Appalachia Meets World Episode 69 - Combating the Stigma of Mental Health through ”Appalachian” Music with Corduroy Brown

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with singer songwriter Corduroy Brown to discuss, among other things, his music and his mental health advocacy.  Through his music and his platform, Corduroy works to break the stigma often associated with mental health.  Take a listen as he describes his struggles and how he has overcome them, as well as his COVID story...you don't want to miss that one, seriously!  You'll also hear his music throughout the episode...and as he describes, his lives shows are even better - so, check him out.  You might even hear Neil give an update on his chickens...we know you've been waiting for that!  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: Appalachian Community Services!

Corduroy Brown: www.corduroy-brown.com/ 

Music (played during episode):

     -"Medicine" (Corduroy Brown)

     -"To My Younger Self" (Corduroy Brown)

     -"Secret War" (Corduroy Brown ft Arlo McKinley)

     -"Leave It To Me" (Corduroy Brown ft The Dead Frets)

     -"Better On The Ground" (Corduroy Brown ft Jeffrey McClelland)

9th Street Diner (Huntington, WV): www.facebook.com/9th-St-Diner-101299275648190/ 

Mountain Grown (Curren Sheldon/100 Days in Appalachia): www.100daysinappalachia.com/mountain-grown/ 

Indigenous Appalachia Exhibit (WVU Art in the Libraries): www.exhibits.lib.wvu.edu/exhibits/indigenous-appalachia 

"Y'all Don't Hear Me: The Black Appalachia" (East Tennessee State University): www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2022/08-august/yalldonthearme.php 

Appalachian Regional Commission - Ready Non-Profits: www.readynonprofits.arc.gov/ 

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Affordable Connectivity Program: www.whitehouse.gov/getinternet/utm_source=www.getinternet.gov 

Healing Appalachia: www.healingappalachia.org 

Kentucky Food Truck Championship (at Renfro Valley): www.kentuckymusichalloffame.com/event/2nd-annual-kentucky-food-truck-state-championship/ 

Appalachian Community Services: www.acswnc.com/