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How are you? How are you REALLY? Mind Wide Open is an award winning interview series that wants you to answer this question honestly, and to mean it when you ask others. Created and hosted by 20-year-old Lily Cornell Silver, this series seeks to destigmatize conversations around mental health, grief, trauma, suicide, and more. Launched in honor of Lily's dad, the late Chris Cornell (Soundgarden/Audioslave), Mind Wide Open features guests from all walks of life, including mental health profes ...
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In the second edition of this special episode, Lily interviews a panel of six of her closest friends and peers to discuss what mental health looks like in their generation. They dive into the unique pressures they face within their age group, intergenerational trauma, social media, anxiety, depression, and diverse personal stories and experiences. …
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Actress Brittany Snow and publicist Jaspre Guest share their mental health-focused letter-writing project, September Letters. Brittany opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder and Jaspre talks anxiety; they take a deep dive with Lily into the intersection of the metaphysical world and mental health, how to cope with mental health challe…
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Mason Spector, Madhappy Clothing company founder and creator, joins Lily to discuss their shared passion for openness around mental health. Mason shares his struggles with addiction and how he infuses mental health into both his work and personal life. Mason and Lily also discuss how their families of origin impact their views on their own mental h…
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It's all smiles with music industry pioneers Matt Pinfield and Allison Hagendorf as they chat with Lily about all things music and mental health. Matt, legendary MTV VJ, and Allison, Spotify's Head of Rock, have been best friends for years; they dive into Matt's battle with drug addiction, him hitting bottom, and how Allison supported him as he beg…
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A year after launching Mind Wide Open in honor of her dad, the late Chris Cornell's, 56th birthday, Lily fittingly finishes the Mind Wide Open series with a poignant and heartfelt conversation with her mother, Susan Silver. Legendary music manager of bands such as Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, Susan speaks candidly with Lily about the immense lo…
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Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), joins Lily to shed the stigma around discussions of mental health and suicide. After losing colleagues to suicide, Dr. Moutier dedicated herself to fighting this leading cause of death. She explores why stigma exists and how it's being reduced,…
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As any artist knows, mental health and creativity often have an intimate relationship. Harold Owens is a certified addiction and recovery specialist and the senior director at MusiCares; part of his life's work is to provide access to mental health resources for music industry members and their families. He shares his expertise on the inextricable …
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Mitul Desai teaches us that you don't have to be a mental health professional to be a mental health advocate. A former Senior Advisor in the U.S. State Department under President Obama, Mitul and and Lily explore mental health on a systemic level and in the corporate world. They discuss how mental health has played an important role in both Mitul's…
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I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Olympic athlete, filmmaker, and award-winning author Alexi Pappas and Lily forge a fast connection in their discussion of losing parents to suicide, befriending pain, and creating art. Lily and Alexi explore the duality of beauty and terror that comes with the similarities between them and th…
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Musician, artist, and activist Nadya Tolokonnikova of the Russian punk rock band, Pussy Riot joins Mind Wide Open. An inspiration to Lily for many years, Nadya discusses her mental health experience being imprisoned in Russia, the delicate balance between activism and self-care, and the necessity of being active in social justice. For more informat…
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In a culture that fears death, Alua Arthur calls for us to ask the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” Alua is a death doula and founder of Going with Grace, an end-of-life planning organization. Grace and Lily explore the realities of death and loss: that it is inevitable, and does…
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Musician Alicia Bognanno, also known as Bully, gets real about her bipolar II diagnosis. She speaks openly on a stigmatized disorder, discussing the relief of being able to "name it to tame it" and shedding light on the importance of vulnerability. She and Lily connect through their sensitivity, creativity, and love of music. For more information, …
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Coach Carla Wilcox, a dear friend and boxing coach of Lily's, teaches us how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. One of the most difficult things about processing grief, trauma, or change of any kind can be being present with the emotions that arise. Coach Carla, a professional boxer, public speaker, and founder of Seattle Boxing Gym, is a…
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Musician and visionary Fantastic Negrito takes a deep dive into the themes of mental health that permeate his music. A self described "recovering narcissist," he and Lily discuss the years he spent on tour with Lily's dad, how he creates art for the greater good, and the many lives he's lived in one. For more information, guest bios, and resources,…
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The youngest Jonas brother, Frankie Jonas, and Lily have an unfiltered conversation about learning when to ask for help, their main takeaways from years of therapy, and what life looks like when you didn't think you'd still be here. Frankie also talks about practicing radical vulnerability on his TikTok accounts, where he both shares and receives v…
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In the second installment of this interview, David Kessler, the world's foremost expert on healing after loss, joins Mind Wide Open to discuss grief and what he has coined as the sixth stage of grief: finding meaning. Lily and her mom, Susan Silver, have turned to his work for support for many years, making for a poignant and full circle conversati…
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Sometimes life is so fucked up that all you can do is laugh about it. Comedian Gary Gulman shares his experiences with major depression and mental health with great candor and humor. He and Lily also delve into his HBO special on the same topic, "The Great Depresh." For more information, guest bios, and resources, go to www.mindwideopenproject.com …
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David Kessler, the world's foremost expert on healing after loss, joins Mind Wide Open to discuss grief and what he has coined as the sixth stage of grief: finding meaning. Lily and her mom, Susan Silver, have turned to his work for support for many years, making for a poignant and full circle conversation between Lily and David. For more informati…
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Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of connection is at the forefront of most of our minds. Professor and developmental psychologist Dr. Niobe Way joins Lily to delve into the fundamentals of vulnerability and human connection and how to cultivate the most meaningful relationships possible. They also discuss Dr. Way's work studying th…
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20-year-old singer-songwriter and American Idol contestant Louis Knight discusses his struggles with mental health as well as his song "Change," which was written about the suicide of his close friend. Louis and Lily swap experiences with mental health, suicidal ideation, and losing a close friend to suicide. Louis also speaks to the power of music…
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Musician and actress Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless joins Lily for a poignant conversation about grief and loss. Taylor's band was on tour with Soundgarden when Lily's dad took his own life; she and Lily connect visibly and deeply through their mutual losses and valiant efforts to heal. They discuss the foundational importance of music in the…
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Dr. Ursula Whiteside shares dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies created to help with suicidal ideation and other intense emotions in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A leading suicide prevention researcher, Dr. Whiteside and Lily get real about their own experiences with suicidal ideation and how to be supportive to othe…
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Musician Ann Wilson of Heart talks openly about her experiences with body shaming, the impacts on her mental health, and her daily coping tools to maximize emotional wellbeing. Ann and Lily talk about the importance of music and artistic expression as well as the energy within the Seattle music scene. For more information, guest bios, and resources…
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In this special episode, Lily interviews a panel of six of her closest friends and peers to discuss what mental health looks like in their generation. They dive into the unique pressures they face within their age group, intergenerational trauma, social media, anxiety, depression, and diverse personal stories and experiences. An episode full of rad…
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Clinical psychologist and music buff Dr. Mike Friedman joins Mind Wide Open after interviewing Lily for his own music and mental health centered podcast, Hardcore Humanism. Dr. Friedman and Lily dive into mental health destigmatization, fundamental tools, toxic masculinity, and the extensive relationship between music and mental health. For more in…
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Psychoanalyst Dr. Robin Stern talks gaslighting. A buzzword in the zeitgeist, Dr. Stern defines gaslighting and discusses her groundbreaking book, "The Gaslight Effect." She also breaks down how gaslighting shows up in personal and societal relationships, how it affects our mental health, and how to break the cycle. Dr. Stern asserts that most have…
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Trailblazer Sienna Mae Gomez joins Lily to discuss body positivity and the power of radical vulnerability, specifically on social media. Sienna shares how she uses her mighty platforms on Instagram and TikTok to encourage acceptance, kindness, and honesty about our deepest insecurities while shining a light on the adverse effects of comparison and …
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Musician Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam joins Lily as one of the most important guiding lights in her life. The pair talk about societal and political impacts on our collective mental health, Eddie's own experiences with art and vulnerability, the important combination of activism and empathy, and some fond stories about Eddie and Lily's dad. For more i…
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Lily welcomes longtime family friend Jack Osbourne to Mind Wide Open. They talk candidly about their similar family structures and what mental health looks like growing up in the entertainment industry. Jack delves into his experiences with addiction, rehab, COVID-19, and how he manages his Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. For more information, guest …
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Monique Minahan, creator of The Grief Practice, enlightens us on how grief and trauma show up in the mind and body. Monique and Lily candidly discuss the emotional repercussions of the loss of a loved one and the differences between grief and mental health issues. She shares her wisdom about how to process grief and actively create healing. For mor…
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Acclaimed actor and activist Michael K. Williams joins Lily for a special episode on honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Michael discusses the mental health repercussions of systemic racism and oppression, advocating for police and prison reform. Michael also shares his initiative, Crew Count, which takes a multi-layered approach to undo the harm …
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Musician Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses joins Lily to discuss their dual experiences with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. Duff doesn't hold back about his experience with addiction as self-medication for mental health struggles and how he takes care of his well being now. Duff and Lily chat about family life and how to talk openly about diff…
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Model and social media sensation, Sir Carter, gets real about the intersectionality of mental health and the importance of being vulnerable. Sir and Lily explore race, sexuality, and gender, discussing how these identities intersect with mental health. They also consider how social media can actually help us instead of hurt us, as they talk about t…
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How are you? How are you REALLY? Dr. Marc Brackett, founder and director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, teaches us the importance of answering that question honestly. A leading expert on social emotional learning, Dr. Brackett and Lily speak openly about their challenges, making a case for infusing emotional intelligence into the DN…
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Welcome to the first episode of Mind Wide Open, a mental health centered podcast created and hosted by Lily Cornell Silver. The series originally launched on what would have been her dad's 56th birthday. Trauma expert Laura Vandernoot Lipsky is a natural first guest as an author, founder of The Trauma Stewardship Institute, and mentor to Lily. Lily…
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