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CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians

Mari Fong

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Never fear, the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is here! Where notable musicians and experts share their stories and solutions for mental help and addiction recovery. 2x Winner of a "People Choice" Podcast Award, music journalist Mari Fong dives deep with her interviews to provide real-world solutions from artists such as The Lumineers, Fred Armisen, Seether, Amos Lee and Linda Ronstadt paired with top mental health and addiction recovery experts who give their best professional advice. If you're a music lover looking for stories of hope and recovery or just want to learn how to best support someone through difficult times, this podcast is for you. For the largest online listing of free and affordable mental help and addiction solutions, visit checkyourheadpodcast.com. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and everywhere, watch us on YouTube, and be our friends + subscribe on socials @checkyourheadpodcast. You rock and we love you ❤️🤘
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Mari Fong interviews Katelyn Tarver, singer-songwriter and actress, and Dr. Adi Jaffe, psychologist, addiction specialist, and author of The Abstinence Myth.

Katelyn Tarver shares her story and solutions for living with anxiety and teen self-doubt, growing up in the spotlight as a young girl. Katelyn was only 16 when her first EP was released, followed by 5 more EPs before winning NBC's "Songland" in 2019. Katelyn was only 14 when she first debuted on television, often feeling overwhelming fear and nervousness throughout her career.

Next, we have Part 2 of the interview with expert Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D, psychologist and author of the book,The Abstinence Myth. Dr. Jaffe shares the importance of finding the root causes of addiction and how therapy can be essential to longtime recovery and sobriety. He explains his unique approach with the IGNTD program.
“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free and affordable solutions for mental health and addiction recovery, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/

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Mari Fong interviews singer-songwriter James Arthur and Dr. Adi Jaffe, mental health and addiction specialist, author of The Abstinence Myth: A New Approach For Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment, Or Rules. James Arthur shares how living with depression and panic attacks along with a troublesome childhood led him to a life of partying out of bounds. Winning the X Factor UK in 2012 and his hit single, “Say You Won’t Let Go” took his fame into the stratosphere, yet controversies made fame a rocky road. James Arthur shares his real-world solutions for mood disorders and addiction recovery. We play a clip of “Emily” from his new album, It’ll All Make Sense In The End.

Next, mental health and addiction specialist Dr. Adi Jaffe explains his unique recovery perspective from his book,The Abstinence Myth. Dr. Jaffe also shares his story of hardcore addiction and the trials of his recovery which helped him develop his personalized recovery plan called IGNTD.

“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free and affordable solutions for mental health and addiction recovery, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/

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CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of Lindsey Stirling & Dr. Christina Wierenga speaking on Anorexia Nervosa recovery for Eating Disorders Awareness Week, 2025.

Mari Fong interviews Lindsey Stirling, singer-songwriter, violinist, and dancer, and Dr. Christina Wierenga, Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuropsychologist at UC San Diego’s Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research.

Lindsey Stirling shares her story of anorexia nervosa and the depression and anxiety that came along with it. Lindsey’s anorexia started in college and she takes us on her journey to recovery and maintenance of her condition. Currently on her 2021 Christmas Program tour, Lindsey recently dropped "Lose You Now" featuring Mako. Next, mental health and eating disorders expert Dr. Wierenga shares new research on anorexia nervosa and the treatment steps that often takes a team of specialists to treat this serious condition.
“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free and affordable solutions for mental health and addiction recovery, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/

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Mari Fong is interviewed by musician Kat Jensen on living with depression and hormone balance recovery with Dr. Gary Donovitz, founder of BioTE, a customize bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. We begin the 3rd season of the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast with your host Mari Fong sharing how hormone imbalance and stress were triggers for bouts of depression and anxiety throughout her life. After finding the right antidepressant and hormone pellet therapy, Fong finally recovers and appreciates life more than ever. Musician Kat Jensen interviews.
Next, we have international speaker, author and 20 year researcher on bioidentical hormone therapy, Dr. Gary Donovitz. A board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Donovitz shares the risks and benefits of hormone optimization, how hormones can affect our mental and physical health, and the difference with BioTE, a customized hormone pellet therapy for both men and women.
“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free and affordable solutions for mental health and addiction recovery, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/

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Mari Fong interviews Michael Murphy, lead singer of Written By Wolves, and musician health expert Kat Jensen. Michael Murphy shares his story and solutions for anxiety and depression, where his goal to always be “the best” started to have a negative affect on him and his family. Michael explains why songwriting is easier than traditional therapy, and how making lists has worked wonders for him. We play a clip of “Help Me Through the Night” inspired by Michael’s anxiety. Written By Wolves dropped the “The Collab Project” EP made as a mental health initiative featuring collaborations with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens, Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. and more.

Next, Mari Fong, Life Coach for Musicians, and Kat Jensen, singer-songwriter formerly of Love Toyz, talk about the dangers of perfectionism and how it can be tamed to work for you, not against you. How perfectionism can creep into a musician’s life and wreak havoc on their mind, body, spirit and relationships. How mistakes show you the way to achieving your goals.
“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free and affordable solutions for mental health and addiction recovery, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/

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Mari Fong interviews Jared Watson of Dirty Heads and Dave Schools of and the Neal Casal Foundation and Widespread Panic. Jared Watson shares how his hard partying ways with Dirty Heads ("Lay Me Down," "Stand Tall") descended into alcohol and drug abuse. He recollects his wake up call when rushed to the hospital, barely able to move from his tour bunk bed. Depression and anxiety followed, with his road to recovery being a remarkable one. Their latest album, 'The Best of Dirty Heads' features the single "Rage" with Travis Barker and Aimee Allen of The Interrupters.
Next, we have Dave Schools of Widespread Panic talk about Neal Casal, a musician who died from mental illness in 2019, and the Neal Casal Music Foundation. Dave explains the mental rigors of being a touring musician and the foundation's mission to improve the lives of others also battling mental illness. The tribute album 'Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal' is out now, with 41 incredible musicians singing the songs of this beloved musician.
“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free and affordable solutions for mental health and addiction recovery, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/

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Mari Fong interviews Sal Rodriguez of WAR and Jeff Duke, Founder of Christ Powered Recovery. Sal Rodriguez shares how music, drinking alcohol and parties were part of his lifestyle growing up which led to an addiction to cocaine and selling LSD as a teen. His obsessive-compulsive behaviors made it hard to stop using but eventually found his solutions through Christ Powered Recovery and the 12 steps. Multi-platinum selling band WAR celebrates their 52nd anniversary in 2021.
Next, we have Sal Rodriguez's mentor and founder of Christ Powered Recovery, Jeff Duke, who shares his knowledge on why the program worked for Sal and how to prevent relapse with our mood disorders and addictions. With 26 years of sobriety, Jeff shares common trials and tribulations of recovery and how a better life is waiting for you on the other side.
“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free and affordable solutions for mental health and addiction recovery, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/

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Mari Fong interviews Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, SNL, Portlandia, Bandleader/Drummer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Big Mouth, Los Espookys) and Keren Clark (Psychotherapist, Dialectical Behavior Therapy) interviews, Part 1. Fred Armisen on his 8 YEARS IN THE PUNK BAND TRENCHMOUTH, the DIFFICULTIES OF TOURING with a band, taking left turns in life, BATTLING STAGEFRIGHT, his favorite Death Metal band, my Clash tshirt, on Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo and David Byrne of Talking Heads, SURVIVING TERRIBLE SHOWS, working with friends like Carrie Brownstein and Maya Rudolph, and THE HARDEST PART ABOUT BEING A DRUMMER. Psychotherapist KEREN CLARK talks more on DBT OR DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY, radical acceptance, GAINING EMOTIONAL MUSCLE, improving relationships with others, approaching difficult but importance conversations, being mindful and practicing gratitude.
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Mari Fong interviews Brian Wheat of Tesla and expert Karl Shallowhorn, mental health educator, speaker, coach and author of “Leadership Through the Lens of the 12 Steps.” Brian Wheat of Tesla shares how he overcame bulimia, addictions, and lives successfully with panic attacks, depression.

Brian Wheat’s autobiography entitled, Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla, tells how he survived and thrived through 39 years recording and performing with Tesla and touring with Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and other iconic hair metal bands. Brian talks about his mother’s mental health issues, the one person who turned his life around, and how his autoimmune disease affects him mentally and physically. Brian shares the unexpected benefits he found from therapy and medication.

Next, Mental Health First Aid Educator and expert Karl Shallowhorn shares his own journey with bipolar disorder and addiction and what finally led him to believe he could live a life without drugs. Karl talks about the “addictive personality” and how love and fear can be key motivators for change. Using the 12 Step Program for controlling addiction and how to live a life beyond your wildest dreams.

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Mari Fong interviews Jordan Benjamin (grandson), then Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) talks with Kat Jensen. Jordan Benjamin AKA grandson shares his story of living with symptoms of bipolar, his manic episodes, and his family history of bipolar and other mood disorders. His ADHD-like impulsivity as a youngster, acting out in school, his relationship with pot and other substances.

What does grandson keep in his mental health toolkit? The importance of finding creative outlets, his experience with meditation, the dichotomy of emotions, and the power of manifestation. Being an activist with his charity the XX Resistance Fund and how you can participate in positive social change. grandson’s debut album Death Of An Optimist dropped on December 2020 and his single, “Dirty” currently #9 on the Billboard Charts. We share a clip of grandson’s “In Over My Head.”

Mari talks with Kat Jensen on how to deal with life when it gets overwhelming and we feel “in over our heads.” What it means to “catastrophize” with ways to resolve it, and the proven, positive mental and physical effects of CBD oil.

“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”

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FAQ

How many episodes does CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians have?

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians currently has 57 episodes available.

What topics does CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians cover?

The podcast is about Suicide, Addiction, Health & Fitness, Anxiety, Music, Mental Health, Depression, Podcasts and Music Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians?

The episode title 'Katelyn Tarver: Living w/Anxiety & Teen Self-Doubt w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians?

The average episode length on CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians released?

Episodes of CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians are typically released every 14 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians?

The first episode of CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians was released on Dec 26, 2019.

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