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The podcast I wanted to create from the beginning

And one that helps you not feel alone in your mental health struggles.

Brian Zhang

Stories

Jan 7, 2026

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11 min read

A Love Letter To My Depression

The friend who I never asked for, but don't want to leave completely...

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental Health

What happens when a musician finally lets themselves be vulnerable

Dec 18, 2025

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15 min read

What happens when a musician finally lets themselves be vulnerable

And how it helped me open up about things I wouldn't normally talk about

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental Health

This year forced me to slow down and focus on what was really important

Dec 11, 2025

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12 min read

This year forced me to slow down and focus on what was really important

And why I want to encourage everyone, not just musicians, to be vulnerable about their health, next year and beyond, without feeling ashamed.

Brian Zhang

Stories

Nov 28, 2025

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11 min read

Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect

And honestly? Being perfect is overrated.

Brian Zhang

Music Education and Support

For artists to have a future, young musicians need to learn mental health skills now

Nov 20, 2025

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9 min read

For artists to have a future, young musicians need to learn mental health skills now

It's been the biggest thing missing in education, but the one that gives them a chance to succeed.

Brian Zhang

Growth Mindset

Nov 7, 2025

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17 min read

Can you really "be yourself?"

How a moment of madness stopped me from trying to copy others and find out who I really am.

Brian Zhang

Growth Mindset

Four small things that helped me survive depression in 2025

Oct 30, 2025

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12 min read

Four small things that helped me survive depression in 2025

How these small changes helped me embrace my depression and fall in love with music again.

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental Health

Oct 22, 2025

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8 min read

On Getting Through Bad Days

How I learned that rest can save your music...and your life

Brian Zhang

Stories

16 months after my first suicidal thought, this message reminded me I still had a reason to live.

Oct 15, 2025

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12 min read

16 months after my first suicidal thought, this message reminded me I still had a reason to live.

And it helped me fall in love with music and life again.

Brian Zhang

Stories

Oct 8, 2025

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9 min read

Dreams Aren’t Meant to Keep You Awake

If your dreams keep you up at night, it’s not a sign to give up. It’s a sign you deserve support. I'm here to give it to you.

Brian Zhang

Music Education and Support

Starting Over, Even When Starting Over Is the Last Thing You Want to Do"

Oct 2, 2025

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5 min read

Starting Over, Even When Starting Over Is the Last Thing You Want to Do"

But maybe it gets easier each time. I’ll tell you why.

Brian Zhang

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The podcast I wanted to create from the beginning

A Love Letter To My Depression

What happens when a musician finally lets themselves be vulnerable

This year forced me to slow down and focus on what was really important

Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect

For artists to have a future, young musicians need to learn mental health skills now

Can you really "be yourself?"

Four small things that helped me survive depression in 2025

On Getting Through Bad Days

16 months after my first suicidal thought, this message reminded me I still had a reason to live.

Dreams Aren’t Meant to Keep You Awake

Starting Over, Even When Starting Over Is the Last Thing You Want to Do"

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