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Tuning In and Reaching Out: The Legendary Rob Cavallo Speaks on Mental Health | #17

Release Date: 10/01/2024

Our First Season: Looking Back & Looking Ahead | #28

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

On the season one finale of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an honest conversation about the first season of the podcast, how things have gone so far, and how they hope things will go moving forward into season two. Putting together honest, truthful, and authentic interviews about mental health requires a certain level of vulnerability from the hosts themselves. Ryan and Duck take this opportunity at the end of the year to do just that: expressing their own emotions, struggles,...

Mrs. X Can Suck It. | #27

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an incredibly beautiful and pure conversation with best-selling novelist, Allie Larkin. Allie’s warmth and compassion is unmistakable. Her earnestness finds its way into everything she says, and the conversation between the three flows effortlessly. That is no doubt in part due to Allie’s pre-existing relationship with Duck, which goes all the way back to their first ever acting class at Ithaca College in New York...

Thriving in Marriage, Parenthood, & Recovery feat. Jessica & Aaron Winder | #26

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation with a powerhouse couple in recovery, Jessica and Aaron Winder. Jessica is an author and in-demand career coach, and Aaron is a Personal Injury Attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In one of the most heart warming and affirming episodes in the series yet, Jessica and Aaron share their own personal stories of recovery from addiction. Jessica dealt with many years of alcoholism– an addiction which led her to...

Honestly Authentic ft. Ato Essandoh, star of ’The Diplomat’ | #25

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation with Ato Essandoh. Ato is an actor who has found his way onto all of our screens at one point or another, through iconic roles in “Garden State”, “Blood Diamond”, and many more. Now, he has been thrust into the limelight once again through his powerful role on the latest season of “The Diplomat”, now available on Netflix. Ato and Duck had a special opportunity to work together on set in the past,...

Your Own ‘Menopause Bootcamp' | #24

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation on Menopause and Women’s Health with author, speaker, and advocate Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenzz. Our mental health and our physical health are much more connected than many of us realize, and as such there are huge connections between our changing bodies and how those changes affect our minds and our emotions. Dr. Suzanne is a world-class expert on all things womens’ health, and her appearances...

Drumming Up Conversation with Darrin Pfeiffer of Goldfinger | #23

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined for a special one-on-one conversation with another legendary drummer in his own right… the founding drummer of Goldfinger, Darrin Pfeiffer. On Paper, Darrin and Ryan have had pretty similar life experiences. Both were founding drummers of iconic bands, and both ultimately stepped away from the position that initially brought them into the limelight. And while they certainly do have drumming in common, the experiences they faced while in their respective bands and the...

The Game-ification of Life | #22

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a discussion with the iconic Brandon Steiner: entrepreneur, speaker, and global pioneer in the Sports Memorabilia and Sports Marketing space. Brandon joins the conversation from a place of incredible life experience. Despite growing up with a learning disability, He quickly positioned himself to work directly with the biggest names in the Sports business. His rolodex of contacts includes iconic Yankee legends such as Derek...

Finding Authenticity in Silicon Valley with Alessandro Chesser | #21

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an encouraging and thought provoking conversation with the CEO and Co-Founder of GetDynasty.com, Alessandro Chesser. Alessandro grew up in Silicon Valley, the child of hard working Cicilian Immigrants. He saw firsthand the wealth that so many of his friends' families had acquired by being part of various startups… and he became determined to do the same when he got older. He has accomplished all that and so much...

Verses & Vulnerability with Songwriter Jenna Andrews | #20

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard to share a fantastic conversation with Jenna Andrews: musician, songwriter, and producer for the the likes of icons such as BTS, Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Tori Kelly, and so many more. Having gotten started as a musician herself, Jenna has the unique vantage point of understanding both the artistic and administrative aspects of finding success in the music industry… and on the flipside, she knows what it's like to find herself...

Facing Fear through Faith: A Discussion with Dr. David Rosmarin | #19

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard to share a truly profound discussion with Dr. David Rosmarin, author, speaker, and founder of the Center for Anxiety. So often in the medical space, spirituality is totally dismissed. On the other hand, in many spiritual circles, science is passed over in favor of faith. With Dr. Rosmarin, the two things can– and in fact should– live together in harmony… especially when it comes to approaching mental health and anxiety....

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For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an incredible discussion with an absolute legend… It’s the one and only Rob Cavallo. If you aren’t familiar with his name, you’re familiar with his music. He has produced records for Green Day, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, The Goo Goo Dolls, Fleetwood Mac and more… all of which have combined to sell over 130 million copies worldwide.

Rob and Ryan were first introduced in the 90’s when Rob produced “The Fourth World” for Kara’s Flowers, the band that would eventually become known as Maroon 5. They’ve kept in contact over the years, giving us the incredible opportunity to hear about Rob’s personal connection to his work and to mental health.

The ease with which Rob goes from talking about producing some of the biggest albums of all time to talking about his own personal struggles with PTSD, speaks to how much he prioritizes mental health, therapy, and increasing accessibility to those who might otherwise be unable to afford it.

Whether you’re someone with a fascination surrounding the music industry, music production, have an interest in mental health, or all of the above, Rob, Ryan, and Duck cover it with precision. It takes a certain kind of creative mind to be able to produce a catalog like Rob’s, and it’s such an incredible opportunity to get a small sample of what makes him tick here on the “Harder to Breathe” podcast.

0:00:00 Introduction & Duck’s Ailments

0:01:15 Duck’s Musical Booking & Associated Anxiety

0:05:22 The Difference Between Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem

0:07:20 Choosing Growth Opportunities

0:09:40 Connecting with a Therapist Over Past Trauma

0:10:56 Today’s Guest: Rob Cavallo

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0:13:27 Rob Cavallo Joins the Podcast

0:17:03 “Jawbreaker’s Influence on Rob’s Early Career

0:20:50 Making the Art You Want to Make

0:27:12 Consistency Through Authenticity (The Green Day Story)

0:29:38 PTSD & Mental Health Issues Following Success

0:41:59 Techniques for Maneuvering Anxiety

0:45:59 Improved Relationships After Therapy

0:47:51 Duck’s “American Idiot” Story

0:50:03 Acquiring the Tools to Succeed as a Music Producer

0:57:52 The Influence of Kara’s Flowers on Music

1:06:53 Creating The Fleetwood Mac Reunion

1:12:43 The Impact of Jerry Finn’s Death

1:20:53 Rob’s Focus on Mental Health in the Music Business

1:25:49 Wrap Up & Conclusion

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