CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for Musicians
Mari FongAward-winning "People's Choice" CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is where notable musicians and experts share stories and solutions for mental help and addiction recovery. Music journalist Mari Fong dives deep with her interviews to provide real-world solutions from artists like The Lumineers, Fred Armisen, Lindsey Stirling, David Archuleta, Killswitch Engage, Grouplove, Margaret Cho, King Iso, and Linda R... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthMusic InterviewsMusicHealth & Fitness | |||
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Mari Fong interviews Jared Watson of Dirty Heads and Dave Schools of Widespread Panic on the Neal Casal Foundation.
Jared Watson of Dirty Heads on Alcoholism Recovery with the Neal Casal Music Foundation “Reboot” for Alcohol Awareness Month
“I woul... more
Mari Fong interviews Nick Hexum of 311 and Brandon Jay of Altadena Musicians for a special episode for Podcasthon, focusing on nonprofits and those who do good in this world.
For our featured musician, I’m excited to have singer-songwriter Nick Hexu... more
Mari Fong interviews King Iso and expert Scott Fears, MD, PhD on schizoaffective and bipolar II disorder with addictions, Part 2.
He’s a rapper who’s turned his lifelong battles with mental health and addiction into life-saving music, amassing milli... more
Mari Fong interviews King Iso and expert Scott Fears, MD, PhD on schizoaffective and bipolar II disorder with addictions, Part 1.
He’s a rapper who’s turned his lifelong battles with mental health and addiction into life-saving music, amassing milli... more
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- This is a GREAT podcast!
Mari does a fantastic job of finding the humanity of some of the biggest names in music! It is super interesting!!!
Apple Podcasts5rakamoto
United States2 years ago - Great host, great podcast.
Check Your Head Podcast is a truly insightful deep dive into the mental health of some of the biggest names in music. The interviews are entertaining but also informative and inspirational. Getting to know some of my favorite musicians on a deeper level really brings my own mental health into focus.
Apple Podcasts5alaskanalligatorUnited States4 years ago - I love this podcast!
Mari is a great person and cares about helping people, and the work she is doing in this podcast is so important. As a musician it can feel isolating dealing with mental illness. I’ve been in the music industry for over a decade and this podcast really hits home. I love listening and look forward to new episodes!
Apple Podcasts5*Snow White*United States4 years ago - Thanks Mari!
This host is doing important work that is needed in this space. She takes it seriously but knows how to keep it relevant and interesting. Quality production, keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5Joshill:)United States5 years ago - Awesome and Inspiring Podcast
I really enjoy the Check Your Head Podcast. Very inspiring, insightful, and interesting topics of discussion that anyone can relate to❣️
Karen Gustad
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Apple Podcasts5xpolamalu_43xUnited States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #91 | United States/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  Ukraine/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #208 |  Finland/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  New Zealand/Music/Music Interviews |
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The show centers on candid conversations with musicians and mental health experts, exploring anxiety, addiction, recovery, and resilience within the music industry. Episodes often combine personal storytelling with practical strategies—from therapy concepts to community-based support—aimed at reducing stigma and offering real-world tools for listeners and artists alike. A notable hallmark is the nonprofit mission that pairs elevated conversations with accessible resources and actionable guidance for fans and fellow musicians navigating mental health and addiction challenges.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Nick Hexum
2. Brandon Jay
3. King Iso
4. Dr. Scott Fears
5. Linda Ronstadt
6. Dr. Ish Major
7. Trapper Schoepp
8. Bill Taylor
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