John Shaughnessy, Author at Get On The Record

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Steps to Build Confidence and Break Free from Self-Doubt

Have you ever felt undeserving of your achievements, fearing that others will eventually “find out” you’re not as capable...

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IN THE MIX

The Highs of EDM: How Electronic Music Stimulates Your Body’s Natural Opioids

Picture this: You’re at a festival, surrounded by hundreds of people, all moving in sync to a heart-pounding beat....

A woman works from home on her laptop while sitting on the floor with poor posture.

ON BEING WELL

How Modern Life is Wrecking Our Posture—And What You Can Do About It

Let’s face it—poor posture is becoming the new normal, and our modern lifestyles are largely to blame. From hunching over phones to slouching at...

By: John Shaughnessy · 7 months ago

IN POP CULTURE

The Healing Power of Sound: How Electronic Music and Therapy Intersect

Music has long been recognized as a form of therapy, capable of evoking emotions, soothing the mind, and facilitating healing. Recently, electronic music, with...

By: John Shaughnessy · 7 months ago

A heart created using binary code as a metaphor for dating app culture

ON BEING WELL

Navigating the Toxicity of Gay Dating App Culture

The Reality of Dating App Culture: From Exploration to Swipe Fatigue We’ve all been there—swiping left, swiping right, matching, and repeating. At first, dating...

By: John Shaughnessy · 7 months ago

Musical Artist Chappell Roan, an advocate for queer representation in music and mental health.

IN THE MIX

Queer Artists: Women and Trans Icons Redefining Pop Music

When you look at today’s pop music scene, it’s clear that queer artists are making some serious waves. Women and trans musicians are stepping up and...

By: John Shaughnessy · 7 months ago

A girl scrolls on social media platforms and the relationship between mental health.

ON BEING WELL

Unmasking Social Media’s Mental Health Impact

Did you know that one in five teens spends over five hours a day on social media, and those who do are 70% more...

By: John Shaughnessy · 7 months ago

MORE FROM JOHN SHAUGHNESSY

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Steps to Build Confidence and Break Free from Self-Doubt

The Highs of EDM: How Electronic Music Stimulates Your Body’s Natural Opioids

How Modern Life is Wrecking Our Posture—And What You Can Do About It

The Healing Power of Sound: How Electronic Music and Therapy Intersect

Navigating the Toxicity of Gay Dating App Culture

Queer Artists: Women and Trans Icons Redefining Pop Music

Unmasking Social Media’s Mental Health Impact