Mind Wide Open

In the second edition of this special episode, Lily interviews a panel of six of her closest friends and peers to discuss what mental health looks like in their generation. They dive into the unique pressures they face within their age group, intergenerational trauma, social media, anxiety, depression, and diverse personal stories and experiences. An episode full of radical vulnerability and profound self-reflection, this conversation is illuminating for listeners of all ages.

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Originally aired DECEMBER 7, 2020

Actress Brittany Snow and publicist Jaspre Guest share their mental health-focused letter-writing project, September Letters. Brittany opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder and Jaspre talks anxiety; they take a deep dive with Lily into the intersection of the metaphysical world and mental health, how to cope with mental health challenges during the holidays, and how feeling seen can change your life.

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Originally aired DECEMBER 1, 2020

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Mason Spector, Madhappy Clothing company founder and creator, joins Lily to discuss their shared passion for openness around mental health. Mason shares his struggles with addiction and how he infuses mental health into both his work and personal life. Mason and Lily also discuss how their families of origin impact their views on their own mental health, what makes a healthy coping mechanism, and Madhappy's mental health initiative, The Local Optimist.

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Originally aired NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It's all smiles with music industry pioneers Matt Pinfield and Allison Hagendorf as they chat with Lily about all things music and mental health. Matt, legendary MTV VJ, and Allison, Spotify's Head of Rock, have been best friends for years; they dive into Matt's battle with drug addiction, him hitting bottom, and how Allison supported him as he began his recovery journey. The trio have a candid conversation about the state of mental health and recovery within the music industry, Matt's longtime relationship with Lily's parents, and Allison's expertise in physical fitness.

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A year after launching Mind Wide Open in honor of her dad, the late Chris Cornell's, 56th birthday, Lily fittingly finishes the Mind Wide Open series with a poignant and heartfelt conversation with her mother, Susan Silver. Legendary music manager of bands such as Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, Susan speaks candidly with Lily about the immense love and loss they have experienced. Susan opens up about her relationship with Lily's dad, her loved ones that have faced addiction, raising a child who struggles with mental health, and the self-care tools she uses to stay grounded amidst hardship.

Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), joins Lily to shed the stigma around discussions of mental health and suicide. After losing colleagues to suicide, Dr. Moutier dedicated herself to fighting this leading cause of death. She explores why stigma exists and how it's being reduced, what to do if you or a loved one is in crisis, and how she navigates her own mental health in an intense field.  

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As any artist knows, mental health and creativity often have an intimate relationship. Harold Owens is a certified addiction and recovery specialist and the senior director at MusiCares; part of his life's work is to provide access to mental health resources for music industry members and their families. He shares his expertise on the inextricable connection between addiction and mental health and the remarkable story of reclaiming his own life. Harold also discusses his personal relationship with Lily's dad and the importance of advocacy.

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Mitul Desai teaches us that you don't have to be a mental health professional to be a mental health advocate. A former Senior Advisor in the U.S. State Department under President Obama, Mitul and and Lily explore mental health on a systemic level and in the corporate world. They discuss how mental health has played an important role in both Mitul's personal and professional lives, delving into his experiences having a brother with schizophrenia and being a board member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Olympic athlete, filmmaker, and award-winning author Alexi Pappas and Lily forge a fast connection in their discussion of losing parents to suicide, befriending pain, and creating art. Lily and Alexi explore the duality of beauty and terror that comes with the similarities between them and their late parents. They also discuss Alexi's struggles with severe post-Olympic depression, and how practicing self-care is a necessary superpower, not a weakness.

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Musician, artist, and activist Nadya Tolokonnikova of the Russian punk rock band, Pussy Riot joins Mind Wide Open. An inspiration to Lily for many years, Nadya discusses her mental health experience being imprisoned in Russia, the delicate balance between activism and self-care, and the necessity of being active in social justice.

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Originally aired OCTOBER 19, 2020

Musician, author, artist, and activist Nadya Tolokonnikova, is a Russian conceptual artist, musician and political activist. She is a...