Jake McKelvie explores his evolution as a musician, the concept of being a 'scene elder' &, thoughts on performing in various types of venues. He reflects on the role of social media in promoting music & shares insights into his creative process, particularly regarding lyricism. The complexities of navigating the modern music industry & the balance between accessibility & value in music is discussed as well as the impact of streaming services like Spotify on personal relationships & music discovery. Also talked about is some personal anecdotes about gardening & food preferences & the complexities of defining one's musical identity.

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takeaways

• Jake has been involved in music for over a decade
• The concept of a 'scene elder' is discussed humorously & seriously
• Why Jake continues to perform & how it fulfills a part of his life
• Distinctions between casual musicians & those with a heartfelt, life ambition
• The atmosphere of house shows vs. venue performances
• Is social media a necessary evil for promoting music
• Aesthetic quality of lyrics vs. strict meaning of lyrics
• How streaming services can both help & hinder music discovery
• Gardening as a fulfilling hobby & escape
• Navigating multiple musical genres & communities
• 'Wiki Change' song is played

Connect with Jake McKelvie:

• Insta instagram.com/jacobcmckelvie/
• Tour Dates jakemckelvie.com/shows

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Todays COFFEE BREAK features Mike Wilson of Harley Poe. He discusses pissing for authority figures & other fun stuff too.

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Listen to the full episode - Mike Wilson of Harley Poe on opening & closing a record shop & the DIY ethos #28:

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In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of overcoming addiction & mental health challenges with certified Psychotherapist, Jason Shiers. From the early trauma of losing his father to battling addiction, Jason shares his transformative path to self-discovery & healing. We explore the profound insights & experiences that led him to embrace life fully, focusing on the importance of inner work & reconnecting with the Self. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-awareness, & the journey back to oneself. Discover how understanding & nurturing our inner world can lead to profound personal transformation.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• What life can offer if you "come home to yourself"
• What happened at age 5 that led to Jason's struggle
• Being diagnosed through the psychiatric system as a child
• Going from food addiction to heroine addiction by age 13
• Rehab didn't go deep enough
• Becoming a therapist still left Jason w/ secrete addictions & feeling broken
• What is the inner world
• Incorporating what he learned into his work with clients
• Helping people see what was right w/ them, not what's wrong w/ them
• How internal work benefits your external relationships
• 3 types of therapy Jason finds valuable

Connect with Jason Shiers:

• misunderstandingsofthemind.com/
• Order Jason's book - amazon.com/Infinite-Recovery-Project-Intelligence-Addiction/dp/1068323302/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1D07DW0NEPWH1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dEDyZOyYjqG2ccDXQ-C37gtXf8evlAj-KRQARwrARbuteCYSTlDMSdBjv0oHFXH2DYS26sWIedws_s6XozNjzw.OLyyeatCC1RjCRpZgfUpuTGgRG0Lup4fEvyG3bB3LcU&dib_tag=se&keywords=jason+shiers&qid=1754775309&sprefix=jason+shiers%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1

Back On The Grind Records - For Folk Punk, DIY Music & Merch:

• backonthegrindrecords.bandcamp.com/music

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• StayFreeCoffee.com

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