In this episode of Better Mental Health, we feature an in-depth and raw discussion with Nate Landingham, a musician and producer based in Austin, Texas, known as Nathaniel Earl on Spotify. Nate joins hosts Blake, Jamie, and Blair to talk about his experiences growing up in Christian Science, his struggles with addiction and suicidal ideation, and how these challenges have shaped his mental health journey. We delve into intense topics like family dynamics and the psychological impacts of a religious upbringing, alongside the complexities of navigating sobriety and self-acceptance. 00:00 Trigger Warning and Introduction00:19 Meet the Hosts and Guest Introduction01:03 Nate's Upbringing in Christian Science04:21 Running Away and Homelessness07:07 Struggles with Addiction and Mental Health12:41 Therapy and the Road to Sobriety20:22 Finding Spirituality and Sobriety24:05 Reflecting on Rock Bottom and Ego Death26:25 Reflecting on My Father's Legacy30:06 Navigating Family Dynamics After Loss32:30 Music as a Tool for Emotional Healing37:02 Balancing Light and Dark: Embracing Emotions37:35 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Balance40:50 Pre-Performance Anxiety and Coping Mechanisms46:42 Final Thoughts and Advice