In this episode we change things up to talk about student mental health as I am joined by Faith and Hari from the University of Portsmouth's Rock Society. We Talk the importance of finding your tribe, the mental health challenges students face, the acceptance of the alternative music communities and more!

Join me as I talk to Kimberly & Tom from Rogue Awakening. A fun conversation where we cover the on stage persona's, the mental health benefits of writing & performing, the pressures of growing a band and more!

We have our first returning guest to the show as Andy Bawden who came on the pod last year with Call of Sirens returns. We talk about looking after your wellbeing through changes to band line-up's & projects coming to an end, the importance of supporting local venues and Andy share's some of his own personal mental health story.

With over 25 years of experience within the music industry in various roles and as the host of the Music Business Buddy Podcast Jonny is a fascinating person to talk to. We chat about how the music industry has changed and what Jonny feels are some of the mental health pressures faced by musician's today.

I sat down with Mae & George who collectively are known as Wrex. This one covers a wide range of topics from their history as a band, how mental health themes are found throughout their lyrical content and the benefits that music and performing has brought them both. Really fun episode with two super talented, incredibly honest and down to earth people. Check it out!

In this episode I sat down with Mike Yates from the ska group Skaraman. Conversation ranged from how performing benefits Mike's mental wellbeing, advice for aspiring grassroots musicians, the importance of supporting small music venues and losing shoes at a Goldfinger gig! Check it out!

In this episode Baz from Massive Wagons took the time about the work the band has done with Andy's Man Club & Metal for Good, reaching fans who may be struggling throught heir songs and more! Baz was incredibly down to earth, insightful and fun to chat to. Make sure you check it out!

I sat down with Liam Gifford who works with Zoie Logic to talk about the Big Movement, Men's mental health and the power of movement for our wellbeing. As usual for a Minds Aloud episode plenty of laughs and real & unfiltered talk about mental wellbeing. Check it out!