Country music singer-songwriter Michael Ray recently had his single “Whiskey And Rain” soar to the No. 1 spot on country radio. While his hard work and determination through the infamous covid quarantine gained him success, Ty Herndon sits down with him to get a look at the mental fitness practices that went on behind the scenes.
Get ready for an honest episode about breaking patterns, holding onto hope, and cold showers. Learn how Michael Ray strengthens his mental fitness and rides the wave of pivotal moments.
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Show Notes
00:00 Intro
1:11 Michael expresses how he practices mental fitness while having his song “Whiskey and Rain” reach #1 on the charts.
4:24 Ty asks Michael what he does to help promote positivity and gratitude to his team.
7:07 Michael details his experience making his album and music video during Covid
10:45 Ty mentions how artists sometimes doubt themselves and asks Michael what the pivotal moment was that kept him moving forward.
15:16 Michael explains lessons learned in his mental health journey
18:02 The artists discuss breaking generational patterns about mental health education, how we’re raised by “broken people”, and that we’re all healing.
20:17 Ty asks Michael what he would tell his younger self, Michael reflects on growing up in a broken home.
22:18 Michael talks about what he does to stay positive and how a quote from Tyler Perry’s latest “Madea” movie keeps him going.
24:30 Close
