Feedback Fix Episode 12: Stefanie Curtiss

In this final episode of Season 1, I’m joined by one of my best friends, Stefanie Curtiss—Managing Director of Health Services at MusiCares, wellness advocate, and psychology nerd. We covered a lot in this one—from the emotional toll of caregiving and leadership, to the stigma still wrapped around the term “mental health,” and Stef’s many attempts to rebrand it into something that feels a little more human. Stef works with people in the music industry navigating major life stressors—illness, burnout, financial strain, caregiving—and her mission is to remove barriers to care, while giving people the gentle nudge to take care of themselves, too. Together we talk about: - The invisible load so many people carry—and how we can name it without shame - Why it's still so hard to say “I’m not okay” (especially at work) - What leadership really looks like when you're willing to listen, not just fix - And why honest conversations are a radical kind of care 💛 This episode isn’t about having the answers. It’s about being brave enough to speak your truth.