Harmonising the Mind: Rob Stephenson on Mental Health and Music

Get in touch with us! In our latest epsiode, wellbeing advocate and DJ Robbie J shares his personal journey of living with bipolar disorder and how it has shaped his mission to create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces.  From his early struggles and near-suicidal experience to his innovative use of music for mental wellness, Rob talks about the importance of seeking help, being open about mental health and the therapeutic power of music. 00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome00:12 Connecting Through Music01:49 The Power of Dance and Wellbeing03:18 Professional Journey and Mental Health Advocacy04:16 Personal Struggles and Bipolar Disorder08:47 The Turning Point: Sharing My Story21:44 Challenges of Social Media on Mental Health30:31 Understanding Mental Health Struggles30:57 Achievements and Misunderstandings32:24 Therapy and Family Insights33:18 Speaking and Advising on Mental Health34:38 The Power of Music in Mental Health42:11 Advice for Mental Health Management45:00 Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience47:55 The Role of Music in Personal Healing53:03 Future Plans and Reflections59:03 Final Thoughts and Messages of HopeRob Stephenson is the founder of The InsideOut LeaderBoard, a charity with the mission of smashing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace by showcasing senior leader role models with lived experiences of mental ill-health. As a consultant, Rob works with senior leadership teams to help elevate wellbeing as a performance enabler. He is the Founder of FormScore, a technology platform that helps managers understand the wellbeing and performance readiness of their teams with real-time people analytics. Rob is also co-founder of the InsideOut Awards, an annual celebration of those championing workplace mental health and wellbeing. In his keynote talks, he inspires audiences to think dierently about mental health and wellbeing.  Rob grounds his talks in his personal story of living and working with bipolar and always gives practical tips and ideas. He has also developed an innovative concept - a Music & Mental Health performance which combines live DJ elements and public speaking to get people thinking differently about mental health & wellbeing via the medium of music. Connect with Robbie J:  https://www.iamrobstephenson.com/See Rob’s TEDx here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8r0LI1iWuQDownload our free mini hypnois audio: subscribepage.io/confidence-boost-audio We also want to hear from you. What are your dreams? What's holding you back?Questions? Stories? Ideas? Email us: [email protected] Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/9Pe7TXTS6y1reRoE/Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/reignwhenitsraining?igsh=NXBmbnc0ZXp2MXpy&utm_source=qrIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and/or leave us a review! Homework for this week:  Daily Dance Challenge:Dedicate 5–10 minutes a day to dancing or listening to your favorite music. Notice how it makes you feel in the moment. Write down any positive changes in mood or energy.If you’re happy to, be brave and post your boogie on social media, tag us and use the hashtag #reignmaker Thank you for listening!