Mental health, making music and staying alive. Explore intimate, vulnerable and fascinating stories from major music artists on their real-life challenges, triumphs, and how they've navigated the world while making art. Hosted by Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles.
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"Voices" is the first production of Free Yourself Global, the first global and cross-cultural domestic violence campaign. This series brings together all of the voices of the participants of domestic violence, including recovering abusers, victims, children, educators, support agencies and health professionals, law enforcement agencies, policy-makers, celebrities and social entrepreneurs who work to aid in this cause. It is the aim that "Voices" encourages people to open up and share their s ...
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9 - John Joseph (Cro-Mags) on "Destroying Monsters," Addiction, Recovery & 1970's Punk Rock History
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John Joseph first rose to prominence as the singer for legendary New York hardcore band the Cro-Mags. He's since become a published author, activist, Ironman athlete and outspoken advocate for thinking for yourself and questioning authority. His new book, "Destroying Monsters" shares the harrowing tale of his family's relationship with addiction an…
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8 - Richie Hardcore on Social Media, Mental Health, Porn, Domestic Violence Prevention & Redemption
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Can we prevent domestic violence? Can porn ever be a good thing? Do abusive people deserve a road to redemption? How dangerous is social media? In this week's episode we chat to Kiwi speaker and activist Richie Hardcore about the answers to these questions. We also explore his work teaching men and boys about masculinity and consent, sex education,…
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7 - Connie (SeeYouSpaceCowboy) on Trans Freedom, Mental Health, Overcoming Addiction & Making "Sasscore"
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Connie of SeeYouSpaceCowboy candidly shares her experiences of love, mental illness, staying creative, growing up in the hardcore scene, her own coming out story and some important musings on how we we can combat the trans mental health crisis.By Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles
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6 - Stephen Brodsky (Cave In) on Kurt Cobain & Transcending the Grief of Losing Caleb
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Stephen Brodsky of Cave In talks about the magic of Kurt Cobain and his long journey of grief and recovery six years after the death of his talented bassist and friend, Caleb Scofield. In the second half of the show, hosts Tim and Christina delve deep into their own experiences of grief, lost loved ones and finding solace in the aftermath.…
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5 - Devin Townsend on Mental Health, Creativity, Empathy, Meditation & Life After Psychedelics
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Musician Devin Townsend reflects on mental health, mental illness, emphathy, trauma, the musical creative process, creating a meditation practice and the life-changing impact of psychedelics. Devin has created over 30 albums of music that defies the simplistic "heavy" tag and operates in its own sonic realm of emotional expresssion and experimentat…
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4 - Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari) on Why Our Mental Health Isn't Wired For Capitalism
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Rou Reynolds of UK band Enter Shikari reflects on why capitalist society couldn't be a worse system for our mental health and how we could break the system to save the planet and our minds. He also reflects on what being open about his struggles did for his connection with his fans. As Rou says, "society's push for self interest, for competition, o…
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3 - Lzzy Hale & Arejay Hale (Halestorm) on Mental Health, Self Acceptance and the Power of Being Flawed
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Lzzy Hale and Arejay Hale of Halestorm discuss overcoming depression and anxiety, connecting with the magic within, accepting yourself, the merits of therapy and medication, changing your inner voice and being the mental health “cycle breakers” in their family.By Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles
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2 - Nergal (Behemoth): Life After Near-Death, Mood Boosting Techniques & Metal Vs. Dance
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Nergal, the singer/guitarist from Polish extreme metal band Behemoth, shares his story of life after recovering from leukemia, the Behemoth musical renaissance that followed his experiences with his own mortality, why he moves on stage the way he does, some sure-fire strategies to lift your mood wherever you are in the world and if dance is somethi…
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1 - Corey Taylor (Slipknot) on Mental Illness, Speaking Out, Survival and Sobriety
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Iconic Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor talks about how being open with the fans about his struggles with mental illness changed the way he handled the issue with his loved ones, shares what he thinks is missing from the discussion around bipolar disorder, explores the connection between his state of mind and his lyrics, and reflects on surviving som…
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Episode 7 with Elisabete Brasil - Femicide & Preventing Violence Against Women
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President of UMAR, Elisabete Brasil discusses the recent findings in a 12 year study of Femicide in Portugal, and how communities need to become involved in preventing violence against women and what this support should look like.By Transcendent Media Capital
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Episode 6 with Levent Altan - Challenges In Global Policy Development for Domestic Violence
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Executive Director of Victim Support Europe, Levent Altan, discusses some of the challenges in global policy development for domestic violence and the importance of primary research into victims experiences and story-telling in informing policy.By Transcendent Media Capital
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Episode 5 with Nadine Sookermany Power In Relationships
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In Episode 5 of "Voices" we talk with Nadine Sookermany, Executive Director of Springtide Resources in Toronto, Canada. We explore the issue of power and control in relationships and the complicated psychology underpinning emotional abuse. "Voices" is part of the global interactive domestic violence campaign "Free Yourself Global" Check it out at w…
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Episode 4 with Kennedy Otina - Female Genital Mutilation Facilitated By Families
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Kennedy Otina from FEMNET talks about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as facilitated by families in some African countries and the cultural drivers are behind this practice. Kennedy also discusses the initiatives being implemented to see an end to the practice of FGM in Kenya.By Transcendent Media Capital
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Episode 3 with Will Marling - Challenges Faced by NGOs And Policy Makers
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In Episode 3 we speak with Will Marling, from Victims of Crime International, based in Washington DC about the challenges facing NGO's and policy-makers in resolving issues of domestic violence.By Transcendent Media Capital
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