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Breathing Room

by Rob Hlavaty

Arts Mental Health Music

Season 1

Episode 17 - Cold Stuff with Bryan Colston

Rob is joined in the studio by hip hop artist Bryan Colston. Bryan is an Asheville hip hop veteran who has been in the scene for over 12 years. Rob and Bryan discuss Bryan's new album, "Impostor Syndrome", the nuances between working solo versus with a band, and how mental wellbeing impacts the songwriting process. You can check out Bryan's new album, "Impostor Syndrome" on Bandcamp at https://colston.bandcamp.com and soon on all streaming platforms.

Episode 16 - Frank Turner

Rob is joined in the (virtual) studio by singer-songwriter Frank Turner. Frank is currently on "The Never Ending Tour" with his band The Sleeping Souls. Rob and Frank discuss getting back on the road after the pandemic, the songwriting process, and the meaning behind some of Frank's music. You can check out Frank on all streaming platforms and at https://frank-turner.com.

Episode 15 - Therapy's In Session with Adina Arden Cooper

Rob is joined in the studio by Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Adina Arden Cooper. The two discuss shadow work, the benefits of therapy, how to choose a therapist, and the drawbacks of our current educational system. You can check out Adina and learn more at www.firebirdcreative.me

Episode 14 - A Very Sober 4/20 with Jon B.

After a hiatus of about a year, Rob returns to the studio and is joined by his friend Jon B. The two discuss their struggles with addiction, paths to sobriety, and how they've found fellowship through a 12-step program.

Episode 13 - COVID 19 Survival with Sean Donnelly

Rob is joined virtually by his friend Sean Donnelly, a native of the Brooklyn, NY area. Rob and Sean discuss surviving the quarantine, working from home, social media, and remaining positive during the pandemic.

Episode 12 - Non-Judgement Day with P.T.P

Rob is joined in the studio by local Asheville rapper P.T.P (Peter the Poet), for part 5 of 6 of the hip-hop series. Rob and Pete discuss P.T.P's past and upcoming releases, Bitter and Hunger, as well as his collaboration work with other local artists. The two get down into the emotional weeds on this episode, discussing being judged and bullied as children, battling depression and mania, and Rob opens up about a traumatic past experience that he has not shared with anybody before.

Episode 11 - Self Care as a Viable Form of Currency with Musashi Xero

Rob is joined in the studio by local Asheville rapper Musashi Xero for Part 4 of the Hip-Hop series. The two discuss the inspiration for Xero's latest release Self Hate as a Viable Currency, the challenges of growing up, finding creative energy when the tank is on empty, addressing trauma through therapy, and much more. Xero also performs two acapella pieces from his latest EP. Check out Musashi Xero on social media, Spotify, and iTunes, as well as performing around the Asheville area.

Episode 10 - Eat Some Kale with Philo Reitzel

Rob is joined in the studio by local Asheville rapper Philo Reitzel for Part 03 of 06 of the hip-hop series. The two discuss healthy eating and living, sugar abstinence, near-death experiences, being a "visitor" in hip-hop culture, lyrical content in hip-hop, and much more. Check out Philo on social media, including the weekly Friday Freestyle on Instagram and YouTube (@bishgeddupoffme).

Episode 09 - Mad Mike is Actually Not Really Mad At All

In this episode, Rob sits down with "Mad" Mike Martinez from the local Asheville band Natural Born Leaders. He tears through the Fearsome Foursome Freestyle with beats made by Eat The Rich. Rob and Mike discuss coping with depression, using music as an outlet, anxiety and panic attacks, therapy, and the state of hip hop. BREATHING ROOM (www.breathingroomshow.com) NATURAL BORN LEADERS (@naturalbornleadersband) AV LIVE (AVLive.co) ASHEVILLE PLAY (@ashevilleplay) RIVER BEND CBD (@riverbendcbd)

Episode 08 - Into the Stratosphere with Spaceman Jones and the Motherships

Host Rob Hlavaty sits down at the Asheville Play Studio with Spaceman Jones (Davaion Bristol) and the Motherships (Cliff Worsham). They discuss hip hop culture, depression, drug and alcohol use, Cliff shares about his time in Secret Lives of the Freemasons, and the group shares their song "Money Phone". Check out Spaceman Jones and the Motherships on all major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes.

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