Music, Creativity, and Mental Health: Six Missing

This was an insightful and inspiring conversation with TJ Dumser from 6 Missing. He’s an ambient artist, award winning sound designer, mixer and composer based in Austen Texas. Themes in this conversation included: how music really helped TJ overcome his addictions, anxiety and depression; how creating ambient music provides a platform for listeners to feel their emotions and to practice a form of mindfulness; the double-edged nature of social media, which can both connect people and make them feel more alone; the therapeutic value of sharing experiences; how quitting alcohol, exercising and changing his eating habits significantly improved his well-being; and the importance of gratitude in dealing with anxiety and negativity. I took a lot from this conversation and I hope you do as well.