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Welcome to the SceneAuthor: Jeremy Houtsma
Tune in to hear how music can be both a mirror and a medicine helping us feel less alone, rediscover what moves us, and learn to use sound as a coping skill.Welcome to a space where music and mental health meet. Safe in Sound is a podcast with host Jeremy Houtsma, a licensed mental health counselor, that dives deep into the emotional stories behind the songs that shaped a generation exploring how artists, therapists, and record label owners navigate mental health in the music industry.Each episode blends raw conversation and reflection, connecting the nostalgia of 2000s emo music with real, modern-day mental health experiences. Whether youre a longtime fan of bands like Minus the Bear, Further Seems Forever, or Taking Back Sunday, or simply someone who finds healing through music, youll find honesty, connection, and hope here.Tune in to hear how music can be both a mirror and a medicine helping us feel less alone, rediscover what moves us, and learn to use sound as a coping skill. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music History, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Dan Weyandt: ZAO, Anxiety, OCD and Fear
Episode 11
Friday, 13 March, 2026
Dan Weyandt is the lead singer for the band ZAO. Behind that powerhouse of vocals is a Dad, Husband, Tattoo artist, and someone who suffers with severe anxiety, panic, and OCD. This episode is less about his band ZAO and more about Dan as a person and his struggle with his own mental health. Through the interview, listen as Dan and I discuss the anxiety that binds us and the ways we deal with it.











