We often hear that old saying, "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." This week, I want to explore that very human experience through the lens of a song we've been journeying with, "I'll Be There For You" by Bon Jovi. We'll be looking specifically at how this painful realization can become a powerful, albeit harsh, teacher of gratitude and humility – two cornerstones of mental wellbeing.

Welcome back to the space where we unravel the threads between the music that moves us and the mental wellness journeys we navigate. Today, we take another look at a power ballad that, on the surface, might seem all about holding on, but I want to explore how it can surprisingly guide us toward the crucial practices of mindfulness, being present, and the art of letting go. The song on our minds (and in our ears) this week is Bon Jovi's epic 1989 hit, "I'll Be There For You."

Here on the blog, we love exploring how lyrics can resonate with our inner worlds, acting as mirrors or even guides. This week, we're throwing it back to the late 80s, turning up the volume on a classic power ballad: Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There For You." This tune was the soundtrack to my joys, the comfort in my sorrows, and sometimes, the unexpected voice that helped me understand my own feelings a little better. Let's explore it together.

Greetings again, fellow travelers on the road to well-being! Today, let’s settle in and explore a song that is not just a classic, but also a balm for the soul: the Grateful Dead's "Brokedown Palace." This song, with its gentle melody and deeply evocative lyrics, has a way of finding you wherever you are on your journey, whether you're celebrating a victory or weathering a storm. It's a song about finding peace amidst the wreckage, a theme that resonates deeply within the rea

Music has an uncanny ability to tap into the deepest recesses of our emotional landscapes. Sometimes it’s the melody, sometimes the rhythm, and often, it’s the lyrics that resonate, offering reflections of our own experiences, struggles, and triumphs. For fans of the improvisational rock band Phish, their catalog is rich with complex musical journeys and often enigmatic lyrics. Today, we're diving into one of their high-energy, horn-driven anthems, "Julius," from their 1994 a

Music has an incredible way of tapping into the deepest parts of our emotional experience, sometimes reflecting feelings and struggles we can barely articulate. Today, I want to explore a connection that might seem unconventional at first glance: the swirling emotions and narrative within Guns N' Roses' epic rock ballad, "November Rain," and the lived experience of managing bipolar disorder.