In this episode, John sits down with therapist Gina Nelson to discuss something musicians don't talk about nearly enough: mental health. Gina is a licensed therapist who specializes in anxiety, trauma, and EMDR therapy, and she also understands the life of a musician because she's a skilled musician who has shared the stage herself.

The pressure to perform, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, loneliness, old emotional wounds, anxiety, depression, and tying your identity to your art are all realities many musicians quietly carry. 

In this honest and practical conversation, John and Gina explore why creatives can be especially vulnerable, whether music can actually help us heal, what EMDR is, and how musicians can begin to find healthier ways to navigate the emotional weight that often comes with the craft.

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