CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians

By Mari Fong

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Episodes: 48

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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 health and wellness. Winner of a "People Choice" Podcast Award, music journalist and former life coach Mari Fong dives deep with her interviews to reveal real-world mental health solutions from artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Fred Armisen, Seether, and The Lumineers paired with top mental health experts who give their best professional advice. If you're a music lover looking for heroic stories of hope and recovery or want to learn how to best support someone during difficult times, this podcast is for you. For the largest online resource for mental help and addiction solutions, visit checkyourheadpodcast.com. Also, watch us on CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast's YouTube Channel. You rock and we love you.
“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” 
                                                                                       - Mari Fong, CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast


Episode Date
Zac Barnett (American Authors): Bipolar Support with Chris Bullard (Sound Mind Live)
May 16, 2022
Jared Watson (Dirty Heads): Alcoholism & Depression Recovery w/Dave Schools (Neal Casal Music Foundation)
May 01, 2022
Amos Lee: Agoraphobia & Panic Attack Recovery w/Dr. Melissa Boudin (PsyD, Choosing Therapy)
Apr 11, 2022
Matt Brandyberry (From Ashes to New): Living w/Panic Attacks w/Eva Marie (Psychotherapist, Eva Under Fire)
Mar 19, 2022
RIOPY: Childhood Trauma & Abuse Recovery w/Dr. Benjamin Miller (PsyD, Well Being Trust)
Mar 04, 2022
Kills Birds: Depression & Toxic Relationship Recovery w/Johanna Kandel (Natnl Alliance For Eating Disorders)
Feb 10, 2022
Wesley Schultz (The Lumineers): Alcoholism & Mood Disorders Affecting Families w/Kerri Abernathy (Therapist & Addiction Specialist)
Jan 29, 2022
Mari Fong: Living with Depression & Hormone Imbalance Recovery with Dr. Gary Donovitz (Founder, BioTE)
Jan 12, 2022
Lindsey Stirling: Anorexia Nervosa Recovery with Dr. Christina Wierenga (UCSD Eating Disorders Center)
Dec 09, 2021
Katelyn Tarver: Living w/Anxiety & Self-Doubt w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)
Nov 17, 2021
James Arthur: Living w/Depression & Panic Attacks w/Dr. Adi Jaffe (Psychologist, The Abstinence Myth)
Nov 05, 2021
Sal Rodriguez (WAR): Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior & Addiction Recovery w/Jeff Duke (Christ Powered Recovery)
Oct 20, 2021
Michael Murphy (Written By Wolves): Living w/ Anxiety & Perfectionism Recovery w/Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
Oct 07, 2021
Chase Bryant: Living w/Anxiety, Depression & Imposter Syndrome Recovery w/Aric Steinberg (Sweet Relief Musicians Fund)
Sep 22, 2021
Cap Carter: Living w/Depression & Addiction Recovery w/Cat Moore (USC Dir. of Belonging, Loneliness Expert)
Sep 07, 2021
Satellite Citi: Living with OCD & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) with Chris Trondsen (OCD Specialist & Therapist)
Aug 24, 2021
David Shaw (The Revivalists, solo artist): Living with Anxiety & Addiction Recovery with Farid Hashemi (Wim Hof Certified Instructor)
Aug 12, 2021
Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace): Toxic Relationship Recovery, Living w/Anxiety & Depression w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg (Suicide Prevention, SAVE.org)
Jul 20, 2021
Winona Oak: Living with PMDD & Panic Attacks w/Richard "Wolfie" Wolf (Meditation Expert & Author)
Jul 07, 2021
Brian Wheat (Tesla): Bulimia & Addiction Recovery, Living w/Panic Attacks w/Karl Shallowhorn (Mental Health Educator & Advocate)
Jun 23, 2021
Ruby Carr & Natalia Panzarella (Bahari): Living with Bipolar & Anxiety with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
Jun 08, 2021
Nick Petty (The Happys): Living with Major Depressive Disorder & ADHD with Sally Anne Gross (Author, Can Music Make You Sick?)
May 26, 2021
Hannah Hooper (Grouplove): Stage Fright Recovery & Finding Self-Love with Hallie Lincoln & Hilary Gleason (Backline)
May 13, 2021
Sean Long (While She Sleeps): Agoraphobia & Panic Disorder Recovery with Andrea Vassilev (DBSA, San Gabriel Valley)
Apr 27, 2021
Gabbie Hanna: Living w/Anxiety & Bulimia Recovery w/Cat Moore (USC Dir. of Belonging, Loneliness Expert)
Apr 13, 2021
Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry): Living with Bipolar & Panic Attacks w/Carly Hester (NAMI, Clinical Social Worker)
Mar 31, 2021
Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep): Sexual Abuse and Self-harm Recovery with Kat Parsons (Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist)
Mar 16, 2021
Jordan Benjamin (grandson): Living w/Mood Disorders with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat Jensen
Feb 23, 2021
Linda Ronstadt: Living w/Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Coach, "Marriage Boot Camp")
Feb 09, 2021
India Shawn (singer-songwriter): Toxic Relationship Recovery & Dr. Ish Major (Psychiatrist, Relationship Expert, "Marriage Boot Camp")
Jan 26, 2021
Shaun Morgan, Corey Lowery (Seether): Living w/Depression & Suicide Aftermath w/Dr. Dan Reidenberg (SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention expert)
Jan 12, 2021
Yesod Williams (Pepper): Living w/Depression & Alcoholism Recovery with Kellie Nowell (The Nowell Family Foundation, Bradley's House)
Dec 29, 2020
Danny Griego (solo artist): Living with PTSD with Anika Wilson (PTSD & Trauma Expert)
Dec 08, 2020
Rench (Gangstagrass, solo artist): Living w/Social Anxiety & ADHD with Daniel McCartney (The Continuance Foundation)
Nov 11, 2020
Davey Suicide (solo artist & band): Childhood Trauma Recovery & Michael Friedman, Ph.D. (Psychology Today)
Oct 20, 2020
Mackenzie Nicole (singer-songwriter): Living w/Bipolar Disorder with Becca Lane (NAMI Philadelphia))
Sep 19, 2020
Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power): Abandonment and Addiction Recovery with Tim Ringgold, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Sonic Recovery)
Aug 28, 2020
Sammi Doll (IAMX, Kat Von D): Living w/Depression & ADHD with Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) and Kat Jensen
Aug 04, 2020
Emma Lov (Loote): Living with Panic Attacks & Andrea Vassilev (DBSA)
Jun 17, 2020
Frank Zummo (Sum 41, Street Drum Corps): Losing Musicians to Suicide with Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour, Sound Mind Live) *320 Festival Special Edition*
May 07, 2020
Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo (The Bloody Beetroots) with The Amazing Clarks (Life Coaches), Part 2
Apr 08, 2020
Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo (The Bloody Beetroots) with The Amazing Clarks (Life Coaches), Part 1
Mar 10, 2020
Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL,Trenchmouth) with Johan Svanberg (Record Union, "The 73 Percent Report"), Part 2
Feb 11, 2020
Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Keren Clark (DBT Expert), Part 1
Jan 22, 2020
Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses, Slash’s Snakepit) with Tony Gonzalez (DBSA), Part 2
Jan 07, 2020
Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses, Slash's Snakepit) with Keren Clark (DBT Expert), Part 1
Dec 27, 2019
Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter): Living with Depression with Tony Gonzalez (DBSA)
Dec 27, 2019
CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast: Trailer
Dec 26, 2019