Going There with Dr. Mike
Sound Mind Live and Consequence of Sound present Going There. Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Mike, the weekly series aims to create a safe space for musicians to have honest, healthy conversations about mental health. Each episode covers the experience of artists and creatives as it pertains to specific issues, be it depression, anxiety, addiction, whatever they bring to the table. In the end, the goal is to de-stigmatize these topics and learn from each other. So, join us at the crossroads where music and mental health meet.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Wrabel on Using his "Me-machine" to Find His Sobriety and Embrace His Sexuality
On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks talking with singer-songwriter and musician Wrabel. Wrabel's music is a "refined, masterfully written and cathartically performed collection that recou…
Noah Kahan On Anxiety, Depression, and Being Your Own Best Friend When Dealing with A Busyhead
On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks talking with singer-songwriter and musician Noah Kahan. One review of Noah’s music said that he has “become one of the most recognizable forces in acou…
K.Flay On Creating a Connected Life With or Without Substances
On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with singer, songwriter, and musician Kristine Meredith Flaherty, otherwise known as the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated artist K.Flay. You may kno…
DJ White Shadow on Why We Are Not Broken and Optimizing Your Life
On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with producer, musician, DJ, and songwriter Paul Edward Blair, otherwise known as DJ White Shadow about his struggle with anxiety and depression, and h…
Juice WRLD’s Mother Carmela Wallace on Turning Pain into Purpose and Carrying Juice WRLD’s Legacy
On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with Mother of Juice WLRD entrepreneur and philanthropist Carmela Wallace. Juice WRLD’s musical style was often referred to as emo-rap, a style of Hip …
Joseph on Navigating our Body's Response to Stress and Anxiety
On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with sisters Natalie, Allison, and Meegan, otherwise known as the band Joseph. You may know Joseph from songs such as “White Flag” “Green Eyes” and “Si…
Loren Gray on Accepting All the Different Parts of Ourselves
On this episode of Going There, Dr. Mike speaks with singer-songwriter and influencer Loren Gray. Loren Gray’s reign on social media is monumental, including being one of the most followed TikTok ind…
Grandson on Staying Optimistic on the Hedonic Treadmill
Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live are kicking off Season 4 of Going There by talking with musician and singer-songwriter Jordan Edward Benjamin, better known as Grandson. You may know G…
Going There with Dr. Mike Returns
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to bring back Going There with Dr. Mike for a fresh season! Consequence Podcast Network and Sound Mind Live are proud to announce…
Craig Owens on Coping with the "Horror Movie" in His Head
Craig Owens of Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows opens up about his struggle with bipolar disorder, an experience he refers to as "the horror movie in my head," on this special bonus episode of the Goi…
Jewel Knows That the Tide of Mental Health Always Comes Back In
Jewel joins the Going There podcast to discuss her personal mental health journey and how she learned to accept the changing tides of wellness.
The iconic singer-songwriter shares that the cornerstone…
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale on How Mental Health Monsters Feed on Each Other
Lzzy Hale of Halestorm discusses how her fame doesn't preclude her from having mental health issues on the Going There with Dr. Mike podcast.
The Grammy Award-winning hard rocker discusses how "all th…
LAUV Finds the Light on His Mental Health Journey
Electropop artist LAUV joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to discuss how he uses the concept of “finding the light” to improve his mental health and emotional well-being.
The How I'm F…
Taylor Bennett's Uplifting Individuality
Musician, rapper, entrepreneur, and all around positive guy Taylor Bennett brings his "be yourself" mentality to the Going There with Dr. Mike podcast.
The Chicago native discusses how "uplifting indi…
Pom Pom Squad's Mia Berrin's Galaxy Brain
Mia Berrin -- leader of former Artists of the Month Pom Pom Squad -- joins the Going There podcast to discuss the bias that "mental health" means always feeling and acting happy, calm, and confident.
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Bartees Strange Embraces Validation for BIPOC Mental Health Month
Season 3 of the Going There podcast continues today with Bartees Strange helping launch our focus on BIPOC Mental Health Month. The Farm to Table artist joins host Dr. Mike Friedman for a discussion …
Building Queer Communities with The Aces
The Aces close out Pride Month on the Going There podcast by joining host Dr. Mike in a discussion about building community to battle anti-LGBTQ+ bias and discrimination.
The indie pop quartet -- Cris…
MUNA Embrace Love and Acceptance
Indie pop band MUNA join the Going There podcast's Pride Month series to discuss the potentially harmful effects of rigid, binary thinking to our mental health and well-being.
Speaking with Dr. Mike F…
Creating Safe Spaces with SOAK
The Going There with Dr. Mike podcast returns for a third season of shattering the stigma of mental health. We're launching during Pride Month with a specific focus on LGBTQ+ issues and discussions. …
Grace Gaustad Unlocks the "Black Box" of Mental Health
Singer-songwriter Grace Gaustad joins the Going There podcast to unlock that "black box" of mental health, particularly when it comes to the lasting effects of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying. Speaking with Dr.…