“Orphan Schlitz” is a low-fi punk noise musician based in Chicago. He struggles with mental health, but has never sought diagnosis beyond his own description as a maniac. He relies on family and the government for assistance, and takes pride in being a menace to society. He speaks about music, recognition, existentialism, and alternate dimensions.

“Orphan Schlitz” is a low-fi punk noise musician based in Chicago.  He struggles with mental health, but has never sought diagnosis beyond his own description as a maniac.  He relies on family and the government for assistance, and takes pride in being a menace to society.  He speaks about music, recognition, existentialism, and alternate dimensions 

“Dee” is a transgender computer programmer who struggles with depression and food addiction. During the interview, she drops hints at something having happened to her in the past. As the interview continues, Dave persuades Dee to improvise on a harmonica, and then Dee shares a secret from her past.

Bailey is a 27-year-old special education assistant who has struggled with panic disorder, ADHD, and depression. She shares her experiences connecting with a special needs child to adjust better in school and make more friends. She offers that things would improve, if it were easier for people to open up about their mental health.

Bailey is a 27 year old special education assistant who has struggled with panic disorder, ADHD, and depression.  She shares her experiences connecting with a special needs child to adjust better in school and make more friends.  She offers that things would improve, if it were easier for people to open up about their mental health.

Bryan Kuhn, a Chicago-based singer-songwriter, opens up about his experience with music, overcoming addiction, and battling depression. He performs a live version of one of his songs and improvises a new one. He has found a new mission with his music—to heal himself and others.

Timothy Swaim, a Chicago-based performer, decided to quit using alcohol just a few weeks ago. He reveals that he has attempted to quit before in the past, and conveys his struggle with addiction and depression. He says he always wants to be seen as “someone who is always going to be fine” and begins to reconcile this with the need to ask for help.