Brian Zhang

Sharing my battles with depression to help 380 musicians build resilience and breaking mental health stigma in today’s industry

Jan 24, 2026

Therapy isn't so scary after all

How changing my approach to therapy saved my mental health...and life

Jan 15, 2026

The podcast I wanted to create from the beginning

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

Jan 7, 2026

A Love Letter To My Depression

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

Dec 18, 2025

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

Dec 11, 2025

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.

Nov 28, 2025

Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect

And honestly? Being perfect is overrated.

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Nov 7, 2025

Can you really "be yourself?"

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

Oct 30, 2025

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.

Oct 22, 2025

On Getting Through Bad Days

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

Oct 15, 2025

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.

Oct 8, 2025

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.

Oct 2, 2025

Starting Again, Even When You’re Tired of Starting Again

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

Sep 24, 2025

When Was the Last Time You Felt Better?

Because I don't feel like I'm getting better. But it's better than I think.

Sep 17, 2025

A Quiet Street, A Guitar, and Me

But even the darkness and silence couldn’t hide what I was searching for.

Sep 3, 2025

Sometimes you just need a cry. And Eva Cassidy makes me cry... time after time

When a voice feels like a hug you didn’t know you needed

Aug 26, 2025

Forty Minutes I’ll Never Remember

On losing control, strange relief, and a second chance I didn’t ask for

Aug 12, 2025

The Stigma That’s Killing Musicians

If you think mental health in music isn’t real... well, f*** you. But I’ll keep fighting for the musicians who need it

Aug 5, 2025

I finally gave up on my dream. But it's helped me start living again.

Some reflections on depression, losing hope, and starting over

Jul 29, 2025

Why musicians like me find it so hard to ask for help

My ego will hate me for saying this...

Jul 22, 2025

A World Where Musicians Are Thriving (But the Coffee Tastes Like Shit)

Welcome to the multi-verse...for musicians

Jul 15, 2025

The panic attack that nearly ended my music career

If burnout, pressure, or anxiety have stolen your joy for music, this one is for you.

Jun 24, 2025

The night I made grown men cry

And why it changed the way I teach, perform, and talk about mental health.

Jun 17, 2025

Never Enough

For every artist who’s ever wondered if they’re enough

Jun 3, 2025

Opening up about my mental health saved me — maybe this can help you open up too.

If you're struggling in silence as a musician, this might help you find the words