What if a rock concert could feel like group therapy, prayer, and a party all at once? In this episode of The Healing Journey, Dr. Kate sits down with Fred LeBlanc, lead singer and drummer of the iconic New Orleans band Cowboy Mouth, to talk about music as a vehicle for release, connection, and genuine transformation. Fred shares how he was born deaf, found his voice through drumming, and discovered that his real gift isn’t just playing music—it’s moving energy through a room and helping people let go of fear, shame, and old stories that keep them stuck. Together, Kate and Fred dive into: • How a Cowboy Mouth show became a “communal catharsis” where fans scream out fear, worry, and shame together. • The story behind songs like “Disconnected” and “The Avenue”, and how they helped Fred surrender old dreams and heal after Hurricane Katrina. • The pressure and cost of monetizing creativity, the dark side of the “rockstar” myth, and why Fred chose joy, presence, and community over chasing fame. • Masculinity, emotional expression, and why it’s such a complicated time to be a man trying to be kind, strong, and vulnerable at the same time. • How nervous system science, faith, and daily practices of gratitude and presence shape Fred’s personal healing journey today. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to move the energy of grief, anger, or anxiety through your body, this conversation will give you both language and permission to let go and begin again.
One of my students at Saint Louis University is from Jamaica, and she has a loved one in need. Her 80 year old aunty lost EVERYTHING, and I hope that this community and show her some love. Here is the link to her GoFundMe. No donation is too small. I hope we can make a huge impact on her healing….she deserves a comfortable life at this age!
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Fred mentions that he is inspired by this video, and he tries to incorporate a 5 minute practice into his daily self-care. I hope you consider checking out how our favorite rock star practices daily healing!
Lastly, if you have never seen these boys perform, here is one of my favorite clips!