Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power) & Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist & Author of Sonic Recovery)

Host Mari Fong interviews Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power) and Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist & Author of Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober) on addiction and mental health. Emilio Castillo shares his story of addiction to alcohol, heroin, marijuana, cocaine, eating, and more. He shares the emotional issues and traumas that led to his addictions, and how he would stuff down his feelings which made him abuse drugs even more. Hear why Emilio would create drug recipes and party with bandmate “Doc” Kupka, and why singer Rick Stevens went to prison for 36 years. Emilio finds hope in recovery with the 12-steps, letting go to God, and finally listening to those who would save his life. Emilio shares his maxim and his four words of advice to musicians who desire a long career in music. Next, music therapist Tim Ringgold shares his story of sex addiction, the power of the 12-step program, and finding healing through music therapy. He shares the importance behind trying many tools for recovery until you find the right solution for you. Listen to their single, “Look In My Eyes” off their new album, “Step Up” which dropped March 2020. “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon or on checkyourheadpodcast.com. Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated.  

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