Mind Wide Open

Musician and actress Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless joins Lily for a poignant conversation about grief and loss. Taylor's band was on tour with Soundgarden when Lily's dad took his own life; she and Lily connect visibly and deeply through their mutual losses and valiant efforts to heal. They discuss the foundational importance of music in their lives and tools for making it through one's darkest periods. The pair dedicate this episode to anyone who's ever felt like they wouldn't make it through; we are so glad you're still here.

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Originally aired MARCH 30, 2021

Dr. Ursula Whiteside shares dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies created to help with suicidal ideation and other intense emotions in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A leading suicide prevention researcher, Dr. Whiteside and Lily get real about their own experiences with suicidal ideation and how to be supportive to others who are struggling. This episode is chock full of tangible strategies for emotion regulation. Lily is an ambassador for Now Matters Now, a nonprofit co-founded by Dr. Whiteside that provides tools and support for those in crisis.

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Originally aired SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Musician Ann Wilson of Heart talks openly about her experiences with body shaming, the impacts on her mental health, and her daily coping tools to maximize emotional wellbeing. Ann and Lily talk about the importance of music and artistic expression as well as the energy within the Seattle music scene.

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Originally aired MARCH 16, 2021

In this special episode, Lily interviews a panel of six of her closest friends and peers to discuss what mental health looks like in their generation. They dive into the unique pressures they face within their age group, intergenerational trauma, social media, anxiety, depression, and diverse personal stories and experiences. An episode full of radical vulnerability and profound self-reflection, this conversation is illuminating for listeners of all ages.

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Originally aired SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Clinical psychologist and music buff Dr. Mike Friedman joins Mind Wide Open after interviewing Lily for his own music and mental health centered podcast, Hardcore Humanism. Dr. Friedman and Lily dive into mental health destigmatization, fundamental tools, toxic masculinity, and the extensive relationship between music and mental health.

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Originally aired MARCH 2, 2021

Psychoanalyst Dr. Robin Stern talks gaslighting. A buzzword in the zeitgeist, Dr. Stern defines gaslighting and discusses her groundbreaking book, "The Gaslight Effect." She also breaks down how gaslighting shows up in personal and societal relationships, how it affects our mental health, and how to break the cycle. Dr. Stern asserts that most have dealt with a form of gaslighting whether they are aware of it or not, and her insight provides valuable tools to recognize and cope.

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Originally aired AUGUST 31, 2020

Trailblazer Sienna Mae Gomez joins Lily to discuss body positivity and the power of radical vulnerability, specifically on social media. Sienna shares how she uses her mighty platforms on Instagram and TikTok to encourage acceptance, kindness, and honesty about our deepest insecurities while shining a light on the adverse effects of comparison and negative self talk.

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Originally aired FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Musician Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam joins Lily as one of the most important guiding lights in her life. The pair talk about societal and political impacts on our collective mental health, Eddie's own experiences with art and vulnerability, the important combination of activism and empathy, and some fond stories about Eddie and Lily's dad.

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Originally aired AUGUST 24, 2020

Lily welcomes longtime family friend Jack Osbourne to Mind Wide Open. They talk candidly about their similar family structures and what mental health looks like growing up in the entertainment industry. Jack delves into his experiences with addiction, rehab, COVID-19, and how he manages his Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.

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Originally aired FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Monique Minahan, creator of The Grief Practice, enlightens us on how grief and trauma show up in the mind and body. Monique and Lily candidly discuss the emotional repercussions of the loss of a loved one and the differences between grief and mental health issues. She shares her wisdom about how to process grief and actively create healing.

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Originally aired AUGUST 17, 2020