CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians

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CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians episodes

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

    Mari Fong interviews Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter) and Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia) on bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts. September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and pop artist Mackenzie Nicole shares her story on Bipolar 1 Disorder, having suicidal thoughts at 6 years old, and the mood swings of mania and depression. 

    Mackenzie also talks about OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), the difficulty of accepting help, and being overjoyed after being diagnosed. What she learned in recovery, having an addictive personality, her experience with therapy and medication, and why she’s now the happiest. most creative she’s ever been. Her album Mystic is a musical tribute to her mental health odyssey.

    Becca Lane of NAMI Philadelphia compares Bipolar Disorder 1 and 2 and how bipolar can often be disguised as depression, anxiety or ADHD. Common coping skills, therapies, and medications for bipolar. Becca also weaves in her own story of bipolar, her joy after finding the right help, and NAMI Philly’s “Ending the Silence” Program. 

    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” * THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US at checkyourheadpodcast.com or on our patreon.com page. Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated <3
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    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

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    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    58 min
  • Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power): Abandonment and Drug & Sex Addiction Recovery with Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery)

    Mari Fong interviews Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power) and Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist & Author of Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober) on addiction and mental health. Emilio Castillo shares his story of addiction to alcohol, heroin, marijuana, cocaine, eating, and more. 

    Hear why Emilio would create drug recipes and party with bandmate “Doc” Kupka, and why singer Rick Stevens went to prison for 36 years. Emilio finds hope in recovery with the 12-steps and finally listening to others. Emilio shares his four words of advice to musicians who desire a long career in music.

    Music therapist Tim Ringgold shares his story of sex addiction and finding healing through music therapy. He shares the importance of trying many tools for recovery until you find what's right for you.  Listen to Tower of Power's “Look In My Eyes" from Step Up which dropped March 2020.

    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon or on checkyourheadpodcast.com. Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated.  For free or affordable mental help, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/

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    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

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    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Sammi Doll (IAMX, Kat Von D): Living w/Depression & ADHD with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) and Kat Jensen

    Mari Fong interviews Sammi Doll (IAMX, Bullet Height, Kat Von D) on depression and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her fans, her experience living in Berlin, Germany while in a crumbling relationship, and feeling stagnant and lost. How Sammi was confronted by a caring and compassionate bandmate, feeling valued, how healing began with a move back to sunny Los Angeles and starting a new chapter. Being diagnosed with ADHD, the difference between taking medication and not taking medication, feeling scattered, and remembering 5 good things that happened today. Kat Jensen and host Mari talk about the signs to look for with depression, what you can do to help yourself and others during a depressive episode, and how to show compassion during the pandemic. Helpful apps, teleheath, and texting that can be used to find mental help on the checkyourheadpodcast.com website.
    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” * THANK YOU for supporting our podcast through www.checkyourheadpodcast.com and through our patreon.com page. Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated <3

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    Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘

    Support the show

    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

    Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174

    You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘

    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Emma Lov (Loote): Living with Panic Attacks & Andrea Vassilev (DBSA)

    Mari Fong interviews Emma Lov (Loote) and Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, San Gabriel Valley). EMMA LOV OF LOOTE, who co-wrote with Demi Lovato and Cheat Codes, and remixed the Shawn Mendes’ song “Mercy,” shares her story of PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER. Starting therapy after surviving the 9/11 terrorists attacks in NYC, Lov experienced her first panic attack at age 12 as the school nurse tried to convince her it was just “gas.” Lov talks about her sister and psychiatrist who both contracted coronavirus, and how she’s dealt with her long-time psychiatrist eventually dying of COVID-19. The COPING SKILLS FOR PANIC ATTACKS before or during a performance and the NERDY THINGS THAT MAKE HER HAPPY. Things you can do to make a bad day turn into a good day. How USING HER "NO" BOUNDARY helps keeps her sane, and why MAINTAINING GOOD MENTAL HEALTH is so important for her. Andrea Vassilev, support leader for the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance and doctoral student in Clinical Psychology explains the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER and how learning COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (CBT) is a good long-term solution for the condition. The importance of HAVING SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE in your life and the benefits of GROUP THERAPY SUPPORT. We end with a clip of Loote’s single "THIS IS HOW U FEEL" from their “HEART EYES” EP.

    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon! Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated. 
    * WE LIKE YOU A LOT so please "like" us and be our friends on social media!
    For free or low cost mental help, visit:
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    Subscribe $2 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/checkyourheadpodcast

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    Twitter: @checkheadpod, https://twitter.com/checkheadpod

    Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘

    Support the show

    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

    Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174

    You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘

    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

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

    Mari Fong interviews FRANK ZUMMO about being an advocate for mental health, LOSING CHESTER BENNINGTON of Linkin Park, the 320festival.com online on May 8-10, 2020, LOSING FAMILY TO MOOD DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS, the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic, the downward spiral of Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, meeting Anthony Bourdain, THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS CHECKS, embracing family, LOSING CHRIS CORNELL of Audioslave and Soundgarden, Street Drum Corps and SDC at home, INSPIRING KIDS and virtual drum lessons. KEVIN LYMAN talks about producing the 320 Festival with Talinda Bennington in honor of Chester, losing other friends to mental illness or addiction like BRAD NOWELL OF SUBLIME and Layne Staley of Alice In Chains, 320 FESTIVAL PERFORMERS AND MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKERS such as Chris Martin of Coldplay, Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Art Alexakis of Everclear, Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October, and Atarah Valentine. Looking back on the Vans Warped Tour, being a USC Professor, and MAKING POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH CHANGES within the music industry. * Thank you for subscribing to CHECK YOUR HEAD PODCAST on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you find your fave podcasts.
    * WE LIKE YOU A LOT so please "like" us and be our friends on social media!
    Find FREE and low cost mental help on our website: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com. Be our friends on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube by searching CHECK YOUR HEAD PODCAST. A BIG THANK YOU to our listeners who support us with $2 or more through Patreon; every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/checkyourheadpodcast. 

    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”

    Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘

    Support the show

    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

    Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174

    You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘

    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    55 min
  • Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo (The Bloody Beetroots) with The Amazing Clarks (Life Coaches), Part 2

    Mari Fong interviews Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo (The Bloody Beetroots) & The Amazing Clarks (Life Coaches), Part 2. Sir Bob reveals HIS NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE, surviving the Big Day Out Festival, how he became a superhero, BUILDING HIS CONFIDENCE, how Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons changed his life, why he called himself a “koo koo crazy kid,” and THE POWER OF "NO." THE AMAZING CLARKS, certified LIFE COACHES, talk about RIDING THE WAVES OF LIFE, how to fill your “love cup,” JIM CARREY ON DEPRESSION, and how to replenishing your energy, PREVENTING BURNOUT.
    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”
    Find plenty of free and low cost mental health resources at checkyourheadpodcast.com.
    * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon! Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated. 
    * Be our friends and "like" us on social media - we like you too!
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    Twitter: @checkheadpod, https://twitter.com/checkheadpod

    Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘

    Support the show

    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

    Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174

    You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘

    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    49 min
  • Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo (The Bloody Beetroots) with The Amazing Clarks (Life Coaches), Part 1

    Mari Fong interviews Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo (The Bloody Beetroots) & The Amazing Clarks (Life Coaches), Part 1. Sir Bob talks about AVICII, CREATING A BETTER TOUR LIFE, the temptations within the electronic music and EDM club scene, how he handled the crazy first years of fame, SURVIVIING DRINKING AND DRUGS, the keys to success in his career, REBUILDING HIS LIFE and HOW TO BE A TRUE LEADER.
    THE AMAZING CLARKS, certified LIFE COACHES, give insight and share knowledge about topics surrounding Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo’s interview including music as as a spiritual connection, understanding how your mind works, tapping into your higher self, how to be a great leader as an introvert, DEALING WITH FEARS INSTEAD OF TURNING TO ADDICTIONS, the only thing that never dies, dealing with your past, changing you perspective, rediscovering yourself, and FINDING YOUR SWEET SPOT IN LIFE.
    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”
    Find plenty of free and low cost mental health resources at checkyourheadpodcast.com.
    * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon! Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated.

    * WE LIKE YOU A LOT so please "like" us and be our friends on social media!
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    Twitter: @checkheadpod,
    https://twitter.com/checkheadpod

    Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘

    Support the show

    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

    Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174

    You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘

    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    43 min
  • Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL,Trenchmouth) with Johan Svanberg (Record Union, "The 73 Percent Report"), Part 2

    Host Mari Fong interviews Fred Armisen (Trenchmouth, SNL, Portlandia, Bandleader/Drummer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Big Mouth) and Johan Svanberg (Record Union, "The 73 Percent Report") interviews, Part 2. First COVID-19 episode and how the coronavirus has changed our lives, caused anxiety and uncertainty, and SOLUTIONS ON HOW TO BATTLE ONGOING STRESS. Focusing on your indoor space, taking a break from coronavirus news, treating others with kindness and PROTECTING YOURSELF and your loved ones. Fred Armisen talks about the DIFFICULTIES OF BEING A DRUMMER, touring with Trenchmouth and drumming for the Blue Man Group, playing bass guitar, Smashing Pumpkins, Dinosaur Jr, and Sebadoh. Fred’s thoughts on acceptance, TAKING LEFT TURNS IN LIFE, Maya Rudolph and LEAVING SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, starting Portlandia with Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney. JOHAN SVANBERG, PRESIDENT OF RECORD UNION talks about his THE 73 PERCENT REPORT ON MUSICIANS AND MENTAL HEALTH and his new mental health initiative, THE WELLNESS STARTER PACK to improve the lives of all musicians around the world at thewellnessstarterpack.com.
    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon! Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated.
     * WE LIKE YOU A LOT so please "like" us and be our friends on social media!
    Free or low cost mental help, visit:
    http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/
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    Twitter: @checkheadpod, https://twitter.com/checkheadpod


    Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘

    Support the show

    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

    Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174

    You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘

    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    37 min
  • Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Keren Clark (DBT Expert), Part 1

    Mari Fong interviews Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, SNL, Portlandia, Bandleader/Drummer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Big Mouth, Los Espookys) and Keren Clark (Psychotherapist, Dialectical Behavior Therapy) interviews, Part 1. Fred Armisen on his 8 YEARS IN THE PUNK BAND TRENCHMOUTH, the DIFFICULTIES OF TOURING with a band, taking left turns in life, BATTLING STAGEFRIGHT, his favorite Death Metal band, my Clash tshirt, on Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo and David Byrne of Talking Heads, SURVIVING TERRIBLE SHOWS, working with friends like Carrie Brownstein and Maya Rudolph, and THE HARDEST PART ABOUT BEING A DRUMMER. Psychotherapist KEREN CLARK talks more on DBT OR DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY, radical acceptance, GAINING EMOTIONAL MUSCLE, improving relationships with others, approaching difficult but importance conversations, being mindful and practicing gratitude.
    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”
    * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon! Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated. 
    * WE LIKE YOU A LOT so please "like" us and be our friends on social media!
    For free or low cost mental help, website:
    http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/
    Patreon:
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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/checkyourheadpodcast
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkyourheadpodcast/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BJN--waRV1rKMM2OVwkSw/featured
    Twitter: @checkheadpod, https://twitter.com/checkheadpod

    Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘

    Support the show

    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

    Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174

    You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘

    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    49 min
  • Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses, Slash’s Snakepit) with Tony Gonzalez (DBSA), Part 2

    Mari Fong interviews Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses, Slash’s Snakepit, MC5, Kings of Chaos) and Tony Gonzalez of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, San Gabriel Valley (DBSA) interviews, Part 2. Gilby Clarke talks WHY MEN FIND IT HARD TO ASK FOR HELP, taking painkillers, offering help and losing his friend to alcoholism, KEEPING ADDICTION SECRETS, embarrassment and shame, DYSFUNCTIONAL TIMES IN GUNS N' ROSES, HOW TO MOVE ON when life sucks, and performing but not being inducted in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, being in King of Chaos and his upcoming album, "The Gospel Truth."
    Tony Gonzalez of DBSA discusses the DEATH OF PRINCE and the importance of ASKING FOR HELP EARLY ON, encouraging our children to ask for help when they’re in trouble or pain, USING APPS & TELEHEALTH FOR MENTAL HELP from computer or smartphone.
    “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”
    Find plenty of free and low cost mental health resources at checkyourheadpodcast.com.
    * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon! Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated. 
    * WE LIKE YOU A LOT so please "like" us and be our friends on social media!
    Website:
    http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/
    Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/checkyourheadpodcast
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/checkyourheadpodcast
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkyourheadpodcast/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BJN--waRV1rKMM2OVwkSw/featured
    Twitter: @checkheadpod, https://twitter.com/checkheadpod
    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/checkyourheadpodcast)


    Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘

    Support the show

    CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! 

    Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.com

    Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174

    You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘

    The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.

    44 min

About CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians

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Award-winning "People's Choice" CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is where notable musicians and experts share stories and solutions for mental help and addiction recovery. Music journalist Mari Fong dives…