Aftercare: Mental Health in Tattooing

Alright, first formal post in a while. This episode marks what is intended to be a sort of soft reboot for the podcast, and I think I’ve finally kind of got the type of content I want to provide honed in as well as how I approach the show. I’m treading into some deeper territory and getting a bit more clinical than I have in the past, as I touch on the concepts of core values and cognitive distortions and how they can show up in the context of tattooing. A lot of this comes from my own history and personal examples that I’ll be sharing, so hopefully we aren’t getting so clinical as to be boring here. As I’ve said before several times, I am not a therapist or counselor and this show isn’t intended to replace either of those things, but I do think I can safely say I am more educated on these matters than the average person without any experience or knowledge in the world of mental health, so hopefully I am able to provide something of value here. Thank you as always, enjoy and have a great rest of your day! https://www.instagram.com/mistyeyedmike Https://www.instagram.com/aftercarepodcast Venmo: @aftercarepodcast https://cbtthoughtdiary.com/ [https://cbtthoughtdiary.com/] https://bloombetteryou.com/ [https://bloombetteryou.com/] https://www.dummies.com/article/body-mind-spirit/emotional-health-psychology/psychology/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/core-beliefs-and-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-267188/ [https://www.dummies.com/article/body-mind-spirit/emotional-health-psychology/psychology/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/core-beliefs-and-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-267188/] https://www.umb.edu.pl/photo/pliki/WNoZ_jednostki/wnoz-studium-filozofii-i-psychologii/materialy_z_zajec/materialy_z_zajec_2019-20_fakultet:_wprowadzenie_do_terapii_psych_3_rok_lekarski/class_9_on_identifying_core_beliefs__polish_cbt.pdf [https://www.umb.edu.pl/photo/pliki/WNoZ_jednostki/wnoz-studium-filozofii-i-psychologii/materialy_z_zajec/materialy_z_zajec_2019-20_fakultet:_wprowadzenie_do_terapii_psych_3_rok_lekarski/class_9_on_identifying_core_beliefs__polish_cbt.pdf]

Hey there. I’m going to stay brief with this description, because I feel you really need to listen to this episode to get the most out of it, and if you listen to no other episode of this show, I recommend you try this one. I was lucky to be joined by Robert Ryan for one of my favorite conversations I’ve had the joy of taping for the podcast in this episode. Join us as we discuss everything from right livelihood to ayahuasca to mindfulness in the tattoo shop setting. Thank you for listening. -Mike You can find Robert at  Electric Tattoo in Asbury Park, New Jersey. You can also find his work and more info on his various excellent projects on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/robertryan323 https://rakinglightprojects.com/products/deity [https://rakinglightprojects.com/products/deity] https://www.featherproof.com/catalog/the-inborn-absolute-softcover [https://www.featherproof.com/catalog/the-inborn-absolute-softcover] You can find me on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/mistyeyedmike or alternatively at www.Instagram.com/aftercarepodcast . You can also email me at tattoos.mikeboyd@gmail.com I work at Southern Cypress Tattoo in Columbia, South Carolina and Fu’s Custom Tattoo in Charlotte, North Carolina. Venmo: @aftercarepodcast

Hey everyone! It’s great to be back. This episode features the powerful straightedge world traveling scab dealing extraordinaire Beau Brady. I’m certain he will be appreciative of the bestowment of this title. Beau is just a solid person and a killer tattooer, and his travel experience is something I think is just really cool and makes for a really interesting discussion. Travel is, in my opinion, one of the greatest gifts that being a tattooer has to offer. There’s just no replacement for the experience of working alongside different people and seeing how interconnected and big the world of tattoo really is. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation and that you get something out of it if you do guest spots or travel working, even if you don’t often or never have, hopefully it motivates you to give it a shot! Thanks for listening, talk soon! -Mike You can find Beau on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/beauxbrady or tattooing when not on the road at Port City Tattoo in Costa Mesa, California. You can find me on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/mistyeyedmike or alternatively at www.Instagram.com/aftercarepodcast. You can also email me at tattoos.mikeboyd@gmail.com Venmo: @aftercarepodcast

Hey, it’s been a while! I’m happy to be back. This episode features Tamara Santibañez, who is an incredible artist, author, and thinker that I was privileged to speak with. We discuss their book “Could This Be Magic? Tattooing as Liberation Work”, our own feelings, the social ramifications of tattooing and certain common thought patterns within the industry, and more. This is easily one of my favorite talks I’ve been able to put together, and I hope you enjoy listening! Thank you so much, I’ll catch ya later! Contact: www.Instagram.com/tamarasantibanez www.afterlifepress.com www.Instagram.com/aftercarepodcast www.Instagram.com/mistyeyedmike Tattoos.mikeboyd@gmail.com Venmo: @aftercarepodcast

Welcome back again! This episode features Megan Wilson (@ladywilson.tattoo) and Tay (@death_by_a_1000_serifs) who work together on a tattoo and art project called @sigil.contemporary This is a unique dynamic I haven’t had the chance of seeing until finding their work, and after talking to them, obviously filled with love and positive intent. I hope you enjoy hearing about their approach to tattooing and the healing power of this craft. Thanks for listening!