Mental Health and Motivation with Chase Gray

In this episode, we are redefining what it means to create a New Years resolution. Does it *need* a number, or can it thrive as a mainframe goal Chase breaks down how to shift the cultural norm from "How much," to "How to achieve". Sit back, and take in the ways we can alleviate the stress of success in 2022! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

We're back! In this all-new season of Mental Health & Motivation, Chase outlines his plans for the future of the podcast, as well as makes a little ice breaker of sorts to get things back up and running again. So many plans for the future (such as interactivity, community building, and more in depth interviews around mental health) are in the works, so stay tuned! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Liz Pessaran joins me today on Mental Health & Motivation for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation on finding your purpose, living your truth, and not staying so rigid on life's path. Liz is a therapist and life coach, setting out to turn her clients into leaders of their own destinies, and you can find out more about the ways she helps others at www.lizpessaran.com, and on Instagram @lizpessaran. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Canadian singer, songwriter, and indie pop talent Chris Ho joins me for an intimate discussion on gender identity and expression, his songwriting process, and how it all ties together in the final results of his work. We delve into his latest single "Borrowed Books" as well as tarot, our beginnings, finding our voices, and connecting with others in our respective fields. It's an eye-opening conversation, and I can't wait for you to get to know Chris before his star shines the brightest in the soundscape! Visit Chris at https://chrishomusic.me and on instagram/Twitter @chrishomusic. Music available on all streaming platforms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

What do you get when you have two pop-punk fans and friends, mental health advocacy, and a podcast? Empty Space Podcast delivers with their fantastic and rich podcast lead by hosts Stephen Carafone and Nick Bachelder, two guys with a great sense of humor and stories of contending with their personal struggles. Chase and ESP connect over having music as medicine, experiences with medication, the similarities between the punk scene and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as the structures of their respective shows and the impact we hope to bring into the lives of others. For more info on the organization they support, Hope for the Day, visit www.hftd.org. Check out their podcast on various platforms, and check them out on Instagram @emptyspacepodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Rounding out Pride month on Mental Health & Motivation, this episode features stand-up comedienne and TikTok superstar Erin Mohr. Hailing from Ohio, being coached in comedy in Seattle, and now making her moves in Los Angeles, Erin has been featured in Adult Swim's "Last Open Mic At the End of the World," a plethora of online streams throughout 2020, and a standout at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA. She tells stories based on the transgender experience, as well as giving light and hope to those going through a rough patch by offering genuine discourse during livestreams, in comments, and so much more. I am honored to talk to Erin about Ohio experiences, evolving with your self-image, and finding comfort in the discomfort through comedy. You can visit Erin Mohr at www.erinmohr.com and on Instagram and Twitter @erinmohrcomedy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

For this installment of Pride, we are chatting with Klit Osiris, a Switzerland born, London based musician and visual artist/designer. His eccentric style stems for his love of kink and BDSM, as seen in the music video for "Interlopes," featuring Yougo Girl. We dive into the intricacies of his work, how kink plays a crucial role in his life, coming out (more than once!), and using your talents to evolve your art. We will also discover together what Pride means to Klit. This episode is NSFW, so be prepared for a conversation on fetish, exhibitionism, and the seedy underground. We're having fun here! You can find Klit Osiris on Instagram @klit.osiris and on his website at klitosir.is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Pride Month continues on Mental Health & Motivation with Chase Gray! Today, Breezyz joins us for a chat on human design, bisexuality, music, and finding support in his community. We also talk about ways he copes with ADHD and how growing his platform in the pandemic has taken a turn for the digital, streaming, and beyond. Breezyz has such a conviction in his experiences, and I can't wait for you to learn from him. Connect with him on socials: Instagram @breezyzmusic and Twitch BreezyzMusic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Let's get stylish on this episode of Mental Health & Motivation! Carrie is the mastermind behind ISLYNYC, a fashion forward brand always on the cutting edge of style and what's hot, with her laser cut acrylic accessories such as lanyards, glasses, earrings, necklaces, you name it! Here, Chase talks to Carrie about all things inspiration, as well as what Pride means to her, what it's been like over that past year, as well as how queer fashion has evolved with the trends and times. Follow all things ISLY on Instagram and Twitter @islynyc, and shop the collections at www.isly.nyc! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

It's Pride Month on Mental Health & Motivation! Join Chase Gray with fellow out and proud guests in the LGBT community as we explore new thought processes, creativity, and the desire to manifest your motivation. Happy Pride! Greg Mania is a prolific author, blogger, Twitter personality, and one of the most powerful Panera and TGI Friday's loyalists in the US. Okay, that last part was a bit of an exaggeration (but Greg would say otherwise!). During this conversation, Chase and Greg talk about life as an extrovert-turned-introvert, how mental health matters, and facets of Greg's memoir, "Born To Be Public," out now in hardback and coming June, 2021 to paperback via Clash Books. This episode kicks off a packed Pride month extravaganza, so stick around! Follow Greg on Twitter & Instagram: @gregmania --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Sarah Oppelt joins us for an hour long conversation revolving around her craft of cocktails, going from a 9-5 to finding her niche, and accepting her mental health and the struggles that coincide with it. We talk about recovery, relationships, and finding your footing in today's world, all while laughing and going places we never thought possible. Follow Sarah and connect with her on Instagram at @yungcognac. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Special Edition episode of Mental Health & Motivation! I am joined by the incomparable, iconic, and energetic Elohim for a discussion of her career and mental health battles. A multi-talented musician, Elohim's lyrics contend with finding yourself in the void of anxiety, disassociation, panic attacks, and a myriad of other mental health topics. But where does Elohim find her inspiration? In her own life of course! Join us as we discuss music, creativity, anxiety, touring, and the meaning behind songs "XANAX," "BRAINDEAD," "GOOD DAY BAD DAY," and "STRUT (FEAT. BIG FREEDIA)." Content warning: some graphic descriptions of panic/anxiety. You can find out more about Elohim on Instagram @elohim and Twitter @elohimmusic. Music available everywhere you stream. https://elohimxelohim.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Elizabeth "Liz " Nistico, formerly of brat pop duo HOLYCHILD, is embarking on a new musical journey with Revenge Wife, a solo horror-pop outfit with lyrics and melodies penned by Nistico herself. Here, Chase and Liz discuss her EP, "Background Songs for Your Boring Life," the singles "Manifest" and "Earthquake," the influential musicians and film directors that shaped her style, transforming trauma into art, and so much more. This episode contains samples of "Earthquake" and "Manifest," available now on all music platforms. Follow Liz on Instagram @revengewife and Twitter @revengewife222. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Elena Strawn joins us for an inspiring conversation on photography, concerts, mentally setting yourself up for new clients, and connecting virtually! This chat reinforces the concept that no matter where you are in life, it's always ideal to expand your horizons and skill set to prepare accordingly, and Elena has triumphed over all of that and more. Follow her journey on Instagram @elenastrawnphotography and Twitter @elenasphoto. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Helena Stockstill is a Washington based yoga and meditation instructor, and today she joins Chase on Mental Health & Motivation for an in depth look at meditation as a supplement to mental health. We talk about the different forms of meditation (Vedic, Buddhist, and manifestation), as well as different approaches one can take mentally to ensure a successful experience with the practice. Helena also gives us insight into how she has finessed her craft over the years to promote wellness and mindfulness to her clients that may employ high stress work, metric-based lifestyles, or those who simply need a helping hand to unwind. You can find more about Helena and her work at sixrealmsmeditation.com, and on Instagram (@6realmsmeditation) and Twitter (@6realmsmeditate). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

Are you afraid of the unknown? Do you avoid the failure that might arise from trying something new? Let Chase guide you through how to accept and repurpose "failure" into growth. Here, we dive into strategies, theories, and examples that will take you from uncertain, to assured in your approach to being your best self. There is mindfulness in failure, you just have to find the optimism in it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

On this episode, my guest Shayla Lee discusses how she defines her style with her vintage shop, Another Love Vintage, as well as her change in methods and combination of talents during the pandemic. She also delves into the causes she supports, as well as what representation means to her. Shayla Lee Twitter/Instagram: @chapstick247 | Another Love Vintage Instagram/Website: @shopanotherlove https://anotherlovevintage.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

This Episode, we're being kind to others, ourselves, but even more so, our spirit. Join Chase as we go full tilt into spreading a smile, giving others a reason to laugh, and how to take care of ourselves and recharge during points of high stress. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

In this episode, we dish out the details with visual artist/producer/musician Peaceblvck and her Projekt Kclvb imprint, the perilsof social media, and putting a specific pandemic-fueled perspective on music and art. She also tells us about collaborating with previous guest VUCX and what they both bring to the table creatively. I loved catching up with her, and I hope she inspires you to keep striving and moving forward with your passions. You can check her work out at @peaceblvck on Instagram/Twitter, and her graphic design Instagram is @projekt_kclvb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

VUCX is the powerhouse talent behind the Angry Cry EP and 2020 singles "Dog Teeth" & "Moth Song," and he enters the stage on MH&M as our first guest spotlight! Here we discuss his process during the pandemic, how a DM exchange between fans affected him in the best way, and the magic of collaborating with a consistent visual artist/producer. We also look into his influences, his writing style, and the intimate way he sees his work from a cultural standpoint as an independent artist in a huge industry. The sky is the limit with VUCX. You heard it here first. Check VUCX out on Instagram and Twitter: @vucxmusic, Music also available on Spotify, iTunes/Apple Music, and other platforms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

The namesake of the podcast, and a huge topic to delve into: motivation. Here, Chase explains what it means, the aspects of positive, neutral, and negative motivation, and the connection they have with each other. He also reassures the listener of failures and other ways to learn from your downtrodden moments, and how to form those into success stories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support

This introductory episode will kick things off and get you acquainted with how the podcast will work. Introducing the host, Chase Gray, as he breaks down his background and experiences with mental health, disability, and finding his place in the world. He also introduces several planned guests* and hopes to ignite a conversation around motivation and keeping inspired/creative throughout uncertainty. *- Guest interviews are tentative and subject to change --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasegray/support