Collaborative Resource Hub: Wellness in Rock and Roll

Mike, singer of The Rumjacks, shares his interesting insights into wellness, while weaving in his comedic humour.  You will glean something from him, and laugh a ton.  It’s a win-win.    We chat about:  💥How he manages his daily stress  💥Social media, technology and screen breaks  💥How he overcomes adversity  💥How he takes care of his voice/lungs as a vo...

Our GUIDE INTERVIEW SERIES offer you a wealth of concentrated  information and insight. 💣 Knowledge bombs dropped by really smart people.  Suzi Green is a nutritional therapist as well as an experienced tour manager and host of an online music industry support, The Back Lounge.  She covers a lot.  Some of the highlights are:    💥Imposter Syndrome in the music indust...

Our GUIDE INTERVIEW SERIES offer you a wealth of concentrated  information and insight. 💣 Knowledge bombs dropped by really smart people. Richard, educator with Host Defense Mushrooms by Fungi Perfecti, shares about the benefits of functional mushrooms, as well as some of his favourite bands having grown up in the punk and hardcore scene in New York.  It’s a fun chat about music and wel...

Stacey Dee of Bad Cop/Bad Cop, in her pure positive presence, tells us that we’re all entirely capable of overcoming difficulties and negativity so we can lead a happy and fulfilling life.  This interview will inspire you. We chat on: 💥The positive impact Bad Cop is creating through their music 💥Her improvement in perspective post-cancer, post-substance abuse detox 💥Her perspective and ins...

Our GUIDE INTERVIEW SERIES offer you a wealth of concentrated  information and insight. 💣 Knowledge bombs dropped by really smart people. Joanne is a dedicated and charismatic woman with a massive heart.  She specializes in making wellness, diversity and inclusion accessible and sustainable within the live touring sect.  She's a wealth of knowledge. We chat on:  💥What led her...

Phil Templar, drummer of the legendary Templars, imparts a supreme dose of positivity during this chat.  Lift up your scene, don’t tear it down. We chat on: 💥What he’s learned throughout his journey in music 💥How he stays balanced and manages stress 💥His relationship with the internet and social media 💥How he deals with adversity 💥And some fun tour-related stories Connect with The Templa...

Stephen McBean hails from two rock and roll groups, Black Mountain and Pink Mountaintops.  He’s been in music since he was a teenager, with years of gigging under his belt.  He’s learned a lot over the years and has developed a great sense of compassion and awareness. We chat about: His experiences with alcohol use and being sober Healthy changes he’s made, such as mindfulness and cookin...

Our GUIDE INTERVIEW SERIES offer you a wealth of concentrated  information and insight. 💥 Knowledge bombs dropped by really smart people. Doug Neel hails from Columbus, Ohio and is a professional musician of twenty years, having shared the stage with Aretha Franklin, ‘Blue” Lou Marini and the Urban Jazz Coalition.  He’s also a music educator at the university level and is now shifting g...

Our GUIDE INTERVIEW SERIES offer you a wealth of concentrated  information and insight.  💥 Knowledge bombs dropped by really smart people.   Patsy Bouressa is an integral part of the SIMS Foundation, a non-profit that provides mental health and substance use recovery services and support for musicians, music industry professionals, and their dependent family members.    S...

Jenny Woo brings both love and strength into the scene.  She is the front woman of Rebels Rule and The Choices.  She shares her perspective on the clear tie-in with punk rock and taking care of one’s mental and physical health.   We chat about:  💥Why taking care of her health and wellbeing is important to her, and what that looks like  💥What she wishes she knew when she...

Milo Aukerman from the Descendents sits down and speaks to all things wellness and science in this chat.    We touch on:  💥Caffeine consumption  💥Exercise 💥His strategies around moderation   💥What eating healthy looks like to him  💥Why trees are important to us and how they communicate with each other  💥What helps him as a vocalist and what inspires his cre...

Sid and Jack, two thirds of Grade 2, out of England, sit down and share their thoughts on wellness and what it means to them.  These guys are genuine, honest and motivated.  During this interview we cover a lot of topics, accompanied by lots of laughs. We chatted about: The importance of sleep, staying hydrated and the ins and outs of eating healthy on tour Why exercise is so important t...

Dan Hooligan, singer from Mob Mentality chats about what health and wellness means to him these days, versus when he was younger. He respectfully shares his experiences on: How eating healthy has improved his health Why he incorporates exercise into his life on a daily basis Mental toughness, and how he’s better for having it Why he challenges himself to do things he dislikes What helps his anxiet...

Eddie Spaghetti from Supersuckers talks about not only his love of Topo Chico water, but his forthcoming writing project, and a slew of wellness related thoughts and insights. Our banter covers lots of areas, such as: How cancer made him aware of the gift of life His path leading to sobriety and what helps him stay sober now How being a parent affects his choices Meditation and why he finds it imp...

Eric McFadden has an incredibly long and jaw dropping resume.  He is a phenomenal guitarist and vocalist, contributing to countless bands, including George Clinton, Stockholm Syndrome, Anders Osborne and Kate Vargas, as well as creating music in his own Trio.   Eric is a super cool dude, and we cover a lot of ground in this chat.  He shares his insights into:  💥How he used to...

Adam Tanbouz plays guitar in He Is Legend, Wilmington, North Carolina’s raw rock and roll band. Adam shares about: -How writing and playing music is a massive part of his life -How he maintains balance in his life -How he meditates -What supplements he takes -How he prioritizes time for himself and his creativity -What mindfulness means to him Connect with He Is Legend: http://heislegendnc.com/ ht...

Christopher Tait, keyboardist of Detroit bands Electric Six and Belle Ghoul, shares his story of how he fell into substance abuse and his path to recovery.  Using his experience for the greater good, Chris founded the organization Passenger, which offers support for travellers in recovery. Chris created a lot of chaos and disruption in his band, before hitting his rock bottom and finally clea...

Our GUIDE INTERVIEW SERIES offer you a wealth of concentrated  information and insight. 💥 Knowledge bombs dropped by really smart people . Katie is a therapist based out of England, seeing patients worldwide, as well as a podcast host to Mental Health Monsters.  Katie specializes in making mental health topics relatable by blending classic horror with mental health.  And in her pri...

This interview is more of a training!  NutriGold’s National Educator, Chad Kelly, sits down to provide interesting information on mood supporting remedies: Fish Oil, Magnesium, B Vitamins, Vitamin D and Ashwagandha. You’ll hear a great overview of each remedy as well as evidence from clinical studies which have shown wonderful benefits for mood support. Chad explains how someone can start inc...

Ricky Schmidt, out of San Diego, just released his first full length solo record and is also part of two other bands, Western Settings and Hey, Chels.  He’s talented, he lives and breathes music, and he equates happiness with being healthy, since it enables you to live a good life. Ricky shares about: -Exercise and why it's important to him -How playing music and writing help him process emot...

Our GUIDE INTERVIEW SERIES offer you a wealth of concentrated  information and insight. 💥 Knowledge bombs dropped by really smart people. Seth Bolivo is an independent small business owner and formulator of electrolytes with the company Superieur Electrolytes.  Learn why hydrating with electrolytes are so crucial for your health (especially if you’re a musician!), what happens when you...

Nick Petty seems to breathe music while the rest of us are breathing air.  He’s the frontman of Bay Area band, The Happys, who convey elements of surf, grunge, 90s alternative and punk, with a glaze of pop. Nick shares his thoughts about: -Using music and playing his guitar as a form of meditation -His struggles with drug addiction, anxiety, ADHD and sporadic episodes of mania. -How he gains...

Blag the Ripper is a smart and insightful man who cranks out killer tunes with lyrics you just simply cannot take seriously in his legendary band, the Dwarves. We chat about: -Not drinking alcohol -Healthy eating - on and off tour -Meditation -The mindset from which he approaches his career in music and how that cultivates a more sustainable mental attitude -Tips for staying well on tour -And he g...

In this easy going conversational interview, learn about the Why behind the Collaborative Resource Hub, which is a new project by Wellness Provisions, focused on bridging the gap between mental health, wellness and music - specifically rock and roll.    🎬This interview was graciously conducted by Ali Epstone of MindWave Meditation - Thanks, Ali! The Collaborative Resource Hub, brought t...

Ali Epstone is a very interesting human being.  He’s the singer of an alt pop band, slowride, from England, as well as the founder and owner of MindWave Meditation, where he guides people towards a more balanced state of being. Ali shares about: -His life has been full of ups and downs but how he’s come out on top -His struggles with addiction and the systems he created for himself to stay on...