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Nik Nocturnal is a professional solo music artist (guitar), is in the band Termina and is a successful content creator of all things that encompass the world of metal music. He can be found on several platforms such as Twitch and YouTube and does fantastic metal reviews, reactions, memes and original music. If you like metal and you like laughing then definitely check him out. On this episode we t...

Joined by the effervescent Jen from Making up for glossed time, who refers to herself as an " unexpected influencer", we jump in and chat about expressing ourselves creatively through clothes and make up, what to do when you like so many styles and genres,  how to dress with changing bodies and insecurities, our nostalgic love for TV show "Susannah and Trinny", breaking the habit of buying bl...

Always a pleasure to be joined by one of my favourite guitarists, Dan Baune of Devil's Train and Lost Sanctuary. As is often the case with our conversations, we cover a diverse spectrum such as looking at the theatrical pairings of sex and music on stage and in a musical context, burlesque, pole dancing, accepted levels of erotica and the dialogue around misogny vs empowerment.  We talk about...

A great yarn and a bit of giggle with homegrown comedian, Mel Buttle. On this episode Mel gives some great insights on how to get into comedy and discusses her personal journey. She addresses the need for an online presence, being an extroverted introvert, dealing with flight or fight and being mindful to avoid borrowing material or mimicking artists you enjoy. We also have an EXCLUSIVE reveal of...

What is it really like to be a successful writer, producer or showrunner in Hollywood? I am joined by the masterful David H. Steinberg who is incredibly generous with his time to the script writing community and shares many insights on this podcast episode. David provides practical advice that is useful to all creatives, not just writers. Covering topics such as writer's room structures, the benef...

I'm back.... and that's because of the wonderful Scott Mellinger, lead guitarist of ZAO (I loveeeee them!) who joins me for a really sincere chat. Covering topics of anxiety, expression through musical instruments, how to reconcile and start the healing process of repairing friendships and connections as well as all the usual music stuff!  Scott probes me on what being an empath really feels...

Sooooo excited about this one! Whoo Scandinavian Metal Time ! Join me as I chat to Andreas from Danish metal band, CABAL. On this episode we talk about the momentum of the Danish metal scene and some bands to look out for, the highs of performing, managing stress and its effect on the physical body as well as dealing with seasonal affective disorder - coping with those long winters and the importa...

Rap Artist, Christian Ford joins me on this podcast for something a little different! A truly fascinating discussion that covers everything from his Rap influences like Eminem to connecting to your higher self to his love of basketball. A great discussion around putting the mind/ego in the corner and connecting into the heart space, feeling the feelings and daring to be vulnerable. His approach to...

We’re baaaccck. Nearly a year on and now everyone knows about the Free Britney movement (whilst we have been banging on about it for years!) It is my pleasure to be joined again by my friend Ryann, who is informed and compassionate, is an integral force within the Free Britney Movement and who is a passionate advocate for mental health and disability rights. During this episode we get an update on...

Trent is a mental health advocate for the Rise Foundation, is the vocalist in Sydney Hardcore band, Relentless and my friend. On this episode we get nostalgic about concerts and tours, discuss what’s happening in the hardcore scene within Sydney/Australia as well as what being a mental health advocate entails; ensuring words and actions align. He talks of the embrace of the hardcore community and...

Alexandra Zerner is a progressive rock/metal guitar player, multi-instrumentalist and composer from the Czech Republic. She frequents the lists of women who shred and I am such a fan of her work and delighted to talk with her beautiful and detailed mind. We discuss the intersection of magic, science and spirituality. Our love for other worlds created through genres of sci fi and steampunk and our...

On this episode Porter McKnight of metal band Atreyu discusses the Twitch community and the use of this platform for the release of their new album, Baptize. We also discuss tips for those new to meditating, easing into esoteric topics through the channeled works of Abraham Hicks and digestible reading material such as The Celestine Prophecy and Journeys out of the Body. Magick and rituals of the...

Warning this podcast is mostly about science with a tiny bit of music in the mix! You will most definitely learn something. There’s a lot of plant and tree chatter...and that’s because Milo has a background in molecular biology. He shares a favourite book called “The Overstory” which is a novel written about tree communication and is mind opening fiction. He also talks about his academic peers in...

Joined by prolific punk rock artist Chris Shary (Descendents, Blink 182) we discuss the rewards of being tenacious, creating every day no matter how small, gifting your skills/art to others simply to give, finding a partner that supports and complements your work as well as the crucial role of teachers in creating an oasis for students. Of course there’s some punk and comic book chatter in the mix...

Leslie Holt’s Neuro Blooms project began with her mixed media paintings based on brain scans of people experiencing different mental health conditions. She was compelled by the beauty of PET scans, as well as their power to convey the brain’s role in mental illness. The pins and accompanying art spark conversations about the causes and stigmatizing myths surrounding mental illness. We discuss her...

On this episode we talk to Dan Weyandt of ZAO. Exploring anger issues - reading the physical and mental cues, dealing with anger fantasies, applying the wisdom of stoics and their philosophical principles in taming anger. A psychotherapy tool that he found success with for anxiety was EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for those perhaps not responding to other topics. An explorat...

If you're a fan of a good love story... you will love this chat!  We chatted for 3 hours (don’t worry the podcast is not that long) and just when you think we are wrapping up we got going again! It’s a journey.  Join me as I chat to this absolute legend, Brad Moxey, drummer extraordinare to several bands including JB Crockett and Evergreen Terrace. We muse about why some bands get massiv...

Teenage Bottlerocket bass player Miguel Chen, talks to us about his Yoga for punks practice - which are online classesthat he created with his wife. He also explains how yoga became an integral part of his lifestyle, we share a few key (easy to do) yoga poses that can assist with your emotional wellbeing. We also chat about Tales from Wyoming, getting kids into yoga and some music stuff. The prop...

Elizabeth Sneed runs Curvy Surfer Girl which is reinventing the surfer girl image, where every girl is welcome. During this chat we talk about our own insecurities, especially in the water and when it comes to our love of surfing, being comfortable, what helps us and the areas we still get stuck on when it comes to self worth. There is nothing worse than letting your body image chatter get in the...

On this episode I am joined by guitarist Daniel Baune of British metal band Monument and he also has his own album Lost Sanctuary coming out soon. We address dealing with panic attacks, performance anxiety and reframing mistakes on stage, the perils of toxic positivity and the need to feel the feelings. There’s a large chunk of geeking out over guitar and talking about expressive players and his i...

Join Russ Rankin from punk bands Good Riddance & Only Crime as we chat about the differences between hope and expectations, reflect upon releasing the need to control and identifying that the only thing we can truly control is ourselves. He identifies that being of service is a great way to keep focussed and helps with his long term sobriety. We talk about his writing, his love of the hard tim...

Aaron Dalbec of BANE, Be Well & Only Crime opens up about filing the void and the depression that settled in after Bane's final days, how he coped and how he found the motivation to join another band with his friends to create Be Well. We chat about using distractions to keep us from processing our emotions, the importance of true friendship bonds and not being afraid to reach out and talk abo...

Agnostic Front's bass player, Mike Gallo, joins me on this episode as we discuss all aspects of his, the process and the many and varied types of art we admire. He has a distinct style that draws on street art, graffiti and pop culture. There's no shortage of cultural references such as Skeletor, hardcore Care Bears, Oogie Boogie and Boondocks Saints to name but a few. You'll have to endure our mu...

Join the effervescent front man of Cancer Bats, Liam Cormier on this episode. Chatting about his indoor skate ramp, straight edge as a launch pad to assist with a healthier lifestyle, dirt bike riding as a form of meditation and being present as well as the importance of side projects to continue creative evolution. We discuss strategies for when your the one not drinking/partying and the stigma t...

Join Dave Hause, American singer- songwriter who currently performs both solo and with his band The Mermaid, as we discuss our younger years at school and religious upbringings, albums that are challenging to revisit  as our mental health shifted such as  The Downward Spiral ( still a masterpiece) , how and why seeing a therapist can benefit you as well as avoiding oblivion via any addic...