micro-dosing, and power of nature. Next, world-renowned suicide prevention expert from SAVE.o...
Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace): Toxic Relationship Recovery, Living w/Anxiety & Depression w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg (Suicide Prevention, SAVE.org)
July 20, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBMari Fong interviews musical guest Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace and The Weapon, and suicide prevention expert Dr. Dan Reidenberg of SAVE.org. Jesse Leach talks about how a toxic relationship triggered his anxiety and depression, how he came to realize the abuse, and what it took for him to finally break away. Jesse talks about his mental health solutions which include therapy, micro-dosing, and power of nature. Next, world-renowned suicide prevention expert from SAVE.o...
Winona Oak: Living with Anxiety & Panic Attacks with Richard "Wolfie" Wolf (Meditation Expert & Author)
July 07, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMari Fong interviews singer-songwriter Winona Oak and Richard "Wolfie" Wolf, meditation expert and author of In Tune: Music as a Bridge to Mindfulness. Swedish songstress Winona Oak was a 12-year-old when her panic attacks and anxiety began, triggered by her hormonal cycle. Winona eventually became agoraphobic but help from loved ones along with mediation and other solutions, she finally found relief and a better life. Winona shares her SHE EP represents female empowerment and how she's g...
Winona Oak: Living with PMDD & Panic Attacks with Richard "Wolfie" Wolf (Meditation Expert & Author)
July 07, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMari Fong interviews singer-songwriter Winona Oak and Richard "Wolfie" Wolf, meditation expert and author of In Tune: Music as a Bridge to Mindfulness. Swedish songstress Winona Oak was a 12-year-old when her panic attacks and anxiety began, triggered by her hormonal cycle (PMDD or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). Winona eventually became agoraphobic but help from loved ones along with mediation and other solutions, she finally found recovery. Winona’s SHE EP represents female empowermen...
Winona Oak: Living with PMDD & Panic Attacks w/Richard "Wolfie" Wolf (Meditation Expert & Author)
July 07, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMari Fong interviews singer-songwriter Winona Oak and Richard "Wolfie" Wolf, meditation expert and author of In Tune: Music as a Bridge to Mindfulness. Swedish songstress Winona Oak was a 12-year-old when her panic attacks and anxiety began, triggered by her hormonal cycle (PMDD or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). Winona eventually became agoraphobic but help from loved ones along with mediation and other solutions, she finally found recovery. Winona’s SHE EP represents female empowermen...
Brian Wheat (Tesla): Bulimia & Addiction Recovery, Living w/Panic Attacks w/Karl Shallowhorn (Mental Health Educator & Advocate)
June 23, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBMari Fong interviews Brian Wheat of Tesla and expert Karl Shallowhorn, mental health educator, speaker, coach and author of “Leadership Through the Lens of the 12 Steps.” Brian Wheat of Tesla shares how he overcame bulimia, addictions, and lives successfully with panic attacks, depression. Brian Wheat’s autobiography entitled, Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla, tells how he survived and thrived through 39 years recording and performing with Tesla and touring with Def Leppard, Motle...
Brian Wheat (Tesla): Living with Panic Attacks, Addiction & Bulimia Recovery with Karl Shallowhorn (Mental Health Educator & Advocate)
June 23, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBMari Fong interviews Brian Wheat of Tesla and expert Karl Shallowhorn, mental health educator, speaker, coach and author of “Leadership Through the Lens of the 12 Steps.” Brian Wheat of Tesla shares how he lives with panic attacks, depression, and how he overcame drug and alcohol addictions, and bulimia. Brian Wheat’s autobiography entitled, Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla, tells how he survived and thrived through 39 years recording and performing with Tesla and touring with De...
Ruby Carr & Natalia Panzarella (Bahari): Living with Bipolar & Anxiety with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBMari Fong interviews Ruby Carr and Natalia Panzarella of Bahari. Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) and musician Kat Jensen discuss the Bahari interview, the benefits of journaling, and the medication naloxone or Narcan for the use of stopping an opioid overdose. Natalia and Ruby share their story and solutions for bipolar, panic attacks and depression. The duo talks about how they bonded by helping each other with depression and other mood disorders, along with songwriting about thei...
Nick Petty (The Happys): Living with Major Depressive Disorder & ADHD with Sally Anne Gross (Can Music Make You Sick?)
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBMari Fong interviews Nick Petty of The Happys and Sally Anne Gross, author of Can Music Make You Sick? Measuring the Price of Musical Ambition and 30-year veteran of the music industry. Nick Petty shares his story of growing up with major depressive disorder, anxiety and ADHD. Nick symptoms started as a child. He took medication for his conditions but things got worse after his parents divorced. Nick got into music but also got into doing heroin and opiates which eventually led to addictio...
Nick Petty (The Happys): Living with Major Depressive Disorder & ADHD with Sally Anne Gross (Author, Can Music Make You Sick?)
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBMari Fong interviews Nick Petty of The Happys and Sally Anne Gross, author of Can Music Make You Sick? Measuring the Price of Musical Ambition and 30-year veteran of the music industry. Nick Petty shares his story of growing up with major depressive disorder, anxiety and ADHD. Nick symptoms started as a child. He took medication for his conditions but things got worse after his parents divorced. Nick got into music but also got into doing heroin and opiates which eventually led to addictio...
Hannah Hooper (Grouplove): Stage Fright Recovery & Finding Self-Love with Hallie Lincoln & Hilary Gleason (Backline)
May 13, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBMari Fong interviews Hannah Hooper of Grouplove and Hallie Lincoln & Hilary Gleason of Backline. Hannah Hooper shares her story of battling stage fright and recovery, while finding self-love and empowerment. Grouplove’s surprise 5th album, This Is This, represents evolving, healing and a way to vent your emotions from the frustrations of the pandemic. A clip of their single "Deadline" is featured at the end of the episode. Hannah describes her experience with Adderall and how getting off t...
Sean Long (While She Sleeps): Agoraphobia & Panic Disorder Recovery with Andrea Vassilev (DBSA, San Gabriel Valley)
April 27, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBMari Fong interviews guitarist Sean Long of While She Sleeps and Andrea Vassilev of DBSA, San Gabriel Valley. Sean Long share his story and solutions for recovery for anxiety, panic attacks, panic disorder and agoraphobia. While She Sleeps’s single “Nervous” off their new album Sleeps Society is based on Sean’s mental health journey and admits the song is the most important one he’s ever written. Andrea Vassilev of DBSA San Gabriel Valley explains panic disorder and how it can easily escal...
Gabbie Hanna: Living with Anxiety & Bulimia Recovery with Cat Moore (USC Director of Belonging)
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBMari Fong interviews pop singer-songwriter Gabbie Hanna and Cat Moore, USC Director of Belonging. Gabbie Hanna shares her story and solutions for anxiety, bulimia, depression and more. Growing up in a dysfunctional family and raised by narcissistic parents, Gabbie had a tough time making friends and connecting with others. During a dark, lonely period of her life, Gabbie started posting videos of herself on Vine to try and make friends which eventually led to millions of followers. She ta...
Gabbie Hanna: Living w/Anxiety & Bulimia Recovery w/Cat Moore (USC Dir. of Belonging, Loneliness Expert)
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBMari Fong interviews pop singer-songwriter Gabbie Hanna and Cat Moore, USC Director of Belonging. Gabbie Hanna shares her story and solutions for anxiety, bulimia, depression and more. Growing up in a dysfunctional family and raised by narcissistic parents, Gabbie had a tough time making friends and connecting with others. During a dark, lonely period of her life, Gabbie started posting videos of herself on Vine to try and make friends which eventually led to millions of followers. She ta...
Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry): Living with Bipolar and Anxiety & Carly Hester (NAMI, Clinical Social Worker)
March 31, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMari interviews Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry and Carly Hester of NAMI, Philly and Clinical Social Worker. Chris Robertson shares his story of being manic depressive or bipolar disorder with anxiety and panic attacks along with his solutions for recovery. Having recently dropped their album "The Human Condition," Chris talks about songs like "Push Down and Turn" and the struggles of depression and mania that come with his condition. Close to committing suicide, he eventually find...
Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry): Living with Bipolar & Anxiety and Carly Hester (NAMI, Clinical Social Worker)
March 31, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMari Fong interviews Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry and Carly Hester of NAMI, Philly and Clinical Social Worker. Chris Robertson shares his story of being manic depressive or bipolar disorder with anxiety and panic attacks along with his solutions for recovery. Having recently dropped their album "The Human Condition," Chris talks about songs like "Push Down and Turn" and the struggles of depression and mania that come with his condition. Close to committing suicide, he eventually...
Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry): Living with Bipolar & Panic Attacks w/Carly Hester (NAMI, Clinical Social Worker)
March 31, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMari Fong interviews Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry and Carly Hester of NAMI, Philly and Clinical Social Worker. Chris Robertson shares his story of being manic depressive or bipolar disorder with anxiety and panic attacks along with his solutions for recovery. *Warning: Suicide and suicidal ideation is discussed. Listener discretion is advised. Having recently dropped their album "The Human Condition," Chris talks about songs like "Push Down and Turn" and the struggles of depressio...
Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep): Sexual Abuse and Self-harm Recovery with Kat Parsons (Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist)
March 16, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBMari Fong interviews Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep) and Kat Parsons AKA Katharine Petzold (Psychotherapist & Licensed Counselor, Trauma Specialist). Musician and lead singer Grant DeCrane of alternative rock band Pray For Sleep shares his story of sexual trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. Grant begins counseling but still experiences panic attacks and self-harm by cutting. His feelings of guilt and self-blame are relieved by therapy and music. Grant shares the coping skills learned i...
Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep): Sexual Abuse Recovery & Katharine Petzold (Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist)
March 16, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBMari interviews Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep) and Katharine Petzold (Psychotherapist & Licensed Counselor, Trauma Specialist). Musician and lead singer Grant DeCrane of alternative rock band Pray For Sleep shares his story of sexual trauma, depression and anxiety. Grant begins counseling but still experiences panic attacks and self-harm by cutting. His feelings of guilt and self-blame are relieved by therapy and music. Grant shares the coping skills learned in therapy that lead to his r...
Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep): Sexual Abuse Recovery with Kat Parsons (Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist)
March 16, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBMari interviews Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep) and Kat Parsons AKA Katharine Petzold (Psychotherapist & Licensed Counselor, Trauma Specialist). Musician and lead singer Grant DeCrane of alternative rock band Pray For Sleep shares his story of sexual trauma, depression and anxiety. Grant begins counseling but still experiences panic attacks and self-harm by cutting. His feelings of guilt and self-blame are relieved by therapy and music. Grant shares the coping skills learned in therapy th...
Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep): Sexual Abuse Recovery & Kat Parsons (Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist)
March 16, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBMari interviews Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep) and Kat Parsons AKA Katharine Petzold (Psychotherapist & Licensed Counselor, Trauma Specialist). Musician and lead singer Grant DeCrane of alternative rock band Pray For Sleep shares his story of sexual trauma, depression and anxiety. Grant begins counseling but still experiences panic attacks and self-harm by cutting. His feelings of guilt and self-blame are relieved by therapy and music. Grant shares the coping skills learned in therapy th...
grandson (Jordan Benjamin): Living with Mood Disorders & Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) with Kat Jensen
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBMari interviews grandson (Jordan Benjamin), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Jordan Benjamin AKA grandson shares his story of living with symptoms of bipolar, his manic episodes, and his family history of bipolar and other mood disorders. His ADHD-like impulsivity as a youngster, acting out in school, his relationship with pot and other substances. What does grandson keep in his mental health toolkit? The importance of finding creative outlets, his experienc...
grandson (Jordan Benjamin): Living w/Mood Disorders with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBMari interviews grandson (Jordan Benjamin), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Jordan Benjamin AKA grandson shares his story of living with symptoms of bipolar, his manic episodes, and his family history of bipolar and other mood disorders. His ADHD-like impulsivity as a youngster, acting out in school, his relationship with pot and other substances. What does grandson keep in his mental health toolkit? The importance of finding creative outlets, his experienc...
Jordan Benjamin (grandson): Living with Mood Disorders & Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) with Kat Jensen
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBMari interviews Jordan Benjamin (grandson), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Jordan Benjamin AKA grandson shares his story of living with symptoms of bipolar, his manic episodes, and his family history of bipolar and other mood disorders. His impulsivity as a youngster, acting out in school, his relationship with pot and other substances. What does Jordan keep in his mental health toolkit? The importance of finding creative outlets, his experience with medit...
Jordan Benjamin (grandson): Living w/Mood Disorders with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBMari Fong interviews Jordan Benjamin (grandson), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Jordan Benjamin AKA grandson shares his story of living with symptoms of bipolar, his manic episodes, and his family history of bipolar and other mood disorders. His ADHD-like impulsivity as a youngster, acting out in school, his relationship with pot and other substances. What does grandson keep in his mental health toolkit? The importance of finding creative outlets, his expe...
Linda Ronstadt: Living w/Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Coach, "Marriage Boot Camp")
February 09, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMari interviews Linda Ronstadt (singer-songwriter) & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Coach, “Marriage Boot Camp”). Linda talks about her Mexican heritage and traditions in the documentary, “Linda and the Mockingbirds.” Her thoughts on immigration and the mental toll and trauma for children separated from their families at the border, racism, and importance of making a difference in this world. How she’s living with progressive supranuclear palsy, her favorite books, and her life du...
Linda Ronstadt: Living w/Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Coach, "Marriage Boot Camp")
February 09, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMari Fong interviews Linda Ronstadt (singer-songwriter) & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Coach, “Marriage Boot Camp”). Linda talks about her Mexican heritage and traditions in the documentary, “Linda and the Mockingbirds.” Her thoughts on immigration and the mental toll and trauma for children separated from their families at the border, racism, and importance of making a difference in this world. How she’s living with progressive supranuclear palsy, her favorite books, and her li...
India Shawn (singer-songwriter): Toxic Relationship Recovery & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert, "Marriage Boot Camp")
January 26, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBMari Fong interviews India Shawn (singer-songwriter) & Dr. Ish Major (Board Certified Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert, “Marriage Boot Camp,” “Tamron Hall Show,” author of Little White Whys). R & B artist India Shawn shares her experience with toxic relationships, co-dependency, growing up with a single, therapist mother and an alcoholic father, bad dating patterns, and her own struggles with alcohol. Taking accountability, becoming self-aware, what’s in her mental health toolbox, and Wel...
India Shawn (singer-songwriter): Recovery from Toxic Relationships & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert, "Marriage Boot Camp")
January 26, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBMari interviews India Shawn (singer-songwriter) & Dr. Ish Major (Board Certified Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert, “Marriage Boot Camp,” “Tamron Hall Show,” author of Little White Whys). R & B artist India Shawn shares her experience with toxic relationships, co-dependency, growing up with a single, therapist mother and an alcoholic father, bad dating patterns, and her own struggles with alcohol. Taking accountability, becoming self-aware, what’s in her mental health toolbox, and Wellness ...
India Shawn (singer-songwriter) & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert, "Marriage Boot Camp")
January 26, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBMari interviews India Shawn (singer-songwriter) & Dr. Ish Major (Board Certified Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert, “Marriage Boot Camp,” “Tamron Hall Show,” author of Little White Whys). R & B artist India Shawn shares her experience with toxic relationships, co-dependency, growing up with a single, therapist mother and an alcoholic father, bad dating patterns, and her own struggles with alcohol. Taking accountability, becoming self-aware, what’s in her mental health toolbox, and Wellness ...