#10 Take It or Leave It: 2 Members of College Band Seeing Double Share Challenges and Successes of Balancing Friendship, Sudden TikTok Fame and, Oh Yeah, Having to Pass All Their Classes

We are thrilled to share a special interview with you this week. Mike (guitarist) and Ali (singer), two members of the talented band Seeing Double, share how they find balance in their multilayered life: student, musician, bandmate, friend. And with their song “Leah” going viral on TikTok, the title of one of their *other* songs “Take It Or Leave It” takes on new meaning. Hear how the band handles a fork in the road: taking fame and burnout or leaving that for friendship and well-being. Mike and Ali open up about how being vulnerable with bandmates and setting some boundaries allowed them to solidify their friendship as well as their goals as a group. Sometimes slowing down is the best way to speed up. In this episode you’ll hear about the following skills:Noticing dialectics (opposing truths) in a non-judgmental waySetting appropriate boundariesLetting values, not emotions, guide your decisionsThe power of being vulnerableBeing aware of some anxiety idiosyncraciesHow to manage burnout and overwhelmAnd we leave you with a parting gift! Hear the full track of “Take It Or Leave It” at the end of our episode. To learn more about Seeing Double and hear their other singles (highly encouraged), check them out at:https://seeingdoublebandny.wixsite.com/seeing-double-bandInsta: @seeingdoublebandnyWant to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcastTik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcastEmail: [email protected] is Deadbeats by Rex Banner