Explore the unique ways drumming can serve as a powerful focus tool for those with ADHD/ADD, enhancing attention and creativity.
In this episode of "Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!", we delve into how rhythm acts as a coping mechanism for mental health challenges.
We discuss burnout-proof practices and teaching methods that foster intrinsic motivation instead of obligation.
Join us for candid conversations about using structured practice—such as metronome drills and groove ladders—as 'psych first aid' for attention issues.
We cover essential topics like setting realistic boundaries for creators and parents, balancing goals versus life hacks, and nurturing young musicians through supportive relationships rather than strict perfectionism.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or musician yourself, this episode offers enlightening insights into creativity as a therapeutic tool.

HEY DRUMMERS! Try a 5-minute metronome focus drill (60–80 BPM, 3×1-min singles w/30s rest). Post your “before/after focus rating” on our Discord "The Struggle Bus." (link below)

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! is a candid mental health podcast with lived experience—schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia spectrum psychosis, BPD, PTSD, trauma recovery, coping skills, and dark humor that fights stigma.

Hosted by Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) with frequent co-host Tony Medeiros, ("IndyPocket"), we talk serious mental illness, psych wards, religious trauma, bad therapy, meds, disability, and messy real-world coping.

New episodes drop every other Monday at 6am ET.

Want community and support? Join our Discord, “The Struggle Bus”: https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA

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Podcast cover art by Ryan Manning