Sgt. Justin Bennes joins Here We Are Now host Matt Collette to talk about what life experiences may have gone into the creation of the 1975 classic JAWS, and why we love it. 

Topcis discussed include PTSD, anxiety and grief. 

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Matt Wilczynski and Avi Durchfort discuss how the recent tragic events in Dave Grohls life (the deaths of his mother and Taylor Hawkins) may be reflected in the new Foo Fighters song "Rescued". They also talk about the many parallels between Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney in their creative and personal lives. 

What life experiences, be they traumatic or joyful, happened to Bob Kane (and his "helpers") that may have influenced Batman? Let's talk about the connection between Batman and Mental Health. Today's special guest: Musician Avi Durchfort

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We are joined by Musician and Educator David Moorhead to talk about the life experiences, either traumatic or joyful, that went into the creation of the 1967 Beatles classic "Penny Lane"

Today we will be talking about the life experiences, be them traumatic or joyful, that went into the creation of the 1995 Disney/Pixar classic, Toy Story. 

Your host Matt Collette is joined by his former student who is now a mental health professional to talk about the launch of Here We Are Now and what to expect. 

Everything we take in, whether its a song, film or the shirt you’re wearing was first someone’s idea,  

Why did they create it?

Why do we connect to it?

Here We Are Now is a new podcast series that will answer those questions.

Your host Matt Collette, a creative who has spent decades working in mental health, and his special guests wil explore the life experiences behind  the art you love and uncover the connection between Music, Movies and Mental Health.