In this heartfelt episode of EZ Conversations, host Furkhan Dandia sits down with a special guest, Jordan Larocque, for a candid discussion on the intersection of music, mental health, and its profound impact on Jordan's life. The duo, who share a unique connection from their high school days, embark on a nostalgic journey through the corridors of their past.\nHowever, the episode takes a poignant turn as Jordan and Furkhan delve into the challenges that come with pursuing a passion in the music industry. Jordan bravely shares how the highs and lows of his journey affected his mental health, providing listeners with a raw and honest look into the struggles behind the scenes. The discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked emotional toll that pursuing one's dreams can have.\n\xa0Jordan was a member of a Francophone Indie Pop band, Bonjour Brumaire.\xa0Jordan toured for many years and performed live at a lot of shows.\xa0With time, Jordan started to realize he was missing out on time with friends and family, everyone was moving ahead in life and Jordan felt stuck\xa0Being away all the time and not having a stable life started to impact Jordan's mental health.\xa0Ultimately, Jordan left the band and decided to focus on his career.\xa0Today, Jordan is happily married and the proud father of a little boy.\xa0I hope you can get as much as I did from this podcast and understand that even musicians and other artists struggle with mental health; fame and glory only go so far.\xa0\nJoin EZ Conversations for an intimate and soulful exploration of Jordan Larocque's musical evolution, intertwined with the delicate nuances of mental health. This episode is not just a conversation between friends; it's a profound reflection on the healing power of music and the importance of understanding the human behind the artist.\nSponsors of the Podcast:\n\nBetterHelp: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://betterhelp.com/ez10\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\xa0for 10% off your first month of therapy\n\nWeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans.\n\nAura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial\n\nPlunge: https://plunge.com/ez\n\nMint Mobile: \u2060https://trymintmobile.com/ez10\u2060 for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan\n\nWe Are Wild for 25% off your first order: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://zen.ai/EZ23\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\nIf you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:\n\nInstagram\u2060\u2060:\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\u2060\u2060Facebook\u2060\u2060: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\nYouTube\u2060\u2060: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\nLinkedIn: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/\u2060\n\nPatreon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060patreon.com/EzConversations\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\nOr find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1\u2060\u2060\u2060\nSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices