Musicians’ Mental Health Month, Sobriety & Sound Baths | DIAMOND CAST 033

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving into mental health in music to mark Musicians' Mental Health Awareness Month. From sobriety and self-awareness to chaos, creativity, and whether drinking on stage helps or hinders, it’s a candid conversation about the emotional and mental realities of life as a musician.We also cover- Vincent’s latest adventure on a rock 'n' roll cruise ship- What it’s like switching between bands as a session player- We hit number 4 in the German Alternative Charts!- Our Fall Into The Silence fundraiser – here’s how to get involved- The return of Agony Aunt Agatha Christo- The deeper meaning behind Fall Into The Silence- Ben’s guest appearance on the ‘Recovery Elevator’ podcast- Does chaos really fuel creativity, or is that a myth?- The highs and lows of drinking on stage- Making better choices for your body and mind- Ben tries a sound bath – what even is that, and did it work?This one’s packed with laughs, insight, and honesty—so settle in and join the chat in the comments.00:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Into It01:07 – Kicking Off Musicians' Mental Health Month02:08 – Vincent Goes Full Rock ’n’ Roll… on a Cruise Ship05:18 – The Session Musician Life: Switching Between Bands11:22 – We’re #4 on the German Alternative Charts!14:42 – Fall Into The Silence Fundraiser: Get Involved17:54 – The Return of Agony Aunt Agatha Christo19:23 – The Deeper Meaning Behind Fall Into The Silence21:12 – Sobriety, Clarity & Surviving the Music Industry32:40 – Ben Guests on Recovery Elevator Podcast35:13 – Does Chaos Really Fuel Creativity?36:04 – The Real Pitfalls of Drinking On Stage38:57 – Choosing Better: Staying Sharp as a Musician39:52 – Ben Tried a Sound Bath… Here’s What Happened************************************************FALL IN TO THE SILENCE VIDEO SUPPORTER LINK - https://diamondblackofficial.com/product/fits-supporter/************************************************DISCORD LINK -https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ************************************************Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat!Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support!DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/storeBen - @benchristomusicAdam - @adamhartistVincent - @vincentvdrumsNatalie - @diamondblacksnapsInstagram - @diamondblackofficialFacebook - @diamondblackofficialX - @dmondblkEmail us! [email protected]