Wellness
Announcing New Music Mental Health Podcast Going There with Dr. Mike
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | RSS Mental illness affects us all — even your favorite musicians. On November 10th, Consequence of Sound and Sound Mind Live brings you Going There, a new podcast series that explores mental health through the personal journeys of musicians. Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Mike Friedman, the new weekly series will offer focused conversations around specific issues within mental health, all without being myopic. The goal is to humanize these issues, “going there” with artists our readers admire, and then offering resources, both organizational and practical. “I am thrilled to be working on this important project to shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so people can come out of the dark...
The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror Specials Offer Bite-Sized Comfort Horror Every Halloween
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “You know, Halloween is a very strange holiday. Personally, I don’t understand it. Kids worshipping ghosts, pretending to be devils? Things on TV that are completely inappropriate for younger viewers. Things like the following half hour. Nothing seems to bother my kids, but tonight’s show, which I totally wash my hands of, is really scary. So if you have sensitive children, maybe you should tuck them into bed early tonight instead of writing us angry letters tomorrow. Thanks for your attention.” Tired of Smarch Weather? Put down your cursed frogurt and join us for a late-night fog walk through the night gallery of The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror episodes. That’s right, we’re ta...
Scream’s Sidney Prescott Is a Beacon of Resilience
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “But this is life. This isn’t a movie..” There are certain rules you must follow when talking about a final girl. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike as they travel all the way from Woodsboro to LA with our favorite final girl. This week, Psychoanalysis explores the story of Sidney Prescott over the first three films of the Scream franchise and examines how PTSD affects her relationships with others. They’ll look at her resilience through horrific events, compare and contrast her boyfriends, and describe the many ways they find empowerment in her story. Rest assured, they do mention the sweater — and the bangs. As always, they’ll end with their grounding and self-care. Our moms and dads ar...
Jason Isbell, Yola, Shamir Playing Come Together: Mental Health Music Festival
This Saturday is World Mental Health Day, and Sound Mind Live is starting the celebration early. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, October 8th, they’re throwing the Come Together: Mental Health Music Festival, a livestream benefit supporting The National Alliance on Mental Illness. Streaming on Relix’s YouTube channel, the event touts performances from Jason Isbell, Jade Bird, Yola, Shamir, Son Little, American Authors, Smith & Myers, and Kiiara. Also on the schedule are a number of expert panels with guest speakers from Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City, and MusiCares. The whole thing is hosted by comedian Jordan Carlos. In the hours before and after the livestream, there will be a series of “break-out panels” focused on...
Beabadoobee on the Influence of Peanuts: “Charlie Brown Was My First Introduction to Mental Health”
Kyle Meredith With… Beabadoobee Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Beabadoobee chats with Kyle Meredith about her debut LP, Fake It Flowers, and what she calls her surprise success that altered her future of being a teacher. The London-based songwriter talks about where she found inspiration during a time of non-stop touring, therapeutic songwriting, and challenging the listener. She also talks about how Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang gave her a window into mental health, her love of Daniel Johnston, and the new music that she’s already finished. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wedn...
Sinister Reflects the Oppressive Dread of Paranoia
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “Don’t worry, Daddy. I’ll make you famous again.” Scott Derrickson’s Sinister is a terrifying but often overlooked tour de force of atmospheric dread; a dark and relentless study of infectious fear. Join Psychoanalysis hosts Jenn Adams, Lara Unnerstall, and Mike Snoonian as they kick off a two-part series on paranoia by examining this new classic through the lens of mental health. The conversation ranges from true crime and conspiracy theories to brain chemistry and cognition as we discuss the many ways fear can take root inside the mind. We’ll also sing a little Garbage and share our love for Ethan Hawk and James Ransone. And rest assured, we will talk about that sweater. Follow...
Liza Anne on Finding Success in Therapy and Balancing Joy and Sorrow
Kyle Meredith With… Liza Anne Liza Anne speaks with Kyle Meredith about her new album, Bad Vacation, and the Instagram Live series she’s been leading called Emotional Health 2020. The Georgia-born Nashville resident discusses the crossroads of heart and politics and using 2020 as an opportunity to change for the better. She also meditates on her own success with antidepressants and therapy, balancing joy and sorrow in her writing, and how this all comes together on Bad Vacation. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep into the artist’s work to find out how the music is made and where their journey is going, from legendary artists like Robert Plant, Paul...
Eddie Vedder Guests on Lily Cornell’s Mental Health Web Series: Watch
Eddie Vedder was the latest guest on Mind Wide Open, the the weekly mental-health series hosted by Chris Cornell’s daughter Lily Cornell Silver. In the newly premiered episode, the Pearl Jam singer opened up about grief, empathy, and activism, while also reflecting on his fallen peers. “I am thrilled that Ed offered to do Mind Wide Open,” Lily said in a statement announcing the episode. “His and his family’s support around my series means so much to me. He has always been like an uncle to me and is one of the pillars of support in my life. I know how impactful his voice is to people around the world and I deeply appreciate everything he stands for, so I am really excited for others to watch and hear his insights.” One of the more emotional aspects of the interview came when Vedder ope...
The Invisible Man Reveals Truths About Abusive Relationships
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “He said that wherever I went, he would find me, walk right up to me, and I wouldn’t be able to see him.” Leigh Whannell’s reimagining of The Invisible Man will likely be a high point in the horror genre for 2020. Tense and terrifying, it’s also a clever and timely depiction of intimate partner violence, a topic too often kept in the shadows. Continuing our two-part series on toxic and abusive relationships, this episode of Psychoanalysis examines the lasting effects of this kind of trauma, ways to support survivors, and the complicated nature of leaving. Fair warning that this episode goes to some heavy places as we discuss our own experiences, but, as always, we ground the conv...
Studying the Dark Relationship at the Heart of Midsommar
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “He’s my good friend and I like him, but… Dani, do you feel held by him? Does he feel like home to you?” In 2019, Ari Aster’s Midsommar burst on to the horror scene like a breath of fresh and floral air. More than just… Please click the link below to read the full article. Studying the Dark Relationship at the Heart of Midsommar CoS Staff You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Let’s Scare Jessica to Death Brings Anxiety Into the Light
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “I sit here and I can’t believe that it happened. And yet I have to believe it. Dreams or nightmares? Madness or sanity? I don’t know which is which.” Is vampirism an effective metaphor for anxiety? How can mental health impact relationships? What does it feel like to distrust your own sanity? John Hancock’s Let’s Scare Jessica to Death dredges these questions up from the bottom of the lake, all while masterfully depicting intrusive thoughts and resiliency in the wake of a mental breakdown. Join Psychoanalysis hosts Jenn Adams, Lara Unnerstall, and Mike Snoonian as they continue their discussion of anxiety and its various forms while celebrating and dissecting this hidden gem. We’ll share our own ex...
The Jayhawks on Depression, Anxiety, and the 24-Hour News Cycle
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public The Jayhawks lead man Gary Louris speaks with Kyle Meredith about XOXO. The new album finds the Americana legends heavily collaborating and features each member on the mic for lead vocals. Louris discusses the album’s artwork; themes of depression, anxiety, and the 24-hour news cycle; and life in Minneapolis since the murder of George Floyd. Louris also says the band could have recorded 30 records if the industry allowed them, but teases a finished solo album. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep into the artist’s work to find out how th...
