Sound Mind Live and Consequence of Sound present Going There. Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Mike, the weekly series aims to create a safe space for musicians to have honest, healthy conversations about mental health.

Each episode covers the experience of artists and creatives as it pertains to specific issues, be it depression, anxiety, addiction, whatever they bring to the table. In the end, the goal is to de-stigmatize these topics and learn from each other.

So, join us at the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

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<a href="https://consequence.net/artist/lzzy-hale/" rel="nofollow">Lzzy Hale</a> of <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/halestorm/" rel="nofollow">Halestorm</a> discusses how her fame doesn&#39;t preclude her from having mental health issues on the <a href="https://consequence.net/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There with Dr. Mike</a> podcast.The Grammy Award-winning hard rocker discusses how &#34;all the monsters feed on each other,&#34; meaning that each mental health issue can exacerbate the other. She explains the struggles she&#39;s had with depression and panic, including the guilt she often feels from struggling even though she in so many ways has a wonderful and successful life.Ultimately, one of the key messages Hale wants to convey is that our mental health struggles can feel like such a burden to us that we assume everyone else will also see it the same way; but what&#39;s important to remember is that the right people are the ones who do not make us feel like burdens. They&#39;re the ones who welcome the opportunity to help us when we are struggling because they understand that this is part of a strong and healthy relationship.Season 3 of Going There is brought to you by the fine folks at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, who never stop working to create a future where disease is a thing of the past.This month’s episodes of Going There are presented by <a href="http://www.publicishealth.com/mental-health/" rel="nofollow">Publicis Health</a>, the world’s leading healthcare communications network. Publicis Health envisions a world where people are equipped and motivated to take control of their health — and they believe there is no health without mental health. To learn more about Publicis Health’s mental health initiatives, visit <a href="https://www.publicishealth.com/mental-health" rel="nofollow">https://www.publicishealth.com/mental-health</a>.Going There is presented in partnership with <a href="http://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Sound Mind Live builds community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music, partnering with a coalition of artists across genres advocating for improved mental health support and outcomes.

Halestorm, Lzzy Hale

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale on How Mental Health Monsters Feed on Each Other

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Electropop artist <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/lauv/" rel="nofollow">LAUV</a> joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> podcast to discuss how he uses the concept of “finding the light” to improve his mental health and emotional well-being.The How I&#39;m Feeling singer talks about how sometimes as we build our life, we forget to take the time to check in with ourselves to see how we are feeling. The more we bypass that process of checking in with ourselves, the more we become afraid of stillness. LAUV explains that what often starts as a health cycle in which we&#39;re building a fulfilling life can become a grind in which we constantly push ourselves harder and harder -- and often too hard.Season 3 of Going There is brought to you by the fine folks at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, who never stop working to create a future where disease is a thing of the past.This month’s episodes of Going There are presented by <a href="http://www.publicishealth.com/mental-health/" rel="nofollow">Publicis Health</a>, the world’s leading healthcare communications network. Publicis Health envisions a world where people are equipped and motivated to take control of their health — and they believe there is no health without mental health. To learn more about Publicis Health’s mental health initiatives, visit <a href="https://www.publicishealth.com/mental-health" rel="nofollow">https://www.publicishealth.com/mental-health</a>.Going There is presented in partnership with <a href="http://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Sound Mind Live builds community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music, partnering with a coalition of artists across genres advocating for improved mental health support and outcomes.

LAUV

LAUV Finds the Light on His Mental Health Journey

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Musician, rapper, entrepreneur, and all around positive guy <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/taylor-bennett/" rel="nofollow">Taylor Bennett</a> brings his &#34;be yourself&#34; mentality to the <a href="https://consequence.net/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There with Dr. Mike</a> podcast.The Chicago native discusses how &#34;uplifting individuality&#34; is his guiding philosophy in his mental health and well-being journey. Bennett explains that in order to discover our best self, we must be able to focus on how we as individuals can constantly grow and develop. That allows us to figure out what we want in the world and how to attain optimal mental, physical, and social health.The Be Yourself entrepreneur talks about how he copes with the challenges of pursuing a state of uplifting individuality. That includes exploring his feelings through his music and having his own independent label so he can pursue his authentic creative vision, eating healthy and exercising, and learning when he should stay focused and when to disconnect in order to understand how to cope with a difficult emotional situation. The key is to realize that the trial and error that we often have to go through is not a sign that we are failing, but rather a sign that we are learning and growing. Listen now, and like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike wherever you get your podcasts.Season 3 of Going There is brought to you by the fine folks at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, who never stop working to create a future where disease is a thing of the past.Going There is presented in partnership with <a href="http://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Sound Mind Live builds community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music, partnering with a coalition of artists across genres advocating for improved mental health support and outcomes.

Taylor Bennett

Taylor Bennett's Uplifting Individuality

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Mia Berrin -- leader of former <a href="https://consequence.net/video/pom-pom-squad-interview-artist-of-the-month/" rel="nofollow">Artists of the Month</a> <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/pom-pom-squad/" rel="nofollow">Pom Pom Squad</a> -- joins the <a href="https://consequence.net/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> podcast to discuss the bias that &#34;mental health&#34; means always feeling and acting happy, calm, and confident.The world would have us believe that being &#34;normal&#34; involves continuous positive and optimistic thinking, and being accepted or popular socially. If we don&#39;t behave this way, our mental health and well-being can be questioned. This bias can create a stigma whereby people are unduly judged or criticized. Berrin explains that she took on these societal standards by evoking the image of a cheerleader in her music persona.She discusses how she copes with not living up to societal standards in part by embracing her own &#34;Galaxy Brain.&#34; The term can refer to someone who rejects conventional norms and understanding, instead looking at the bigger pictures of issues and digging until they uncover how they really feel and what they want to do. Though the phrase is often meant as an insult -- like someone is making too much of an issue -- the Pom Pom Squad singer talks about how her Galaxy Brain has helped create a pathway to mental health, not an obstacle. After all, we can&#39;t cope by invalidating our feelings; we must embrace our Galaxy Mind and accept that our feelings gave value first. Listen now, and like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike wherever you get your podcasts.Season 3 of Going There is brought to you by the fine folks at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, who never stop working to create a future where disease is a thing of the past.Going There is presented in partnership with <a href="http://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Sound Mind Live builds community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music, partnering with a coalition of artists across genres advocating for improved mental health support and outcomes.

Pom Pom Squad, Mia Berrin

Pom Pom Squad's Mia Berrin's Galaxy Brain

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Season 3 of the <a href="https://consequence.net/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> podcast continues today with <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/bartees-strange/" rel="nofollow">Bartees Strange</a> helping launch our focus on <a href="https://www.mhanational.org/BIPOC-mental-health-month" rel="nofollow">BIPOC Mental Health Month</a>. The <a href="https://consequence.net/2022/04/bartees-strange-new-album-cosigns-stream/" rel="nofollow">Farm to Table</a> artist joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a discussion about the concept of validation and why it it so critical for maintaining strong mental health and emotional well-being.Strange explains how he experienced the damaging effects of invalidation when dealing with racism, often feeling that some people in his life would either directly or inadvertently invalidate that experience. As an example, he describes growing up in Oklahoma and witnessing violence against black people and fearing violence against himself. When others told him he&#39;d be &#34;fine&#34; or &#34;safe,&#34; it didn&#39;t reassure him -- it only made him feel more frightened.He also discusses the feelings of invalidation that came when others told him following his love of music was not a valid choice. (Something he&#39;s clearly proven them wrong about, as he&#39;s recently announced his <a href="https://consequence.net/2022/06/bartees-strange-2022-tour-dates/" rel="nofollow">first-ever headlining tour</a>, tickets for which can be found <a href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1882189/264167/4272?subId1=bartees-strange&subId2=going-there-pod&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbartees-strange-tickets%2Fartist%2F2792439" rel="nofollow">here</a>.)Listen to Bartees Strange discuss mental health from the perspective of a BIPOC artists in the episode now. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike wherever you get your podcasts.Season 3 of Going There is brought to you by the fine folks at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, who never stop working to create a future where disease is a thing of the past.Going There is presented in partnership with <a href="http://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Sound Mind Live builds community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music, partnering with a coalition of artists across genres advocating for improved mental health support and outcomes.

Bartees Strange

Bartees Strange Embraces Validation for BIPOC Mental Health Month

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<a href="https://consequence.net/artist/the-aces/" rel="nofollow">The Aces</a> close out Pride Month on the <a href="https://consequence.net/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> podcast by joining host Dr. Mike in a discussion about building community to battle anti-LGBTQ+ bias and discrimination.The indie pop quartet -- Cristal and Alisa Ramirez, Katie Henderson, and McKenna Petty -- talk about their own experiences coming out as gay in an industry that met them with powerful and damaging bias and discrimination.They explain how they were able to build a supportive and accepting community so that they could lead authentic, openly gay lives. As artists and advocates, they strive to build on existing progress in making the world a safer and more accepting place for members of the LGBTQ+ community -- a world where we celebrate diversity rather than attempt to suppress it..Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike wherever you get your podcasts.Season 3 of Going There is brought to you by the fine folks at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, who never stop working to create a future where disease is a thing of the past.To coincide with Pride Month, June 2022’s episodes focused on LGBTQ+ mental health are specially presented by <a href="https://imi.guide/" rel="nofollow">imi</a>, created by Hopelab. imi guide is a free, research-backed, mental health tool built for and with LGBTQ+ teens looking for support and help in affirming their identity and learning practical ways to cope with stress that is helpful, relevant, inclusive, and joyful. Find it at <a href="https://imi.guide/" rel="nofollow">imi.guide</a>.Going There is presented in partnership with <a href="http://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Sound Mind Live builds community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music, partnering with a coalition of artists across genres advocating for improved mental health support and outcomes.

The Aces

Building Queer Communities with The Aces

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Indie pop band <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/muna/" rel="nofollow">MUNA</a> join the <a href="https://consequence.net/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> podcast&#39;s Pride Month series to discuss the potentially harmful effects of rigid, binary thinking to our mental health and well-being.Speaking with Dr. Mike Friedman, the trio of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson explore how the skills of love and acceptance are vital to our mental health journey as we work on the things that we would like to change. The band talks about how being more loving and accepting towards ourselves gives us a much context for understanding and making change. Whether it&#39;s exploring and improving our general mental health or understanding our gender identity or sexuality, we need to approach these issues with patience and curiosity rather than harshness and critique, leading to a more virtuous cycle in which we can work on making necessary changes and build an affirming community around us.Season 3 of Going There is brought to you by the fine folks at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, who never stop working to create a future where disease is a thing of the past.To coincide with Pride Month, June 2022’s episodes focused on LGBTQ+ mental health are specially presented by <a href="https://imi.guide/" rel="nofollow">imi</a>, created by Hopelab. imi guide is a free, research-backed, mental health tool built for and with LGBTQ+ teens looking for support and help in affirming their identity and learning practical ways to cope with stress that is helpful, relevant, inclusive, and joyful. Find it at <a href="https://imi.guide/" rel="nofollow">imi.guide</a>.Going There is presented in partnership with <a href="http://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Sound Mind Live builds community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music, partnering with a coalition of artists across genres advocating for improved mental health support and outcomes.

MUNA

MUNA Embrace Love and Acceptance

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The <a href="https://consequence.net/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There with Dr. Mike</a> podcast returns for a third season of shattering the stigma of mental health. We&#39;re launching during Pride Month with a specific focus on LGBTQ+ issues and discussions. To help us kick things off, singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson, better known as the artist <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/soak/" rel="nofollow">SOAK</a>, joins Going There to talk about the challenges people face as they seek to understand and express their identity in the world.Season 3 of Going There is brought to you by the fine folks at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &amp; Johnson, who never stop working to create a future where disease is a thing of the past.To coincide with Pride Month, June 2022’s episodes focused on LGBTQ+ mental health are specially presented by <a href="https://imi.guide/" rel="nofollow">imi</a>, created by Hopelab. imi guide is a free, research-backed, mental health tool built for and with LGBTQ+ teens looking for support and help in affirming their identity and learning practical ways to cope with stress that is helpful, relevant, inclusive, and joyful. Find it at <a href="https://imi.guide/" rel="nofollow">imi.guide</a>.Going There is presented in partnership with <a href="http://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Sound Mind Live builds community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music, partnering with a coalition of artists across genres advocating for improved mental health support and outcomes.

Creating Safe Spaces with SOAK

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Singer-songwriter <a href="https://gracegaustad.com/" rel="nofollow">Grace Gaustad</a> joins the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> podcast to unlock that &#34;black box&#34; of mental health, particularly when it comes to the lasting effects of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying. Speaking with Dr. Mike, Gaustad describes how she was bullied because of her sexuality, and how that triggered her becoming severely depressed. 
The BLKBX: wht r u hding? musician explains how she started the non-profit organization the <a href="https://blkbxproject.org/blkbox-project-m/" rel="nofollow">BLKBX Project</a> in conjunction with her new album release. This organization focuses on teen mental illness, and addresses the fact that most people face stressful and traumatic issues such as bullying and mental illness in isolation. It&#39;s not uncommon to struggle in secret, in part because the stigma of mental illness causes us to assume – unfortunately, often rightly so – that we will be we will be harmed emotionally, socially, financially, even physically if we&#39;re too vocal about our issues. 
Similarly, people don&#39;t often check in on those facing mental challenges until there&#39;s a catastrophic event or it impacts our daily functioning. Gaustad explains how, like when an airplane crashes, we then investigate the black box that explains what went wrong; it&#39;s only then that we begin to try to figure out what’s going on with ourselves or others.
Listen to the latest episode of Going There with Dr. Mike now, and make sure you like and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow along with the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow">Consequence Podcast Network</a> for updates on all our series. 
To make your voice heard on Going There or to ask a question for our monthly <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/10/bipolar-disorder-ask-dr-mike-family/" rel="nofollow">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a> column, use <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="nofollow">this link</a> to fill out a short questionnaire.
Going There is an interview series presented by Consequence and <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Musicians who have stepped up to share their wonderful work with us are now sharing the intimate details of their journey in living with mental illness. Dr. Mike asks the tough questions and has the difficult conversations, so that we can shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so we can all come out of the darkness, put an end to the stigma of mental illness, and get the care we need.

Singer-songwriter <a href="https://gracegaustad.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grace Gaustad</a> joins the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Going There</a> podcast to unlock that "black box" of mental health, particularly when it comes to the lasting effects of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying. Speaking with Dr. Mike, Gaustad describes how she was bullied because of her sexuality, and how that triggered her becoming severely depressed.&nbsp;
The BLKBX: wht r u hding? musician explains how she started the non-profit organization the <a href="https://blkbxproject.org/blkbox-project-m/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BLKBX Project</a> in conjunction with her new album release. This organization focuses on teen mental illness, and addresses the fact that most people face stressful and traumatic issues such as bullying and mental illness in isolation. It's not uncommon to struggle in secret, in part because the stigma of mental illness causes us to assume – unfortunately, often rightly so – that we will be we will be harmed emotionally, socially, financially, even physically if we're too vocal about our issues.&nbsp;
Similarly, people don't often check in on those facing mental challenges until there's a catastrophic event or it impacts our daily functioning. Gaustad explains how, like when an airplane crashes, we then investigate the black box that explains what went wrong; it's only then that we begin to try to figure out what’s going on with ourselves or others.
Listen to the latest episode of Going There with Dr. Mike now, and make sure you like and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow along with the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Consequence Podcast Network</a> for updates on all our series.&nbsp;
To make your voice heard on Going There or to ask a question for our monthly&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/2021/10/bipolar-disorder-ask-dr-mike-family/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a>&nbsp;column, use&nbsp;<a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this link</a>&nbsp;to fill out a short questionnaire.
Going There is an interview series presented by Consequence and <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live</a>. Clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Musicians who have stepped up to share their wonderful work with us are now sharing the intimate details of their journey in living with mental illness. Dr. Mike asks the tough questions and has the difficult conversations, so that we can shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so we can all come out of the darkness, put an end to the stigma of mental illness, and get the care we need.

Grace Gaustad Unlocks the "Black Box" of Mental Health

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Singer-songwriter <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/chelsea-cutler/" rel="nofollow">Chelsea Cutler</a> talks depression and the public perception of mental illness on the latest episode of Going There with Dr. Mike.
During the conversation, one issue that Cutler raises is what she sees as the risk of the “commodification” of mental illness, where mental illness is represented as part of a product that is sold. Having mental illness represented in the public sphere has the potential to be validating and inclusive, but if it is not represented in a way that feels authentic to people who actually struggle with these issues, it may actually be damaging. Specifically, if the pain of depression gets glamorized for the purpose of selling an image or idea, this can make those who struggle with mental illness feel more alone and less understood.
Cutler hopes that as we keep trying and keep having these important conversations about mental illness, we&#39;ll be more likely to validate and destigmatize people who struggle. So let&#39;s go there with Chelsea Cutler.
To make your voice heard our ask a question for our monthly <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/10/bipolar-disorder-ask-dr-mike-family/" rel="nofollow">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a> column, use <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="nofollow">this link</a> to fill out a short questionnaire.
Going There is an interview series presented by Consequence and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Musicians who have stepped up to share their wonderful work with us are now sharing the intimate details of their journey in living with mental illness. Dr. Mike asks the tough questions and has the difficult conversations, so that we can shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so we can all come out of the darkness, put an end to the stigma of mental illness, and get the care we need.

Singer-songwriter <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/chelsea-cutler/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chelsea Cutler</a> talks depression and the public perception of mental illness on the latest episode of&nbsp;Going There with Dr. Mike.
During the conversation, one issue that Cutler raises is what she sees as the risk of the “commodification” of mental illness, where mental illness is represented as part of a product that is sold. Having mental illness represented in the public sphere has the potential to be validating and inclusive, but if it is not represented in a way that feels authentic to people who actually struggle with these issues, it may actually be damaging. Specifically, if the pain of depression gets glamorized for the purpose of selling an image or idea, this can make those who struggle with mental illness feel more alone and less understood.
Cutler hopes that as we keep trying and keep having these important conversations about mental illness, we'll be more likely to validate and destigmatize people who struggle. So let's go there with Chelsea Cutler.
To make your voice heard our ask a question for our monthly&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/2021/10/bipolar-disorder-ask-dr-mike-family/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a>&nbsp;column, use&nbsp;<a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this link</a>&nbsp;to fill out a short questionnaire.
Going There&nbsp;is an interview series presented by&nbsp;Consequence&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live</a>. Clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Musicians who have stepped up to share their wonderful work with us are now sharing the intimate details of their journey in living with mental illness. Dr. Mike asks the tough questions and has the difficult conversations, so that we can shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so we can all come out of the darkness, put an end to the stigma of mental illness, and get the care we need.

Chelsea Cutler on the Commodification of Mental Illness

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Speaking with host Dr. Mike Friedman, the <a href="https://consequence.net/2020/10/phoebe-bridgers-record-label-saddest-factory/" rel="nofollow">Saddest Factory signee</a> discusses struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic attacks. The <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/02/album-review-claud-super-monster/" rel="nofollow">Super Monster</a> musician recounts a range of situations in which they experience anxiety. For example, they explain how they experience persistent worry about being late to an appointment, that people are judging them harshly as awkward or weird, or panic while lying in the dark at night. Claud&#39;s story makes us realize that there are many of us out there who struggle with anxiety – and maybe we are not so alone or as “weird” as we think for struggling with our fear.
So let&#39;s go there with Claud as they discuss wrestling with the Super Monster of anxiety. You can also go there with Claud live at their upcoming concerts, with <a href="http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1882189/264167/4272?subId1=claud&subId2=going-there&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fclaud-tickets%2Fartist%2F2676231" rel="nofollow">tickets available here</a>.
Like and <a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere" rel="nofollow">subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike</a> wherever you get your podcasts, and check out the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow">Consequence Podcast Network</a> for updates on all our shows.
To make your voice heard our ask a question for our monthly <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/10/bipolar-disorder-ask-dr-mike-family/" rel="nofollow">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a> column, use <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="nofollow">this link</a> to fill out a short questionnaire.
Going There is an interview series presented by Consequence and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Musicians who have stepped up to share their wonderful work with us are now sharing the intimate details of their journey in living with mental illness. Dr. Mike asks the tough questions and has the difficult conversations, so that we can shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so we can all come out of the darkness, put an end to the stigma of mental illness, and get the care we need.

Speaking with host Dr. Mike Friedman, the <a href="https://consequence.net/2020/10/phoebe-bridgers-record-label-saddest-factory/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Saddest Factory signee</a> discusses struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic attacks. The <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/02/album-review-claud-super-monster/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Super Monster</a> musician recounts a range of situations in which they experience anxiety. For example, they explain how they experience persistent worry about being late to an appointment, that people are judging them harshly as awkward or weird, or panic while lying in the dark at night. Claud's story makes us realize that there are many of us out there who struggle with anxiety – and maybe we are not so alone or as “weird” as we think for struggling with our fear.
So let's go there with Claud as they discuss wrestling with the Super Monster of anxiety. You can also go there with Claud live at their upcoming concerts, with <a href="http://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1882189/264167/4272?subId1=claud&amp;subId2=going-there&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fclaud-tickets%2Fartist%2F2676231" rel="noopener" target="_blank">tickets available here</a>.
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Going There&nbsp;is an interview series presented by&nbsp;Consequence&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live</a>. Clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Musicians who have stepped up to share their wonderful work with us are now sharing the intimate details of their journey in living with mental illness. Dr. Mike asks the tough questions and has the difficult conversations, so that we can shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so we can all come out of the darkness, put an end to the stigma of mental illness, and get the care we need.

How Claud Takes On the Super Monster of Anxiety

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It&#39;s common to struggle with anxiety following a difficult breakup, something <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/upsahl/" rel="nofollow">UPSAHL</a> knows all too well. She joined Dr. Mike Friedman on the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There podcast</a> to discuss how she dealt with being in her feelings.
One of the things that is so difficult about breakups is how central our relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be in our lives. Thus when we have a split, it can feel like our whole being has been undermined. UPSAHL talks about feeling like her sense of self was so rattled that she was having an “identity crisis.” In this episode of Going There, she reveals how she understood and managed her anxiety.
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Going There is an interview series presented by Consequence and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>. Clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Musicians who have stepped up to share their wonderful work with us are now sharing the intimate details of their journey in living with mental illness. Dr. Mike asks the tough questions and has the difficult conversations, so that we can shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so we can all come out of the darkness, put an end to the stigma of mental illness, and get the care we need.

It's common to struggle with anxiety following a difficult breakup, something <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/upsahl/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">UPSAHL</a> knows all too well. She joined Dr. Mike Friedman on the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Going There podcast</a> to discuss how she dealt with being in her feelings.
One of the things that is so difficult about breakups is how central our relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be in our lives. Thus when we have a split, it can feel like our whole being has been undermined. UPSAHL talks about feeling like her sense of self was so rattled that she was having an “identity crisis.” In this episode of&nbsp;Going There, she reveals&nbsp;how she understood and managed her anxiety.
Make sure to like and&nbsp;<a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere" rel="noopener" target="_blank">follow&nbsp;Going There with Dr. Mike</a>&nbsp;wherever you listen to your podcasts, and check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Consequence Podcast Network</a>&nbsp;for updates on all our shows.
To make your voice heard our ask a question for our monthly&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/2021/10/bipolar-disorder-ask-dr-mike-family/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a> column, use&nbsp;<a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this link</a> to fill out a short questionnaire.
Going There&nbsp;is an interview series presented by&nbsp;Consequence&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live</a>. Clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Musicians who have stepped up to share their wonderful work with us are now sharing the intimate details of their journey in living with mental illness. Dr. Mike asks the tough questions and has the difficult conversations, so that we can shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so we can all come out of the darkness, put an end to the stigma of mental illness, and get the care we need.

How UPSAHL Coped with Breakup Anxiety

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Dorothy Martin, namesake and vocalist for the band <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/dorothy/" rel="nofollow">Dorothy</a>, shares her struggle with addiction, trauma, and suicidality on the latest episode of <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There with Dr. Mike</a> from Consequence and Sound Mind Live.
The <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/07/dorothy-whats-coming-to-me/" rel="nofollow">“What&#39;s Coming to Me”</a> discusses the emotional and spiritual issues that often accompany addiction and mental illness in general, including not being comfortable in social situations and feeling disconnected and isolated from others. She also recounts a recent relapse, and the guilt and shame that can surround us when we drink after being sober.
Dorothy further talks about how she has coped with addiction in general, as well as this relapse, in particular through spirituality. For her, she finds the concepts of forgiveness and grace as key to her ongoing recovery and sobriety. So let&#39;s go there with Dorothy by listening to the episode above.
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Dorothy Martin, namesake and vocalist for the band <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/dorothy/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Dorothy</a>, shares her struggle with addiction, trauma, and suicidality on the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Going There with Dr. Mike</a> from Consequence and Sound Mind Live.
The <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/07/dorothy-whats-coming-to-me/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">“What's Coming to Me”</a> discusses the emotional and spiritual issues that often accompany addiction and mental illness in general, including not being comfortable in social situations and feeling disconnected and isolated from others. She also recounts a recent relapse, and the guilt and shame that can surround us when we drink after being sober.
Dorothy further talks about how she has coped with addiction in general, as well as this relapse, in particular through spirituality. For her, she finds the concepts of forgiveness and grace as key to her ongoing recovery and sobriety. So let's go there with Dorothy by listening to the episode above.
Make sure to like and&nbsp;<a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere" rel="noopener" target="_blank">follow&nbsp;Going There with Dr. Mike</a>&nbsp;wherever you listen to your podcasts, and check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Consequence Podcast Network</a>&nbsp;for updates on all our shows. Going There with Dr. Mike wants to hear from our audience. Using <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this link</a>, fill out a short questionnaire and submit questions for our monthly <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/10/bipolar-disorder-ask-dr-mike-family/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a>&nbsp;column.

Dorothy Martin on the Power of Spirituality in Addiction Recovery

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This November, <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> is focusing on stories of substance abuse and addiction, and helping us launch this block of themed episodes is <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/motley-crue/" rel="nofollow">Mötley Crüe</a> member <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/nikki-sixx/" rel="nofollow">Nikki Sixx</a>.
The co-founding bassist and songwriter joins Dr. Mike Friedman to share how traumatic life events contributed to his addiction, and how he has been able to maintain sobriety for 20 years. The Grammy Award-nominated musician describes how he experienced multiple stressful and traumatic events in his life including abuse, neglect, and concussions from football – all of which can have an impact on mental and physical health. He opens up about how traumas like these are a beast with multiple tentacles that can tear us down, leaving us vulnerable to substance use.
Sixx, who&#39;s new book is called <a href="https://amzn.to/3GJLbve" rel="nofollow">The First 21</a>, explains how traumatic events can create emotional chaos and confusion, making it more difficult and complicated to connect with ourselves and achieve emotional well- being. When we feel so confused, empty, and in pain, we look to simple things that make us feel connected. Sometimes it can be something healthy like music, while others it’s substances like drugs or alcohol that temporarily soothe us.
Sixx details how understanding what functional benefits he received from using has helped him understand what needs required fulfilling as he worked on recovery. He also uses this same thought process to help others with their own recovery. We must remember that addiction is still a mental illness, and it is crucial that we treat people who struggle with addiction with dignity and respect, seeing them as a whole human being trying to figure out their lives and how substances have played a role in that journey up until this point. That gives us the best balance of empathizing and being compassionate as we help people in their ongoing recovery.
So let&#39;s go there with Nikki Sixx and listening to his discussion on substance abuse above.

This November, <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Going There</a> is focusing on stories of substance abuse and addiction, and helping us launch this block of themed episodes is <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/motley-crue/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mötley Crüe</a> member <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/nikki-sixx/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Nikki Sixx</a>.
The co-founding bassist and songwriter joins Dr. Mike Friedman to share how traumatic life events contributed to his addiction, and how he has been able to maintain sobriety for 20 years. The Grammy Award-nominated musician describes how he experienced multiple stressful and traumatic events in his life including abuse, neglect, and concussions from football – all of which can have an impact on mental and physical health. He opens up about how traumas like these are a beast with multiple tentacles that can tear us down, leaving us vulnerable to substance use.
Sixx, who's new book is called&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3GJLbve" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The First 21</a>, explains how traumatic events can create emotional chaos and confusion, making it more difficult and complicated to connect with ourselves and achieve emotional well- being. When we feel so confused, empty, and in pain, we look to simple things that make us feel connected. Sometimes it can be something healthy like music, while others it’s substances like drugs or alcohol that temporarily soothe us.
Sixx details how understanding what functional benefits he received from using has helped him understand what needs required fulfilling as he worked on recovery. He also uses this same thought process to help others with their own recovery. We must remember that addiction is still a mental illness, and it is crucial that we treat people who struggle with addiction with dignity and respect, seeing them as a whole human being trying to figure out their lives and how substances have played a role in that journey up until this point. That gives us the best balance of empathizing and being compassionate as we help people in their ongoing recovery.
So let's go there with Nikki Sixx and listening to his discussion on substance abuse above.

Nikki Sixx on How the "Beast" of Stress and Trauma Can Lead to Substance Abuse

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This week on <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a>, pop punk musician and mental health advocate Dan Lambton opens up about managing his bipolar disorder.
A member of rationale. and formerly Real Friends, Lambton has long shared his struggles with bipolar disorder, in which he describes a fairly predictable cycle. He will feel more at baseline, where according to him he is able to function with his day-to-day life, and then experience a manic episode that is characterized by racing thoughts and pressured speech in which he is talking very quickly. While he says these times can be creatively productive, they&#39;re also damaging to his health, including not being able to sleep or eat. Then comes depressive episodes with their lower moods and lack of productivity.
Lambton joins Dr. Mike on Going There to discuss how he manages his bipolar disorder with a regimen of medication and group therapy.
We&#39;d love our audience&#39;s feedback about the show, so fill out the form at <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="nofollow">this link</a> to share your thoughts. You can also submit questions for our monthly <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/09/ask-dr-mike-big-four-steps-improve-mental-health/" rel="nofollow">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a> column.
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This week on&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Going There</a>, pop punk musician and mental health advocate Dan Lambton opens up about managing his bipolar disorder.
A member of rationale. and formerly Real Friends, Lambton has long shared his struggles with bipolar disorder, in which he describes a fairly predictable cycle. He will feel more at baseline, where according to him he is able to function with his day-to-day life, and then experience a manic episode that is characterized by racing thoughts and pressured speech in which he is talking very quickly. While he says these times can be creatively productive, they're also damaging to his health,&nbsp;including not being able to sleep or eat. Then comes depressive episodes with their lower moods and lack of productivity.
Lambton joins Dr. Mike on Going There to discuss how he manages his bipolar disorder with a regimen of medication and group therapy.
We'd love our audience's feedback about the show, so fill out the form at <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> to share your thoughts. You can also submit questions for our monthly <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/09/ask-dr-mike-big-four-steps-improve-mental-health/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a>&nbsp;column.
Make sure to like and <a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">follow&nbsp;Going There with Dr. Mike</a> wherever you get your podcasts to keep up to date on our weekly episodes, and stay tuned to the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Consequence Podcast Network</a> for updates on all our shows.

rationale.'s Dan Lambton on Managing Bipolar Disorder

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Musician <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/mary-lambert/" rel="nofollow">Mary Lambert</a> shares her struggle with bipolar disorder on the latest episode of <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There with Dr. Mike</a>.
The Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter speaks with Dr. Mike Friedman about how she experienced both manic episodes -- in which she seemed more elated, energized or grandiose -- and depressive episodes where she had no energy and was unable to do even basic tasks. These episodes often felt like they come out of nowhere, leaving her feeling trapped by a biological process over which she had no control.
The singer-songwriter has been a long-time mental health activist. Talking with Dr. Mike, she explained she is trying to make mental health &#34;legible&#34; to reduce the stigma of mental illness. We need to focus on understanding our mental health rather than shaming and judging ourselves so we can help ourselves cope and heal.
We&#39;d love our audience&#39;s feedback about the show, so fill out the form at <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="nofollow">this link</a> to share your thoughts. You can also submit questions for our monthly <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/09/ask-dr-mike-big-four-steps-improve-mental-health/" rel="nofollow">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a> column.
Make sure to like and <a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere" rel="nofollow">follow Going There with Dr. Mike</a> wherever you get your podcasts to keep up to date on our weekly episodes, and stay tuned to the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow">Consequence Podcast Network</a> for updates on all our shows.

Musician <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/mary-lambert/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mary Lambert</a> shares her struggle with bipolar disorder on the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Going There with Dr. Mike</a>.
The Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter speaks with Dr. Mike Friedman about how she experienced both manic episodes -- in which she seemed more elated, energized or grandiose -- and depressive episodes where she had no energy and was unable to do even basic tasks. These episodes often felt like they come out of nowhere, leaving her feeling trapped by a biological process over which she had no control.
The singer-songwriter has been a long-time mental health activist. Talking with Dr. Mike, she explained she is trying to make mental health "legible" to reduce the stigma of mental illness. We need to focus on understanding our mental health rather than shaming and judging ourselves so we can help ourselves cope and heal.
We'd love our audience's feedback about the show, so fill out the form at <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this link</a> to share your thoughts. You can also submit questions for our monthly <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/09/ask-dr-mike-big-four-steps-improve-mental-health/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a>&nbsp;column.
Make sure to like and <a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere" rel="noopener" target="_blank">follow&nbsp;Going There with Dr. Mike</a> wherever you get your podcasts to keep up to date on our weekly episodes, and stay tuned to the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Consequence Podcast Network</a> for updates on all our shows.&nbsp;

How Mary Lambert Makes Mental Health More "Legible"

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Musician Sarah Barthel of Phantogram joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with devastating and traumatic loss in her life. The Phantogram singer has been a fantastic mental health advocate over the years, and has been very forthcoming and outspoken about how she not only lost her sister, Becky, when she committed suicide, but also had previously lost her father to cancer, and coped with her mother and other friends having the disease. What the “You Don’t Get High Anymore” artist describes is years of different devastating losses one on top of another and how this repetitive loss can be traumatic to us. Such loss can be overwhelmingly horrible, not only because we lost people close to us, but also because it undermines our fundamental belief that we live in a safe and predictable world. And our sense that we are safe and that we have some level of control over our lives is critical to our own mental health and well-being. One of the things that Barthel talks about is how in the face of this loss, she tries to be a “superhero” who needs to be the one who says everything is ok, and tries to make it so. The problem is that often when we try to be strong for others, we inadvertently close off our own emotional processing, avoiding or suppressing the intense feelings that come from facing the suffering of others, or our own suffering. Barthel explains how she turned to music as a way of understanding, processing, and expressing her feelings in the face of devastating and traumatic situations. So let’s go there with Phantogram&#39;s Sarah Barthel by listening to the full episode above.

Musician Sarah Barthel of Phantogram joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with devastating and traumatic loss in her life. The Phantogram singer has been a fantastic mental health advocate over the years, and has been very forthcoming and outspoken about how she not only lost her sister, Becky, when she committed suicide, but also had previously lost her father to cancer, and coped with her mother and other friends having the disease. What the “You Don’t Get High Anymore” artist describes is years of different devastating losses one on top of another and how this repetitive loss can be traumatic to us. Such loss can be overwhelmingly horrible, not only because we lost people close to us, but also because it undermines our fundamental belief that we live in a safe and predictable world. And our sense that we are safe and that we have some level of control over our lives is critical to our own mental health and well-being. One of the things that Barthel talks about is how in the face of this loss, she tries to be a “superhero” who needs to be the one who says everything is ok, and tries to make it so. The problem is that often when we try to be strong for others, we inadvertently close off our own emotional processing, avoiding or suppressing the intense feelings that come from facing the suffering of others, or our own suffering. Barthel explains how she turned to music as a way of understanding, processing, and expressing her feelings in the face of devastating and traumatic situations. So let’s go there with Phantogram's Sarah Barthel by listening to the full episode above.

Phantogram's Sarah Barthel on Coping with Traumatic Loss

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Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There with Dr. Mike</a> podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and depression. The &#34;Suicide Is Murder&#34; singer explains how her obsessive thoughts can be so powerful and overwhelming, that her depression is almost a response to keep the intensity of her thoughts in check – like a “lid” that keeps her anxiety in check.  The Superego Records co-founder also discusses how just as mental illness is devastating when we experience it ourselves, it is also devastating when someone close to us struggles with their own issues.
This episode is part of our National Suicide Prevention Month series. <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind</a>’s partners at the <a href="https://afsp.org/" rel="nofollow">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</a> also have a number of events throughout aimed at helping you start the conversation about mental health. So check out #RealConvo to follow those events and discussions. And for more information and resources, head to <a href="https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-week" rel="nofollow">AFSP&#39;s National Suicide Prevention Week website</a>.
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Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" target="_blank">Going There with Dr. Mike</a> podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and depression. The "Suicide Is Murder" singer explains how her obsessive thoughts can be so powerful and overwhelming, that her depression is almost a response to keep the intensity of her thoughts in check – like a “lid” that keeps her anxiety in check. &nbsp;The Superego Records co-founder also discusses how just as mental illness is devastating when we experience it ourselves, it is also devastating when someone close to us struggles with their own issues.
This episode is part of our National Suicide Prevention Month series. <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind</a>’s partners at the <a href="https://afsp.org/">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</a> also have a number of events throughout aimed at helping you start the conversation about mental health. So check out #RealConvo to follow those events and discussions. And for more information and resources, head to <a href="https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-week">AFSP's National Suicide Prevention Week website</a>.
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Aimee Mann Discusses the Isolation of Obsessive Thinking and Anxiety

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Singer <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/jesse-leach/" rel="nofollow">Jesse Leach</a> of <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/killswitch-engage/" rel="nofollow">Killswitch Engage</a> joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> podcast to share his struggle with anxiety and depression.
Also a member of <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/times-of-grace/" rel="nofollow">Times of Grace</a>, the musician explains that while he faces depression, anxiety is the “beast” with which he most struggles. Despite years of success, Leach says he often experiences “impostor syndrome,” which both contributes to and worsens his anxiety.
The “Far from Heavenless” singer talks about how he sees building his mental health as an ongoing process, and how he&#39;s put in so much time and effort that he can no say, &#34;OK, I can do this. This does get better.” And for many of us, just being able to hang on for a bit longer, working at our mental health just a little more, will give us that opportunity to get to the other side and feel like we can do this. We can live, we can cope, we can feel better.
This episode kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week. <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind</a>’s partners at the <a href="https://afsp.org/" rel="nofollow">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</a> also have a number of events throughout the week aimed at helping you start the conversation about mental health. So check out #RealConvo to follow those events and discussions. And for more information and resources, head to <a href="https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-week" rel="nofollow">AFSP&#39;s National Suicide Prevention Week website</a>.
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Singer <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/jesse-leach/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Jesse Leach</a> of <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/killswitch-engage/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Killswitch Engage</a> joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/going-there/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Going There</a> podcast to share his struggle with anxiety and depression.
Also a member of <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/times-of-grace/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Times of Grace</a>, the musician explains that while he faces depression, anxiety is the “beast” with which he most struggles. Despite years of success, Leach says he often experiences “impostor syndrome,” which both contributes to and worsens his anxiety.
The “Far from Heavenless” singer talks about how he sees building his mental health as an ongoing process, and how he's put in so much time and effort that he can no say, "OK, I can do this. This does get better.” And for many of us, just being able to hang on for a bit longer, working at our mental health just a little more, will give us that opportunity to get to the other side and feel like we can do this. We can live, we can cope, we can feel better.
This episode kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week. <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sound Mind</a>’s partners at the <a href="https://afsp.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</a> also have a number of events throughout the week aimed at helping you start the conversation about mental health. So check out #RealConvo to follow those events and discussions. And for more information and resources, head to <a href="https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-week" rel="noopener" target="_blank">AFSP's National Suicide Prevention Week website</a>.
Going There with Dr. Mike and Sound Mind also want to hear from you, our listeners! Use <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this link</a> to submit your own question for the&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/2021/08/ask-dr-mike-accepting-your-depression/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">“Ask Dr. Mike”</a>&nbsp;column, and give us some feedback on the series in general by completing a quick survey.

How Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach Copes with the “Beast” of Anxiety

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Indie rocker <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/samia/" rel="nofollow">Samia</a> joins the Going There with Dr. Mike podcast to share her struggle anxiety led and how it led to her dealing with an eating disordered behaviors.
Throughout her life, the <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/06/samia-scout-ep-show-up-stream/" rel="nofollow">Scout</a> musician experienced anxiety, where her mind would focus on scary possibilities – things that could go wrong that she could not control. This sense of loss of control was exacerbated by both her having suffered sexual abuse and the subsequent judgment and invalidation she experienced from others when she shared her traumatic event.
Samia discusses how she sought to regain a sense of control through eating disordered behavior in which she would try to maintain a low and unhealthy weight. She explains how she was able to regain a sense of control not only by allowing herself to engage in weight restoration to achieve a healthy weight, but also by being empathic and validating towards herself even when others were not.
So let&#39;s go there with Samia!
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Indie rocker <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/samia/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Samia</a> joins the Going There with Dr. Mike podcast to share her struggle anxiety led and how it led to her dealing with an eating disordered behaviors.
Throughout her life, the <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/06/samia-scout-ep-show-up-stream/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Scout</a> musician experienced anxiety, where her mind would focus on scary possibilities – things that could go wrong that she could not control. This sense of loss of control was exacerbated by both her having suffered sexual abuse and the subsequent judgment and invalidation she experienced from others when she shared her traumatic event.
Samia discusses how she sought to regain a sense of control through eating disordered behavior in which she would try to maintain a low and unhealthy weight. She explains how she was able to regain a sense of control not only by allowing herself to engage in weight restoration to achieve a healthy weight, but also by being empathic and validating towards herself even when others were not.
So let's go there with Samia!
To catch all the new episodes of Season 2 of&nbsp;Going There with Dr. Mike, <a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe now</a>. Also, keep your eyes on the&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Consequence Podcast Network</a>&nbsp;for updates surrounding all our future programming.
If you find yourself in need of mental health assistance, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://soundmindlive.info/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live resources</a>&nbsp;page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.
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Samia Talks About Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Anxiety

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Indie folk artist (and former Consequence <a href="https://consequence.net/2019/05/faye-webster-artist-of-the-month/" rel="nofollow">Artist of the Month</a>) <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/faye-webster/" rel="nofollow">Faye Webster</a> speaks about her struggle with isolation and depression in the latest episode of the Going There podcast with Dr. Mike Friedman.
The <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/06/faye-webster-track-by-track-i-know-im-funny-haha-stream/" rel="nofollow">I Know I’m Funny haha</a> singer-songwriter shares her experience of isolation during the pandemic, something to which many of us can relate. One way Webster chose to cope during the pandemic was by connecting with herself through her songwriting. We often think of connection as something that is just between people, but it is something that we can feel within ourselves.
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Indie folk artist (and former&nbsp;Consequence <a href="https://consequence.net/2019/05/faye-webster-artist-of-the-month/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Artist of the Month</a>)&nbsp;<a href="https://consequence.net/artist/faye-webster/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Faye Webster</a> speaks about her struggle with isolation and depression in the latest episode of the&nbsp;Going There podcast with Dr. Mike Friedman.
The <a href="https://consequence.net/2021/06/faye-webster-track-by-track-i-know-im-funny-haha-stream/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I Know I’m Funny haha</a> singer-songwriter shares her experience of isolation during the pandemic, something to which many of us can relate. One way Webster chose to cope during the pandemic was by connecting with herself through her songwriting. We often think of connection as something that is just between people, but it is something that we can feel within ourselves.
You can catch all the new episodes of Season 2 of&nbsp;Going There with Dr. Mike, released every Tuesday, by&nbsp;<a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribing now</a>. Also, follow the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Consequence Podcast Network</a>&nbsp;for updates surrounding future programming.
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A Conversation with Faye Webster About Isolation and Depression

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Singer-songwriter <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/alessia-cara/" rel="nofollow">Alessia Cara</a> joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and insomnia.
The “Scars to Your Beautiful” artist explains how she has struggled with insomnia throughout her life, and the vicious cycle by which her habitual sleeplessness is both fueled by and exacerbates her anxiety. In particular, she discusses how her catastrophic negative thoughts -- about frightening topics such as death -- will cause anxiety and keep her up at night. The resulting fatigue from poor sleep makes her vulnerable to future anxiety and negative thinking. Cara also talks about the various coping strategies she utilizes based on her experience in therapy.
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Singer-songwriter <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/alessia-cara/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Alessia Cara</a> joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and insomnia.
The “Scars to Your Beautiful” artist explains how she has struggled with insomnia throughout her life, and the vicious cycle by which her habitual sleeplessness is both fueled by and exacerbates her anxiety. In particular, she discusses how her catastrophic negative thoughts -- about frightening topics such as death -- will cause anxiety and keep her up at night. The resulting fatigue from poor sleep makes her vulnerable to future anxiety and negative thinking. Cara also talks about the various coping strategies she utilizes based on her experience in therapy.
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How Alessia Cara Manages Her Insomnia and Anxiety

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Maia, the artist known as <a href="https://mxmtoon.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">mxmtoon</a>, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and depression. mxmtoon talks about the various coping strategies she utilizes, including medication, exercise, meditation and therapy. And one of the things that she particularly talks about is how we can challenge the stigma of mental illness within ourselves by showing ourselves basic compassion and kindness. Mental illness is part of who we are and how we understand our lives. As she puts it, if we can accept that idea, it will help us not feel like our life is on hold or that we lose our identity when we struggle with mental health issues.
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Maia, the artist known as <a href="https://mxmtoon.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mxmtoon</a>, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and depression. mxmtoon talks about the various coping strategies she utilizes, including medication, exercise, meditation and therapy. And one of the things that she particularly talks about is how we can challenge the stigma of mental illness within ourselves by showing ourselves basic compassion and kindness. Mental illness is part of who we are and how we understand our lives. As she puts it, if we can accept that idea, it will help us not feel like our life is on hold or that we lose our identity when we struggle with mental health issues.
<a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere">Subscribe now</a> to catch all the new episodes of Going There with Dr. Mike Season 2 every Tuesday, and make sure to keep up with the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/">Consequence Podcast Network</a>&nbsp;for updates surrounding future programming.
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How mxmtoon Copes with Anxiety and Depression

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Erick Elliott, otherwise known as <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/flatbush-zombies/" rel="nofollow">Flatbush Zombies</a> member and producer <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/erick-the-architect-elliott/" rel="nofollow">Erick the Architect</a>, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to discuss the concept of how we can build strong mental health over the course of our lifetime.
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Erick Elliott, otherwise known as <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/flatbush-zombies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flatbush Zombies</a> member and producer <a href="https://consequence.net/artist/erick-the-architect-elliott/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Erick the Architect</a>, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to discuss the concept of how we can build strong mental health over the course of our lifetime.
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How Erick the Architect Makes His Mental Health Future Proof

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Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, otherwise known as Grammy Award-winning artist Fantastic Negrito, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There Podcast to discuss how he understands and copes with narcissism. 
People who struggle with narcissism often experience a profound profound sense of shame, self-loathing, and emptiness, and may cope with these feelings through a variety of protective mechanisms including grandiosity and defensiveness. The Have You Lost Your Mind Yet artist explained how emotional pain from childhood events contributed to his feeling disconnected from himself and his “truth,” thus leading to the experience of narcissism. He also described how working to stay connected to his truth is part of his ongoing recovery from narcissism.  The “Root City” musician’s decision to step up and share his struggle with narcissism is a  powerful and important challenge to the stigma of mental illness. At a time when people who struggle with narcissism are often maligned in the media, it’s critical that we remember that people who struggle with narcissism or any mental health issue deserve to be treated with dignity and get the care they need. So let’s go there and check out what Xavier has to say!
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Those in need of mental health assistance can visit the <a href="https://soundmindlive.info/resources" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live resources</a> page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.
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Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, otherwise known as Grammy Award-winning artist Fantastic Negrito, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There Podcast to discuss how he understands and copes with narcissism.&nbsp;
People who struggle with narcissism often experience a profound profound sense of shame, self-loathing, and emptiness, and may cope with these feelings through a variety of protective mechanisms including grandiosity and defensiveness. The Have You Lost Your Mind Yet artist explained how emotional pain from childhood events contributed to his feeling disconnected from himself and his “truth,” thus leading to the experience of narcissism. He also described how working to stay connected to his truth is part of his ongoing recovery from narcissism. &nbsp;The “Root City” musician’s decision to step up and share his struggle with narcissism is a &nbsp;powerful and important challenge to the stigma of mental illness. At a time when people who struggle with narcissism are often maligned in the media, it’s critical that we remember that people who struggle with narcissism or any mental health issue deserve to be treated with dignity and get the care they need. So let’s go there and check out what Xavier has to say!
<a href="http://smarturl.it/goingthere">Subscribe now</a> to catch all the new episodes of Going There with Dr. Mike Season 2 every Tuesday, and make sure to keep up with the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/">Consequence Podcast Network</a>&nbsp;for updates surrounding future programming.
Those in need of mental health assistance can visit the <a href="https://soundmindlive.info/resources">Sound Mind Live resources</a> page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.
Going There with Dr. Mike and Sound Mind want to hear from you! Submit your own question for the "Ask Dr. Mike" column, and let us know what you think about the series by <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea">completing a quick survey</a>. <a href="https://engage.beop.io/5e820c8d46e0fb000109f759/61041dc4e27e5c548bdb5dea">Click here</a> to take the survey.

Why Fantastic Negrito Considers Himself A Recovering Narcissist

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As part of <a href="https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com/" rel="nofollow">National Day of Unplugging</a>, which reminds us all to put away the smart devices just for a day and find healthier ways to connect, <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a> teamed with NDU to present Unwound &amp; Unplugged, an acoustic concert and mental health panel livestream.
Hosted by Dr. Mike Friedman, the panel featured <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/gerard-way/" rel="nofollow">Gerard Way</a> of My Chemical Romance, <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/julien-baker/" rel="nofollow">Julien Baker</a>, and DeathbyRomy, who shared stories of their own mental health battles, dealing with isolation, and how meaningful social connections are more important than ever during the pandemic. 
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

As part of <a href="https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Day of Unplugging</a>, which reminds us all to put away the smart devices just for a day and find healthier ways to connect, <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live</a> teamed with NDU to present Unwound &amp; Unplugged, an acoustic concert and mental health panel livestream.
Hosted by Dr. Mike Friedman, the panel featured <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/gerard-way/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gerard Way</a> of My Chemical Romance, <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/julien-baker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Julien Baker</a>, and DeathbyRomy, who shared stories of their own mental health battles, dealing with isolation, and how meaningful social connections are more important than ever during the pandemic.&nbsp;
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Gerard Way, Julien Baker, and DeathbyRomy on Coping With Isolation (Live at Unwound and Unplugged)

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/mykele-deville/" rel="nofollow">Mykele Deville</a> joins the show this week to discuss how he copes with the effects of systemic racism and inter-generational trauma on mental health. In particular, the Chicago artist discusses how these stresses can result in a core belief of being unlovable.
The <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/growing-concerns-poetry-collective/" rel="nofollow">Growing Concerns Poetry Collective</a> artist also talks about how he addresses social justice in his music while making sure that he creates “freedoms” for himself to be able to engage in the self-care that he needs to help bolster his mental health.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/mykele-deville/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mykele Deville</a> joins the show this week to discuss how he copes with the effects of systemic racism and inter-generational trauma on mental health. In particular, the Chicago artist discusses how these stresses can result in a core belief of being unlovable.
The <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/growing-concerns-poetry-collective/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Growing Concerns Poetry Collective</a> artist also talks about how he addresses social justice in his music while making sure that he creates “freedoms” for himself to be able to engage in the self-care that he needs to help bolster his mental health.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Mykele Deville on Coping With Racism and Generational Trauma

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Blockbuster singer-songwriter Jenna Andrews joins the show this week to discuss her history with anorexia nervosa. She details her harrowing experiences with weight-related bullying as an adolescent, the likes of which included verbal and physical assaults.
Later, Andrews describes how she recovered from anorexia nervosa and how she continues to work on her ongoing recovery. This includes the ways she developed a healthy body image and how music is an integral part of her lifestyle.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Blockbuster singer-songwriter Jenna Andrews joins the show this week to discuss her history with anorexia nervosa. She details her harrowing experiences with weight-related bullying as an adolescent, the likes of which included verbal and physical assaults.
Later, Andrews describes how she recovered from anorexia nervosa and how she continues to work on her ongoing recovery. This includes the ways she developed a healthy body image and how music is an integral part of her lifestyle.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Jenna Andrews on Struggling with Anorexia Nervosa

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Jilian Medford of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/ian-sweet/" rel="nofollow">Ian Sweet</a> joins the show this week to discuss the effects that early trauma had on her mental health. She shares how the effects of her trauma expressed itself in different symptoms, particularly more steady anxiety, anger, or panic.
The Los Angeles singer-songwriter talks about the search for the right therapy and how the COVID pandemic has complicated that already difficult process. She also revisits the years she spent struggling to find the best combination of treatment for her.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Jilian Medford of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/ian-sweet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ian Sweet</a> joins the show this week to discuss the effects that early trauma had on her mental health. She shares how the effects of her trauma expressed itself in different symptoms, particularly more steady anxiety, anger, or panic.
The Los Angeles singer-songwriter talks about the search for the right therapy and how the COVID pandemic has complicated that already difficult process. She also revisits the years she spent struggling to find the best combination of treatment for her.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Ian Sweet's Jilian Medford on Confronting Trauma

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Kevin Olusola of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/pentatonix/" rel="nofollow">Pentatonix</a> joins the show this week to discuss the effects stereotypes can have on mental health. He talks about the racism and anti-immigrant bias that his own parents faced and the psychological traumas he witnessed through his family. He explains how those traumas and the stereotypes he faced on his own were triggered watching the murder of George Floyd.
Later in the conversation, the singer-songwriter/producer introduces the concept of “foundational healing”, a societal healing that needs to occur to confront and address the damaging effects that stereotypes have on mental health and well-being.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Kevin Olusola of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/pentatonix/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pentatonix</a> joins the show this week to discuss the effects stereotypes can have on mental health. He talks about the racism and anti-immigrant bias that his own parents faced and the psychological traumas he witnessed through his family. He explains how those traumas and the stereotypes he faced on his own were triggered watching the murder of George Floyd.
Later in the conversation, the singer-songwriter/producer introduces the concept of “foundational healing”, a societal healing that needs to occur to confront and address the damaging effects that stereotypes have on mental health and well-being.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Pentatonix's Kevin Olusola on the Need for Foundational Healing

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/jason-isbell/" rel="nofollow">Jason Isbell</a> joins the show this week to discuss his struggle with alcoholism. The singer-songwriter explains how he&#39;s attained years of sobriety following his addiction, which was, in part, triggered by the stress and pain from years of touring. He shares how he&#39;s had the opportunity to engage in rehabilitation, the 12-step program, and therapy.
The Grammy-winning artist also describes his thoughts on tackling the mental health crisis on a public level, including how different economic and political systems may influence our sense of self-worth. He goes on to describe some of the changes we would need to make as a society to optimize, rather than damage, our mental health and well-being.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/jason-isbell/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Isbell</a> joins the show this week to discuss his struggle with alcoholism. The singer-songwriter explains how he's attained years of sobriety following his addiction, which was, in part, triggered by the stress and pain from years of touring. He shares how he's had the opportunity to engage in rehabilitation, the 12-step program, and therapy.
The Grammy-winning artist also describes his thoughts on tackling the mental health crisis on a public level, including how different economic and political systems may influence our sense of self-worth. He goes on to describe some of the changes we would need to make as a society to optimize, rather than damage, our mental health and well-being.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Jason Isbell on the Politics of Mental Health

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Alicia Bognanno of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/bully/" rel="nofollow">Bully</a> joins the show this week to discuss her struggle with Bipolar II disorder. The singer-songwriter explains how she experiences both hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes that were marked by paranoia and anxiety.
During these episodes, Bognanno says she would feel as if someone else had “taken the wheel.” The Sub Pop artist shares how she&#39;s learned to manage her Bipolar II with a range of strategies, including medication, therapy, exercise, and, of course, music.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Alicia Bognanno of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/bully/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bully</a> joins the show this week to discuss her struggle with Bipolar II disorder. The singer-songwriter explains how she experiences both hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes that were marked by paranoia and anxiety.
During these episodes, Bognanno says she would feel as if someone else had “taken the wheel.” The Sub Pop artist shares how she's learned to manage her Bipolar II with a range of strategies, including medication, therapy, exercise, and, of course, music.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Bully's Alicia Bognanno on Living with Bipolar II Disorder

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/julien-baker/" rel="nofollow">Julien Baker</a> joins the show this week to discuss her experience struggling with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The singer-songwriter shares how depression often feels like a giant hole and the ways OCD manifests into perfectionism.
Elsewhere, Baker talks about the various methods she uses to cope with her depression and OCD, including exercise and even substance use. She particularly discusses how music has helped her understand, experience, and express her emotions.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/julien-baker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Julien Baker</a> joins the show this week to discuss her experience struggling with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The singer-songwriter shares how depression often feels like a giant hole and the ways OCD manifests into perfectionism.
Elsewhere, Baker talks about the various methods she uses to cope with her depression and OCD, including exercise and even substance use. She particularly discusses how music has helped her understand, experience, and express her emotions.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Julien Baker on Living with Depression and OCD

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/dispatch/" rel="nofollow">Dispatch</a>&#39;s Brad Corrigan and Chad Urmston joins the show this week to discuss their personal experience of coping with anxiety and depression, in addition to their experiences with bandmate Pete Heimboldt’s struggle with depression.
The Location 13 indie rockers also share how mental illness can cause stress on one’s social system, be it family, friends, or their professional network, and why we need a culture of empathy and humanity to get the support we need.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/dispatch/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Dispatch</a>'s Brad Corrigan and Chad Urmston joins the show this week to discuss their personal experience of coping with anxiety and depression, in addition to their experiences with bandmate Pete Heimboldt’s struggle with depression.
The Location 13 indie rockers also share how mental illness can cause stress on one’s social system, be it family, friends, or their professional network, and why we need a culture of empathy and humanity to get the support we need.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Dispatch on Coping with Stress and Embracing Humanity

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/local-natives/" rel="nofollow">Local Natives</a> singer-songwriter Taylor Rice joins the show this week to discuss his experience of coping with anxiety and depression during the pandemic. Many of us have lost loved ones, the opportunity for work, and the ability to see our friends and family amidst these times. Taylor wrestles with these feelings of loss, and how these stressors have impacted his overall emotional well-being.
The Sour Lemon artist goes on to talk about how we&#39;re so focused on getting through each day that we often don’t take the time to really acknowledge and mourn the loss of the life at hand. Instead, Taylor cites how he copes with the pattern of what he calls &#34;useless slogging,&#34; where we often go on auto-pilot, not really paying attention to what we are feeling or how we’re doing.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/local-natives/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Local Natives</a> singer-songwriter Taylor Rice joins the show this week to discuss his experience of coping with anxiety and depression during the pandemic. Many of us have lost loved ones, the opportunity for work, and the ability to see our friends and family amidst these times. Taylor wrestles with these feelings of loss, and how these stressors have impacted his overall emotional well-being.
The Sour Lemon artist goes on to talk about how we're so focused on getting through each day that we often don’t take the time to really acknowledge and mourn the loss of the life at hand. Instead, Taylor cites how he copes with the pattern of what he calls "useless slogging," where we often go on auto-pilot, not really paying attention to what we are feeling or how we’re doing.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Local Natives' Taylor Rice on the Useless Slog of the Pandemic

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/open-mike-eagle/" rel="nofollow">Open Mike Eagle</a> joins the show this week to discuss his experiences coping with trauma. The Chicago artist explains how trauma can occur in someone’s life through many pathways. Sometimes it&#39;s caused by a specific event (e.g. an assault or plane crash); in other cases, it&#39;s the result of an ongoing series of events (e.g. racial discrimination).
Coming off his new album Anime, Trauma, and Divorce, Open Mike Eagle also explains how trauma can result in what he describes as “mental scarring.” Thjs scarring can manifest not only in how we process information, but also in the emotional and behavioral responses that we exhibit to stressful situations in our life.
The Thirsty Fish member later talks about how the stigma of mental illness can undermine our recovery from traumatic events. He stresses how we can challenge that stigma by promoting a culture of empathy rather than pass judgment. That way people who suffer from trauma or other mental health issues can get the care they need.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/open-mike-eagle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Open Mike Eagle</a> joins the show this week to discuss his experiences coping with trauma. The Chicago artist explains how trauma can occur in someone’s life through many pathways. Sometimes it's caused by a specific event (e.g. an assault or plane crash); in other cases, it's the result of an ongoing series of events (e.g. racial discrimination).
Coming off his new album Anime, Trauma, and Divorce, Open Mike Eagle also explains how&nbsp;trauma can result in what he describes as “mental scarring.” Thjs scarring can manifest not only in how we process information, but also in the emotional and behavioral responses that we exhibit to stressful situations in our life.
The Thirsty Fish member later talks about how the stigma of mental illness can undermine our recovery from traumatic events. He stresses how we can challenge that stigma by promoting a culture of empathy rather than pass judgment. That way people who suffer from trauma or other mental health issues can get the care they need.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Open Mike Eagle on Living with the Mental Scarring of Trauma

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/brian-welch/" rel="nofollow">Brian “Head” Welch</a> joins the show this week to discuss his struggle with mental illness. The <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/korn/" rel="nofollow">Korn</a> guitarist shares how a history of bullying resulted in extreme self-hatred and isolation that stayed with him throughout much of his early life. As time went on, this self-hatred contributed to an ongoing struggle with depression, which he describes as a “darkness.&#34;
The <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/love-and-death/" rel="nofollow">Love and Death</a> founding member also explains that, as a child, music was one of the only things that brought him joy, and how his commitment to play music brought him to Los Angeles, where he eventually joined Korn. As the band found success as the pioneers and champions of nu metal, Welch had developed a habit of using crystal meth.
Welch explains the vicious cycle of using crystal meth and how withdrawal brought a depressive state even worse than his depression. Welch describes how he connected to a sense of spirituality as part of his recovery, which he continues to explore and express on Love and Death’s new album, Perfectly Preserved.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/brian-welch/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Brian “Head” Welch</a> joins the show this week to discuss&nbsp;his struggle with mental illness. The <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/korn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Korn</a> guitarist shares how a history of bullying resulted in extreme self-hatred and isolation that stayed with him throughout much of his early life. As time went on, this self-hatred contributed to an ongoing struggle with depression, which he describes as a “darkness."
The <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/love-and-death/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Love and Death</a> founding member also explains that, as a child, music was one of the only things that brought him joy, and how his commitment to play music brought him to Los Angeles, where he eventually joined Korn. As the band found success as the pioneers and champions of nu metal, Welch had developed a habit of using crystal meth.
Welch explains the vicious cycle of using crystal meth and how withdrawal brought a depressive state even worse than his depression. Welch describes how he connected to a sense of spirituality as part of his recovery, which he continues to explore and express on Love and Death’s new album, Perfectly Preserved.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Brian "Head" Welch on Living with Depression, Addiction, and Self-Hatred

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/cherie-currie/" rel="nofollow">Cherie Currie</a> joins the show this week to discuss her experience with trauma and post-traumatic stress. <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/the-runaways/" rel="nofollow">The Runaways</a> vocalist explains how she was the victim of two separate sexual assaults as a teenager, and describes how she experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress, including anger and hostility, pervasive distrust, and emotional detachment.
The Neon Angel author recalls how she initially coped with the traumatic events, including taking pills to help her escape the difficult emotions. She later explores other forms of coping, including channeling her anger into standing up against bullies, seeking therapy, and eventually becoming a drug and alcohol counselor to help others.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/cherie-currie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cherie Currie</a> joins the show this week to discuss her experience with trauma and post-traumatic stress. <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/the-runaways/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Runaways</a> vocalist explains how she was the victim of two separate sexual assaults as a teenager, and describes how she experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress, including anger and hostility, pervasive distrust, and emotional detachment.
The Neon Angel author recalls how she initially coped with the traumatic events, including taking pills to help her escape the difficult emotions. She later explores other forms of coping, including channeling her anger into standing up against bullies, seeking therapy, and eventually becoming a drug and alcohol counselor to help others.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Cherie Currie on Living with Trauma

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/future-islands/" rel="nofollow">Future Islands</a> frontman Samuel T. Herring joins the show this week to share how he fell into the very dangerous and very common cycle of depression and addiction. Herring explains how this struggle has led to suicidal thoughts, a dependency on cocaine, and self-isolation, all of which has led to further depression and disconnection.
The <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/10/album-review-future-islands-as-long-as-you-are/" rel="nofollow">As Long As You Are</a> vocalist and songwriter states how he was able to explore his deepest and most frightening emotions by allowing himself to “touch the bottom” of his darkness. This, in turn, led him to accept his own negative feelings, helped him connect with people, and also express his love for others as part of his ongoing recovery.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/future-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Future Islands</a> frontman Samuel T. Herring joins the show this week to share how he fell into the very dangerous and very common cycle of depression and addiction. Herring explains how this struggle has led to suicidal thoughts, a dependency on cocaine, and self-isolation, all of which has led to further depression and disconnection.
The <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/10/album-review-future-islands-as-long-as-you-are/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">As Long As You Are</a> vocalist and songwriter states how he was able to explore his deepest and most frightening emotions by allowing himself to “touch the bottom” of his darkness. This, in turn, led him to accept his own negative feelings, helped him connect with people, and also express his love for others as part of his ongoing recovery.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Future Islands' Samuel T. Herring on Living with Depression and Addiction

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/311/" rel="nofollow">311</a> singer-songwriter <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/nick-hexum/" rel="nofollow">Nick Hexum</a> joins the show this week to discuss how he copes with anxiety. In particular, Hexum explains how he often falls prey to “future tripping&#34;: an unfortunate habit that finds him getting anxious about events that may happen in the future as opposed to focusing on improving life in the here and the now.
The Voyager artist also describes his intense coping regimen that includes therapy, focusing on how to understand and tolerate negative emotions, and working to find healthier and more adaptive ways of thinking. Because, for Hexum, mental health is a verb – an ongoing and active process that requires time and dedication.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="nofollow">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/311/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">311</a> singer-songwriter <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/nick-hexum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nick Hexum</a> joins the show this week to discuss how he copes with anxiety. In particular, Hexum explains how he often falls prey to “future tripping": an unfortunate habit that finds him getting anxious about events that may happen in the future as opposed to focusing on improving life in the here and the now.
The Voyager artist also describes his intense coping regimen that includes therapy, focusing on how to understand and tolerate negative emotions, and working to find healthier and more adaptive ways of thinking. Because, for Hexum, mental health is a verb – an ongoing and active process that requires time and dedication.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sound Mind Live</a>, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

311's Nick Hexum on Living with Anxiety

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<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/shamir/" rel="nofollow">Shamir</a> joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the series premiere of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/going-there/" rel="nofollow">Going There</a> to discuss his journey living and coping with bipolar disorder. The Las Vegas artist digresses on how bipolar often feels like he&#39;s trapped in his moods, thoughts, and behaviorisms, likening the condition to a method actor who can’t get out of character.
The Accidental Popstar Records founder and owner shares how being limited creatively triggered an episode of depression and revisits a manic episode so intense that he needed to be hospitalized. Later in the discussion, Shamir explains how he copes on a daily basis by surrounding himself with the utmost supportive people.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and Sound Mind Live, Going There is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/shamir/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shamir</a> joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the series premiere of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/going-there/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Going There</a> to discuss his journey living and coping with bipolar disorder.&nbsp;The Las Vegas artist digresses on how bipolar often feels like he's trapped in his moods, thoughts, and behaviorisms, likening the condition to a method actor who can’t get out of character.
The Accidental Popstar Records founder and owner shares how being limited creatively triggered an episode of depression and revisits a manic episode so intense that he needed to be hospitalized. Later in the discussion, Shamir explains how he copes on a daily basis by surrounding himself with the utmost supportive people.
Presented by Consequence of Sound and Sound Mind Live, Going There is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Shamir on Living with Bipolar Disorder

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Sound Mind Live and Consequence of Sound present Going There. Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Mike, the weekly series aims to create a safe space for musicians to have honest, healthy conversations about mental health.
Each episode covers the experience of artists and creatives as it pertains to specific issues, be it depression, anxiety, addiction, whatever they bring to the table. In the end, the goal is to de-stigmatize these topics and learn from each other.
So, join us at the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

Going There with Dr. Mike

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