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.

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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.

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