For the anniversary of 2021 Music for Mental Health Virtual Concert, we are throwing it back to our interview with Orange County-based Mellow Knights. We dive into their transition to America, how they’re teaching fans English and Spanish through their music, the importance of mental health in the Latino community, and how they stayed sane during quarantine in California. Watch the video interview with Mellow Knights: https://www.facebook.com/musicsmetaphor/videos/431543304617300/Mellow Knights were a headliner for the 2021 Music for Mental Health Virtual Concert. Watch the performance: https://www.musicsmetaphor.com/musicformentalhealthvirtualconcertStart therapy risk-free with Betterhelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/80b8a320d98347f3-1-017Cups - Online therapy and emotional support: https://www.7cups.com/262175880Follow on Instagram to keep the conversation going! https://www.instagram.com/themindfulrockstarshow/Support the podcast: https://themindfulrockstarshow.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the anniversary of 2021 Music for Mental Health Virtual Concert, we are throwing it back to our interview with Brass Monkey. Here’s an engaging talk with the grunge-inspired, bluesy rock artist about embracing all of your emotions with no judgment, tapping into meditation, playing intimate venues, and not sticking to the status quo.Watch the video interview with Brass Monkey: https://www.facebook.com/musicsmetaphor/videos/471339180590298/Brass Monkey was a headliner for the Music for Mental Health Virtual Concert. Watch the performance here: https://www.musicsmetaphor.com/musicformentalhealthvirtualconcertStart therapy risk-free with Betterhelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/80b8a320d98347f3-1-017Cups - Online therapy and emotional support: https://www.7cups.com/262175880Follow on Instagram to keep the conversation going! https://www.instagram.com/themindfulrockstarshow/Support the podcast: https://themindfulrockstarshow.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, y’all! Host Al returns after a much needed mental health hiatus. In this quick episode, she shares what she’s been up to, her journey to therapy, and what’s next for the podcast. Here are some more benefits of therapy: https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-therapyStart therapy risk-free with Betterhelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/80b8a320d98347f3-1-017Cups - Online therapy and emotional support: https://www.7cups.com/262175880Follow on Instagram to keep the conversation going! https://www.instagram.com/themindfulrockstarshow/Support the podcast: https://themindfulrockstarshow.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you balance a day job, working on your music, and your mental health? Folk Pop Singer-Songwriter Sarah Grace shares how she makes it all work in this episode. Choir teacher by day, singer-songwriter by night! Sarah’s music is from the soul. Her songs tell true stories about who she is, and the experiences she or those close to her have gone through. Sarah’s unique sound is a combination of country, pop, indie-pop, and acoustic styles.In this episode, she shares why it’s therapeutic for her to work on her music after teaching, how she’s setting an example for her students by pursuing her dreams, and how her faith has impacted her music. Follow Sarah Grace on Instagram: @sarahhhgraaceFollow on Instagram to keep the conversation going! @themindfulrockstarshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoyed chatting and connecting with Omaha artist/producer Pflames! We talked about his battle with grief, his love for Prince, that one time he hung out with Digital Underground's Shock G (RIP) all night, and of course his latest single "High Anxiety"! Follow Pflames on Instagram: @pflamesFollow on Instagram to keep the conversation going! @themindfulrockstarshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I chatted with punk rock band Those Damn Kids and their manager Ian Cayro. We talked about their personal struggles with addiction and how they are helping others through their music.Learn more about Those Damn Kids here https://thosedamnkids810110172.wordpress.com/Follow Those Damn Kids on Instagram: @thosedamnkidsWatch Those Damn Kids performance at Lonely Souls Virtual Festival here: https://youtu.be/gUyIju-Ka4E?t=4248Follow on Instagram to keep the conversation going! @themindfulrockstarshow--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musics-metaphor/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! What were the takeaways you got from this episode?Read full article on Why “New Year, New You” is Damaging to Mental Health: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/new-year-new-you-mental-health/Learn more about Misty Posey here: https://mistyposeymusic.com/Watch video interview with Misty Posey here: https://fb.watch/agNCQOmN5Z/Check out the FRESH FINDS songs of the Week from indie artists here: https://www.musicsmetaphor.com/blog/fresh-finds-of-the-week-vol-2Follow on Instagram to keep the conversation going! @themindfulrockstarshow--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musics-metaphor/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you catch all of the song references? We're so excited to go on this journey with you.Tune in every Sunday for new episodes.Connect with us @themindfulrockstarshow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musics-metaphor/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.