CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians
By Mari Fong
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Award-winning "People's Choice" CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is where notable musicians and experts share stories and solutions for mental help and addiction recovery. Music journalist Mari Fong dives deep with her interviews to provide real-world solutions from artists like The Lumineers, Fred Armisen, Lindsey Stirling, David Archuleta, Killswitch Engage, Grouplove, Margaret Cho, King Iso, and Linda Ronstadt, paired with world-renown experts who provide their best medical and professional solutions.
You'll hear inspiring interviews that may shock you, educate you, make you laugh, and always entertain you. We're also a 501c3 nonprofit with our mission to normalize the conversations on mental health and addiction, educate and encourage others to receive help, and provide a variety of free and affordable solutions on checkyourheadpodcast.com to improve and save the lives of musicians and music fans worldwide.
LISTEN on all podcast platforms, WATCH on CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast's YouTube Channel, SUBSCRIBE on our socials @checkyourheadpodcast, and DONATE on checkyourheadpodcast.com. You rock and we love you Superheroes! ❤️🤘
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Dirty Heads, Jared Watson "Reboot": Alcoholism & Depression Recovery with Neal Casal Music Foundation
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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311, Nick Hexum: Anxiety & Benzodiazepine Addiction Recovery with Brandon Jay, Altadena Musicians, Podcasthon Special!
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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King Iso: Managing Schizoaffective & Bipolar II with Scott Fears, MD, PhD (Amae Health), Part 2
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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*Season 6, King Iso: Managing Schizoaffective & Bipolar II with Scott Fears, MD, PhD (Amae Health), Part 1
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Linda Ronstadt "Reboot": Living w/ Parkinson's & PSP with Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert)
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Trapper Schoepp: Opioid Addiction & Mania Recovery with Bill Taylor, The Phoenix
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL) "Reboot" : Conquering Stage Fright & Mastering the Art of "Who Cares?" w/ Keren Clark (DBT Therapist), Part 1
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Black Stone Cherry (Chris Robertson) "Reboot": Living with Bipolar & Panic Attacks with Carly Hester (NAMI)
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Lzzy Hale (Halestorm): Alcoholism & Depression Recovery with Dr. J. Stuart Ablon (Harvard Medical School)
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Margaret Cho: Surviving Opioid Addiction & Rehab with Kandace Kuwahara, Infinite Love Rescue
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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David Archuleta: Managing Suicidal Thoughts & Anxiety Attacks with Thom Keenan-Hunt, LGBTQ Psychotherapist
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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*Season 5, Jewel: Child Abuse & Shoplifting Addiction Recovery with Therapist Ryan Dusick (Maroon 5)
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May 15, 2025 |
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Sammi Doll (Kat Von D, IAMX) "Reboot": Living w/Depression & ADHD with Mari Fong & Kat Jensen
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May 13, 2025 |
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While She Sleeps (Sean Long) "Reboot": Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia Recovery with Therapist Andrea Vassilev (DBSA)
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May 06, 2025 |
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Tower of Power (Emilio Castillo) "Reboot": Drug & Sex Addiction Recovery with Tim Ringgold (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery)
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Lumineers (Wesley Schultz) "Reboot": Alcoholism & Mood Disorders Affecting Families w/Kerri Abernathy (Therapist & Addiction Specialist)
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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WAR (Sal Rodriguez) "Reboot": Alcoholism & Multi-Drug Addiction Recovery w/Jeff Duke (Christ Powered Recovery, AA)
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Katelyn Tarver "Reboot": Living w/Anxiety & Teen Self-Doubt w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Lindsey Stirling "Reboot": Anorexia Nervosa Recovery with Dr. Christina Wierenga (UCSD Eating Disorders Center)
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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CHECK YOUR HEAD Afterparty with Mari Fong & Kat Jensen: Seether w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg, Living w/Depression & the Aftermath of Suicide
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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*Season 4, Seether (Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery) "Reboot": Living w/Depression & the Aftermath of Suicide w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg (SAVE.org)
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Zac Barnett (American Authors): Bipolar Support with Chris Bullard (Sound Mind Live)
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May 16, 2022 |
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Jared Watson (Dirty Heads): Alcoholism & Depression Recovery w/Dave Schools (Neal Casal Music Foundation)
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May 01, 2022 |
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Amos Lee: Agoraphobia & Panic Attack Recovery w/Dr. Melissa Boudin (PsyD, Choosing Therapy)
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Matt Brandyberry (From Ashes to New): Living w/Panic Attacks w/Eva Marie (Psychotherapist, Eva Under Fire)
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Mar 19, 2022 |
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RIOPY: Childhood Trauma & Abuse Recovery w/Dr. Benjamin Miller (PsyD, Well Being Trust)
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Kills Birds: Depression & Toxic Relationship Recovery w/Johanna Kandel (Natnl Alliance For Eating Disorders)
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Wesley Schultz (The Lumineers): Alcoholism & Mood Disorders Affecting Families w/Kerri Abernathy (Therapist & Addiction Specialist)
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Jan 29, 2022 |
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*Season 3, Mari Fong: Living with Depression & Hormone Imbalance Recovery with Dr. Gary Donovitz (Founder, BioTE)
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Katelyn Tarver: Living w/Anxiety & Teen Self-Doubt w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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James Arthur: Living w/Depression & Panic Attacks w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Sal Rodriguez (WAR): Alcoholism & Multi-Drug Addiction Recovery w/Jeff Duke (Christ Powered Recovery, AA)
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Michael Murphy (Written By Wolves): Living w/ Anxiety & Perfectionism Recovery w/Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Chase Bryant: Living w/Anxiety, Depression & Imposter Syndrome Recovery w/Aric Steinberg (Sweet Relief Musicians Fund)
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Cap Carter: Living w/Depression & Addiction Recovery w/Cat Moore (USC Dir. of Belonging, Loneliness Expert)
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Satellite Citi: Living with OCD & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) with Chris Trondsen (OCD Specialist & Therapist)
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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David Shaw (The Revivalists, solo artist): Living with Anxiety & Addiction Recovery with Farid Hashemi (Wim Hof Certified Instructor)
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace): Toxic Relationship Recovery, Living w/Anxiety & Depression w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg (Suicide Prevention, SAVE.org)
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Winona Oak: Living with PMDD & Panic Attacks w/Richard "Wolfie" Wolf (Meditation Expert & Author)
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Brian Wheat (Tesla): Bulimia & Addiction Recovery, Living w/Panic Attacks w/Karl Shallowhorn (Mental Health Educator & Advocate)
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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Ruby Carr & Natalia Panzarella (Bahari): Living with Bipolar & Anxiety with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Nick Petty (The Happys): Living with Major Depressive Disorder & ADHD with Sally Anne Gross (Author, Can Music Make You Sick?)
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May 26, 2021 |
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Hannah Hooper (Grouplove): Stage Fright Recovery & Finding Self-Love with Hallie Lincoln & Hilary Gleason (Backline)
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May 13, 2021 |
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Sean Long (While She Sleeps): Agoraphobia & Panic Disorder Recovery with Andrea Vassilev (DBSA, San Gabriel Valley)
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Gabbie Hanna: Living w/Anxiety & Bulimia Recovery w/Cat Moore (USC Dir. of Belonging, Loneliness Expert)
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry): Living with Bipolar & Panic Attacks w/Carly Hester (NAMI, Clinical Social Worker)
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep): Sexual Abuse and Self-harm Recovery with Kat Parsons (Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist)
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Jordan Benjamin (grandson): Living w/Mood Disorders with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Linda Ronstadt: Living w/Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Coach, "Marriage Boot Camp")
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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India Shawn (singer-songwriter): Toxic Relationship Recovery & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert, "Marriage Boot Camp")
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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*Season 2, Seether (Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery): Living w/Depression & Suicide Aftermath w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg (SAVE.org)
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Yesod Williams (Pepper): Living w/Depression & Alcoholism Recovery with Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House)
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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Danny Griego (solo artist): Living with PTSD with Anika Wilson (PTSD & Trauma Expert)
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Rench (Gangstagrass, solo artist): Living w/Social Anxiety & ADHD with Daniel McCartney (The Continuance Foundation)
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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Davey Suicide (solo artist & band): Childhood Trauma Recovery & Michael Friedman, Ph.D. (Psychology Today)
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter): Living w/Bipolar Disorder with Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia))
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Sep 19, 2020 |
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Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power): Abandonment and Drug & Sex Addiction Recovery with Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery)
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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Sammi Doll (IAMX, Kat Von D): Living w/Depression & ADHD with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) and Kat Jensen
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Emma Lov (Loote): Living with Panic Attacks & Andrea Vassilev (DBSA)
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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Frank Zummo (Sum 41, Street Drum Corps): Losing Musicians to Suicide with Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour, Sound Mind Live) *320 Festival Special Edition*
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May 07, 2020 |
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Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo (The Bloody Beetroots) with The Amazing Clarks (Life Coaches), Part 2
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo (The Bloody Beetroots) with The Amazing Clarks (Life Coaches), Part 1
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL,Trenchmouth) with Johan Svanberg (Record Union, "The 73 Percent Report"), Part 2
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Keren Clark (DBT Expert), Part 1
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses, Slash’s Snakepit) with Tony Gonzalez (DBSA), Part 2
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses, Slash's Snakepit) with Keren Clark (DBT Expert), Part 1
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Dec 27, 2019 |
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*Season 1, Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter): Living with Depression with Tony Gonzalez (DBSA)
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Dec 27, 2019 |
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CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast: Trailer
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Dec 26, 2019 |