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Continue reading →: Therapy But LouderThe idea for Therapy But Louder came before the clothing line even started. It began when I was working on my dissertation in university. I wanted to explore how heavy metal subculture could actually help people. I wrote about how it can be a place of safety, how it can…
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Continue reading →: The Story Behind the Mountain ShirtThe Mountain shirt was the first design I created that started with the artwork instead of the slogan. Normally the words come first and the design follows, but this time it was different. The idea came from a road trip I took with my family through Washington State. We were…
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Continue reading →: From the Ashes with Bearpit: Mental Health, Music, and Making It Through the DarknessIn this episode of The Heavy Metal Therapist, John sits down with Rob from Bearpit, a Bristol-based metalcore band that’s been through it and come back stronger. They’re not just writing breakdowns and catchy hooks. They’re writing their way through mental illness, burnout, chronic pain, and the mess of trying…
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Continue reading →: OCD and the Chaos of Creating: A Conversation with Jon and DelaneySome episodes are just fun, and others hit deep. This one did both. I sat down with horror author John and game designer Delaney to talk about the creative process, mental health, and their upcoming project with Ice Nine Kills: a full-blown horror-themed deck-building game called Ink on the Table. But…
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Continue reading →: Life on Tour and Mental Health with Mark RiveraPeople glamorize life on the road. The loud crowds, flashing lights, sold-out venues. But behind all that are real people dealing with real struggles. This week on the Heavy Metal Therapist podcast, I sat down with my good friend Mark to talk about what it’s actually like working as a…
Hello,
I’m John
the Heavy Metal Therapist – drummer for Hope Through Grace and host of this space where heavy music meets honest talk about mental health.
Metal has always been more than just sound to me; it’s been a lifeline. That’s why I started this project: to create a place where we can break down songs, talk with bands, and be real about the struggles we all carry.
Whether you’re here for the breakdowns or the breakdowns we don’t talk about enough, you’re in the right place. Let’s get heavy, get honest, and find some hope along the way.
