Music Content
Songs and artists that inspire us in our mental health
Seeking healthy highs: a therapist reacts to “We Got the Moves” by Electric Callboy
A therapist explores the meaning of “We Got the Moves” by Electric Callboy to share how we can seek non-artificial highs as well as those feel-good nights.
Claim your power to choose: therapist reacts to “Nutshell” by Alice in Chains
A therapist talks about the meaning of “Nutshell” by Alice in Chains and the choices we still have when struggling with addiction.
Creating a meaning machine: therapist reacts to “Emptiness Machine” by Linkin Park
A therapist talks about the meaning of “Emptiness Machine” by Linkin Park and how we can live more meaningful lives.
Expressing anguish helps us carry it: Therapist reacts to “Broken” by Seether
Seether’s Sean Morgan wrote “Broken” for his daughter while he was away on tour. Therapist Taylor Palmby explains how the meaning invites us to lean into our own “Broken” feelings.
From shame to glory: Therapist reacts to “Prequel” by Falling in Reverse
Taylor Palmby unpacks the meaning of “Prequel” by Falling in Reverse, explaining how it can encourage us to persevere through the weight of the crown so we can get to its eventual glory.
You’re not the only one who feels this way: Therapist reacts to “Can You Feel My Heart” by Bring Me The Horizon
Therapist Taylor Palmby shares how the meaning of “Can You Feel My Heart” can offer solidarity to anyone who feels suicidal and alone.
There’s strength in vulnerability: Therapist Reacts to “Coming Undone” by Korn
Therapist Taylor Palmby reacts to the lyrics of “Coming Undone” by Korn, sharing how men in particular can use it to support counter-cultural vulnerability.
This doesn’t have to be the end: Therapist reacts to “Fade to Black” by Metallica
Therapist Taylor Palmby explores how the lyrics to “Fade to Black” by Metallica can be used as a choice point between death and life.
Another pathway to relief: Therapist Reacts to “Question!” by System of a Down
Therapist Taylor Palmby explains how the meaning of the lyrics of “Question!” by System of a Down can offer us a way to relief that doesn’t involve suicide.
Giving hope one more try: Therapist reacts to “Last Resort” by Papa Roach
Licensed therapist Taylor Palmby breaks down how the “Last Resort” in the song by Papa Roach could be reaching for help — not suicide.
5 songs for suicide prevention: A therapist reacts
Licensed therapist Taylor Palmby explores the meaning of songs that talk about suicidal ideation — and how they can be used for suicide prevention.
Self-love can save you: Therapist reacts to “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd” by Bring Me the Horizon
Therapist Taylor Palmby shares how the meaning of “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd” by Bring Me the Horizon offers insight into how self-love can be how we rescue ourselves.
Proof of a problem: Therapist reacts to “Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyed
Therapist Taylor Palmby explains how the meaning of "Comfortably Numb" lyrics by Pink Floyd can be a chance to examine what numbness might be covering up.
Letting go of desperation: Therapist reacts to “Stranded” by Gojira
Therapist Taylor Palmby digs into the meaning of Gojira's Olympic-worthy song "Stranded," sharing how it can serve as a reminder to let go in our most anxious moments.
Facing the fear: Therapist reacts to “Enter Sandman” by Metallica
Therapist Taylor Palmby shares how the meaning of "Enter Sandman" by Metallica can invite us to face our fears — and learn from them.
Talking to addiction’s voice: Therapist reacts to “Sober” by Tool
Therapist Taylor Palmby analyzes the meaning of “Sober” by Tool to discuss the internal battle that many individuals experience when they are on the path to sobriety.
You are the main character: Therapist reacts to “The Search” by NF
Therapist Taylor Palmby analyzes the meaning of “The Search” by NF, discussing the importance of framing our mental health as a search instead of a problem that needs to be fixed.
Cross-examine the inner voice: therapist and lawyer react to "Talk to a Friend" by Rain City Drive
Therapist Taylor Palmby and lawyer Justin Weinstein use the meaning of “Talk To A Friend” by Rain City Drive to fight back against the voice of the inner critic.
Learning to Accept the Inner Critic: Therapist Reacts to “Hi Ren” by Ren (featuring vocal coach Melissa Cross)
Therapist Taylor Palmby is joined by vocal coach Melissa Cross to talk about what “Hi Ren” can teach us about countering our critical inner voice.
Accepting Ourselves: therapist reacts to “Chop Suey” by System of a Down
Therapist Taylor Palmby breaks down the meaning of “Chop Suey” by System of a Down, explaining how they guide us to understand and accept ourselves and others.