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CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians

144 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings

Never 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

Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery (Seether): Living w/Depression, Anxiety, Suicide Aftermath & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert)

January 12, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Shaun Morgan and Corey Lowery (Seether) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert) interviews.  In 2007,  Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene died by suicide. In 2012, Shaun and Seether created the Rise Above Fest to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental illness. Shaun and Corey of Seether share their stories of struggling as musicians, fathers and husbands during the pandemic and how it's led to frustration, depression and anxiety. The aftermath of suicide, using dr...

Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery (Seether) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert))

January 12, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Shaun Morgan and Corey Lowery (Seether) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert) interviews.  In 2007,  Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene died by suicide. In 2012, Shaun and Seether created the Rise Above Fest to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental illness. Shaun and Corey of Seether share their stories of struggling as musicians, fathers and husbands during the coronavirus pandemic and how it's affected their mental health. How their loss of income, family stres...

Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery (Seether) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert)

January 12, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Shaun Morgan and Corey Lowery (Seether) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert) interviews.  In 2007,  Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene died by suicide. In 2012, Shaun and Seether created the Rise Above Fest to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental illness. Shaun and Corey of Seether share their stories of struggling as musicians, fathers and husbands during the coronavirus pandemic and how it's affected their mental health. How their loss of income, family stres...

Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery (Seether): Living w/Depression, Anxiety, Aftermath of Suicide & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert)

January 12, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Shaun Morgan and Corey Lowery (Seether) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert) interviews.  In 2007,  Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene died by suicide. In 2012, Shaun and Seether created the Rise Above Fest to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental illness. Shaun and Corey of Seether share their stories of struggling as musicians, fathers and husbands during the coronavirus pandemic and how it's affected their mental health. How their loss of income, family stres...

Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery (Seether): Living w/Depression & Suicide Aftermath w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert)

January 12, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Mari Fong interviews Shaun Morgan and Corey Lowery (Seether) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert).  In 2007,  Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene died by suicide. In 2012, Shaun and Seether created the Rise Above Fest to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental illness. Shaun and Corey of Seether share their stories of struggling as musicians, fathers and husbands during the pandemic and how it's led to frustration, depression and anxiety. The aftermath of suicide...

Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery (Seether): Living w/Depression & Suicide Aftermath with Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert)

January 12, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Mari Fong interviews Shaun Morgan and Corey Lowery (Seether) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert).  In 2007,  Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene died by suicide. In 2012, Shaun and Seether created the Rise Above Fest to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental illness. Shaun and Corey of Seether share their stories of struggling as musicians, fathers and husbands during the pandemic and how it's led to frustration, depression and anxiety. The aftermath of suicide...

Yesod Williams (Pepper): Living w/Depression & Alcoholism Recovery with Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House)

December 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Mari Fong interviews Yesod Williams (Pepper, LAW Records) & Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House). Yesod Williams shares his story and solutions on alcoholism and depression. Growing up seeing his mother's alcoholism, Yesod Williams slides into alcoholism after her death. With 9 years of abuse, Yesod's drummer friend Adam O'Rourke of 2Cents gave him the direction and advice that started his detox from alcohol. After hitting rock bottom, Yesod changed his lifestyle,...

Yesod Williams (Pepper, LAW Records) & Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House)

December 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Yesod Williams (Pepper, LAW Records) & Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House) interviews. Yesod Williams shares his story and solutions on alcoholism and depression. Growing up seeing his mother's alcoholism and its consequences and his mother's eventual death due to the disease, Yesod Williams slides into alcoholism after her death. With 9 years of abuse, Yesod's drummer friend Adam O'Rourke of 2Cents gave him the direction and advice that started his detox from alcoh...

Yesod Williams (Pepper, LAW Records): Alcoholism Recovery & Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House)

December 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Yesod Williams (Pepper, LAW Records) & Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House) interviews. Yesod Williams shares his story and solutions on alcoholism and depression. Growing up seeing his mother's alcoholism, Yesod Williams slides into alcoholism after her death. With 9 years of abuse, Yesod's drummer friend Adam O'Rourke of 2Cents gave him the direction and advice that started his detox from alcohol. After hitting rock bottom, Yesod changed his lifestyle, nutrition...

Yesod Williams (Pepper): Depression & Alcoholism Recovery with Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House)

December 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Mari Fong interviews Yesod Williams (Pepper, LAW Records) & Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House). Yesod Williams shares his story and solutions on alcoholism and depression. Growing up seeing his mother's alcoholism, Yesod Williams slides into alcoholism after her death. With 9 years of abuse, Yesod's drummer friend Adam O'Rourke of 2Cents gave him the direction and advice that started his detox from alcohol. After hitting rock bottom, Yesod changed his lifestyle,...

Danny Griego (singer-songwriter): PTSD Recovery with Anika Wilson (Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma)

December 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Mari Fong interviews Danny Griego (singer-songwriter) and Anika Wilson (Clinical Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma) on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Having worked with icons such as Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter and Billy Jo Shaver,  Danny Griego shares his story of being struck by lightning which led him to music and also anxiety-filled PTSD. After recovery, Danny connects with our armed forces and military who also suffer from PTSD. He writes songs such as “22," dedicated to veterans, ...

Danny Griego (solo artist): Living with PTSD with Anika Wilson (PTSD & Trauma Expert)

December 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Mari Fong interviews Danny Griego (singer-songwriter, solo artist) and Anika Wilson (Clinical Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma) on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Having worked with icons such as Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter and Billy Jo Shaver,  Danny Griego shares his story of being struck by lightning which led him to music and also anxiety-filled PTSD. After recovery, Danny connects with our armed forces and military who also suffer from PTSD. He writes songs such as “22," dedicated ...

Danny Griego (singer-songwriter): Living w/PTSD & Anika Wilson (Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma)

December 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Danny Griego (singer-songwriter) and Anika Wilson (Clinical Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma) on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Country music artist Danny Griego shares his story of being struck by lightning as a young college student which begins an unexpectedly journey leading him to music and also anxiety-ridden symptoms of PTSD. After recovery, Danny connects with our armed forces and military who also suffer from PTSD and other challenges. He writes songs such as “Lady Liberty” and “...

Danny Griego (singer-songwriter) & Anika Wilson (Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma)

December 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Danny Griego (singer-songwriter) and Anika Wilson (Clinical Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma) on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Country music artist Danny Griego shares his story of being struck by lightning as a young college student which begins an unexpectedly journey leading him to music and also anxiety-ridden symptoms of PTSD. After recovery, Danny connects with our armed forces and military who also suffer from PTSD and other challenges. He writes songs such as “Lady Liberty” and “...

Danny Griego (singer-songwriter): PTSD Recovery & Anika Wilson (Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma)

December 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Danny Griego (singer-songwriter) and Anika Wilson (Clinical Psychologist, PTSD & Trauma) on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Having worked with icons such as Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter and Billy Jo Shaver,  Danny Griego shares his story of being struck by lightning which led him to music and also anxiety-filled PTSD. After recovery, Danny connects with our armed forces and military who also suffer from PTSD. He writes songs such as “22," dedicated to veterans, and a new single call...

Rench (Gangstagrass, solo artist) & Daniel McCartney (The Continuance Foundation)

November 11, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Rench (Gangstagrass, producer, singer/songwriter, solo artist) and Daniel McCartney (music agent at United Talent Agency, Gideon), founder of The Continuance Foundation. Rench from bluegrass, hip-hop band Gangstagrass talks about racial unity, surviving as a musician during the pandemic, balancing career and parenting, and living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) which can occur along with ADHD and is sometimes misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. Dealing with social anxiety, mood swings...

Rench (Gangstagrass, solo artist): Living w/ADHD & RSD & Daniel McCartney (The Continuance Foundation)

November 11, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Rench (Gangstagrass, producer, singer/songwriter, solo artist) and Daniel McCartney (music agent at United Talent Agency, Gideon), founder of The Continuance Foundation. Rench from bluegrass, hip-hop band Gangstagrass talks about racial unity and living with social anxiety, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) which can occur with ADHD. Dealing with social anxiety, mood swings and learning new skills to live better with RSD. The importance of not being too self-critical, being understanding...

Rench (Gangstagrass, solo artist): Living w/RSD, ADHD & Daniel McCartney (The Continuance Foundation)

November 11, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Rench (Gangstagrass, producer, singer/songwriter, solo artist) and Daniel McCartney (music agent at United Talent Agency, Gideon), founder of The Continuance Foundation. Rench from bluegrass, hip-hop band Gangstagrass talks about racial unity and living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) which can occur with ADHD. Dealing with social anxiety, mood swings and learning new skills to live better with RSD. The importance of not being too self-critical, being understanding and flexible, a...

Rench (Gangstagrass, solo artist): Living w/Social Anxiety & ADHD with Daniel McCartney (The Continuance Foundation)

November 11, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Mari Fong interviews Rench (Gangstagrass, producer, singer/songwriter, solo artist) and Daniel McCartney (music agent at United Talent Agency, Gideon), founder of The Continuance Foundation. Rench from bluegrass, hip-hop band Gangstagrass talks about racial unity and living with social anxiety, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) which can occur with ADHD. Dealing with social anxiety, mood swings and learning new skills to live better with RSD. The importance of not being too self-critical...

Davey Suicide (solo artist & band): Childhood Trauma Recovery & Michael Friedman, Ph.D. (Psychology Today)

October 20, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Mari Fong interviews Davey Suicide (solo artist & band) and Michael Friedman, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychologist & Life Coach, Psychology Today) on dealing with childhood traumas.  Davey Suicide describes his turbulent upbringing with divorced parents, feeling misunderstood, not fitting in at school, and how music saved him. The positivity behind his name “Suicide,”  the importance of self-reflection and second chances. Letting go of the past and being in the driver’s seat of life. Clinical psyc...

Davey Suicide (solo artist & band), Michael Friedman, Ph.D. ("Hardcore Humanism," Psychology Today)

October 20, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews Davey Suicide (solo artist & band) and Michael Friedman, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychologist & Life Coach, Psychology Today) on dealing with childhood traumas and using “Hardcore Humanism” to reach your potential. Industrial, goth musician and tattoo artist Davey Suicide describes his turbulent upbringing with divorced parents, feeling misunderstood, not fitting in at school, and how music helped him gain friends, escape and express his true emotions. The real meaning behi...

Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter) & Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia, "Ending the Silence" Program)

September 19, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Host of Mari Fong interviews Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter) and Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia) on bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts. September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and pop artist Mackenzie Nicole shares her story on Bipolar 1 Disorder, having suicidal thoughts at the young age of 6 years old, her mental breakdown, the personality and behavior changes that came with it, and the mood swings of mania and depression that are part of bipolar. How her new album Mysti...

Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter): Living w/Bipolar & Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia))

September 19, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Host of Mari Fong interviews Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter) and Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia) on bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts. September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and pop artist Mackenzie Nicole shares her story on Bipolar 1 Disorder, having suicidal thoughts at 6 years old, and the mood swings of mania and depression.  Mackenzie also talks about OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), the difficulty of accepting help, and being overjoyed after being diagnosed....

Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter): Living w/Bipolar & Becca Lane (NAMI Philly, "Ending the Silence" Program)

September 19, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Host of Mari Fong interviews Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter) and Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia) on bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts. September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and pop artist Mackenzie Nicole shares her story on Bipolar 1 Disorder, having suicidal thoughts at the young age of 6 years old, her mental breakdown, the personality and behavior changes that came with it, and the mood swings of mania and depression that are part of bipolar. How her new album Mysti...

Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter): Living w/Bipolar Disorder with Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia))

September 19, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Mari Fong interviews Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter) and Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia) on bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts. September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and pop artist Mackenzie Nicole shares her story on Bipolar 1 Disorder, having suicidal thoughts at 6 years old, and the mood swings of mania and depression.  Mackenzie also talks about OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), the difficulty of accepting help, and being overjoyed after being diagnosed. What sh...

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

August 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

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 recipe...

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

August 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

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 recipe...

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

August 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

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.  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 and...

Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power): Abandonment and Addiction Recovery & Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery)

August 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

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.  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 and...

Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power): Abandonment and Addiction Recovery with Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery)

August 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

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.  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 and fina...

Sammi Doll (IAMX, Kat Von D): Living w/Depression and ADHD with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) and Kat Jensen

August 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Mari Fong interviews Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height, Kat Von D) on depression and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her fans, her experience living in Berlin, Germany while in a crumbling relationship, and feeling stagnant and lost. How Sammi was confronted by a caring and compassionate bandmate, feeling value...

Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height) & Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter)

August 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height) on depression and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder) and co-host Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter). Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her fans, her experience living in Berlin, Germany while in a crumbling relationship, and feeling stagnant and lost. How Sammi was confronted by a caring and compassionate bandmate, feeling valued, how healing began with a ...

Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height, Kat Von D) & Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter)

August 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height, Kat Von D) on depression and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder) and co-host Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter). Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her fans, her experience living in Berlin, Germany while in a crumbling relationship, and feeling stagnant and lost. How Sammi was confronted by a caring and compassionate bandmate, feeling valued, how healing be...

Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height) on Depression & ADHD & Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter)

August 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height) shares her story of Depression and Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD and Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter). Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her fans, her experience living in Berlin, Germany while in a crumbling relationship, and feeling stagnant and lost. How Sammi was confronted by a caring and compassionate bandmate, feeling valued, how healing began with a move back to sun...

Sammi Doll (IAMX, Kat Von D): Living w/Depression, ADHD & Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter)

August 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height, Kat Von D) on depression and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder) and co-host Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter). Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her fans, her experience living in Berlin, Germany while in a crumbling relationship, and feeling stagnant and lost. How Sammi was confronted by a caring and compassionate bandmate, feeling valued, how healing be...

Sammi Doll (IAMX, Kat Von D): Living w/Depression, ADHD & Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) with Kat Jensen

August 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Mari interviews Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height, Kat Von D) on depression and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her fans, her experience living in Berlin, Germany while in a crumbling relationship, and feeling stagnant and lost. How Sammi was confronted by a caring and compassionate bandmate, feeling valued, ho...

Sammi Doll (IAMX, Kat Von D): Living w/Depression & ADHD with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) and Kat Jensen

August 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Mari Fong interviews Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height, Kat Von D) on depression and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her fans, her experience living in Berlin, Germany while in a crumbling relationship, and feeling stagnant and lost. How Sammi was confronted by a caring and compassionate bandmate, feeling value...

Emma Lov (Loote): Living w/Panic Attacks & Andrea Vassilev (DBSA, San Gabriel Valley)

June 17, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews Emma Lov (Loote) and Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, San Gabriel Valley). EMMA LOV OF LOOTE, who co-wrote with Demi Lovato and Cheat Codes, and remixed the Shawn Mendes’ song “Mercy,” shares her story of PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER. Starting therapy after surviving the 9/11 terrorists attacks in NYC, Lov experienced her first panic attack at age 12 as the school nurse tried to convince her it was just “gas.” Lov talks about her siste...

Emma Lov (Loote) & Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, San Gabriel Valley): Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder

June 17, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Emma Lov (Loote) and Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, San Gabriel Valley) interviews. Emma Lov of the pop duo Loote who co-wrote with Demi Lovato and Cheat Codes, and remixed the Shawn Mendes’ song “Mercy,” shares her story of panic attacks and panic disorder. Starting therapy after surviving the 9/11 terrorists attacks in NYC, Lov experienced her first panic attack at age 12 as the school nurse tried to convince her it was just “gas.” Lov talks about her sister and ps...

Emma Lov (Loote) & Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, San Gabriel Valley)

June 17, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews Emma Lov (Loote) and Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, San Gabriel Valley). EMMA LOV OF LOOTE, who co-wrote with Demi Lovato and Cheat Codes, and remixed the Shawn Mendes’ song “Mercy,” shares her story of PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER. Starting therapy after surviving the 9/11 terrorists attacks in NYC, Lov experienced her first panic attack at age 12 as the school nurse tried to convince her it was just “gas.” Lov talks about her sister and ...

Emma Lov (Loote) & Andrea Vassilev (DBSA, San Gabriel Valley)

June 17, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews Emma Lov (Loote) and Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, San Gabriel Valley). EMMA LOV OF LOOTE, who co-wrote with Demi Lovato and Cheat Codes, and remixed the Shawn Mendes’ song “Mercy,” shares her story of PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER. Starting therapy after surviving the 9/11 terrorists attacks in NYC, Lov experienced her first panic attack at age 12 as the school nurse tried to convince her it was just “gas.” Lov talks about her siste...

Emma Lov (Loote): Living with Panic Attacks & Andrea Vassilev (DBSA, San Gabriel Valley)

June 17, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Mari Fong interviews Emma Lov (Loote) and Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, San Gabriel Valley). EMMA LOV OF LOOTE, who co-wrote with Demi Lovato and Cheat Codes, and remixed the Shawn Mendes’ song “Mercy,” shares her story of PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER. Starting therapy after surviving the 9/11 terrorists attacks in NYC, Lov experienced her first panic attack at age 12 as the school nurse tried to convince her it was just “gas.” Lov talks about her sister and...

Emma Lov (Loote): Living with Panic Attacks & Andrea Vassilev (DBSA)

June 17, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Mari Fong interviews Emma Lov (Loote) and Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, San Gabriel Valley). EMMA LOV OF LOOTE, who co-wrote with Demi Lovato and Cheat Codes, and remixed the Shawn Mendes’ song “Mercy,” shares her story of PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER. Starting therapy after surviving the 9/11 terrorists attacks in NYC, Lov experienced her first panic attack at age 12 as the school nurse tried to convince her it was just “gas.” Lov talks about her sister and...

Frank Zummo (Sum 41, Krewella, Street Drum Corps) and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour, 320 Festival, USC Professor) *320 Festival Special Edition*

May 07, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews FRANK ZUMMO about being an advocate for mental health, LOSING CHESTER BENNINGTON of Linkin Park, the 320festival.com online on May 8-10, 2020, LOSING FAMILY TO MOOD DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS, the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic, the downward spiral of Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, meeting Anthony Bourdain, THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS CHECKS, embracing family, LOSING CHRIS CORNELL of Audioslave and Soundgarden, Street Drum Corps and SDC at home, INSPIRING KIDS an...

Frank Zummo (Sum 41, Street Drum Corps): Losing Musicians to Suicide with Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour, Sound Mind Live) *320 Festival Special Edition*

May 07, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Mari Fong interviews FRANK ZUMMO about being an advocate for mental health, LOSING CHESTER BENNINGTON of Linkin Park, the 320festival.com online on May 8-10, 2020, LOSING FAMILY TO MOOD DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS, the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic, the downward spiral of Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, meeting Anthony Bourdain, THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS CHECKS, embracing family, LOSING CHRIS CORNELL of Audioslave and Soundgarden, Street Drum Corps and SDC at home, INSPIRING KIDS and vir...

Frank Zummo (Sum 41, Street Drum Corps): Losing Musicians to Suicide & Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour, Sound Mind Live) *320 Festival Special Edition*

May 07, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Host Mari Fong interviews FRANK ZUMMO about being an advocate for mental health, LOSING CHESTER BENNINGTON of Linkin Park, the 320festival.com online on May 8-10, 2020, LOSING FAMILY TO MOOD DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS, the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic, the downward spiral of Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, meeting Anthony Bourdain, THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS CHECKS, embracing family, LOSING CHRIS CORNELL of Audioslave and Soundgarden, Street Drum Corps and SDC at home, INSPIRING KIDS an...

Frank Zummo (Sum 41, Street Drum Corps, Krewella) and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour, 320 Festival, USC Professor) *320 Festival Special Edition*

May 07, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

320 Festival Online Special Edition featuring Drummer Frank Zummo (Sum 41, Street Drum Corps, Krewella) and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour, 320 Festival, USC Professor). FRANK ZUMMO talks about being an advocate for mental health, LOSING CHESTER BENNINGTON of Linkin Park, the 320festival.com online on May 8-10, 2020, LOSING FAMILY TO MOOD DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS, the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic, the downward spiral of Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, meeting Anthony Bourdain, THE IMPO...

S1,Ep7: Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL, Drummer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Los Espookys) and Johan Svanberg of Record Union, Part 2

April 08, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MB

Part 2: Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, SNL, Portlandia, Bandleader/Drummer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Big Mouth, Los Espookys) and Johan Svanberg of Record Union interviews. First COVID-19 episode and how the coronavirus has changed our lives, caused anxiety and uncertainty, and solutions on how to battle this stress. Focusing on your indoor space, taking a break from coronavirus news, treating others with kindness and protecting yourself and your loved ones. Fred Armisen talks abo...

S1,Ep7: Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Los Espookys) and Johan Svanberg of Record Union, Part 2, *COVID-19 Edition*

April 08, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MB

Part 2: Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, SNL, Portlandia, Bandleader/Drummer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Big Mouth, Los Espookys) and Johan Svanberg of Record Union interviews. First COVID-19 episode and how the coronavirus has changed our lives, caused anxiety and uncertainty, and solutions on how to battle this stress. Focusing on your indoor space, taking a break from coronavirus news, treating others with kindness and protecting yourself and your loved ones. Fred Armisen talks abo...

Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Los Espookys) and Johan Svanberg (Record Union), Part 2

April 08, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Part 2: Host Mari Fong interviews Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, SNL, Portlandia, Bandleader/Drummer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Big Mouth, Los Espookys) and Johan Svanberg (Record Union) interviews. First COVID-19 episode and how the coronavirus has changed our lives, caused anxiety and uncertainty, and SOLUTIONS ON HOW TO BATTLE ONGOING STRESS. Focusing on your indoor space, taking a break from coronavirus news, treating others with kindness and PROTECTING YOURSELF and your loved ...

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