PODCAST

„Kažkas čia nedera“

A podcast which explores the mental health puzzles within the artistic and creative community. Together with mental health specialists and creators, we seek ways to live with anxiety, procrastination, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, fear of the future, and cases of depression.

#1 About Anxiety

In the first episode of the podcast, performing artist Dominykas Vaitiekūnas shares his experience of befriending, as he puts it, the 'rose' of Anxiety. He talks about his companion: 'I have a friend named Anxiety. He's a rose without thorns, pretends he's not a rose at all. And he's incredibly annoying.' Clinical psychologist and founder of the "Depresijos Įveikimo Centras" Aušra Mockuvienė, also joins the show.

#2 Perfectionism

In the second episode of the podcast, titled 'Kažkas čia nedera' pianist Vincenzo De Martino talks about his professional journey, marked by perfectionism. The show also features Dr. Dainius Jakučionis, a psychotherapist and lecturer.

#3 Procrastination

In the third episode of the podcast 'Kažkas čia nedera' composer Jurgis Kubilius discusses his experience with procrastination. The show also features Dr. Dainius Jakučionis, a psychotherapist and lecturer.

#4 Fear of the Future
(November 1st)

In the fourth episode of the podcast 'Kažkas čia nedera' improviser and composer Matas Samulionis shares his fears of the future and his experience in coping with them. The show also features clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Gediminas Tumėnas.

#5 Impostor Syndrome (November 15th)

In the fifth episode of the podcast 'Kažkas čia nedera' videographer Agnė Juškėnaitė shares her experience in dealing with Impostor Syndrome. The show also features a change coach, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) consultant, certified coaching specialist (ICF), 'Points of You' trainer, and conference and training lecturer in Lithuania and abroad, Raminta Girdvainė.

#6 Depression (November 29th)

In the sixth episode of the podcast 'Kažkas čia nedera' singer, performing arts professional, creator, participant in television projects, and educator Kristina Talutė shares her sensitive experience with depression. The show also features a psychologist-psychotherapist and mindfulness trainer, as well as the author of the autobiographical novel 'Rytoj vėl patekės saulė' Inga Juodkūnė.

Mental health indicators are declining not only in the face of pandemics and war, but are also greatly influenced by the increasing sense of alienation among people, growing social divisions, and economic factors. One of the most psychologically sensitive segments of society is the community of performers and other artists.

Starting from January 2023, the 'Vocal Art Network' (Vokalinio meno tinklas) group, in collaboration with the project's idea creators Vaidas Bartuš and Eglė Radavičiūtė, is launching a new initiative – a podcast on the topic of artists' mental health called 'Something Doesn't Fit Here' (Kažkas čia nedera) The goal of this project is to make a significant contribution to mental health education within the artistic community.

In creating the podcast content, we are collaborating with the 'Depression and Anxiety Treatment Center' (Depresijos įveikimo centras) and its director, Aušra Mockuviene, with a resident doctor at the Vilnius City Mental Health Center and the Republican Vilnius Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Martynas Ruzga, with Dr. Dainius Jakučionis, a psychotherapist, with Raminta Girdvaine, a change coach and cognitive-behavioral therapy consultant, with psychotherapists Gediminas Tumėnas and Inga Juodkūnė. The podcast discussions and conversations with the guests and mental health specialists will be moderated by the two podcast hosts, Vaidas and Eglė.