NIMDA: Tearout, Burnout & How To Survive The Madness

About this episode

Nik Cherwink interviews NIMDA about the challenges of building a career in heavy music, focusing on burnout and mental health.

In this episode of the Headliner Mindset Podcast , I sit down with one of my coaching clients NIMDA for a raw, honest conversation about the realities of building a career in heavy music. We talk about touring burnout, creative pressure, comparison, and what it actually takes to stay mentally healthy while flying nonstop, staying up all night making music, and performing at a high level. NMDA opens up about: Burnout from touring and constant travel The pressure of making new music for every set Staying disciplined without burning out Letting go of comparison and worst-case thinking Why great music and a strong brand matter more than going viral This episode is for artists who love what they do — but are feeling the weight of it. If you’re chasing the dream and trying not to lose yourself in the process, this conversation will hit home. Follow NIMDA here: www.instagram.com/nimda_uk And follow Nik Cherwink here: www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

People in this episode

Host: Nik Cherwink

Guest: NIMDA

Topics covered

• burnout
• heavy music
• mental health
• creative pressure
• touring
• comparison

Keywords

• burnout
• heavy music
• mental health
• touring
• creative pressure
• comparison
• music career

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