Petey USA on Combating " The Yips" of Depression and Self-Doubt

Musician Petey USA joins host Dr. Mike Friedman on Going There with Dr. Mike, to explore the debilitating experience of "the yips"—a sudden, unexplained loss of skill—and how that concept can apply to our mental health. The conversation begins with Petey’s experience of feeling that his brain was the source of his struggles, creating "self-inflicted" and "made up" barriers that held him back. The episode explores the intense internal battle between a traditional life path and a more authentic one, and how our own programming can trap us in a cycle of indecision and self-doubt.

The conversation delves into Petey’s candid experience with navigating his mental health, from the paradox of a "safe" job that felt risky in the long run, to the profound insight of how what we perceive as a safe choice can limit us. Petey openly shares the transformative moment he decided to go against his own programming, which was the catalyst for his professional and personal growth. The episode explores how the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic provided a moment of calm and clarity, and concludes with Petey’s "perfect day" routine and how Aaron Copeland’s "Billy the Kid Suite" helped him connect to the compelling story of an outlaw—someone willing to go against the grain.

Listen to Petey talk with Dr. Mike about the "yips," depression, self-doubt, and more. Then, make sure to follow Going There with Dr. Mike via your favorite podcast provider to hear all the new episodes from Season 6. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

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