Summary: <br> Being depressed does NOT make you a better artist. In this episode I share my story and give you my advice to be happy and also a productive and creative songwriter or artist.<br> <br> <br> <br> Do artists need to suffer to be creative? Is depression making you a better songwriter or artist in general? Spoiler alert: It’s not.<br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode I get a little serious and a little personal, and talk about my struggles with depression and anxiety, and how dangerous and damaging the myth of the suffering artist can be. I give you my advice on how to be happy AND creative.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> If you are struggling with mental issues, please know that you’re not alone. Seek help, and get better. You’re worth it.<br> <br> <br> <br> If you like this episode, please consider subscribing, sharing, reviewing and all that good stuff. I really appreciate you.<br> <br> <br> <br> Folk on, my friends. And be happy.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> (function(d, s, id) {<br> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br> js.src = "//forms.aweber.com/form/46/221836446.js";<br> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br> }(document, "script", "aweber-wjs-utvx04o0o"));<br> <br>
