This week on Going There with Dr. Mike, singer and actor Mackenzie Ziegler, otherwise known as Kenzie, opens up about her personal mental health journey. Listen to Kenzie talk about the importance of managing relationships and the trap of people-pleasing.

Kenzie dives into how growing up in the spotlight ultimately informed the ways she began to understand her mental health. The artist discusses putting such experiences and emotions into her art before dissecting behavioral patterns she's recognized in herself she believes inhibits self care, like overly people-pleasing.

In particular, she reveals how addressing her strained relationship with her father in therapy led to Kenzie writing the song "anatomy."

Listen to Kenzie chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

In this archival episode, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm discusses how her fame doesn't preclude her from having mental health issues. Listen to her thoughts on this throwback episode of Going There with Dr. Mike.

The Grammy Award-winning hard rocker discusses how "all the monsters feed on each other," meaning that different mental health issues can exacerbate the other. She explains the struggles she's had with depression and panic, including the guilt she often feels for struggling even though she has a wonderful and successful life.

Listen to Lzzy Hale chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. 

Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This week on Going There with Dr. Mike, songwriter and producer Aaron Lee Tasjan opens up the importance of perspective, awareness, and how he healthily processes his anxiety by communicating directly with it. Listen now.

Tasjan dives into the intersection of his art and the realities of his mental health, touching on songs like "Out of My Mind" from 2016's Silver Tears. Through such conversation, he reveals how he learned to deal with negative or anxious emotions.

Listen to Aaron Lee Tasjan chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. Then, learn more about Aaron Lee Tasjan here.

Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

In this archival episode, indie folk artist (and former Consequence Cover Star) Faye Webster joins Going There with Dr. Mike to speak about her struggle with isolation and depression. Listen to the insightful throwback episode now.

The singer-songwriter shares her experience of isolation during the pandemic, something to which many of us can relate. She talks of diving into her art as a coping mechanism, as well as the results of such a decision.

Listen to Faye Webster chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. 

Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

jxdn (pronounced "Jaden") is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame on TikTok before launching his music career in 2020. His debut single, "Comatose," became a hit and was followed by collaborations with artists like Iann Dior and a debut album, Tell Me About Tomorrow. Merging rock, pop-punk, and emo rap, jxdn's music appeals to fans of various genres. With a massive social following and new album When The Music Stops dropping on June 28th, 2024, jxdn is a rising star to keep an eye on.

On the episode of Going There with Dr. Mike, jxdn discusses the emotional pain that he has experienced including depression, anxiety, and feelings of emptiness throughout his life.

Listen to jxdn chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. 

Learn more about JXDN here.

Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

In this archival episode, Julien Baker joins Going There with Dr. Mike 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.

Listen to Julien Baker chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. 

Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This week on Going There with Dr. Mike, The Lumineers’ Jeremiah Fraites goes deep into his mental health journey, diving into his relationship with negative space and staring down the void. Listen to the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist share his experience.

Fraites, a founding member of The Lumineers, talks vulnerably about his struggle with existential dread and the search for meaning. Ultimately, he shares how he turned that turmoil into a coping strategy, teaching himself how to interpret uncertainty and emptiness as a somewhat liberating force instead of a crushing one.

Listen to Jeremiah Fraites chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. 

Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Musician Mary Lambert shares her struggle with bipolar disorder on the latest episode of Going There with Dr. Mike.

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 this link to share your thoughts. You can also submit questions for our monthly “Ask Dr. Mike” column.

Make sure to like and follow Going There with Dr. Mike wherever you get your podcasts to keep up to date on our weekly episodes, and stay tuned to the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. 

To wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, singer-songwriter Marcus King joins Going There with Dr. Mike for and honest, open conversation. Listen to the artist talk about his experience with being bipolar, his coping strategies, and more.

King talks with Dr. Mike about his battle with feelings of "terrible hopelessness" in regards to his life and the world, detailing the ways he identifies such feelings and how he combats them. To that point, the artist explains how important it was for him to develop a vocabulary to address his mental health, one that allows him to adequately describe what he's going through to others

Listen to Marcus King chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. Marcus King also has a new album out, Mood Swings, and is in the midst of an international tour as part of Chris Stapleton’s "All-American Road Show." Get tickets here.

Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This episode is also brought to you by Alkermes. Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the field of neuroscience with products that treat alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, and bipolar I disorder. To learn more, please visit Alkermes' website at www dot AL-ker-mees dot com or follow at Alkermes on Twitter and LinkedIn.

On this encore episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks talking with singer-songwriter and musician Noah Kahan. One review of Noah’s music said that he has “become one of the most recognizable forces in acoustic indie-pop … thanks to his alpine voice and sucker-punch-to-the-heart lyrical style.” Noah just began a North American tour, including playing the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October. Then Noah begins a European tour in November.

Be sure to check out Noah Kahan's new song "Dial Drunk" with Post Malone. Check out Noah Kahan’s music, tour info, and merch at https://noahkahan.com/tour/.

Also, you can learn about Noah's mental-health initiative The Busyhead Project, which is working to raise $1 million to benefit partner organizations, including Bring Change to Mind, Jack.org, Oasis Center, Project Venture, Rural Behavioral Health Institute, and Upper Valley Haven, with $325,000 already raised. Noah will also donate a portion of every ticket sold from his massive 2023 tour to The Busyhead Project and support local organizations on the road.

Those in need of mental health assistance can check out the Sound Mind Live resources page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.

Listen to Noah Kahan talk about his mental health journey. Also, make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 4 of Going There with Dr. Mike is made in collaboration with Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network and is brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This episode of Going There is also supported by Sage Therapeutics. Sage Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company fearlessly leading the way to create a world with better brain health. Their mission is to pioneer solutions to deliver life-changing brain health medicines, so every person can thrive. For more information, please visit www.sagerx.com.

This week, Chelsea Lee and Max and Spencer Ernst, otherwise known as the band SHAED, join Going There with Dr. Mike for a frank conversation about vulnerability and staying true to yourself. SHAED is known for hit songs such as "Trampoline," as well as their songs "Everybody Knows I'm High" and "Melt."

Speaking with Dr. Mike, the members of SHAED explore the idea of finding a sense of purpose and authenticity when they don't feel like they fit in and how they developed their own sense of purpose and authenticity on their mental health journey.

Listen to SHAED talk about his mental health journey, and make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 5. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

What's more SHAED are playing 2024 Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health on May 18th in Brooklyn, New York. The event is FREE (get passes via Eventbrite), but DJ White Shadow will also be spinning at Elsewhere for an official afterparty benefit. But good news - we can get you in for FREE. Enter to win one of 10 pairs of passes to the afterparty here!

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Yungblud joins Going There with Dr. Mike to help Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live kicking off Season 5. The artists aka Dominic Richard Harrison - known for hit singles like "Parents," "Lowlife," and "The Funeral" - dives deep into the complex relationship between identity and mental health.

Speaking with Dr. Mike, Yungblud explores his personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and insomnia, and how he approaches his mental health in a way that allows him to feel better while staying true to himself. He shares coping mechanisms like creative expression, exercise, focused breathing, and reaching out for social support. The episode emphasizes the ongoing journey of finding a balance between feeling better and staying connected to your core identity.

Listen to Yungblud talk about his mental health journey, and make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 5. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. 

Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on Twitter.

This season is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

The 2024 Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health is set to go down May 18th in Brooklyn, New York. For the first time ever, things will also stretch into the night with DJ White Shadow spinning at Elsewhere for an official afterparty.

The afterparty is a benefit show in support of Sound Mind Live’s new Sound Mind Center (a pioneering music and wellness center dedicated to crafting transformative healing experiences through music and sound), with tickets available via DICE. we’ve got a way to get you in for free.

We’re giving away 10 (ten!) pairs of passes to the Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health afterparty with DJ White Shadow. All you have to do to be one of the 10 lucky winners is fill out the entry form here and follow Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network’s Going There with Dr. Mike for bonus entries.

Great news for Mental Health Awareness Month! Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live are thrilled to bring back Going There with Dr. Mike for a brand new season. This insightful podcast continues its mission to bridge the gap between music and mental health, featuring in-depth conversations about mental health journeys with your favorite artists.

Going There with Dr. Mike tackles mental health stigmas head-on. Hosted by Dr. Mike Friedman, a licensed clinical psychologist, the show features candid conversations with a star-studded lineup of musicians including Jason Isbell, Gerard Way, Jewel, and many more. Across three seasons, these artists have bravely opened up about their mental health journeys, fostering a sense of connection and hope for listeners on their own path to wellness.

For Season 5, we're shifting to a weekly release schedule, meaning Dr. Mike and his guests will be with listeners for even more of the year. The new season of Going There kicks off May 7th, with early guests including Yungblud, JXDN, Marcus King, Lumineers’ Jeremiah Fraites and more. Stay tuned as more guests are announced for upcoming episodes, and make sure to subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike wherever you get your podcasts to stay up-to-date on all the latest conversations. 

Going There's return perfectly coincides with Sound Mind Live's 6th Annual Music Festival for Mental Health. This free Brooklyn street festival takes place on Saturday, May 18th, celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with live music from Misterwives, Kevin Morby, SHAED, and more! The festival also features delicious food from Smorgasburg, dance parties, interactive experiences, wellness sessions, and mental health panels. Don't miss out – snag your free tickets now at Sound Mind Live's website.

Funds raised from the festival will go towards opening the Sound Mind Center in NYC. This new project aims to provide everyone with equal opportunities for powerful healing experiences.

Find out more at the Sound Mind Live website. Those in need of mental health assistance can check out the Sound Mind Live resources page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more. 

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on Twitters.

Season 5 of Going There with Dr. Mike is also brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with Grammy-nominated Roc Nation Hip Hop artist, singer-songwriter, and actor Vic Mensa. You may know Vic from songs like Reverse and Liquor Locker. Vic is the founder of the artist collective Save Money which includes fellow artists such as Chance The Rapper. Vic has been described as a “storytelling great” and “impeccably self-reflective and honest. He has also been a long-time mental health advocate, including founding the SaveMoneySaveLife non-profit designed to promote mental health and environmental justice. Vic has a new album dropping September 15th called Victor, including the new single Blue Eyes. Check out all of Vic’s music, tour, and merch info at vicmensa.lnk.to or Rocnation.com

On this episode, Vic Mensa discusses the role of vulnerability in our mental health journey and how finding vulnerability through music is his superpower. For Vic, music is a way to open up and explore how he is feeling in a way that helps him better understand his feelings and possible pathways to coping. 

As a warning in case this topic is triggering for you, we will be discussing suicidal ideation as part of our conversation. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts and would like to speak with someone confidentially, please dial the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or addiction, and are looking for help, please call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National helpline at 800-622-4357.

Please like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 4 of Going There with Dr. Mike is made in collaboration with Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network and is brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This episode of Going There is also supported by Sage Therapeutics. Sage Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company fearlessly leading the way to create a world with better brain health. Their mission is to pioneer solutions to deliver life-changing brain health medicines, so every person can thrive. For more information, please visit www.sagerx.com.

On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks talking with singer-songwriter and musician Wrabel. Wrabel's music is a "refined, masterfully written and cathartically performed collection that recounts love, heartbreaks, personal discoveries, and devastating realizations." He’s also been featured performing on songs with artists such as Afrojack, Marshmello, and Kesha, and has been a songwriter for songs performed by Pink, Adam Lambert, and Backstreet Boys, among others. Wrabel has a new EP out called Chapter of Me that includes the single “Happier.” Check out all of Wrabel’s music, tour, and merch info at wrabelmusic.com.

On this episode, Wrabel discusses how he understood and incorporated the feedback he got from others regarding his sexuality and addiction on his mental health journey.

Please make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 4 of Going There with Dr. Mike is made in collaboration with Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network and is brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This episode of Going There is also supported by Sage Therapeutics. Sage Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company fearlessly leading the way to create a world with better brain health. Their mission is to pioneer solutions to deliver life-changing brain health medicines, so every person can thrive. For more information, please visit www.sagerx.com.

On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks talking with singer-songwriter and musician Noah Kahan. One review of Noah’s music said that he has “become one of the most recognizable forces in acoustic indie-pop … thanks to his alpine voice and sucker-punch-to-the-heart lyrical style.” Noah just began a North American tour, including playing the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October. Then Noah begins a European tour in November.

Be sure to check out Noah Kahan's new song "Dial Drunk" with Post Malone. Check out Noah Kahan’s music, tour info, and merch at https://noahkahan.com/tour/.

Also, you can learn about Noah's mental-health initiative The Busyhead Project, which is working to raise $1 million to benefit partner organizations, including Bring Change to Mind, Jack.org, Oasis Center, Project Venture, Rural Behavioral Health Institute, and Upper Valley Haven, with $325,000 already raised. Noah will also donate a portion of every ticket sold from his massive 2023 tour to The Busyhead Project and support local organizations on the road.

Those in need of mental health assistance can check out the Sound Mind Live resources page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.

Listen to Noah Kahan talk about his mental health journey. Also, make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 4 of Going There with Dr. Mike is made in collaboration with Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network and is brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This episode of Going There is also supported by Sage Therapeutics. Sage Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company fearlessly leading the way to create a world with better brain health. Their mission is to pioneer solutions to deliver life-changing brain health medicines, so every person can thrive. For more information, please visit www.sagerx.com.

On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with singer, songwriter, and musician Kristine Meredith Flaherty, otherwise known as the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated artist K.Flay. You may know K.Flay from songs such as “High Enough” and “Blood in the Cut.” Her music has been described as “inimitable storytelling … personable and colorful. Neither an escape from reality nor a shun of the fantastical. Instead, it’s a playful frolic into what makes us simply human.” Be sure to check out K.Flay's new songs "Raw Raw" and "Shy," which are out now and K.Flay's new album MONO is out Sept 15th. Check out K.Flay’s music, tour info, and merch at Kflay.com.

Those in need of mental health assistance can check out the Sound Mind Live resources page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.

Listen to K.Flay talk about K.Flay's mental health journey. Also, make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 4 of Going There with Dr. Mike is made in collaboration with Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network and is brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This episode is also brought to you by Alkermes. Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the field of neuroscience with products that treat alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, and bipolar I disorder. To learn more, please visit Alkermes' website at www dot AL-ker-mees dot com or follow at Alkermes on Twitter and LinkedIn.

On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with producer, musician, DJ, and songwriter Paul Edward Blair, otherwise known as DJ White Shadow about his struggle with anxiety and depression, and how he felt broken during his career highs and lows. They go deep to uncover how imagining a singular idea state is actually counter-productive to our mental health journeys.

DJ White Shadow is widely known for his collaborations with Lady Gaga. He produced and co-wrote songs for her Born This Way Album, ARTPOP, and the soundtrack for the movie A Star Is Born for which he won a Grammy Award. DJ White Shadow has also produced music for artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Pit Bull and Black Eyed Peas. Check out DJ White Shadow’s music and news at DJWhiteshadow.com. 

Those in need of mental health assistance can check out the Sound Mind Live resources page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.

Listen to DJ White Shadow talk about his mental health journey. Also, make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 4 of Going There with Dr. Mike is made in collaboration with Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network and is brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This episode is also brought to you by Alkermes. Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the field of neuroscience with products that treat alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, and bipolar I disorder. To learn more, please visit Alkermes' website at www dot AL-ker-mees dot com or follow at Alkermes on Twitter and LinkedIn.

On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with Mother of Juice WLRD entrepreneur and philanthropist Carmela Wallace. Juice WRLD’s musical style was often referred to as emo-rap, a style of Hip Hop that explored emotional themes such as depression, loneliness and suicide. Many people consider Juice Wrld to be the greatest emo rap artist ever and his album Legends Never Die to be one of the greatest emo rap albums of all time. 

In 2019 Juice Wrld tragically died of a drug overdose. In part to honor his death, Carmela founded Live Free 999, whose mission is to support programs that provide preventative measures and positive avenues to address mental health challenges and substance dependency. As an example, 999 Stories of Mental Health allows people to share the stories of their struggles on their mental health journey on their website, so that people know that they are not alone in their struggles. To learn more about Carmela’s work go to livefree999.org. 

Mother of Juice WLRD Carmela Wallace joins host Dr. Mike Friedman to talk about how she approaches her faith in the context of her mental health journey and how we may learn from her experience. She speaks about turning pain into purpose and how the loss of her son lead her start foundation to carry on his legacy.

Those in need of mental health assistance can check out the Sound Mind Live resources page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.

Listen to Mother of Juice WLRD Carmela Wallace talk about their mental health journeys. Also, make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 4 of Going There with Dr. Mike is made in collaboration with Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network and is brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

This episode is also brought to you by Alkermes. Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the field of neuroscience with products that treat alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, and bipolar I disorder. To learn more, please visit Alkermes' website at www dot AL-ker-mees dot com or follow at Alkermes on Twitter and LinkedIn.

On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with sisters Natalie, Allison, and Meegan, otherwise known as the band Joseph. You may know Joseph from songs such as “White Flag” “Green Eyes” and “Side Effects.” Joseph has appeared on shows such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Ellen, and Conan, and has played music festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. One album review described their music as an appealing mix of swoony delicacy and punchy anthems. The band just released their new album called The Sun, which includes the song “Nervous System.” Joseph is in the middle of a North American tour, then will be playing a series of shows in Europe in October. Check out Joseph’s music, tour dates and merchandise at Thebandjoseph.com.

Joseph joins host Dr. Mike Friedman to talk about how we interpret the physical sensations associated with having a panic attack and stress as well as how the band’s song “Nervous System” is a description of intense anxiety. 

Those in need of mental health assistance can check out the Sound Mind Live resources page for a list of helplines, community programs, therapy links, and more.

Listen toJoseph talk about their mental health journeys. Also, make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 4 of Going There with Dr. Mike is made in collaboration with Sound Mind Live and Consequence Podcast Network and is brought to you by AbbVie, who is driving the pursuit of better mental health. Over the last 30 years, AbbVie’s scientists and clinicians have worked to tackle the complexity of mental illness and today offer a portfolio of medicines and a pipeline of innovation that spans depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 disorder, and schizophrenia. To learn more about AbbVie’s work to support individuals throughout their mental health journey, please visit www.AbbVie.com or follow at AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.