Well Being Creative
Fueled by Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co. Well Being Creative is a podcast that breaks down stigmas and creates a conversation surrounding well being in the creative fields. Host Harrison Diskin sits down with creators of all types to discuss how they manage the inevitable stress, anxiety, and health choices that come along with creating in today's wild world.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 81 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Ep 041: Westend on Facing Creative Blocks, Celebrating Small Wins, Ingredients of Success, Patience In Artistry, and More.
Westend joins Well Being Creative to talk longevity in dance music, staying healthy on the road, and building community through fitness, education, and tech. From DJing to launching Scraps and Westen…
Ep 040: Hermixalot — On The Founding of Femme House, Creating Safe Spaces, Empowering Women, Dance Music's Underground Bias, and More.
Today’s guest is someone whose work is not just transforming the music industry—it’s reimagining who gets to be part of it. Lauren Spalding, also known as HERMIXALOT, is the co-founder and Executive …
Ep 039: Jon Casey — On Letting Go, Transcending Anxiety, Choosing Joy Over Happiness, and the Power of Curiosity and Presence
Ep 038: ProbCause — On Facing Fear, Finding Flow, Storytelling as a Superpower, and the Journey Through Sobriety and Self-Discovery
In Episode 38 of Well Being Creative, ProbCause joins the show for a raw and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to thrive as an artist. From embracing fear and uncertainty to mastering…
Ep 037: Stephen Bakarich AKA Masteria on Unlocking Your Potential, Mastering Your Mindset, Finding Gratitude in Adversity, Overcoming Fear of Failure, Embracing Uncertainty, Staying Consistent, Balancing Artistry and Entrepreneurship, and Much More.
In this episode of Well Being Creative, I sit down with Stephen Bakarich—better known to the music world as Masteria. From commanding festival stages as a touring DJ to stepping into his role as a me…
Ep 036: Stacey Forrester - Co-Founder of Good Night Out Vancouver on Creating Safer Nightlife Spaces, Bystander Intervention, The Importance Of Harm Reduction, Aiming For Comfortable Relationships, and More.
In this episode of Well Being Creative, Harrison sits down with Stacey Forrester, founder of Good Night Out Vancouver—an organization dedicated to creating safer, more inclusive nightlife environment…
Ep 035: Jacy Cunningham on Mind vs Spirit, Leaving a Legacy of Love, Embracing Humanity, The Struggle of Self Acceptance, Daily Practices for Wellness, and More
In this episode, we’re joined by Jacy Cunningham, the visionary creator of The Jacy Method—a transformative wellness practice designed to help people break open, embrace their authentic selves, and f…
Episode 034: Coco & Breezy - From Food Stamps to Successful Business Owners, The Power of Manifesting, Authenticity Over Popularity, Producing Intentional Music & More
Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by Coco & Breezy, visionary entrepreneurs, DJs, and founders of the iconic eyewear brand Coco & Breezy Eyewear. From designing frames worn by global stars like Prin…
Episode 033: HVDES on Overcoming Addiction, Taking Small Steps for Big Change, Music's Healing Power, Defining Success, and More
Today's guest is the extraordinary Savannah Mae AKA HVDES—an artist, producer, and performer whose music blurs the lines between electronic and rock while breaking stigmas around mental health, addic…
Episode 032: Lincoln Jesser on the Power of Sound Healing, Importance of Meditation, Finding Your True Self, Embracing Rejection, Staying Present, and More
This episode's guest is Lincoln Jesser—an artist, producer, and sound healer whose work seamlessly bridges the worlds of music and mindfulness to create a genre dubbed Healing House. Lincoln’s journe…
Episode 031: Nostalgix on Carving Your Own Lane, Overcoming Creative Blocks, Staying Consistent to Build a Longlasting Career, and Much More
Nostalgix is an incredible artist making waves in the electronic music scene. Born in Iran, raised in Vancouver, and now based in LA she’s been grinding and touring the world performing at major venu…
Episode 030: Lizzy Jane on: Embracing Originality, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Harnessing Artist Instincts, Trusting Your Gut, and more
On today’s episode of Well Being Creative, we’re diving deep with Lizzy Jane, a multi-talented artist who’s been fearlessly carving her own path in the electronic music scene. From her beginnings in …
Episode 029: Ghastly on Overcoming Self Doubt, Finding Inspiration, Starting Over, Letting Go, Trusting Yourself and More
In this episode of Well Being Creative, David Lee Crow, better known as DJ and producer Ghastly, explores his powerful journey of resilience, self-growth, and authenticity. Known for his raw approach…
Episode 028: Hilary Gleason: Building Backline; a Nonprofit Providing Critical Mental Health And Wellness Resources To Music Industry Professionals And Their Families.
Today, we’re diving into one of the most important conversations in the music industry: mental health. Our guest is Hilary Gleason, co-founder and Executive Director of Backline, a nonprofit providin…
Episode 027: Nik Cherwink: Celebrating Your Wins, Embracing Authenticity, Breakthroughs in Coaching, Progress Over Perfection, and Much More
To start off 2025 on an inspiring foot, our next guest is Nik Cherwink, a life coach who specializes in working with DJs, producers, and artists in the electronic music world. He also has his own pod…
Episode 026: Brent Tactic: Pivoting To Opening His Own Boutique Booking Agency, Sobriety In The Music Industry, Mental Health, Trusting Your Gut, and More
In this episode I sit down with Brent Tactic, a seasoned booking agent and founder of Good Direction Agency. From their early days DJing in the Hip Hop scene to building a successful career at some o…
Episode 025: Blanke: Discussing His Physical and Mental Health Journey, The Importance of Building Communities, Staying Creative, and Much More
Hailing originally from Australia and now based in Denver, Blanke has carved out a unique space in the electronic music world, all while staying true to his authentic self. In this episode, we’re div…
Episode 024: Theresa Wolters (VP of Health & Human Services at MusiCares): Discussing Their Mission To Support The Health & Welfare Of The Music Community Through A Range Of Programs And Services
Today we have a special guest: Theresa Wolters, Vice President of Health & Human Services at MusiCares. MusiCares is the charitable arm of the Recording Academy and plays a crucial role in supporting…
Episode 023: Moore Kismet - Talking About Self Love, Mental Health, Balancing Life With Music, The Financial Struggle Of Being An Artist, Representing The Queer Community, and More
From a young age, Moore Kismet discovered the transformative power of dance music, and it wasn’t long before their passion turned into a remarkable career as a music producer. They’re known for their…
Episode 022: Big Gigantic - Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken Discuss Building A Sustainable Career In Music, Embracing The Highs And Lows, Establishing A Strong Work Ethic, Finding Inspiration, And More
Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken aka Big Gigantic are prolific. They have been rocking the Big G project for over a decade, and I’ve been both a fan and a friend for as long as I can remember. Hailing…