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Fuegostine’s Music Club is a music discovery podcast built around honest conversations with artists about the moments that shaped them. Host Matt Firestine (Fuegostine) sits down with emerging and established musicians to talk about creativity, failure, mental health, and the winding road behind the songs we love. More than interviews, these are stories about finding your voice, staying true to it, and the music that connects us along the way.
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Touring, Trauma & Therapy: The Reality of Artist Wellness with Backline’s Terra Lopez | Fuegostine's Music Club
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In this episode, Matt speaks with Terra Lopez, artist and Community Manager at Backline, the nonprofit delivering free mental health and wellness services to musicians and music industry workers.
Terra shares powerful insights about the realities of touring, the emotional and financial barriers artists face when seeking help, and how social media has intensified the mental health challenges within the music world.
We discuss Backline’s case-management system, their partnerships with venues and festivals, the Music’s Mental Health Fund, and why the industry needs systemic changes to truly support artist well-being. Terra also reflects on her personal story and why this work has become her mission.
Whether you’re an artist, crew member, fan, or anyone interested in mental health, this episode highlights essential resources and a growing movement to make the music industry a healthier place.
Learn more or get help: backline.care
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