Going There with Dr. Mike

Consequence Podcast Network
Going There with Dr. Mike

Sound Mind Live and Consequence of Sound present Going There. Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Mike, the weekly series aims to create a safe space for musicians to have honest, healthy conversations about mental health. Each episode covers the experience of artists and creatives as it pertains to specific issues, be it depression, anxiety, addiction, whatever they bring to the table. In the end, the goal is to de-stigmatize these topics and learn from each other. So, join us at the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

  1. 2D AGO

    My Morning Jacket's Jim James on Getting Sober and Becoming His Own Caretaker

    Singer, songwriter, and frontperson of the Grammy-nominated rock band My Morning Jacket, Jim James, joins host Dr. Mike Friedman on Going There with Dr. Mike to explore the profound challenge of trusting oneself while living with depression. Dr. Mike welcomes Jim to discuss his lifelong journey with what he calls an "error in his programming," a deep sadness that has been with him since consciousness. The conversation centers on how this depression can sever the connection to our inner truth and lead to a desperate search for external validation. My Morning Jacket's self-titled album provides a resonant backdrop to the discussion, which delves into how we can learn to listen to our own "soul's voice" amidst the noise of the world and our own self-doubt. The conversation delves into Jim’s candid experience with navigating his mental health, from using alcohol as an "eraser" to escape the pain of being himself, to the exhausting rollercoaster of seeking self-worth through fame. Jim openly shares the specifics of his healing journey, including the transformative power of therapies like EMDR and the profound insight of becoming a "caretaker" for himself. The episode explores the long road from self-loathing to self-love, the cathartic power of music as a "life raft," and the universal challenge of finding the courage to love the person we are, right now, in this lifetime. Listen to Jim James of My Morning Jacket talk with Dr. Mike about depression, self-trust, addiction, and more. Then, make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 5. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. Season 6 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on X.

    57 min

  2. JUL 8 · BONUS

    Mindful Rewind: Samia

    On this archival episode of Going There with Dr. Mike, Dr Mike revisit a conversation with Indie rocker Samia where she shares her struggle anxiety led and how it led to her dealing with an eating disordered behaviors. Throughout her life, the Scout musician experienced anxiety, where her mind would focus on scary possibilities – things that could go wrong that she could not control. This sense of loss of control was exacerbated by both her having suffered sexual abuse and the subsequent judgment and invalidation she experienced from others when she shared her traumatic event. Samia discusses how she sought to regain a sense of control through eating disordered behavior in which she would try to maintain a low and unhealthy weight. She explains how she was able to regain a sense of control not only by allowing herself to engage in weight restoration to achieve a healthy weight, but also by being empathic and validating towards herself even when others were not. Listen to them chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts. Season 6 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on X.

    55 min

  3. JUL 1

    Jordan Miller of The Beaches: From "Last Girls At The Party" to Confronting Anxiety

    Singer-songwriter and frontperson of The Beaches, Jordan Miller, joins host Dr. Mike Friedman on Going There with Dr. Mike to explore the often-overlooked but significant mental health challenge of boredom. Dr. Mike welcomes Jordan to discuss her personal journey with the highs and lows of being a professional musician, where intense moments on stage are contrasted with long, isolating periods of waiting. The conversation centers on how this boredom can become a gateway to anxiety, depression, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. The Beaches' album, No Hard Feelings, provides a raw and honest backdrop to the discussion, which delves into how we can manage difficult emotions when the glamour of life fades away. The conversation delves into Jordan’s candid experience with navigating her own mental health, from using alcohol and seeking "chaotic" experiences to combat feelings of emptiness, to the struggle of balancing a "bad girl" rockstar persona with a healthy, stable life. Jordan openly shares the specifics of her anxiety, including her unique coping strategies, and the process of learning to validate her feelings without letting them spiral. The episode explores the fine line between fun and self-destruction, the cathartic power of songwriting after a devastating heartbreak, and the universal challenge of finding healthy ways to manage the quiet, difficult moments in our lives. Listen to Jordan Miller of The Beaches talk with Dr. Mike about boredom, anxiety, and more. Then, make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 5. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. Season 6 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on X. If you are struggling or thinking about harming yourself, please seek help by contacting the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. For help with substance abuse and mental health, please call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

    56 min

  4. JUN 24

    Mindful Rewind: Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach

    On this archival episode of Going There with Dr. Mike, Dr. Mike revists a talk with Singer Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage to discuss his struggle with anxiety and depression. Also a member of Times of Grace, the musician explains that while he faces depression, anxiety is the “beast” with which he most struggles. Despite years of success, Leach says he often experiences “impostor syndrome,” which both contributes to and worsens his anxiety. The “Far from Heavenless” singer talks about how he sees building his mental health as an ongoing process, and how he's put in so much time and effort that he can no say, "OK, I can do this. This does get better.” And for many of us, just being able to hang on for a bit longer, working at our mental health just a little more, will give us that opportunity to get to the other side and feel like we can do this. We can live, we can cope, we can feel better. This episode kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week. Sound Mind’s partners at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention also have a number of events throughout the week aimed at helping you start the conversation about mental health. So check out #RealConvo to follow those events and discussions. And for more information and resources, head to AFSP's National Suicide Prevention Week website. Listen to them chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts. Season 6 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on X. Read less

    57 min

  5. JUN 17

    Bishop Briggs on Grief, Loss, and Finding a New Normal

    Singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs joins host Dr. Mike Friedman on Going There with Dr. Mike to explore the profound and transformative nature of grief. Dr. Mike welcomes Bishop to discuss her personal journey following the loss of her sister, Kate, to ovarian cancer in 2021. The conversation centers on the societal pressure to “return to normal” after a life-altering event and challenges the idea that healing is a linear process. Bishop’s album, Tell My Therapist I’m Fine, provides a raw and honest backdrop to the discussion, which delves into how we can cope with unimaginable loss and find a new way to live when everything has changed. The conversation delves into Bishop’s path through the isolating nuances of mourning, from feeling disconnected and numb to the complex process of finding meaning without resorting to toxic positivity. Bishop openly shares her experience with suicidal ideation and the pivotal conversation that helped pull her from the depths, as well as her decision to start a low-dose antidepressant to help her through the darkest moments. She also introduces the powerful analogy of grief as “glitter”—something that never truly goes away but remains a part of you forever. The episode explores the unique parallels between the pressures of performing on stage and the emotional labor of performing “normalcy” for others while navigating intense personal pain. Listen to Bishop Briggs talk with Dr. Mike about grief, mental health, and more. Then, make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 5. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. Season 6 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on X. If you are struggling or thinking about harming yourself, please seek help by contacting the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. For help with substance abuse and mental health, please call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

    1h 1m

  6. JUN 10 · BONUS

    Mindful Rewind: Gerard Way, Julien Baker, and DeathbyRomy (Live at Unwound and Unplugged)

    On this archival episode of Going There with Dr. Mike, Dr. Mike revists a panel that featured Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Julien Baker, and DeathbyRomy, who shared stories of their own mental health battles, dealing with isolation, and how meaningful social connections are more important than ever during the pandemic.  Listen to them chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts. Season 6 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on X.

    41 min

  7. JUN 3

    ROSIE on Sensitivity, Songwriting, and Finding Strength in a "Big Heart" (Live at Sound Mind Festival)

    Singer-songwriter ROSIE and Maddie Friedman of Backline join host Dr. Mike Friedman on Going There with Dr. Mikefor its first-ever live episode, recorded at the Sound Mind Mental Health Music Festival, to explore the often-misunderstood concept of sensitivity. Dr. Mike welcomes ROSIE to discuss her personal and musical journey with sensitivity, from it feeling like a childhood burden to becoming a "superpower" in her songwriting, and how this theme resonates in her song "Big Heart" from the album What Scares Me The Most. This special episode, kicking off Season 6, delves into reframing sensitivity as a vital tool for self-understanding and connection, with ROSIE also having a new single, "Mr. Blue Jeans," available for listeners to check out. The conversation delves into ROSIE's path of using songwriting as an outlet for her mental health struggles since age 12, her experiences with being labeled "too sensitive," and her realization that even "bad days" and seemingly "empty memories" can offer profound lessons. ROSIE also openly shares her journey through therapy, including finding effective help for PTSD with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. Maddie Friedman from Backline enriches the discussion by highlighting the unique mental health stressors faced by music industry professionals and how Backline provides crucial resources and support to help "turn the volume down" on these pressures. Listen to ROSIE and Maddie Friedman talk with Dr. Mike about sensitivity, mental health in the music industry, and more. Then, make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 5. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. Season 6 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on X.

    34 min

  8. MAY 27 · BONUS

    Mindful Rewind: Kenzie

    On this archival episode of Going There with Dr. Mike, singer and actor Mackenzie Ziegler, otherwise known as Kenzie, opens up about her personal mental health journey. Listen to Kenzie talk about the importance of managing relationships and the trap of people-pleasing. Kenzie dives into how growing up in the spotlight ultimately informed the ways she began to understand her mental health. The artist discusses putting such experiences and emotions into her art before dissecting behavioral patterns she's recognized in herself she believes inhibits self-care, like overly people-pleasing. In particular, she reveals how addressing her strained relationship with her father in therapy led to Kenzie writing the song "anatomy." Listen to Kenzie chat about all of this and more in the new episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to the show, presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live, wherever you get your podcasts. Season 6 of Going There with Dr. Mike is brought to you by Johnson & Johnson who believes that health is everything. Their strength in healthcare innovation empowers them to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through their expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, they are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com, on the JanssenUS and JNJInnovMed on X.

    42 min
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Sound Mind Live and Consequence of Sound present Going There. Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Mike, the weekly series aims to create a safe space for musicians to have honest, healthy conversations about mental health. Each episode covers the experience of artists and creatives as it pertains to specific issues, be it depression, anxiety, addiction, whatever they bring to the table. In the end, the goal is to de-stigmatize these topics and learn from each other. So, join us at the crossroads where music and mental health meet.

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  • Creator
    Consequence Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Consequence Podcast Network - 045620
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