This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving into mental health in music to mark Musicians' Mental Health Awareness Month. From sobriety and self-awareness to chaos, creativity, and whether drinking on stage helps or hinders, it’s a candid conversation about the emotional and mental realities of life as a musician.

We also cover

- Vincent’s latest adventure on a rock 'n' roll cruise ship

- What it’s like switching between bands as a session player

- We hit number 4 in the German Alternative Charts!

- Our Fall Into The Silence fundraiser – here’s how to get involved

- The return of Agony Aunt Agatha Christo

- The deeper meaning behind Fall Into The Silence

- Ben’s guest appearance on the ‘Recovery Elevator’ podcast

- Does chaos really fuel creativity, or is that a myth?

- The highs and lows of drinking on stage

- Making better choices for your body and mind

- Ben tries a sound bath – what even is that, and did it work?

This one’s packed with laughs, insight, and honesty—so settle in and join the chat in the comments.

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Into It

01:07 – Kicking Off Musicians' Mental Health Month

02:08 – Vincent Goes Full Rock ’n’ Roll… on a Cruise Ship

05:18 – The Session Musician Life: Switching Between Bands

11:22 – We’re #4 on the German Alternative Charts!

14:42 – Fall Into The Silence Fundraiser: Get Involved

17:54 – The Return of Agony Aunt Agatha Christo

19:23 – The Deeper Meaning Behind Fall Into The Silence

21:12 – Sobriety, Clarity & Surviving the Music Industry

32:40 – Ben Guests on Recovery Elevator Podcast

35:13 – Does Chaos Really Fuel Creativity?

36:04 – The Real Pitfalls of Drinking On Stage

38:57 – Choosing Better: Staying Sharp as a Musician

39:52 – Ben Tried a Sound Bath… Here’s What Happened

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