Andrew Berstein
Andrew Berstein
Ep. 46 It’s only Rock & Roll
Ep. 46 It’s only Rock & Roll
Ep. 46 It’s only Rock & Roll
Wednesday 16th September 2020
Woody Giessmann and Willie Wilkins discuss addiction and mental health in the music industry, focusing on education, relapse prevention, and treatment access.
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Get the buttons here!Rock & Roll Realities: Mental Health and Addiction in the Music Scene
It's about education, it's about relapse prevention, but it's also about improving access to treatment, and that's really been my goal at right turn is to be able to answer the phone and say: let's get this person help.
Ever wondered how the glitz and glamour of the music industry intersect with mental health and addiction? In this episode of 'The MAP', hosts Woody Giessmann and Willie Wilkins pull back the curtain on their experiences in the music and comedy worlds, revealing how these high-pressure environments often lead to struggles with addiction and mental health. They dive into the importance of education, relapse prevention, and making treatment more accessible.
As Woody puts it, 'It's about improving access to treatment, and that's really been my goal at Right Turn - to answer the phone and say: let's get this person help'. The conversation also touches on the pandemic's impact on mental health, highlighting concerns around daylight savings time and rising suicide rates. You'll hear about the role of talk therapy in treating these issues and why self-medication can sometimes be part of the recovery journey.
Plus, Woody and Willie share personal anecdotes about how physical activity has positively influenced their mental health. Whether you're in the music industry, know someone who is, or are just curious about how these worlds collide, this episode offers a candid look at the challenges and solutions. It's a mix of empathy, practical advice, and real-life stories that aim to foster a better understanding of addiction and mental health.