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CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians King Iso: Managing Schizoaffective & Bipolar II with Scott Fears, MD, PhD, Amae HealthMari Fong interviews KING ISO and expert DR. SCOTT FEARS on schizoaffective and bipolar II disorder with addictions. He’s a rapper who’s turned his lifelong battles with mental health and addiction into life-saving music, amassing millions of streams and selling out shows across the country. Our guest today is King ISO who’s survived homelessness, suicide attempts, jail time, and was diagnosed with schizoaffective and bipolar II disorder, who also had his share of addictions. But King Iso used music to vent his pain which not only helped himself but others as well. He recently dropped...

2026-01-271h 00

Beyond Curious ®#267: Building a World With Trauma Free Children & The Power of Returning to the Wisdom of Your Heart… w/ Keith HodgeIn his 20s, Keith Hodge was the last person you’d ever expect to become a transformational healer.He spent his nights DJing in clubs, his days snowboarding, and followed the well-worn societal script straight into becoming a tax professional. Life looked “normal” from the outside… until everything collapsed.Within months of starting his corporate career, Keith hit rock bottom after he walked into a doctors office feeling completely drained… and walked out with a chronic fatigue diagnosis and a note excusing him from work for an entire year.Out of pure desper...

2025-11-251h 18

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Linda Ronstadt "Reboot": Living w/ Parkinson's & PSP with Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert)Mari Fong interviews Linda Ronstadt (singer-songwriter) & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Coach, “Marriage Boot Camp”). Linda Ronstadt talks about her Mexican heritage and traditions in the documentary, “Linda and the Mockingbirds.” Her thoughts on immigration and the mental toll and trauma for children separated from their families at the border, racism, and importance of making a difference in this world. How she’s living with Parkinson's disease, specifically called progressive supranuclear palsy, her favorite books, and her life during the pandemic. Next, ps...

2025-11-1155 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Trapper Schoepp: Opioid Addiction & Mania Recovery with Bill Taylor, The PhoenixMari Fong interviews singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp and expert Bill Taylor of The Phoenix. Today's featured musical guest, Trapper Schoepp, boosted his career after discovering old lyrics of an unfinished song written by Bob Dylan about his home state of Wisconsin. Trapper took those lyrics and decided to finish the song he called “On Wisconsin.” So when Bob Dylan heard about this, Trapper officially became a co-writer with Bob Dylan for this song, news that spread quickly by Rolling Stone and newspapers across the country. When Trapper finally got to meet his boyhood hero, Bob D...

2025-10-281h 01

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Fred Armisen (Trenchmouth, SNL, Portlandia) "Reboot" : Conquering Stage Fright & Mastering the Art of "Who Cares?" with Keren Clark (Therapist, DBT Expert), Part 1CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot": Mari Fong interviews comedian and musician Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, Trenchmouth, and more) and Keren Clark (Psychotherapist, Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Part 1. Fred Armisen on 8 YEARS IN THE PUNK BAND TRENCHMOUTH, the DIFFICULTIES OF TOURING with a band, taking left turns in life, BATTLING STAGE FRIGHT, 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 mo...

2025-09-3048 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Black Stone Cherry (Chris Robertson) "Reboot": Living with Bipolar & Panic Attacks with Carly Hester (NAMI)CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" with Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry and Carly Hester of NAMI, Philadelphia for Suicide Awareness Month, September 2025, Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry shares his story of having bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depressive disorder) with anxiety and panic attacks, along with his solutions for recovery. *Warning: Suicide and suicidal ideation is discussed. Listener discretion is advised. Black Stone Cherry dropped their album "The Human Condition," where lead singer Chris Robertson talks about songs like "Push Down and Turn" along with the struggles of...

2025-09-2453 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Lzzy Hale (Halestorm): Alcoholism & Depression Recovery with Dr. J. Stuart Ablon (Harvard Medical School)Mari Fong & Kat Jensen interview Lzzy Hale of Halestorm and expert J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School. Today's featured guest just came back from playing with Metallica, Slayer, Lamb of God and the great Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, for the “Back to the Beginning” show, touted as "the greatest day in the history of heavy metal." A bigger hint? She was the only female rocker invited to perform onstage. Yes, today we have the great Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, a Grammy Award winner who’s also a mental health advocate having been a membe...

2025-09-011h 08

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Margaret Cho: Surviving Opioid Addiction & Rehab with Kandace Kuwahara, Infinite Love RescueMari Fong interviews musical guest Margaret Cho and Kandace Kuwahara of Infinite Love Rescue. Margaret Cho gives a no-holds-barred interview talking about opioid addiction (such as Vicodin, Oxycontin, Percocet, Heroin and more) and other addictions (alcohol, benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium and more), being bed-ridden for a month while detoxing, sharing her solutions for how she survived and how she now lives a happy sober life with her beloved pets by her side. Margaret Cho recently dropped her new album “Lucky Gift” and will soon be on her comedy tour, “Choligarchy" starting in August, 2025. We also play a clip...

2025-07-3058 min

ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST EP 546: Podcaster Mari Fong On the Dire Need to Help Pro Musicians with Their Mental HealthMari Fong is a music journalist who not long ago launched the "Check Your Head" podcast because of being deeply troubled by the number of professional musicians who struggle with their mental health and addictions, with some even choosing to take their lives. Her show provides these artists a safe and empathetic space to share their stories honestly, and she then brings on different mental health professionals who can articulate what needs to happen in order for them not just to recover, but to thrive as people and as musicians.

2025-07-2753 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians David Archuleta: Managing Suicidal Thoughts & Anxiety Attacks with Thom Keenan-Hunt, LGBTQ PsychotherapistHost Mari Fong interviews pop singer/songwriter David Archuleta and psychotherapist Thomas Keenan-Hunt. David's story begins as a devout Mormon that includes a message from above that helped him move past his suicidal thoughts to finally come out as gay. David also talks about his natural solutions to calm his paralyzing anxiety attacks. His new EP entitled “Earthly Delights” drops August 15, followed by a tour this September 17, 2025 his first tour in five years. At the end of our episode we’ll also play a clip of his...

2025-07-011h 03

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians *Season 5 NEW!* Jewel: Child Abuse & Shoplifting Addiction Recovery with Therapist Ryan Dusick (Maroon 5)Welcome to the premiere episode of our fifth season of CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast, the podcast where notable musicians and experts share their stories and solutions for mental help and addiction recovery. I’m your host, Mari Fong, and today I’ve chosen to spotlight our partner MTV for “Mental Health Action Day” which is today, May 15th. Our mental health action was to create and premiere this very special episode that I’m incredibly excited about. So I ask you, what action will you take today, and everyday, to improve your mental health?B...

2025-05-1556 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Sammi Doll (Kat Von D, IAMX) "Reboot": Living w/Depression & ADHD with Mari Fong & Kat JensenCHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of Sammi Doll (Kat Von D, IAMX, Bullet Height, solo artist) with Mari Fong & Kat Jensen speaking on Depression & ADHD Recovery for Mental Health Awareness Week, May 12-18, 2025.Mari Fong interviews Sammi Doll (Kat Von D, IAMX, Bullet Height) on depression and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), then Mari Fong (former Life Coach for Musicians) discusses the interview with Kat Jensen (Producer, Social & Behavioral degree). Sammi Doll shares her facebook post while in the depths of depression, how the social media post affected her...

2025-05-131h 03

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians While She Sleeps (Sean Long) "Reboot": Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia Recovery with Therapist Andrea Vassilev (DBSA)CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of While She Sleeps (Sean Long) & Therapist Andrea Vassilev (DBSA) speaking on Panic Attacks & Agoraphobia Recovery for Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2025.Mari Fong interviews guitarist Sean Long of While She Sleeps and Andrea Vassilev of DBSA, San Gabriel Valley. Sean Long share his story and solutions for recovery for anxiety, panic attacks, panic disorder and agoraphobia. While She Sleeps’s single “Nervous” off their new album Sleeps Society is based on Sean’s mental health journey and admits the song is the most important one he’s ever written. Andrea Vass...

2025-05-0654 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Tower of Power (Emilio Castillo) "Reboot": Drug & Sex Addiction Recovery with Tim Ringgold (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery)CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of Tower of Power (Emilio Castillo) & Tim Ringgold (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery) speaking on Drug & Sex Addiction Recovery for National Counseling Awareness Month, April 2025.Mari Fong interviews Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power) and Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist & Author of Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober) on addiction and mental health. Emilio Castillo shares his story of addiction to alcohol, heroin, marijuana, cocaine, eating, and more. Hear why Emilio would create drug recipes and p...

2025-04-291h 05

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians The Lumineers (Wesley Schultz) "Reboot": Alcoholism & Mood Disorders Affecting Families w/Kerri Abernathy (Therapist & Addiction Specialist)CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of The Lumineers (Wesley Schultz) & Kerry Abernathy (Therapist & Addiction Specialist) speaking on Alcoholism & Mood Disorders Affecting Families for Alcohol Awareness Month, April 2025.Mari Fong interviews Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers with Kerri Abernathy, Marriage & Family Therapist and Addiction Specialist. Schultz shares how a family member's severe alcoholism and mood disorders affect him and his wife and the lives of other family members. The muse for The Lumineers's song "Gloria," this woman was sent to the ER 99 times in one year due to her alcoholism. Finding help with an addiction specialist and creating he...

2025-04-151h 02

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians WAR (Sal Rodriguez) "Reboot": Alcoholism & Multi-Drug Addiction Recovery w/Jeff Duke (Christ Powered Recovery, AA)CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of Sal Rodriguez (WAR) & Jeff Duke speaking on Alcoholism & Multi-Drug Addiction recovery for Alcohol Awareness Month, April 2025.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.

2025-04-0855 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Katelyn Tarver "Reboot": Living w/Anxiety & Teen Self-Doubt w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" of Katelyn Tarver speaking on Anxiety & Teen Self-Doubt for World Teen Mental Health Day, celebrated on March 2, 2025.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 ov...

2025-03-141h 00

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Lindsey Stirling "Reboot": Anorexia Nervosa Recovery with Dr. Christina Wierenga (UCSD Eating Disorders Center)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 he...

2025-02-2857 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians CHECK YOUR HEAD Afterparty with Mari Fong & Kat Jensen: Seether w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg, Living w/Depression & the Aftermath of SuicideYou’re invited to the CHECK YOUR HEAD Afterparty where Mari Fong and Kat Jensen take best lessons from each episode and talk about how to ease them into our daily lives. For September 2024 which is Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month, we’re spotlighting the Seether & Dr. Dan Reidenberg (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention Expert) episode. Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘Support the show

2024-10-0125 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Afterparty with Mari Fong & Kat Jensen: Seether (Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery) with Dr. Dan Reidenberg (SAVE.org)You’re invited to the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Afterparty where Mari Fong and Kat Jensen take the best lessons from each episode and talk about how to easily incorporate them into our daily lives. For September 2024 which is Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month, we’re spotlighting the Seether & Dr. Dan Reidenberg (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention Expert) episode. Enjoy!Support the show

2024-10-0125 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Seether (Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery) "Reboot": Living w/Depression & the Aftermath of Suicide w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert)CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast "Reboot" for September 2024 for Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month. Next episode, listen to CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Afterparty where Mari Fong and Kat Jensen talk about best lessons from each episode and how to ease them into our daily lives. Mari Fong interviews Seether (Shaun Morgan and Corey Lowery) & Dan Reidenberg, PsyD (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert). In 2007, Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene died by suicide. In 2012, Shaun and Seether created the Rise Above Fest to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental illness. Shaun and Co...

2024-09-301h 13

Nibiru Megamix DJ UKH - Workout In Style #0120:00:05 - Kevin McKay x Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Work (Dessert Blend) 0:00:22 - KANTA - Work 0:00:52 - Stefy De Cicco x Fresh Mode - Funky Beat (Main) 0:01:44 - Royale (BR), CityBoyz - Dope 0:02:02 - Coi Leray - Players 0:02:31 - Disorder, Kohen - Okay (I Don't Mind) 0:03:20 - G-Pol & Kapuzen - All Night 0:04:33 - Ivanstein - Anda Pues 0:05:00 - Lum!X, Alida - Forget You (Feat. Gabry Ponte) 0:05:32 - HUB, Almanac, CityBoyz - Mess 0:06:02 - Riton & Kah-Lo - Fake ID (CHANYE Remix) 0:06:59 - iLLzone - illest 0:07:30 - Rihanna vs. Dom Dolla - Umbrella 0:08:30 - Disclosure - Latch Baile (Crankids x Ravekings Mashup) 0:09:13...

2024-03-0458 min

Nibiru Megamix 6AM Beats at CycleBarLet's dive into an invigorating journey with the Sunrise Spin: 6 AM Beats at CycleBar Mix. The perfect tone for a day of triumph of vitality. An excellent selection for fitness that will awaken both body and soul 0:00:05 - Kevin McKay x Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Work (Dessert Blend) 0:00:22 - KANTA - Work 0:00:52 - Stefy De Cicco x Fresh Mode - Funky Beat (Main) 0:01:44 - Royale (BR), CityBoyz - Dope 0:02:02 - Coi Leray - Players 0:02:31 - Disorder, Kohen - Okay (I Don't Mind) 0:03:20 - G-Pol & Kapuzen - All Night 0:04:33 - Ivanstein - Anda Pues 0:05:00 - Lum!X, Alida - Forget You...

2024-02-2859 min

Dj Alfred HTX Mainstream House Mix Pt.1 124/25/28bpm 1.5hr Main Stage MixFollow me at https://www.twitch.tv/djalfredhtx DJ Alfred HTX portrait by https://spenceryoung.photography/ Visual art by Innerloop # Track Title Artist Genre BPM 1 After Image feat. Mariana Bell (Extended Mix) Le Castle Vania Future House 124.00 2 Resonate (Original Mix) David Lindmer Melodic House & Techno 124.00 3 Humble (Extended) Diplo,Lil Yachty Dance / Electro Pop 124.00 4 Chill Like That (Extended Mix) Sunday Scaries,PiCKUPLiNES Dance / Electro Pop 124.00 5 The Way We Touch (Original Mix) BIJOU,Mahalo Bass House 124.00 6 Helipa (Original Mix) Hooked, Louz, Adk Music Bass House 124.00 7 The Parade (Extended) Da Hool, Joel Corry Tech House 124.00 8 How it is (Extended) Malaa Dance / Electro Pop 124.00 9...

2023-12-191h 31

The Willy William Show The Willy William Show 039The Willy William show, a weekly radio-show by the French DJ and Producer better known for his global hits Mi Gente, Ego and Trompeta. Including global club hits, throwback hits, and never heard before demos and mashups. This is The Willy William Show. 01. Steve Aoki & Trinix feat. Akon - Locked Up02. Klangwolken - Burkina Faso03. Bontan - Despacio04. Dennis Cartier - Eu Que Soi05. Mat.Joe & Thando1988 - Special06. Malóne x Tom & Collins - What Is Ritmo?07. Mari Ferrari - Only One Night08. Mike Williams & Tim How - The B...

2023-08-241h 00

Dj Alfred HTX House Music Mix SOHT163 124/25/28bpm 2hr Terrace MixFollow me at https://www.twitch.tv/djalfredhtx Houston, Texas drone photography by https://www.instagram.com/dizzy8224/ Visual art by www.instagram.com/eyeerotika/ DJ Alfred HTX portrait by https://spenceryoung.photography/ # Track Title Artist Genre BPM 1 After Image feat. Mariana Bell (Extended Mix) Le Castle Vania Future House 124.00 2 Resonate (Original Mix) David Lindmer Melodic House & Techno 124.00 3 Humble (Extended) Diplo, Lil Yachty Dance / Electro Pop 124.00 4 Chill Like That (Extended Mix) Sunday Scaries, PiCKUPLiNES Dance / Electro Pop 124.00 5 The Way We Touch (Original Mix) BIJOU, Mahalo Bass House 124.00 6 Helipa (Original Mix) Hooked, Louz, Adk Music Bass House 124.00 7 The Parade (Extended) Da...

2023-08-022h 06

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Zac Barnett (American Authors): Bipolar Support with Chris Bullard (Sound Mind Live)Mari Fong interviews Zac Barnett of American Authors and Chris Bullard, former touring musician and founder of Sound Mind Live. Zac Barnett of American Authors shares about caring for his mother with bipolar disorder and the importance of being a mental health support for those you love. American Authors will be playing at the upcoming Music for Mental Health concert on May 21, 2022, hosted by the nonprofit, Sound Mind Live. Next, Chris Bullard, the founder of Sound Mind Live, shares how his own bipolar disorder inspired him to become a mental health advocate for musicians. * Support, donate or...

2022-05-1651 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Jared Watson (Dirty Heads): Alcoholism & Depression Recovery w/Dave Schools (Neal Casal Music Foundation)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, w...

2022-05-0156 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Amos Lee: Agoraphobia & Panic Attack Recovery w/Dr. Melissa Boudin (PsyD, Choosing Therapy)Mari Fong interviews singer-songwriter Amos Lee and Dr. Melissa Boudin, psychologist and Clinical Director of Choosing Therapy. Amos Lee spent his life coping with anxiety and panic attacks which led him to be agoraphobic at the tender age of 10 years-old. Lee shares his panic attack recovery tools, and also how to best support someone with mood disorders. We'll also play a clip of his single, "Worry No More" from his 6th album, 'Dreamland.' Next, Dr. Melissa Boudin, psychologist and Clinical Director of Choosing Therapy explains the breathing techniques and other skills that can be learned to ef...

2022-04-1154 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Matt Brandyberry (From Ashes to New): Living w/Panic Attacks w/Eva Marie (Psychotherapist, Eva Under Fire)Mari Fong interviews Matt Brandyberry of From Ashes to New and Eva Marie AKA Amanda Lyberg, psychotherapist and lead singer of Eva Under Fire. Matt Brandyberry shares his story what led to his personal breakdown which triggered panic attacks, anxiety and depression. The pros and cons of competitiveness. From Ashes to New's single and latest album "Panic" is an insight to these moods along with 3 EPs dropped in 2021 entitled "Quarantine Chronicles." Listen to a clip of "Panic" after Matt's interview.Next, our mental health expert is a psychotherapist, clinical psychologist and lead singer of the band Eva U...

2022-03-191h 02

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians RIOPY: Childhood Trauma & Abuse Recovery w/Dr. Benjamin Miller (PsyD, Well Being Trust)Mari Fong interviews contemporary classical pianist RIOPY and Dr. Benjamin Miller, PsyD and President of Well Being Trust. Pianist and composer Jean-Philippe Rio-Py (RIOPY), who wrote the score for award-winning films The Shape of Water and The Danish Girl, grew up in a cult where he was physically and emotionally abused until his escape. As a child, he survived by escaping to the piano, where he could quiet his mind from his OCD, anxiety and depression. RIOPY shares his unique solutions for recovery along with a clip of "Sweet Awakening," an instrumental off his latest album, Bliss. Next...

2022-03-0456 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Kills Birds: Depression & Toxic Relationship Recovery w/Johanna Kandel (Natnl Alliance For Eating Disorders)Mari Fong interviews Nina Ljeti and Jacob Loeb of Kills Birds, and Johanna Kandel of the National Alliance For Eating Disorders. Nina and Jacob of the band Kills Birds share their pandemic challenges, depression solutions, Nina's toxic relationship recovery, and the story behind Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters inviting the band to record their latest album, "Married," at his studio and as an opening act for the Foos. We play a clip of their single, "Rabbit" inspired by Nina's abusive relationship.Next, we have mental health expert Johanna Kandel, founder and CEO of the National Alliance Fo...

2022-02-1152 min

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Wesley Schultz (The Lumineers): Alcoholism & Mood Disorders Affecting Families w/Kerri Abernathy (Therapist & Addiction Specialist)Mari Fong interviews Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers with Kerri Abernathy, Marriage & Family Therapist and Addiction Specialist. Schultz shares how a family member's severe alcoholism and mood disorders affect him and his wife and the lives of other family members. The muse for The Lumineers's song "Gloria," this woman was sent to the ER 99 times in one year due to her alcoholism. Finding help with an addiction specialist and creating healthy boundaries for your own mental health. Listen to The Lumineers's single "Brightside" off their new album of the same name. Next, we have Marriage & Family Therapist and...

2022-01-291h 02

CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians Mari Fong: Living with Depression & Hormone Imbalance Recovery with Dr. Gary Donovitz (Founder, BioTE)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...

2022-01-121h 04