On this episode, Zane Propatier rejoins the podcast for his third appearance last one being episode 118. Zane catches us up on everything that has happened since his last episode which was in 2022. He talks about his album release party for '10:30' and what it meant to him having family and friends supporting his music. Also, he explains why he chose to donate the proceeds to St Jude's and the value in doing that versus keeping the money for profit. Zane discusses the end of an era in terms of his music and switching to finishing his masters. As well as, Zane becoming a therapist and being able to help people in need. We discuss passions and how things change over time. Join us in this valuable conversation on music, therapy, and mental health.

Levi Leland is a creator and guide of edgarallanpoeri.com and 'A Walking Tour of Poe's Providence. On this episode, Levi opens up about his family dynamic and the bond he had with his great grandparents. Levi dives into his parents' marriage and how their divorce affected him as a young teen. During his early teenage years Levi began to fall in love with the history of Edgar Allan Poe. He shares how he traveled to many locations where Poe lived and how his work impacted him. Also, Levi discusses the relationship he had with his father and how his father's mental health played a major role in his passing. Levi talks about learning about his father's suicide and explains how we grieved this loss. We dive into the topic of mental illnesses and how society views them in comparison to mental health. Join us in this powerful conversation on Edgar Allan Poe, art, and mental health.

***TRIGGER WARNING*** - discussion of suicide during podcast

Jaime Calva is a music artist also known as J.C. On this episode, Jaime opens up about his family dynamic and the relationship he has with his mother. Jaime dives into what it was like being born in Mexico and moving to the US around 2 years old. He discusses getting his residency later in life and eventually visiting Mexico in his late teenage years. Also, he talks about how he starting writing music early in his childhood drawing inspiration from Eminem. Jaime explains how he was able to get over his fear of promoting and constantly striving to improve his music switching from English to Spanish and mixing between the two. We share our struggles with creating content and talk about never giving up on our dreams. Join us in this refreshing conversation on music, passion, and mental health.

Susan Shapiro is a compassionate aging hippie and my grandmother. On this episode, Susan opened up about her family dynamic and what it was like watching her mother battle illnesses. Susan explains how all her family stepped up to help and what her relationship was like with her father. Also, Susan discusses what it was like to go to college in New York and how she ended up pursuing a degree in psychology. She talks about supporting many social justice causes ranging from race to gender and everything in between. Susan speaks on the relationship she had with my late grandfather, her late husband - James Carroll Sr. She talks about what he meant to her and how they worked together to have their own small business to support local artists. Join us in this loved filled conversation on family, passion, and mental health.

Catherine Tiley is an artist and masters student. On this episode, Catherine opens up about her family dynamic and relationship with her cousins. Catherine explains what it was like growing up and being undiagnosed for autism. She walks us through how she managed to handle stress and difficult situations throughout her childhood. Also, Catherine talks about isolating from friends during school to help raise her siblings at times. Then, she discusses finally getting her diagnosis and how validating it was to have an explanation for how she felt. As her mental health was improving she reconnected with her passion for arts and crafts and created her brand, Cool Cat Crafts. Join us in this powerful conversation on family, autism, and mental health.

Lexi Milich is a holistic lifestyle guide, usui reiki practitioner, and content creator. On this episode, Lexi opens up about her family dynamic and how much she values her relationship with her parents. Lexi explains the connection she has with her mother and how valuable it is to work along side her. She dives into her spiritual journey and what her family has gone through while putting aside their business to handle things. Lexi talks about how much she's grown over the last several years and mentions the value of reconnecting with her inner child. We discuss the importance of spiritual growth and balancing being a content creator. Join us in this powerful conversation on spirituality, family, and mental health.

On this episode, I go solo and discuss the value of sharing things on social media. I debate the concept of keeping things private versus publicly sharing details of your life on social media. I think there's pros and cons to both sides of the argument and I give examples of how I've personally done each. I walk through some of my mistakes early on in content creation and why sharing too much isn't healthy. Join me in this quick solo episode on social media, life sharing, and mental health.

Tyrell Mulvey is an artist. On this episode, Tyrell opens up about his family dynamic and navigating challenging circumstances. Tyrell explains the relationship he has with his parents and siblings and how they have influenced him to being more of a loner. He shares details of trying to be an MC and writing lyrics or poems during his youth. Tyrell talks about how music is powerful and was a chance for him to tap into his creative side. Also, we dive into the concept of healing your inner child and chasing creativity. Tyrell goes on to talk about how he go into graffiti and how much he values the art. Join us in this refreshing conversation on family, art, and mental health.

Sathyadev is a yoga teacher. On this episode, Sathyadev opens up about his family dynamic growing up in Fort Worth, Texas. Sathyadev shares that his family were Christians and how he struggled with their acceptance of his sexuality as well as choice of religion later on. He talks about coming to Hinduism around 2012 and how it completely changed his life. Sathyadev explains how he came into contact with his current guru, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, who is also known as Amma, the hugging saint. We discuss the meaning of karma and yoga and how Western culture has changed our perspective on them. Join us in this enlightening conversation on religion, karma, and mental health.

AO is an artist, engineer, and school maintenance worker. On this episode, AO opens up about his family dynamic and what it was like watching his parents work a lot. AO explains how hard his parents worked to provide a good life for him and how appreciative he is for them. He talks about playing soccer and video games to make friends as a child. Also, he started making music in 8th grade with his friend. AO discusses the ways he had to grow as a person in order to make better music that represented him in a more positive way. Join us in this reflective conversation on music, family, and mental health.