Kelly Reverb
Kelly Reverb
Beats & Balance: Alex Peace's Mental Health Journey
Beats & Balance: Alex Peace's Mental Health Journey
Beats & Balance: Alex Peace's Mental Health Journey
Friday 21st November 2025
DJ Kelly Reverb chats with Alex Peace about mental health, sobriety, and the evolution of Chicago house music.
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Kelly Reverb
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Prioritise mental health for a positive outlook.
- Recognise the glamorisation of nightlife as a hazard.
- Focus on creating for love, not external validation.
- Physical health aids mental clarity.
- Letting go of ego brings freedom.
Life sucks when it's not fun.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of *This Pink Cloud* brings you an engaging conversation between host DJ Kelly Reverb and DJ/producer Alex Peace. Together, they explore the rich history of Chicago house music and the challenges faced by artists in a competitive DJ landscape. Alex shares candid insights into his mental health journey, particularly during the isolating times of the pandemic, which led him to prioritize self-care and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
With humour and authenticity, Alex and Kelly discuss the occupational hazards of nightlife, such as the glamorisation of alcohol, and how it became a problem for them. They reminisce about the early days of DJing with vinyl records, the evolution of music technology, and how they stayed relevant in a rapidly changing industry.
Alex opens up about his personal struggles with expectations and how he found peace by letting go of his ego and focusing on creating music for the love of it. Throughout the episode, Alex emphasises the importance of physical health in achieving mental clarity and shares practical tips on building better habits. He also reflects on the freedom that comes with letting go of external validation and simply enjoying the creative process.
This heartfelt discussion offers a relatable perspective on overcoming personal demons and finding balance in life. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Tune in to this episode for a dose of inspiration and wisdom.