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Conversations underscored with live improvised piano by Dave Asher.

08/09/2025

S5 E3 – Jennifer Veilleux: “A Psychologist with a Book on Emotions”

Dr. Jennifer “Jenn” Veilleux is a professor, licensed clinical psychologist, and author of "Open to Emotion". She studies how our beliefs about feelings—and our ability to handle tough ones—shape mental health. In this episode, she shares practical tools for understanding and regulating emotions, and catches up with Dave on her life and career since they were in high school together 30 years ago.

1h 35m
07/30/2025

S5 E2 Olivia Candocia – Drama Therapist & The Power of Play

Olivia Candocia blends theater and therapy to help people embrace authenticity and find connection through play. Olivia is a mental health counselor and drama therapist whose journey has woven together performance, creativity, and education. With a background as an actor, theatre director, voice actor, and preschool teacher, she first earned a B.S. in Acting before realizing she wanted to go beyond performance. A full-blown identity crisis in her twenties led her to clown school—and ultimately to an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In this episode, Dave and Olivia explore what it means to be a drama therapist and dive into her uniquely qualified perspective on the field. Along the way, they engage in dramatic role play and improvise original songs. Olivia shares her excitement about blending her creative and therapeutic training to support others. Her path continues to evolve, guided by a mission to help people embrace authenticity, feel comfortable with mistakes, and experience the joy of life through play and human connection.

1h 56m
07/10/2025

S5. E1. David Vox Mullen – “Resurrection”

David Vox Mullen is a Chicago-based filmmaker, nationally touring stand-up comedian, musician, and producer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. In this episode, he speaks with Dave about role models and father figures - especially the Heavenly Father and Jesus. David is the co-founder of Under The L Productions, former frontman of the rock band The SLIPSTREAM, and host of the podcast Vox Podpuli. He shares part of his journey as a comedian who found viral success with his Donald Trump impression - which he performs during the episode - along with an improvised song about being a straight, married man who is “gay adjacent.” They also discuss Vox’s personal history with diabetes, food addiction, weight gain, and weight loss. A lifelong wrestling fan, David brings heart, humor, and authenticity to every project, blending personal storytelling with larger-than-life characters and creating spaces where community, art, and legacy intersect. Follow him @DavidVoxMullen on all platforms.

1h 48m
05/19/2022

41. You Have the Right to Feel Those Emotions

Anne, a 31-year-old musician, improviser, and educator with bipolar 2 and PTSD symptoms, opens up about her childhood trauma, self-harm, relationships, and long search for treatment. She improvises a song with Dave and shares the insight: “It’s okay to have feelings. It’s a part of the human experience.”

37 min
03/12/2021

40. Tatyana Frost – “The Madness Effect”

Tatyana Frost is a writer and advocate for mental health and diversity in technology. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she speaks about coping with suicidal depression and the stigmas she has faced. She is writing a memoir titled The Madness Effect, which celebrates finding pride in one's mental health journey.

43 min
09/22/2020

39. “Like Minds” with Steel Maggie

Steel Maggie is a songwriter from Los Angeles who creates bold dance pop music. Living with bipolar disorder and a history of addiction, she discusses reclaiming the label "crazy" and her podcast Mind Made Wrong. She and Dave reflect on their shared podcast missions. Maggie is active on Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, and steelmaggie.com.

12 min
09/05/2020

38. Tim Davis – “Forward”

Tim Davis is the author of TRIPOLAR: The Story of a Bipolar Triathlete. He’s also a coach, science teacher, 12-time Ironman finisher, and 7-time 100-mile ultramarathon finisher. He shares his story of addiction, mental illness, family loss, and recovery. More info is available at ultratimdavis.com.

45 min
08/22/2020

37. June Converse – “Backstory”

June Converse is an author and blogger who shares an authentic look at the daily emotional realities of living with bipolar disorder. After several downward spirals, she now writes from a place of inspiration and empathy. She has published two novels (Decide to Hope and Journey to Hope) and can be contacted via Instagram and Facebook. Her website is www.juneconverse.com.

1h 15m

Conversations underscored with live improvised piano by Dave Asher.

Creator

Dave Asher
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

44
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Dave Asher
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