What's Phil Worried About Today

For this episode, I had a fascinating chat with guitar tech, and master guitar luthier and builder, Joseph Price. He spoke about his bipolar disorder, medication, lifestyle and obsessive wood carving. If you’re interested in Joseph’s Soxy Guitars for his electric guitar models, or his Joseph Price Handmade guitars for his acoustics models, get in touch with him on his Joseph Price face book page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001338275616&fref=ts And if you’re a guitarist, also, you might like to check out my “What’s Phil’s Guitar Show?” podcast, on itunes or whatsphil.com. Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. Come and comment and join the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday or message me there if you want. For those of you listening in for the first time, the concept behind this show is to talk with other musicians and professionals in the entertainment industry, that like myself, live with, or have suffered with anxiety, depression or other mental illnesses. We chat about what they did to address their particular condition, and what they do now, to keep themselves happy and healthy and active in the entertainment industry. https://www.sane.org/mental-health-and-illness/facts-and-guides/bipolar-disorder http://au.reachout.com/bipolar-disorder http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/a-z/resource/1/bipolar-affective-disorder?gclid=CjwKEAjwpLa5BRCTwcXS6_rpvC4SJACTDQMMvXDK2gWGZ79GYqOxDE2lVS-EAB2W40F7NNiGqFc7NBoC8eHw_wcB

Tony “Jack The Bear” Mantz is my guest for the very first live recording of the W.P.W.A.T podcast. As well as being a renowned mastering engineer, he is a podcaster and inspiring motivational speaker. Check out his motivational blog and speaking services at http://positivelyspeaking.com.au/ and facebook.com/tony.mantz Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. Go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday to read the accompanying blog, comment and be part of the conversation. And if you want to support the show, and help me spread the word about mental health in the music industry, go and write a one line review on itunes, and give the show some stars. Email me at phil@whatsphil.com and visit whatsphil.com For those of you listening in for the first time, the concept behind this show is to chat with other people in the music industry, that like myself, have had or continue to deal with various mental health issues. We chat about how that affects or influences their work, what they do to treat their problems, and function as successful performers, industry professionals, and human beings. https://www.beyondblue.org.au www.depression.org.nz https://www.thelowdown.co.nz

My guest for this episode is Rio Hemopo, bass guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for Trinity Roots, as well as a solo artist. Check out his solo stuff at https://myspace.com/riohunukihemopo/music/songs And check out facebook.com/trinityroots/ Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. Go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday to read the accompanying blog, comment and be part of the conversation. And if you want to support the show, and help me spread the word about mental health in the music industry, go and write a one line review on itunes, and give the show some stars. Email me at phil@whatsphil.com and visit whatsphil.com For those of you listening in for the first time, the concept behind this show is to chat with other musicians, similar to myself, that have had or continue to deal with various mental health issues. We chat about how that affects or influences their music, what they do to treat those problems and get through and function as successful performers, and human beings. https://www.beyondblue.org.au www.depression.org.nz https://www.thelowdown.co.nz

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Lydia Cole is my guest for this episode. She tells me about the term Highly Sensitive person, self-harming and being a superpowered coffee barista. Check out her current single, Dream, at lydiacole.bandcamp.com Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. Go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday to read the accompanying blog, comment and be part of the conversation. And if you want to support the show, and help me spread the word about mental health in the music industry, you can either write a one line review on itunes, and give the show some stars, or you can make a small donation by clicking this link; http://www.whatsphil.com/?page_id=235dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d64ad11bbf4d2a5a1a0d303a50933f9b2or by clicking the donate link on whatsphil.com. Email me at phil@whatsphil.com For those of you listening in for the first time, the slightly wacky, but serious concept behind this show, is to chat with other musicians, similar to myself, that have had or continue to deal with various mental health issues. We chat about how that affects or influences their music, what they do to treat those problems and get through and function as successful performers, and human beings. https://www.beyondblue.org.au www.depression.org.nz https://www.thelowdown.co.nz Tara Brach Meditationhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862?mt=2 www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anxiety-coaches-podcast/id908153168?mt=2

My guest for this episode is James Oswald, singer for australian band Midnight Alibi. He talks about having his first panic attack while watching T.V at the age of 24, and managing to fit all the bands gear into a 1989 Mitsubishi van. Check out midnightalibi.com for all their great stuff. Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. Go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday to read the accompanying blog and stay updated. And you can support the show by either writing a one line review on itunes, and giving it  some stars,Or you can click the donate button at http://www.whatsphil.com/?page_id=235 , and drop some love in there. Email me at phil@whatphil.com David D Burns MD’s website is http://feelinggood.com/ and I have attached my CBT exercise table at http://www.whatsphil.com/?page_id=110 For those of you listening in for the first time, the slightly wacky, but serious concept behind this show, is to chat with other musicians, similar to myself, that have had or continue to deal with various mental health issues. We chat about how that affects or influences their music, what they do to treat those problems and get through and function as successful performers, and human beings. Tara Brach Meditationhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862?mt=2 www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anxiety-coaches-podcast/id908153168?mt=2 https://www.beyondblue.org.au www.depression.org.nz https://www.thelowdown.co.nz

My guest for this episode is guitarist and songwriter, Bob Spencer, of The Angels and Skyhooks. He talks about dealing with the passing of a loved one, his family upbringing, buddhist mediation, and EMDR, and how that helped him come out the other side of his depression. Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. If you haven’t already, go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday, and give my page a like, if you like it. You can subscribe to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK3k0CUbztv7fYA2nxLq1g so you don’t miss the next video. You can also check out https://www.whatsphil.com, follow me on https://twitter.com/whatsphiltoday and https://instagram.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday/ Email me at phil@whatphil.com For those of you listening in for the first time, the slightly wacky, but serious concept behind this show, is to chat with other musicians, similar to myself, that have had or continue to deal with various mental health issues. We chat about how that affects or influences their music, what they do to treat those problems and get through and function as successful performers, and human beings. Here are the links I mentioned in the outro; Tara Brach Meditationhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862?mt=2 www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anxiety-coaches-podcast/id908153168?mt=2 https://www.beyondblue.org.au www.depression.org.nz https://www.thelowdown.co.nz

This show’s guest is Seja Vogel, who sung and played keyboard in Brisbane band Sekiden, played keyboards in Regurgitator on their Love And Paranoia album and the following tour, and has since, gone on to release two very cool solo albums under her own name. Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. Here is the link for my “Get Phil Off His Forklift” crowdfunding campaign. If you wish to become a patron of my podcasts, and contribute to me making more videos, you can donate a very small monthly amount here; http://cf.podbean.com/crowdfund/profile/id/496da-1af If you haven’t already, go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday, and give my page a like, if you like it. You can subscribe to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK3k0CUbztv7fYA2nxLq1g so you don’t miss the next video. You can also check out https://www.whatsphil.com, follow me on https://twitter.com/whatsphiltoday and https://instagram.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday/ Email me at phil@whatphil.com For those of you listening in for the first time, the slightly wacky, but serious concept behind this show, is to chat with other musicians, similar to myself, that have had or continue to deal with various mental health issues. We chat about how that affects or influences their music, what they do to treat those problems and get through and function as successful performers, and human beings. Here are the other links I mentioned in the outro; Tara Brach Meditationhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862?mt=2 www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anxiety-coaches-podcast/id908153168?mt=2 https://www.beyondblue.org.au www.depression.org.nz https://www.thelowdown.co.nz

This show’s guest is Alex Wilson from australian post rock band sleepmakeswaves. Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. If you haven’t already, go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday, and give my page a like, if you like it. You can subscribe to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK3k0CUbztv7fYA2nxLq1g so you don’t miss the next video. You can also check out https://www.whatsphil.com, follow me on https://twitter.com/whatsphiltoday and https://instagram.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday/ Email me at phil@whatphil.com For those of you listening in for the first time, the slightly wacky, but serious concept behind this show, is to chat with other musicians, similar to myself, that have had or continue to deal with various mental health issues. We chat about how that affects or influences their music, what they do to treat those problems and get through and function as successful performers, and human beings. Here are the links I mentioned in the show; Tara Brach Meditationhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862?mt=2 www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anxiety-coaches-podcast/id908153168?mt=2 https://www.beyondblue.org.au www.depression.org.nz https://www.thelowdown.co.nz

This show’s guest is Drew Goddard from australian band Karinvool. Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. If you haven’t already, go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday, and give my page a like, if you like it. You can subscribe to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK3k0CUbztv7fYA2nxLq1g so you don’t miss the next video. You can also check out https://www.whatsphil.com, follow me on https://twitter.com/whatsphiltoday and https://instagram.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday/ Email me at phil@whatphil.com For those of you listening in for the first time, the slightly wacky, but serious concept behind this show, is to chat with other musicians, similar to myself, that have had or continue to deal with various mental health issues. We chat about how that affects or influences their music, what they do to treat those problems and get through and function as successful performers, and human beings. Here are the links I mentioned in the show; https://www.beyondblue.org.au www.depression.org.nz https://www.thelowdown.co.nz www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862

This shows guest, is the multi limbed, and multi talented, drummer, keyboard player, singer and looper, Nick Gaffaney, from the band Cairo Knife Fight. Check out Cairo Knife Fight’s gigantic new album “Colossus”, and their back catalogue at https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/the-colossus/id983497810And check out http://cairoknifefight.com/ Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. If you haven’t already, go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday, and give my page a like, if you like it. You can subscribe to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK3k0CUbztv7fYA2nxLq1g so you don’t miss the next video. You can also check out whatsphil.com, follow me on https://twitter.com/whatsphiltoday and https://instagram.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday/ Email me at phil@whatphil.com So part of the point of this podcast, is to reveal what psychological challenges other musicians in the industry, are dealing with, or have dealt with. And in some cases there’s seems to be a strong relationship between an artists psychological state and their creative output. But, really I’m just curious to connect with, and chat with other musos that have a bit of the old black dog, or any other mental struggles. It makes me feel less alone. So it’s a bit selfish endeavour in that sense, I guess.

This is part two of a two part interview with my very first guest, the extremely talented kiwi guitarist, singer, writer and band wrangler, Aaron Tokona. Dates for A Hori Buzz’s Nation Of The State Aotearoa 2015 New Zealand tour, are up on http://www.muchmoremusic.co.nz/shows/ahoribuzz-nation-state-jul-2015 , and also check out ?A Hori Buzz?’s current single and video, ?Into the Sunshine?. https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/into-the-sunshine/id927116741 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6MrcCdz_rI Enjoy the show, and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one. If you haven’t already, go over to https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday, and give my page a like, if you like it. You can subscribe to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK3k0CUbztv7fYA2nxLq1g so you don’t miss the next video. You can also check out whatsphil.com, follow me on https://twitter.com/whatsphiltoday and https://instagram.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday/ Email me at phil@whatphil.com So as you can probably tell, anxiety’s been something that’s been a big deal for my for most of my life, including all my time working, recording and touring as a professional lead guitarist in my band Shihad. And in recent years, I’ve become a big fan of podcasts, and podcasts that provide relief and speak to those with, anxiety, depression and panic disorders. e.g https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anxiety-coaches-podcast/id908153168 So part of the point of this podcast, is to reveal what psychological challenges other musicians in the industry, are dealing with, or have dealt with. Because in some cases there’s seems to be a strong relationship between an artists psychological state, and their unbridled or obsessive creativity. And I want to investigate that connection. And also, ultimately, I would like this to be a forum in which my guests, myself and the listener, can chat about being a little bit crazy at times. Because it’s ok. It’s more common than you think. So let me know your thoughts.

My first guest is the extremely talented kiwi, writer, band leader and guitarist, Aaron Tokona. This is part one of a two part interview. Keep an eye out for upcoming dates on his Nation Of The State Aotearoa 2015 New Zealand tour, on https://www.facebook.com/aaron.tokona?fref=ts and also, check out ?A Hori Buzz?’s current single and video, ?Into the Sunshine?. https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/into-the-sunshine/id927116741 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6MrcCdz_rIEnjoy the show and click SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the next one.If you haven’t already, go over the https://www.facebook.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday, and like my page.You can subscribe to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK3k0CUbztv7fYA2nxLq1gCheck out whatsphil.com, follow me on https://twitter.com/whatsphiltoday and https://instagram.com/whatsphilworriedabouttoday/Email me at phil@whatphil.comAnxiety has been something that’s been my mental companion for most of my life, including the whole of my career in my band, Shihad. And in recent years, I’ve become a big fan of podcasts, and in this case, podcasts that provide relief and support to those with anxiety, depression and panic disorders.e.g https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anxiety-coaches-podcast/id908153168So the whole point of this podcast, is twofold. Firstly, I aim to shed light on the particular psychological ailments that other musicians in this industry, are dealing with, or have dealt with at some point during their career. In some cases there’s seems to be a relationship between an artists psychological state and their unbridled or obsessive creativity, and I want to explore that connection.Also, I want this to be a therapeutic forum in which my guests, myself, and the listener, can talk openly, about being bat shit crazy, have a bit of a cry, a bit of a giggle, and then hopefully feel better about it all, at the end of the day.