452: Finding Your Voice, Michael Franti on Music, Family and Being Human

What’s up fellas… In today's interview I’m joined by Michael Franti, a father, husband, singer/songwriter and owner of Soulshine Bali. He has been spreading positivity and love through his music for almost 40 years. I had the incredible opportunity to sit down backstage in Asheville, NC, while he's on tour, stepping directly into his world, and exploring the highs and lows of his very full touring schedule and what it takes to balance fame and family. In this episode, we explore Michael's relationship with his fathers, and the impact they had on his life – while exploring Michael’s heartfelt stories about raising kids, making music, dealing with anxiety and depression, and so much more. You'll also hear from his son Cappy, who joined us towards the end of the interview, who shared stories with reverence and honesty about growing up with Michael as his father. I could feel the love he has for his father, and also respected how he shared some of the pain we all experience as kids when we feel disconnected from our dads. As Michael believes, “There’s no one you wouldn’t love if you knew their story”. This episode is filled with true stories, touching moments and deep insights. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the one and only Michael Franti and make sure to roll down the windows of your car, turn on his playlist (Michael Franti and Spearhead) and sing your heart out. A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… 00:00 Introduction 3:08 Overcoming depression and finding ease of heart 07:40 How Michael teaches others to find their voice 12:20 Letting your kids make their own choices 18:21 When Michael discovered the true source of his anger 25:35 Michael’s top 3 songs that cover the range of human emotions 30:47 A father and son collab on musical breathwork & meditation 37:41 How Michael and Cappy enjoy their time together 42:56 Some of Cappy’s fondest memories with his Dad 46:41 Dealing with emotions from being away works both ways 58:44 The vision for Soulshine Bali Music & Wellness retreats 👋 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with 👉 Join The Brotherhood: : https://brotherhood.frontrowdads.com/ 🎤 Listen to Front Row Dads podcast here: 🌐 Website: https://frontrowdads.com/podcast/  Apple: http://bit.ly/3XLSRWj