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Safe In Sound
Tune in to hear how music can be both a mirror and a medicine — helping us feel less alone, rediscover what moves us, and learn to use sound as a coping skill. Welcome to a space where music and mental health meet. Safe in Sound is a podcast with host Jeremy Houtsma, a licensed mental health counselor, that dives deep into the emotional stories behind the songs that shaped a generation — exploring how artists, therapists, and record label owners navigate mental health in the music industry…
Episodes
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Steve Holmes and a History of American Football
Steve Holmes comes on the podcast to discuss the history of American Football, his new substack and the dangers of touring when you are a bit older.
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Travis Shettel: How mental health and capitalism collide
Travis Shettel is the lead singer and guitar player for the band Piebald. Piebald is an incredibly fun band to watch. Underneath all the silliness and fun…
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Arabella Harrsion: From Jejune to a career in music therapy
Arabella (Araby) Harrison is the bass player and 2nd vocalist for the band Jejune. As Jejune returns to the spotlight after 25 years of silence, Araby and I…
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Walter Schreifels: Where mental Health, music and spirituality intersect
Walter Schreifels is behind some of THE most influential bands in the Hardcore, Post-Hardcore, and emo scene. He is a founding member of Gorilla Biscuits…
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Mike Reed: How art and grief meet in music
Mike Reed is the guitarist and lead singer for the bands Small Brown Bike and 84 Tigers. Mike and I talk about his upbringing in a small town in Michigan…
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Matt Pryor: The mental costs of a touring and being a full-time musician
Matt Pryor is the lead singer of the iconic band The Get Up Kids. Matt has been touring as a musician for over 30 years, and while the life of a touring…
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Erin Tate: the tolls of alcoholism on mental health and a positive path in sobriety
Erin Tate is the former drummer for Minus the Bear. For 14 years, Erin played, wrote, and created with Minus the Bear, but after alcohol and substance use took…
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Jim Ward: Sparta - When an ADHD diagnosis changed everything
In this episode, Jim Ward and I talk about Jim's music career, his non-profit "You Rock," and how anxiety, ADHD, and substance use have all affected his life…
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Bailey Pope: Finding family in the music scene when being yourself cost you everything
Bailey Pope is a comedian, social media personality, and lover of music. Listen as Bailey talks about growing up Christian, discovering punk, emo, and…
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Dan Weyandt: ZAO - How Severe Anxiety, trauma and music lead to healing and understanding
Dan Weyandt is the lead singer for the band ZAO. Behind that powerhouse of vocals is a Dad, Husband, Tattoo artist, and someone who suffers with severe…
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Rachael Dietkus- Very Secretary - One musicians journey through social work and design
Rachael Dietkus is a social worker, designer, and founder of Social Workers Who Design, an organization that helps and teaches designers to create from a…
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Dan Didier: The Promise Ring - How drumming soothed an anxious life
In this episode, I'm joined by Dan Didier, drummer for the legendary Midwest emo band The Promise Ring. Dan sits down with us for a conversation that’s equal…
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Ben Jorgensen: How an introvert utilized lyrical vulnerability to impact others
Ben Jorgensen is the lead singer and guitar player for Armor For Sleep. Ben and I chronicle his journey through his younger years as he was awakened to the NJ…
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Andy Squyres: How struggling with Christianity, faith and doubt open up a path to light and love
In this episode of Safe In Sound, I’m joined by Andy Squyres for a real, honest conversation about faith, identity, and what happens when the Christian story…
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Knox Burnett: How Somatic Experiencing and Trauma intersect with musicianship
Knox Burnett is a friend and colleague practicing trauma therapy out of Seattle, Washington. In this episode, Knox and I talk about how music and therapy…
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Greg Swinehart - The Pale Pacific, Great Bad Movies Podcast - When touring brings out the best and worst in you.
Greg Swinehart, the former drummer of the band the Pale Pacific, has performed with Fair and Rose Blossom Punch. In this episode, we explore Greg's life and…
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Bob Nanna: Braid, Hey Mercedes and the self discovery of being a Highly Sensitive Person
Bob Nanna is the lead singer and guitarist behind Braid, Hey Mercedes and the City on Film. In this episode, Bob discusses his childhood in Chicago, his…
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Chad Johnson - Furnace Fest - When despair, SI and mental health struggles lead to friendship and transformation
It is hard to sum up the work of Chad Johnson in a snippet. Chad had an enormous impact on the post-hardcore and emo scene in the early 2000's and therefore…
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Stacy Hilt: Coalesce, The Casket Lottery and coming to terms with a Bi-Polar diagnosis
Stacy Hilt is a founding member and bass player for the bands Coalesce and The Casket Lottery, both of which have had a remarkable impact on the music scene…
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Jake Snider : Minus the Bear and Menos el Oso 20 year anniversary
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jake Snider, founding member, guitarist, and lead singer of Seattle’s iconic indie rock band Minus the Bear. With…
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Chris Higdon: Elliott's Reunion and the importance of musician's mental health
25 Years ago False Cathedrals by Elliott was released into the world. A blend of electronic sampling, swelling, and atmospheric guitar sounds mixed with…
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Brian Carley: Second Wave Emo: Penfold's History and Resrugence
Brian Carley is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Penfold. Penfold started in 1995 in Livingston, NJ, as bands like Sunny Day Real Estate and Mineral…
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Damon Atkinson: Braid & Hey Mercedes: The toll of alcohol ad the triumph of sobriety
Damon Atkinson is a legendary drummer in the mid-west emo scene. Damon started playing for the influential band Braid in 1997 and would go on to help write and…
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Chad Neptune: Strongarm & Further Seems Forever
Send us a text My guest is Chad Neptune of the legendary hxc band Strongarm and Further Seems Forever. Join us as we dive into the history of both bands as…
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Jason Trabue: Hopesfall, The Casket Lottery and Tour and Production Manager for Jimmy Eat World, Garbage and A Perfect Circle
Send us a text Jason Trabue has been a drummer for the bands Hopesfall, The Casket Lottery and Vedera. He currently is the Tour and Production manager for…
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Joe Marro: The Early November, Band Management and The State of the Music industry
Send us a text Joe Marro is the former guitarist and keyboard player for The Early November from 2002 to 2007 and again from 2011-2017. He also played in…
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All Things Minus the Bear With Cory Murchy
Send us a text Join me as I talk all things Minus the Bear with bass player and founding member Cory Murchy. We talk about Cory's love of ska music, forming…
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Orion Walsh: Slow Coming Day, grief and the journey toward healing
Send us a text Orion Walsh is a solo musician the lead singer of Slow Coming Day. With the bands album Farewell to Familiar turning over 20 years old recently…
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Jeff Jenkins: Codeseven, Gatekeeping and the Art of Selling Out
Send us a text Jeff Jenkins is a paranormal enthusiast, believer and also happens to be the lead singer of North Carolina Melodic Post-Hardcore indie outfit…
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Johnny Smrdel: Hardcore, Beloved and the advent of Advent.
Send us a text Johnny Smrdel is the bass player for the gone-to-soon band Beloved, as well as the hardcore outfit Advent. Listen as Johnny takes us through his…
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Talking Shai Hulud’s legacy, reunion and beyond with vocalist Geert van der Velde
Send us a text Shai Hulud has a special place in hardcore history. With the 20th anniversary of the band's trailblazing album "That Within Blood Ill-Tempered"…
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Joe Morin: Edison Glass and the art of adapting to change
Send us a text When the mic goes live, it's not just about the podcast voice—it's about the echoes of old friendships and the music that's been the soundtrack…
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Jolie Lindholm: The Rocking Horse Winner/The Darling Fire
Send us a text As a first for the Podcast, I am excited to welcome Jolie Lindholm lead singer of The Rocking Horse Winner and The Darling Fire. Listen as Jolie…
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Ryan Parrish: Hopesfall, The Satellite Years 2.0, Music and Connection
Send us a text On October 15, 2002, Hopesfall released a seminal album called The Satellite Years. 21 years later the band remixed and remastered the album…
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Jake Brown from 238, Moments in Grace, En Masse and Isya.exe
Send us a text Challenging the status quo and diving headfirst into the colorful world of music, our episode today resonates with the influential beats of Jake…
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Unraveling the Power of Community and Music with Jeremy Gould
Send us a text Strap in as we explore the intricate dance between faith and music, a narrative that is deeply personal to Jeremy. He speaks candidly about the…
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Steve Lamos: A history of American Football and the power of the Midwest emo scene.
American Football is perhaps one of THE most influential bands in the scene, especially when it comes to Midwest Emo. Steve Lamos is the founding member…
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Zach Gehring: MAE/ Demons
Send us a text Zach Gehring is the guitarist most known for his work in the MAE and his other band Demons but there is so much more to Zach than just the music…
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Jimmy Stadt: Polar Bear Club, Shy Tooth
Send us a text Jimmy Stadt was the lead singer of the band Polar Bear Club and the current singer and musician of the band Shy Tooth. In 2013 Polar Bear Club…
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Jason Gleason: Further Seems Forever, ActionReaction, Old Wives
Send us a text Jason Gleason is perhaps one of my favorite lead vocalists for any band in the scene. Having seen him twice when he was in Further Seems…
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Josh Hagquist :The Beautiful Mistake
Send us a text Josh Hagquist from The Beautiful Mistake talks about his own history in the scene and his band The Beautiful Mistake. Josh and I also talk about…
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Joe Musten:Beloved/Advent/The Almost
Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Joe Musten. Joe is the drummer for the band Beloved and at times, The Almost, as well as lead singer in the band…
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Josh Brigham: Hopesfall
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