The Person and The Persona: Mental Health, Fame, and the Artist’s Soul
About this episode
The episode explores the tension between an artist's persona and their true self, discussing the impact of fame on mental health.
In this episode of Makers and Mystics, host Stephen Roach is joined by Jared Farley of Porter’s Call, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the emotional and mental health of touring artists and their families. Together, they explore the tension between persona and person, stage life and home life, and the unique pressures artists face when identity becomes brand. The conversation examines the impact of fame on the human soul, the importance of sustainable rhythms, and why community and storyte...
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