In 2017, we lost beloved musicians Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden to suicide. When this happened, I thought to myself, "How could musicians who brought me so much joy leave this world in so much pain?" Then I thought of all the others like Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Prince, Karen Carpenter, Elvis who've passed due to mental health, addictions, or overdoses and said to myself, "Why hasn't anybody done anything about this?" The next thought was, "Well, I guess it's gotta be me." So I created The CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast, where notable musicians and experts share their stories and solutions for mental help and addiction recovery. I’m your host, Mari Fong, a music journalist who's battled depression and anxiety, who understands the tough journey of persistence and relapse when it comes to healing and recovery. The podcast features a variety of artists such as The Lumineers, Lindsey Stirling, Fred Armisen, Jewel, David Archuleta, Seether, Amos Lee, Linda Ronstadt and more, who share their personal battles, managing and living with mood disorders and addictions, along with their own real-world solutions for recovery. I then curate top experts from around the world who share their professional solutions and how to manage your recovery to lead to the beautiful life waiting for you. So if you’re a musician, a music fan, someone who supports a loved one or personally struggling with a mood disorder or addiction, hear these honest, often surprisingly shocking, yet inspiring stories of hope, resilience and recovery on the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast. Also visit checkyourheadpodcast.com for the largest online list of free and affordable mental help and addiction recovery solutions, and WATCH US on YouTube at CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast. Remember, be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help and addiction recovery you need. xo, Mari ❤️🤘 The information shared during any CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast interviews are for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any medical concerns. Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘 Support the show CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on http://checkyourheadpodcast.com Follow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174 You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘 The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.
