Craig Korth is a bluegrass musician, instrument collector, and luthier based in British Columbia. Over the years, Craig performed at countless festivals, ran a music camp, and amassed a world-class collection of vintage instruments. As he recounted at the end of his appearance on episode 271 of the Fretboard Journal Podcast, he's also struggled with focal dystonia, a neurological condition that can wreak havoc on high-level musicians. For this week's episode, Craig candidly shares some of the steps he's taken to heal his focal dystonia and play at a high level again. From exercises like taking up the upright bass to emotional support groups and mind-altering psychedelic therapy sessions, it's a journey unlike any we've ever shared. Some links mentioned: Hear Craig's music: https://open.spotify.com/album/0lPWoHPQnQZw7uuhcvUeQE?fbclid=IwAR1xV0Mj9saq9S5EsbMvtMc18Mp8hLm9cv-SA6wAW6b8kzk_3vqBINEeJqc Craig Korth on Fretboard Journal Podcast 271: https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcasts/podcast-271-craig-korth/ Michael Pollan's 'How to Change Your Mind': https://www.netflix.com/title/80229847 Musicians With Focal Dystonia Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395945924186868 Author Ruth Chiles: https://focaldystoniacure.com/ Dr. Joaquin Farias' lecture on focal dystonia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8f_A16OwSo

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Podcast 454: Craig Korth