17 episodes
Breathing Room Rob Hlavaty
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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Join host Rob Hlavaty as he explores his curiosity with local humans to understand their emotional and creative life experiences.
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Episode 17 - Cold Stuff with Bryan Colston
Rob is joined in the studio by hip hop artist Bryan Colston. Bryan is an Asheville hip hop veteran who has been in the scene for over 12 years. Rob and Bryan discuss Bryan's new album, "Impostor Syndrome", the nuances between working solo versus with a band, and how mental wellbeing impacts the songwriting process. You can check out Bryan's new album, "Impostor Syndrome" on Bandcamp at https://colston.bandcamp.com and soon on all streaming platforms.
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Episode 16 - Frank Turner
Rob is joined in the (virtual) studio by singer-songwriter Frank Turner. Frank is currently on "The Never Ending Tour" with his band The Sleeping Souls. Rob and Frank discuss getting back on the road after the pandemic, the songwriting process, and the meaning behind some of Frank's music. You can check out Frank on all streaming platforms and at https://frank-turner.com.
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Episode 15 - Therapy's In Session with Adina Arden Cooper
Rob is joined in the studio by Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Adina Arden Cooper. The two discuss shadow work, the benefits of therapy, how to choose a therapist, and the drawbacks of our current educational system. You can check out Adina and learn more at www.firebirdcreative.me
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Episode 14 - A Very Sober 4/20 with Jon B.
After a hiatus of about a year, Rob returns to the studio and is joined by his friend Jon B. The two discuss their struggles with addiction, paths to sobriety, and how they've found fellowship through a 12-step program.
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Episode 13 - COVID 19 Survival with Sean Donnelly
Rob is joined virtually by his friend Sean Donnelly, a native of the Brooklyn, NY area. Rob and Sean discuss surviving the quarantine, working from home, social media, and remaining positive during the pandemic.
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Episode 12 - Non-Judgement Day with P.T.P
Rob is joined in the studio by local Asheville rapper P.T.P (Peter the Poet), for part 5 of 6 of the hip-hop series. Rob and Pete discuss P.T.P's past and upcoming releases, Bitter and Hunger, as well as his collaboration work with other local artists.
The two get down into the emotional weeds on this episode, discussing being judged and bullied as children, battling depression and mania, and Rob opens up about a traumatic past experience that he has not shared with anybody before.