Survival Tactics: Men, Music, and Mental Health

In this episode,  we are excited to speak with and learn from Corbin Dooley. Corbin is a musician, songwriter, and producer who is, most of all, a formidable music lover. Outside the recording studio, Corbin is a music business entrepreneur, founder, and creative director of the Los Angeles, CA-based music production company Bikiniwax Records. 

Corbin is a survivor of the suicide by firearm of both his mother and his aunt, wildfires in California, the 9-11 tragedy in New York City and the death of his high school girlfriend who was killed by a train.  In this episode Corbin will speak to his process of overcoming grief and trauma. He explains and details the tools that he develops and uses, as a path for other men and for all people to follow.

With roots in Arkansas and Memphis, TN, Corbin recently released an alternative-country album called Western Trauma, where he collaborated with a six-time Grammy Award-winning producer and mix engineer, Vance Powell. Today we'll learn the inspiration behind Western Trauma and how his creative process has helped him heal through his traumatic experiences. We'll also discuss the stigma placed on mental health in men and hear some clips of his music.

• You can listen to Corbin Dooley's music on all music streaming platforms and learn more about Corbin by visiting his website: https://www.corbindooley.com      
• Keep up with Corbin on his social media channels here: 
  • FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/corbindooley/
  • INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/CORBINDOOLEY/
  • WEBSITE: https://www.corbindooley.com
  • SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Dr7fHhZbVAeg4swaA0uRf?si=MwPg2ECSR4KASG-exm54MA
• Please remember always to tell someone if you or someone you love suffers from depression or suicidal thoughts.
• For help at any time, you can dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by pressing 988 on your phone.