Safe In Sound
Tune in to hear how music can be both a mirror and a medicine — helping us feel less alone, rediscover what moves us, and learn to use sound as a coping skill.Welcome to a space where music and mental health meet. Safe in Sound is a podcast with host Jeremy Houtsma, a licensed mental health counselor, that dives deep into the emotional stories behind the songs that shaped a generation — exploring how artists, therapists, and record label owners navigate mental health in the music industry.
Each episode blends raw conversation and reflection, connecting the nostalgia of 2000s emo music with real, modern-day mental health experiences. Whether you’re a longtime fan of bands like Minus the Bear, Further Seems Forever, or Taking Back Sunday, or simply someone who finds healing through music, you’ll find honesty, connection, and hope here.
Tune in to hear how music can be both a mirror and a medicine — helping us feel less alone, rediscover what moves us, and learn to use sound as a coping skill.
Safe In Sound
Latest Episodes
Stacy Hilt: Coalesce, The Casket Lottery and dealing with Bi-Polar II disorder
Jake Snider of Minus the Bear: Menos el Oso 20 year anniversary, guitar gear and mental health
Chris Higdon: Kentucky's own Falling Forward, Elliott and Mirrorless
Brian Carley: Penfold and the NJ Scene
Damon Atkinson: Braid. Hey Mercedes Sobriety and Anxiety