85 - KJ ( Professor, Researcher, Author, Songstress)

By day, Katerina Jae (aka KJ) works as a psychological science professor at a local university, is the lead researcher of the Advancement of Mental Health Lab, and the author of the January 2023 Sage Publications book Statistics with Humans. By night, this powerhouse vocalist and songstress fronts both the rock band Interstate Run and experimental music collective Ramona Clay. KJ shares her dual journey of earning her PhD and becoming a professor as well as stepping out to become a live music performer. We talk a ton about mental wellness, suicide, and depression. We also discuss arts connection and the impact it can have in the mental wellness arena. Connect with Katerina Jae and her other projects at @KaterinaJae on Instagram, www.InterstateRun.com, www.facebook.com/InterstateRun, www.facebook.com/RamonaClayMusicTo contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email [email protected] out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration. They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world. Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It, and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.