Going There with Dr. Mike

Going There with Dr. Mike is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, and more.

This week we're opening the vault for a Mindful Rewind with Loren Gray. In her conversation with Dr. Mike, they unpack the processes that she utilizes to try to understand the various experiences of her life, especially when it comes to her struggle with depression. The TikTok megastar recounts the intense bullying she experienced as a childhood and how social media has become both an outlet and a source for further bullying. She explains how creating an online persona enabled her to build the confidence she needed while staying true to herself. She also opens up about being sexually assaulted at a young age, and her experience with blackmailing that forced her to speak on it publicly.

Listen to Loren Gray talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 7 of Going There is presented 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, and @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on X.

Going There with Dr. Mike is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, and more.

In this episode of Going There, musician Matt Hansen joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a heartfelt conversation about his experience growing from a hopeless romantic into a hopeful one. He details the highs and lows of his relationship journey and what it taught him about setting boundaries and having hard conversations, and also explores why it can be hard to show vulnerability and express emotions, even when those emotions should be celebrated.

Listen to Matt Hansen talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 7 of Going There is presented 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, and @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on X.

Going There with Dr. Mike is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Paris Paloma, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, Matt Hansen, and more.

This week we're opening the vault for a Mindful Rewind all the way back to season one, when Alicia Bognanno of Bully discussed 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.

Listen to Bully talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 7 of Going There is presented 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, and @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on X.

Going There with Dr. Mike is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, Matt Hansen, and more.

In this episode of Going There, singer-songwriter and musician Paris Paloma joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a candid conversation about the lovelessness of patriarchy and the harm it does to men and women alike. Together they discuss how patriarchy and other social structures can shape mental health by creating arbitrary expectations that limit how women and men understand, express, and cope with emotions. They also discuss the phrase "It's not that deep" and the value of communicating your feelings, even when it comes out ugly.

Listen to Paris Paloma talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 7 of Going There is presented 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, and @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on X.

Going There with Dr. Mike is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Paris Paloma, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, Matt Hansen, and more.

This week we're opening the archives for a Mindful Rewind to one of our most engaging conversations from last season with singer-songwriter Mon Rovîa, exploring the profound and painful feeling of not belonging. The conversation begins with Mon unpacking the concept of reassuring ourselves that we are "meant to be here," set against the backdrop of his own life story. Born in the second Liberian Civil War and adopted by missionaries, Mon details his journey of navigating trauma and racism in America, which often led him to question his identity. The episode explores the weight of being a "token black kid," the silent anger that builds from microaggressions, and the danger of suppressing one’s feelings in an attempt to assimilate.

The conversation delves into Mon’s candid experience with finding a path toward healing and self-acceptance. He shares how music became a form of "alchemy"—a way to take the broken pieces of his past and glue them together into something beautiful and strong. Mon discusses how reconnecting with his history in Liberia and reading authors like James Baldwin helped him build the confidence to "wear the cracks" of his trauma. The episode explores how this journey is reflected in his "Afro Appalachian folk" music, which aims to take the "nutrients" from painful experiences to create a new, authentic identity.

Listen to Mon Rovîa talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 7 of Going There is presented 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, and @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on X.

Going There with Dr. Mike is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. This season on Going There, look forward to guests including The Warning, Paris Paloma, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, Matt Hansen, and more.

Kicking off Going There Season 7, Stranger Things star and indie rock artist Finn Wolfhard joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a candid conversation about the complexities of struggling with anxiety on the public stage. Wolfhard unpacks his own existential dread and explains how high self-standards and a history of panic attacks allowed him to establish anxiety as a default for himself. But rather than hiding from it, Wolfhard learned to view his anxiety as an opportunity to learn about his own emotions. Through perseverance and bravery -- which Wolfhard defines as "doing something that scares the s*** out of you and walking away from it" -- he's now developed gratitude for his anxiety and all the lessons it's allowed him to learn about himself.

Together, Wolfhard and Dr. Mike explore how creative and artistic pursuits can create a sense of purpose and direction that acts as a stabilizing force against feelings of dread and overwhelm. They also discuss how music -- particularly indie rock for Wolfhard -- can be a grounding force, whether you're listening to it or performing it.

Listen to Finn Wolfhard talk with Dr. Mike, then make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 7 of Going There is presented 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, and @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on X.

Going There with Dr. Mike is back with a brand new season of the biggest names in music having impactful, honest conversations about mental health. New episodes begin on Monday, August 31st, with Stranger Things star and indie rock artist Finn Wolfhard officially kicking off the season. Future episodes will feature The Warning, Paris Paloma, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Marino, Matt Hansen, and more.

But to get us back in the zone for Going There Season 7, we're opening the archives for a Mindful Rewind. In one of the most engaging episodes from last season, My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a raw and open conversation about what it takes to trust yourself when your depression -- something James calls an "error in my programming" – has always been present. He explains how this led to a draining cycle of seeking approval through his music: "If I could only get the world to love me through my music, then somehow I could love myself..."

James doesn't hold back about the messier parts of the journey – from drinking to numb the discomfort of being in his own skin, to the intimate details of seeking the proper help. He discusses his experience with EMDR therapy, and how it led to a shift in mindset toward treating himself with the same care he'd offer someone he loved — becoming his own caretaker rather than his own critic. Together, James and Dr. Mike trace the long arc from self-hatred to something closer to self-acceptance, touching on music as a kind of lifeline through the darkest stretches, and the harder, quieter work of simply being willing to love who you are, as you are, right now.

Listen to Jim James of My Morning Jacket talk with Dr. Mike in this Mindful Rewind episode. Then, make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 7. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 7 of Going There is presented 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, and @JanssenUS and @JNJInnovMed on X.

The Season 6 finale of Going There with Dr. Mike is a powerful look back at the art of healing. In this special episode, host Dr. Mike Friedman revisits conversations with artists who have vulnerably shared their personal journeys, collectively showing that healing is not a single event but a continuous process of building a life that holds space for both our scars and our strength.

The episode highlights several key themes explored throughout the season. The journey often starts with finding belonging, as Kenny from The Head and the Heart shares how a welcoming community provided a crucial anchor that helped him become the person he wanted to be. The conversation also explores redefining grief, with Bishop Briggs offering a unique perspective, describing it as "glitter" that lives alongside us. Jordan Miller of The Beaches speaks honestly about the struggle of persona and finding a healthy balance, while Jim James of My Morning Jacket pinpoints the profound struggle of simply giving ourselves permission to heal. The episode culminates with Mon Rovîa's powerful philosophy of alchemizing what is broken, referencing the Japanese art of Kintsugi.

Dr. Mike also revisits his conversation with musician and social media personality Loren Gray, who speaks about her struggle with depression and the pressure of a public life. She discusses the stress of feeling like she had to exude a false sense of happiness and the importance of having the agency to heal on your own terms.

Listen to these powerful stories of hope and resilience in the Going There with Dr. Mike finale. Make sure to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 6. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows

Season 6 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 X.

Singer-songwriter Mon Rovîa joins host Dr. Mike Friedman on Going There with Dr. Mike  to explore the profound and painful feeling of not belonging. The conversation begins with Mon unpacking the concept of reassuring ourselves that we are "meant to be here," set against the backdrop of his own life story. Born in the second Liberian Civil War and adopted by missionaries, Mon details his journey of navigating trauma and racism in America, which often led him to question his identity. The episode explores the weight of being a "token black kid," the silent anger that builds from microaggressions, and the danger of suppressing one’s feelings in an attempt to assimilate.

The conversation delves into Mon’s candid experience with finding a path toward healing and self-acceptance. He shares how music became a form of "alchemy"—a way to take the broken pieces of his past and glue them together into something beautiful and strong. Mon discusses how reconnecting with his history in Liberia and reading authors like James Baldwin helped him build the confidence to "wear the cracks" of his trauma. The episode explores how this journey is reflected in his "Afro Appalachian folk" music, which aims to take the "nutrients" from painful experiences to create a new, authentic identity.

Listen to Mon Rovîa talk with Dr. Mike about identity, racism, trauma, healing, and more. Then, make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 6. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 6 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 X.

On this archival episode of Going There with Dr. Mike, Dr Mike revisits a conversation with Bartees Strange. The Farm to Table artist joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a discussion about the concept of validation and why it is 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'd be "fine" or "safe," it didn'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.

Listen to Bartees Strange talk with Dr. Mike about all this and more. Then, make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 6. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Season 6 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 X.