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
Chelsea Cutler on the Commodification of Mental Illness
Singer-songwriter Chelsea Cutler talks depression and the public perception of mental illness on the latest episode of Going There with Dr. Mike.
During the conversation, one issue that Cutler raises…
How Claud Takes On the Super Monster of Anxiety
Speaking with host Dr. Mike Friedman, the Saddest Factory signee discusses struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic attacks. The Super Mo…
How UPSAHL Coped with Breakup Anxiety
It's common to struggle with anxiety following a difficult breakup, something UPSAHL knows all too well. She joined Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to discuss how she dealt with being in…
Dorothy Martin on the Power of Spirituality in Addiction Recovery
Dorothy Martin, namesake and vocalist for the band Dorothy, shares her struggle with addiction, trauma, and suicidality on the latest episode of Going There with Dr. Mike from Consequence and Sound M…
Nikki Sixx on How the "Beast" of Stress and Trauma Can Lead to Substance Abuse
This November, Going There is focusing on stories of substance abuse and addiction, and helping us launch this block of themed episodes is Mötley Crüe member Nikki Sixx.
The co-founding bassist and s…
rationale.'s Dan Lambton on Managing Bipolar Disorder
This week on Going There, pop punk musician and mental health advocate Dan Lambton opens up about managing his bipolar disorder.
A member of rationale. and formerly Real Friends, Lambton has long sha…
How Mary Lambert Makes Mental Health More "Legible"
Musician Mary Lambert shares her struggle with bipolar disorder on the latest episode of Going There with Dr. Mike.
The Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter speaks with Dr. Mike Friedman about ho…
Phantogram's Sarah Barthel on Coping with Traumatic Loss
Musician Sarah Barthel of Phantogram joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with devastating and traumatic loss in her life. The Phantogram singer has been a fantast…
Aimee Mann Discusses the Isolation of Obsessive Thinking and Anxiety
Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There with Dr. Mike podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and depression. The "Suicide Is Murder" singer explains how her obsess…
How Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach Copes with the “Beast” of Anxiety
Singer Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share his struggle with anxiety and depression.
Also a member of Times of Grace, the musician explains th…
A Conversation with Faye Webster About Isolation and Depression
Indie folk artist (and former Consequence Artist of the Month) Faye Webster speaks about her struggle with isolation and depression in the latest episode of the Going There podcast with Dr. Mike Frie…
How Alessia Cara Manages Her Insomnia and Anxiety
Singer-songwriter Alessia Cara joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and insomnia.
The “Scars to Your Beautiful” artist explains how she has struggled …
How mxmtoon Copes with Anxiety and Depression
Maia, the artist known as mxmtoon, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share her struggle with anxiety and depression. mxmtoon talks about the various coping strategies she utilizes…
How Erick the Architect Makes His Mental Health Future Proof
Erick Elliott, otherwise known as Flatbush Zombies member and producer Erick the Architect, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to discuss the concept of how we can build strong mental…
Why Fantastic Negrito Considers Himself A Recovering Narcissist
Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, otherwise known as Grammy Award-winning artist Fantastic Negrito, joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There Podcast to discuss how he understands and copes with narcissism.…
Gerard Way, Julien Baker, and DeathbyRomy on Coping With Isolation (Live at Unwound and Unplugged)
As part of National Day of Unplugging, which reminds us all to put away the smart devices just for a day and find healthier ways to connect, Sound Mind Live teamed with NDU to present Unwound & Unplu…
Mykele Deville on Coping With Racism and Generational Trauma
Mykele Deville joins the show this week to discuss how he copes with the effects of systemic racism and inter-generational trauma on mental health. In particular, the Chicago artist discusses how the…
Jenna Andrews on Struggling with Anorexia Nervosa
Blockbuster singer-songwriter Jenna Andrews joins the show this week to discuss her history with anorexia nervosa. She details her harrowing experiences with weight-related bullying as an adolescent,…
Ian Sweet's Jilian Medford on Confronting Trauma
Jilian Medford of Ian Sweet joins the show this week to discuss the effects that early trauma had on her mental health. She shares how the effects of her trauma expressed itself in different symptoms…