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Coping 101


Oct 21, 2022

With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Balance in the Hustle w/ DJ Blast - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Based in Seattle, the Nigeria-born, Texas-raised creative known as DJ Blast is a full-time Program Manager with Microsoft and accomplished DJ having shared stages with major acts like Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Nas and Pitbull. Here he shares hard-earned insights on mental wellness like tips for managing performance anxiety, why everyone should at least try therapy, and how to deal with passion-driven burnout. 
 
Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101