Reinventing Yourself With Hall of Fame Musician John Oates

Introduction

Listen to The Verywell Mind Podcast episode featuring Hall of Fame musician John Oates. In this episode, John shares his inspiring journey of reinvention and mental strength.

About John Oates

• Member of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates
• Accomplished solo artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame
• Recorded 21 albums, 10 number-one records, and more than 20 Top 40 hits with Hall & Oates
• Released seven solo albums
• Best-selling autobiography "Change of Seasons" in 2017, sharing mental health management as a famous musician and staying grounded

Why John Oates Is Mentally Strong

• Avoided using substances to manage career stress, unlike many fellow musicians
• Openly discusses seeing a therapist, taking a break from music, and reinventing strategies (including shaving his famous mustache)

On the Show

• Discover how Hall & Oates became famous.
• Learn how John managed stress without relying on substances.
• Understand the benefits of couples therapy and individual therapy.
• Explore the steps John took to reinvent himself.
• Gain insights into the exercises he used in therapy to create the life he wanted.
• Hear about how John became more selective about the people in his life.
• Learn about the role of changing appearance in reinvention.
• Understand the challenges men face in asking for help.
• Get John's perspective on speaking out about mental health issues.
• Explore the connection between success and increased mental health issues.
• Find out why John regrets starting yoga later in life.
• Learn about John's current mental health management strategies.

Mental Health and Mental Strength

• Discover how reinventing ourselves can help manage mental health and create the best life.
• Understand how breaking free from labels and reinventing ourselves can positively impact mental health.
• Realize that every day is an opportunity to reinvent ourselves.

Quotes

• “I think a lot of men still to this day are reluctant to reveal and face certain things.”
• "I never thought I would buy into therapy. I never believed in it."
• "I'd get up at the crack of dawn, and it would be howling snow outside, and I'd go out, be the first person on the ski lift, [and] ski by myself."
• "I started doing yoga very seriously during COVID when I was at home for a while. And I always wonder, why the heck didn[']t I start that 30 years ago? Nevertheless, it's been amazing for me."

Links and Resources

• John's website: https://johnoates.com/
• John on Instagram: JohnOatesOfficial
• John's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7M5P6SqEEE0Oc6d5EnJo7v?si=_2L9o223QOaL1G89wUBGaQ

Related Episodes

• Hall of Fame Musician John Oates on Reinventing Yourself and Staying Grounded
• Actor and Comedian Pauly Shore on Embracing Your True Self
• Songwriter Michelle Branch on Overcoming Substance Abuse and Mental Health Challenges