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Clinical psychologist and life coach, Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians who have broken free from societal and cultural expectations and have overcome obstacles to pursue their passion and purpose. Let their stories inspire and motivate your own journey to self-discovery.

Hardcore Humanism with Dr. Mike Dr. Mike

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    • 4.9 • 41 Ratings

Clinical psychologist and life coach, Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians who have broken free from societal and cultural expectations and have overcome obstacles to pursue their passion and purpose. Let their stories inspire and motivate your own journey to self-discovery.

    S3 E10: Sydney and Noah Sierota of Echosmith

    S3 E10: Sydney and Noah Sierota of Echosmith

    Hardcore Humanism
    Dr. Mike talks with Sydney and Noah Sierota of the indie-pop band Echosmith about their creative process. They uncover the powerful intersections of anxiety, outside expectations, and how their faith gives them a bigger purpose amongst these struggles which ultimately shapes their artistry. Together, they navigate the challenging emotions of feeling "cracked" and reveal how embracing their flaws has led them to discover the light in both their creative journeys and life as a whole.

    On the Hardcore Humanism Podcast, we talk with artists such as Noah and Sydney to hear their stories of their authentic life so that we can learn from their experience as we embark on our own purpose-driven journey.

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    Produced by Ars Longa Media
    Learn more at arslonga.media.
    Produced by: Erin McCue.
    Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

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    • 46 min
    S3 E9: Tom Higgenson of The Plain White T's

    S3 E9: Tom Higgenson of The Plain White T's

    Hardcore Humanism
    Dr Mike talks with Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T's about finding the magic in songwriting, specifically in relation to their new song "Spaghetti Tattoo" and renowned hit "Hey There Delilah." They discuss ways in which Tom is able to embrace the present moment and draw inspiration from his experiences, enriching the songwriting process.

    On the Hardcore Humanism Podcast, we talk with artists such as Tom to hear their stories of their authentic life so that we can learn from their experience as we embark on our own purpose-driven journey.

    Hardcore Humanism Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/GBmf0iU/HardcoreHumanismSignUp
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardcorehumanism/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardcoreHumanism/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardcorhumanism

    Produced by Ars Longa Media
    Learn more at arslonga.media.
    Produced by: Erin McCue.
    Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

    Legal Stuff
    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice.

    • 52 min
    S3 E8: Mark Arm of Mudhoney

    S3 E8: Mark Arm of Mudhoney

    Hardcore Humanism
    Dr Mike talks with grunge legend Mark Arm about Mudhoney’s new album Plastic Eternity and how Mark addresses existential issues in his life and music.

    On the Hardcore Humanism Podcast, we talk with artists such as Mark to hear their stories of their authentic life so that we can learn from their experience as we embark on our own purpose-driven journey.

    Hardcore Humanism Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/GBmf0iU/HardcoreHumanismSignUp
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardcorehumanism/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardcoreHumanism/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardcorhumanism

    Produced by Ars Longa Media
    Learn more at arslonga.media.
    Produced by: Erin McCue.
    Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

    Legal Stuff
    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice.

    • 37 min
    S3 E7: Brent Smith of Shinedown

    S3 E7: Brent Smith of Shinedown

    Hardcore Humanism
    In this episode, Dr. Mike talks with Brent Smith of multi-platinum, chart topping hard rock band Shinedown. They discuss Shinedown’s new song “A Symptom of Being Human,” Brent’s struggle with anxiety and addiction and what it means to be invited to the “lunatic ball.”

    Clinical psychologist and life coach, Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians who have broken free from societal and cultural expectations and have overcome obstacles to pursue their passion and purpose. Let their stories inspire and motivate your own journey to self-discovery.

    Hardcore Humanism Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/GBmf0iU/HardcoreHumanismSignUp
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardcorehumanism/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardcoreHumanism/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardcorhumanism

    Produced by Ars Longa Media
    Learn more at arslonga.media.
    Produced by: Erin McCue.
    Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

    Legal Stuff
    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice.

    • 52 min
    S3 E6: Shaun Morgan of Seether

    S3 E6: Shaun Morgan of Seether

    Hardcore Humanism
    Shaun Morgan of Seether talks about his struggles with early family relationships, people pleasing, depression and addiction. Shaun also shares what he means when he says that he's learned to "empty his marbles" as a way of building his emotional health and strong relationships. On the Hardcore Humanism Podcast, we talk with artists such as Shaun to hear their stories of their authentic life so that we can learn from their experience as we embark on our own purpose-driven journey.

    Hardcore Humanism Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/GBmf0iU/HardcoreHumanismSignUp
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardcorehumanism/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardcoreHumanism/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardcorhumanism

    Produced by Ars Longa Media
    Learn more at arslonga.media.
    Produced by: Erin McCue.
    Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

    Legal Stuff
    The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    S3 E5: Adam Darski a.k.a. Nergal of Behemoth

    S3 E5: Adam Darski a.k.a. Nergal of Behemoth

    Today we are talking with musician, singer and songwriter Adam Darski, otherwise known as Nergal, founding member of the extreme heavy metal band Behemoth about embracing our uniqueness and finding new ways to express our authentic selves. 
    In the Hardcore Humanism therapy and coaching program, our goal is to utilize principles of humanistic psychology to empower you to find your purpose, work hard to achieve that purpose and build a supportive community so that you can lead a fulfilling and authentic life. 
    And on the Hardcore Humanism Podcast, we talk with artists such as Nergal to hear their stories of their authentic life so that we can learn from their experience as we embark on our own purpose-driven journey.

    Hardcore Humanism Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/GBmf0iU/HardcoreHumanismSignUp
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardcorehumanism/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardcoreHumanism/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardcorhumanism

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
41 Ratings

41 Ratings

Betsy Gal ,

He is a natural

Hello Dr Mike, I’m listening….

popquizkid332 ,

Entertaining And Educational

As a musician and mental health student, “Hardcore Humanism” really checks all of the boxes for me and I find Dr. Mike’s knowledge and interviewing skills lead to really informative and unique interviews. Dr. Mike’s human-centered approach really helps explore the psychology and motivations of his guests in a casual and entertaining manner. Great podcast!

xpolamalu_43x ,

Inspiring

Great podcast! I really enjoy listening to Dr. Mike, and all the artists he interviews. Excellent topics of discussion!!

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