This Is for the Artist Who Feels Like Giving Up – With Orphan Prodigy

What if the thing that almost broke you…became the very thing that saved you? In this episode, Tzayla sits down with Orphan Prodigy to explore how music became his medicine during a mental health crisis—and how he’s now using his sound to heal others. From agoraphobia to charting at #78, this story is raw, inspiring, and deeply human.

Key Takeaways:

• Mental Health Is Not a Weakness: Orphan Prodigy shares how he battled agoraphobia, anxiety, and rejection—and how music helped him heal, reenter the world, and reclaim his voice.
• Healing Happens in the Process: His debut album Medication for a Modern World isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a survival story, written in real time.
• Say Yes to the Voice That Believes in You: “You’re always scared before you’re confident.” Ian’s advice to artists struggling with mental health is to keep listening to the voice that says you can.

Connect with Orphan Prodigy:

• Website: orphanprodigy.com
• Follow on Instagram, YouTube, Twitch & more via the site.
• Stream his debut album Medication for a Modern World on all platforms.

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You are not broken. You are becoming.

Music isn’t just what we do—it’s what helps us become. Keep showing up, even when it's hard. Your voice matters. Your story matters. And you’re right on time.

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