MHA | Art & Mental Health

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. On this special episode of LaunchLeft, Rain welcomes several artists to expound upon their struggles with mental health and the role art and music play in helping them through difficult times, including mental health crises. Tune in to hear more from guests Carolesdaughter, PUP, HODGY, and Poppy Ajudha.

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LaunchLeft Podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix is an intentional space for Art and Activism where famed creatives launch new artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of left-of-center artists, a curated ecosystem that includes a podcast, label and NFT gallery.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:00] Hodgy on music being a transformative space.
• [18:00] Zack Mykula from PUP on keeping the balance with his bandmates between work and doing something they love together.
• [25:00] Thea from Carolesdaughter on music as her healing space.
• [34:00] Poppy Ajudha on the highs and lows of touring and live performances.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Being open about mental health can really help others relate. You are not alone.  
• Music and creativity can be a mental healing space for many.
• Putting feelings into music and words can be a healing process and also help others heal too.

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