Embracing Self Awareness and Acceptance A Conversation with Bo Baskoro

Bo Baskaro, a multifaceted artist and mental health advocate, shares his journey in the entertainment industry and his advocacy for mental health. He grew up in Portland, Oregon, and faced challenges in finding his place in the music scene. Bo emphasizes the importance of authenticity in his music and the shift towards a more genuine and less polished approach in the industry. He also discusses his own mental health journey, including his experiences with Tourette's, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety. Bo's story highlights the need for self-awareness and acceptance in navigating mental health challenges. Bo Baskoro discusses his journey with Tourette's syndrome and mental health, as well as his approach to songwriting and composing. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and taking responsibility for one's mental health. Bo also shares his musical influences, including Jack Antonoff and John Bellion. The conversation touches on the themes of insecurity, self-sabotage, and the balance between sad lyrics and upbeat music. Bo talks about his song 'Tongue Tied' and the inspiration behind it. Instagram: @bobaskoro Thank you for listening to Left of Str8 Show Interviews, hosted by Scott Fullerton. This is Left of Str8 Podcasts flagship show that started it all back in July of 2015 a week after marriage equality became the law of the land. Scott interviews celebrities and personalities from the words of Entertainment, Foodies, Books, Music and Advocacy. Whether from our lgbtq community or a straight ally, Scott always has a fun or interesting interview and tries to learn a little bit more about his guests than he previously knew. Subscribe on your favorite distributor so you never miss an episode. You can also click the bell icon to be notified when new episodes are available. The video podcasts are on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, and more. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm. Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram and Threads and Tik Tok, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook. Go to our website at www.leftofstr8.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network. You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $5 a month, or $7 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8 or you can Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/leftofstr8