#72-Joshua Burkey on Community, Mental Health, and the Power of Music
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Nick Yerhart

#72-Joshua Burkey on Community, Mental Health, and the Power of Music

E72 • Oct 31, 2024 • 27 mins

Joshua Burkey joins Nick Yerhart to discuss the vital role of community in mental health, introducing his initiative, Victims and Villains. Joshua shares the founding story of Victims and Villains, highlighting its mission to explore mental health through the power of music and providing resources for support. The conversation delves into the challenges of addressing mental health and the importance of taking the first steps towards support. Nick shares his personal mental health journey and the significance of therapy and professional support. The episode emphasizes building strong community support systems.

Key Points

  • Community support and open conversations about shared interests can be powerful tools for mental health and healing.
  • Choosing to heal and work on oneself, despite the comfort of negative states, requires courage, strength, and vulnerability.
  • Having a support system and practicing self-care techniques like deep breathing can help manage anxiety and foster a positive mindset.
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