Mike and Doug reflect on a milestone weekend that was both deeply creative and profoundly emotional. They dive into the experience of recording their first official song in a studio—a song that Doug wrote for his mother—and explore the healing power of artistic expression. From confronting vulnerability to embracing full creative freedom, they share their personal journeys of transformation through music, connection, and community.
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
🔹 Recording Their First Studio Song – Doug’s emotional journey writing a song for his mother, and Mike’s harmonies bringing it to life
🔹 The Creative Process & Overcoming Perfectionism – Letting go of expectations and embracing the flow of artistic expression
🔹 Music as Healing – How creativity shifts from healing trauma to full self-expression
🔹 Tribe & Authenticity – Finding a community where weirdness, ritual, and artistic exploration are fully embraced
🔹 Panther Mode & Ecstatic Dance – Mike’s realization about freedom and responsibility, and how it all leads to full panther mode on stage
🔹 The Power of Ritual – Transforming a Mormon Airbnb into a sacred creative space
🔹 A Dream of Vulnerability – Doug’s post-weekend nightmare and how it led to a cathartic solo dance session
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