Psychotherapist Reacts To Ren & Chinchilla - How To Be Me

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Join me, Jim Morris, a licensed psychotherapist, as I react to and analyze the song "How To Be Me." I'll dive into the emotional depth, lyrical content, and psychological themes presented in the song. We'll explore topics such as identity, self-acceptance, and mental health, and I'll provide insights from a therapeutic perspective. Whether you're a fan of Ren and Chinchilla or interested in the intersection of music and psychology, this video offers a thoughtful and professional take on this touching piece of art.
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[@iamsquatty]

I spy with my little eye.... a sick boi album on the wall 👀👀👀🥹💜

[@MusicHealsYT]

😎 Recently arrived from the U.K. I put it up as fast as I could! 🤟❤️👍

[@iamsquatty]

@@MusicHealsYT yaaaaaaas! Love to see it! 🤘🐷💜💜

[@Shiroar]

@@MusicHealsYTI fricking love that you’re *that* on board with Ren after just 5 reactions (well 4 before the album reached the wall) ❤ #Renegade #OneOfUs

[@jhjwarren]

I just found the album in Tokyo! I’m on holiday from Aus so it’s coming home with me. ❤

[@LoutTsu]

I've listened to so many reactions to this song for past 1 1/2 years and you brought some really fresh insights to this analysis. Appreciate the empathy and thoughts you share.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Great to hear that! Thanks 🙏

[@JJ-jx7my]

“When do you hear that in a song”. He speaks truth and sings pain. Thanks for your reaction.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Shine on!

[@Vmcf1968]

grieve. we can be anywhere doing anything and a trigger happens that puts us right back to the pain of loss. just as intense as when the trauma was fresh. it stops me in my tracks sometimes

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thank you for sharing your experience. You aren’t alone! 🎵❤️

[@skullionchild]

“Breathing so loudly”, part I heard Edgar Allen Poe.

[@helenjarvis7755]

Often thought of the psalms especially King David's with Ren's lyrics and expressions Love your knowledge and respectfulness in these reactions

[@MusicHealsYT]

Many thanks for your support!

[@IsaacDDuke]

So cool. I just watched Rosalie bring her friend on to react to Hi Ren and near the end she says it is like a Psalm of lament. I can’t believe I didn’t make that connection!!!! Ive liatened to Psalms thousands of times and Ren hundreds of times. Wow.

[@HauntinglyAsh]

Though people say Ren isn’t particularly religious, it’s obvious through his music he does believe in SOMETHING. Or he’s reaching for something to believe in. I’m not Christian myself, but in my deepest darkest times I can absolutely relate to the way ren uses biblical symbolism in his music. And why someone WOULD lean on faith. I still love Ren and his music because the references are easy to understand and relate to.

[@jeffreyaverett1800]

Ren is a big Hendrix fan. He's mentioned him multiple times in his lyrics and i believe he learned how to play guitar by watching videos of Jimi slowed down.. Ren incorporates Hendrix' style of thumbing the base notes while he's playing guitar. Another great reaction; looking forward to more. 💛🤘🤙✌️

[@kadathsmith]

Look at the way she looks at him at the start as he sings his opening lines. Such love and connection. I LOVE these too so much.

[@Item_I_ate_them_pac-man]

Thank you for your insight, I’ve listened to this song so many time and I never thought how the song structure was showing the struggle to breath.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Powerful!!! Glad you’re enjoying the ride!

[@ZigZagBruno-racing]

Once in a 100 years.

[@caterinas1627]

I’m loving your reactions to REN and I eagerly await your reaction to other REN songs for your insight. 💕

[@MusicHealsYT]

🤟❤️🎵🙏

[@branwensloper8197]

Great reaction. Can't wait to see you listen to the Tales of Jenny and Screech.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for shining light my way!

[@michaelmcconaha19]

I've been through a lot of therapy with many therapists, and I've talked to a lot of people about their therapy and therapists. A lot of therapists know their stuff, they can identify things well and work through things with their patients, and that's all fine and good, but I just wanted to say that you're a better therapist simply because of your empathetic nature. A therapist can sympathize with a patient, but that doesn't feel the same to a patient as a therapist who can empathize with them rather than sympathize with them. You can put yourself in another's shoes and accurately feel what they must be feeling in whatever thing they're going through, and that is a rare thing to find in therapists.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for the supportive words!

[@PeteFindsObscureStuff]

The studio version begins with strings esp a cello, which they portray really well with their voices.

[@hazyjane4161]

No that is not the bridge, I believe it’s in Brighton. Love your reaction x

[@pointlesslab4179]

Yes in Brighton. On a rooftop.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for letting me know! Glad you’re part of this awesome community! 😎❤️🎵

[@IsaacDDuke]

Thanks. I thought it was Calgary…

[@JulitaLena123]

Now it's time for three Ren songs that show different stages of grief. Frackled Angels, Suic*de, For Joe. Appreciate you ❤

[@8977jn7]

Great reaction! Maybe do jenny and screech and violet next? It's about generational violence I'd love to hear your thoughts ❤

[@MusicHealsYT]

Awesome! More to come. 🎵💥🙏

[@salishseamermaid]

Such a powerful song.

[@Shiroar]

I love how you get Ren and his art. It’s clear that you truly appreciate it and resonate with the deep lyrics through your work. Please keep the Renactions coming cause I am so here for your journey down the rabbit hole 🐰🕳️ I’m sure plenty of people will tell you to react to the trilogy of tales in the correct order, it is often overlooked that there are a few other songs best done in order of release (though doesn’t have to be in one sitting): Freckled Angels -> Suic!de -> For Joe. Also just gonna re-recommend one of my personal favourites that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves: Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before Ren was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and stunning.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thank you! Glad you’re here! 🙏👍😁

[@patriciaobrien6600]

I second the vote for Crutch ❤❤

[@lesliejenifer920]

I 3rd the request for Crutch! Amazing what Ren & a few of his friends can accomplish with little money, an empty room, & a light!

[@jeffreyaverett1800]

4th. One of my favorite Ren tracks.

[@DumpsterDoll.]

Please do the tales of Jenny and Screech and Violet. ❤

[@NiliG-wg6gd]

Thank you for your passion and compassion 🙏❤️

[@MusicHealsYT]

You are so welcome. Glad you’re here!

[@matildafishes9931]

Dave Matthews! Thank you for that shout-out. He's always been another of my favorite wordsmiths.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

"Bartender" from the live Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds show at Radio City is one of the best spiritual songs in my experience here on Earth.

[@matildafishes9931]

@@TrianglesAndCircles Amen!! It's one of my go to's.

[@DVDFHardTarget]

R.I.P Joe

[@mrtibbz10]

Your mate?

[@sorenm.lairdsorries7547]

Thank you 🙏❤ Jim ❤ for your 🎸🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎤🌉 Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me (live) reaction! #ren #howtobeme #chinchilla #live

[@MegsD79]

You should check out Chinchilla's solo music. Fingers Live, Little Girl Gone, Elements, Cut You Off, MF Diamond, 1:5 Live (this is her most recent music video and my favorite song from her solo.)💙💙 Love your reactions!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for the positive vibes! I’ll check them out…🙏😁🎵

[@krazulo]

@@MusicHealsYT yesyesyes... Fingers live und 1:5 are my favorite songs - ok and Little Girl Gone both versions and Elements and... 😅

[@rachelk8937]

He did a great rxn to the 1:5 lyric video today!!!

[@alyssachan7321]

Definitely Fingers!

[@chardington3412]

I was full of anger once. Now I enjoy forgiving and being forgiven.

[@Marleeboy]

❤renegade uk healing the world with Music

[@thevicdunnband]

Thank you, that was a great reaction. I'm the only caregiver for my dad who has Alzheimer's and your words hit home with me on this one.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Wow, thank you! 🙏 My best to you and your dad! Shine on!

[@hjr6139]

"Intellectualize pain" Such an eloquent phrase. I know that mad struggle to find answers, to alleviate suffering. As Ren does, for many years I tried everything with few permanent results. The only thing I know is that you never stop being you. Ren is the alchemist who turns pain into poetry and expression; that's why I love him. As always, an accurate analysis. As you told me that you studied classical guitar, I am going to dare to recommend you to a Spanish countryman, not to react, but otherwise to see his extraordinary precision with a ten-string guitar. In another style, flamenco, you have the great Paco de Lucia (Keith Richards said of him: There are three guitarists who are at the top, and above them...Paco de Lucía) I can recommend a long list of rock, blues and jazz guitarists, but I'll spare you that because I assume you know them all. You know the best? I don't know how to play a single chord. Thanks for your reaction.

[@MusicHealsYT]

I’m a huge Paco de Lucia fan! I have several of his albums. I studied Flamenco guitar, and quickly realized it’s the most difficult style to learn. I have great respect and admiration for the genre and culture. 💃❤️😎🎵

[@BladeCPL]

You probably know now, Jim, but Joe jumped/sliped/fell from the Menai suspension bridge that connects the Isle of Anglesey to mainland Wales. Torrid water currents is the main reason his body was never found.

[@vivianlyn]

Ren and Joe grew up in Wales.

[@sks2259]

React to “For Joe” next. It is a beautiful example of feelings and the guilt left behind through suicide.

[@AndrewJonesMcGuire]

Whilst I agree that you should react to The Tales of Jenny and Screech (full). I think you need to let yourself react to Seven Sins first, so that you can finally get to listen to something from the Sick Boi album ;)

[@patriciaobrien6600]

Wow, really loved your reaction ❤ I have watched... umm, many, lol, reactions to this song and you're the 1st person that has mentioned the "echo" in such a manner. Others have talked about the "round" musically but yours takes it to the depth of the soul. ❤❤

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🎵❤️

[@nurselorie2271]

Crutch should be a good next one to do ! ❤

[@hummingbirdstones]

Thank you for your thoughtful analysis and reaction. I lost my husband a year ago and when I first heard this song, it brought into bright focus what I have been feeling in ways that I couldn't. Respect.

[@MusicHealsYT]

You are so welcome. Thank you for sharing this! Sending love and prayers to you and yours. 🤟❤️🎵🙏

[@sigally]

Loved your reaction and breakdown of the lyrics. 💙💚 After watching Ren's chapters, I think he's talking his psychosis in the 1st verse. (I don't feel safe in this bed, there are voices in my head I've been talking to the dead And the fear baptised me.) It's the thing that I've noticed he has the hardest time with from his illness. He always chokes up when recounting that period as well as Joe's death.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for posting!

[@PotemkinDogpack]

I'd never thought of the "echo" section as representing crying out into the emptiness, but I love that interpretation. I'll never hear that part the same again. I know you've probably got a Ren list forming, but one of my favorite Ren songs of all time that doesn't come across many reactors' radars is "Crutch". It would be perfect for a therapist reaction. If you do it, definitely do the music video! Anyway, loving your reactions, and I'm pumped to follow your deep dives into Ren and NF, along with whatever else you do (more Linkin Park would be awesome too, if you aren't already familiar with it).

[@MusicHealsYT]

Awesome! Thanks! 🙏

[@michellecobb8403]

❤ Thank you. Appreciate your insight.

[@MusicHealsYT]

You are so welcome! 🙏 😎🎵

[@Dr.Brummel]

Hey Jim, great reaction. I think you should check out Ren's latest Song Troubles. It is a kind of condensation of his journey through illness, treatment attempts and healing. Both versions are great and very different (as we know it from Ren). And you should look into Chinchillas solo stuff. She just released her album Flytrap. Check out 1:5 and Fingers Live for HungerTV for a start. Both songs are gorgeous.

[@MusicHealsYT]

I’m grateful for your support! Thank you for the recommendations also! 🙏😁🙌🎵

[@callmeeley]

Thank you ❤

[@MusicHealsYT]

You're welcome 😊

[@Gentlemangamer85]

Chester Bennington singing Given Up live Clarckston worth a reaction and he puts in hypervetilation in the song RIP Chester

[@robingayle68]

the Menai bridge is where Joe lost his life. I don't think it's the same bridge that is the setting for this amazing performance but I'm not sure😢❤

[@lisaswanson7442]

Your reactions are so spot on. I thank for putting the words to it when some of us can’t find the words.

[@sarahrosegeorge]

Need a reaction of "Diazepam" Ren's Song pleeease

[@becbrown212]

Insomnia is fantastic too.

[@krikat3485]

Not the Menai Bridge. That is in Wales. This was likely filmed in Brighton, where Ren lived when he left Wales. Good analysis. Thanks.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for the info!

[@ssheets1978]

wow, I've watched a lot of reactions for Rhonda and Chinchilla and I never heard anyone say anything about the echo and the emptiness that really hit me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I am subscribing now.❤

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subbing!

[@IsaacDDuke]

Yes, one of the true Rhondagades!

[@kalenaquinones7963]

Yearning - perfect choice of words! Loved your reaction and analysis. Subbed for more.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Awesome! Thank you!🙏

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Jim. I love your reaction to my favorite Ren n Chinchilla! Many times we experience Why God?????? Thank you for pointing out howRen so passionately gives us permission to do this. And my favorite from you that I haven’t heard anybody comment on from this song is the fact that the echo comes from the empty place. Bike shouting to the void in the mountains. That echo happens inside of us when we are empty. So insightful to me. Please please react to Ren’s Suicide. it’s a strong message in taking the stigma away from talking about these issues and it features more in sight into his experience of life since joe!!! ❤✌️ just subscribed!!!!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Welcome! Thanks for your kind words and recommendation. I’ll check it out. 🤟😎❤️🙏

[@Jadedxx]

Love this song. Love the fact you spoke about crying out and who's more messed up since these younger generations are all about self diagnosing and trying to be more messed up then the next person crying victimhood. It's a joke for all of those genuinely struggling with real issues who don't want to cry victim and just want to get better.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it. More to come.

[@lynette.]

Try Chinchillas Fingers Live. Spine chillingly beautiful.

[@matthewschreiber2421]

❤335 nice. Mine is called old blue. It's translucent purple but I'm colorblind.

[@christyheffernan1248]

You are doing so cool the renegades love you keep going please we love your views

[@MusicHealsYT]

Very kind of you! Thanks! 🙏

[@docdurdin]

Hopefully, you will watch his song, For Joe.

[@IsaacDDuke]

16:16. Not positive, but pretty sure it is Calgary skyline. He’s done about 6 videos on that roof, maybe more. Actual bridge, there’s a snippet video of Ren sharing “for Joe” song with parents and giving them a big check/donation. I think that’s on bridge. Also, restaurant in the town named after Ren’s first album before he was uber-famous- freckled angels(about Joe)

[@clarebarrett9323]

Was Chinchilla in Canda at any point? I thought it was said its from the same rooftop of Bongo Bongo.

[@Irmelinis]

Love your thoughts and analysis around this song. It's got so much to unpack!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Really great to hear that! Thanks for being here! 😎🤟❤️🙏

[@mercedeswarrenash5929]

This song almost embodies the desperation my family endured for almost a dozen years. The Troubles video finally gave me a clue into the hell my little girl went through & fresher torment of why she ended her life on earth almost a year ago.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thank you for being here and sharing about your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. 🙏

[@cathrinewitty6749]

I’m so so sorry for you loss I can’t imagine your pain losing your baby 😞

[@mercedeswarrenash5929]

It will be a year one month & one year since she escaped her pain.

[@jonathanharmson7935]

Awesome man! Love your vibe!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Appreciate it!

[@monykasaso]

I want to recommend Skydxddy and her songs to you. She's very into trauma core and her songs are very healing. She recently had a colab with Citizen Soldier on a song called Heavy and I think you should check that out. Citizen Soldier is very much into inner pain songs. Thank you and great reaction to this masterpiece

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks! I’ll check it out. 🙏

[@shawnpainter9837]

Is it tough having an album of greatness like Sick Boi on your wall and not listen to the whole thing?

[@MusicHealsYT]

😎I had to have it! I quickly put it up on the wall after it arrived from the U.K. 🎵❤️💥

[@steviehinton9403]

Love your insight and the love you show Ren!

[@MusicHealsYT]

I appreciate that! Thanks for shining light my way!

[@annfarmer9704]

Ren did a collage with Chris webby that will be coming out soon ish. I would love for you to react to Chris Webby raw thoughts V Ren even gave a hint in the track troubles..... I think you will find webby refreshing in that it's ALL on the table! raw thoughts V Chris Webby please' thank you! 🌸❤️🎶🙏🎶❤️🌸

[@MusicHealsYT]

Sounds good. Thanks! 🤟😎✌️

[@annfarmer9704]

@@MusicHealsYT woohoo! 🌸❤️🎶🙏🎶❤️🌸

[@clarebarrett9323]

Please do For Joe and Troubles!!❤

[@annasylvester4516]

Yous is one of the best reactions to this song that I've heard. This is not the bridge that Joe jumped from. Its most likely in Brighton. Please react to the tale of Jenny and Screech. Do the video that includes all three stories Jenny Screech and Violet.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks! More to come!

[@shannontrough2680]

💙 Loved your reaction

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. 🤟😎❤️

[@kracine9582]

To hear more about JOE, react to the song "For Joe". To hear more of Chinchilla, react to "Fingers" live for Hunger TV and "1:5" Live. You will be amazed. Great reaction as usual.

[@poisonidea]

Great one, thank you ❤

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you like it!🤟😎❤️🎵

[@annikawallnyqvist3893]

❤️‍🔥

[@TheMartinScott]

❤

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

In the Book of Ren 1:3 Joe was taken.

[@MegsD79]

💙💙💙💙

[@MusicHealsYT]

😎❤️🎵🙏

[@AnneBiebrich]

Only my take but I feel he's talking about Joe, his friend who took his life

[@dreambit10]

Thanks Jim ❤‍🩹. An achingly haunting and beautiful song. Having listened to his entire catalogue (which is exceptional!), for me this one is right up there with his best work. As you say, a once in a lifetime artist, no question. And for him and Chinchilla to have found each other, what are the chances of that!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for listening! Shine on!

[@davidricks7128]

I forgot who I am a long time ago I lost me in 1987 on Valentines day when my fiancé and unborn daughter died because of a drink driver I died inside that day and each day gets harder rather than easier to deal with

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thank you for sharing this. I am sincerely sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you. Rediscovering yourself can be hard. Please know that you are loved and others care. A therapist can help. You can find one near you at www.psychologytoday.com ❤️🤟🎵🙏

[@IsaacDDuke]

Glad you watched the 8 chapters, but don’t ignore the fiction, the story, the saga that captures ALL of us human beings. So far you seem to get it… great and deep reactions… Also….. Ren - Suicide. Nuff said…

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for watching!

[@IsaacDDuke]

13:27. Wow Mr. Preach it. Nobody more atheistic than Christians. We been doubting God millenium before Richard Dawkins… ‘Ren opened the door, not me’ praise the lord!!!!!!!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Music provides opportunities for growth in so many ways! 🎵😎🤟

[@sammyd8860]

No, it was definitely NOT recorded on the Menai Bridge, or indeed any bridge. It was recorded on the top of a building either in Brighton or London (probably the latter). When this song was released there was an urban myth circulating that this was recorded on the bridge where Joe ended his life. A quick check on Google images of the Menai Bridge confirms that they are two entirely different locations

[@MusicHealsYT]

Good to know! Thanks! 🙏 🤟😎

[@sammyd8860]

@@MusicHealsYT You're welcome

[@Drdude1060]

My personal opinion is that the verses are from the perspective of Joe, his friend who committed suicied.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for watching!

[@cathrinewitty6749]

This song is about his feelings after Joe died Ren has carried immense guilt over Joe’s death. I’m not sure how aware you are of the circumstances surrounding Joe’s death but Ren received a phone call that Joe was on the bridge so Ren immediately got up and ran to stop Joe, he missed him by minutes. His songs “suicide” and “for Joe” will shed more light on this subject. I know Ren watches reactors I hope he finds you because you have thoughts I’ve not heard from the hundreds of reactions I’ve watched. I’m still hung up on the MG3 - monopoly idea.

[@IsaacDDuke]

I agree Catherine. I commented this EXACT thing on MG3. I hope Ren finds this one. And yes, I’m in the over hundred Ren reactions watched club.

[@cptsdme]

❤

[@Oitsugina93]

❤

[@MusicHealsYT]

❤️🎵👍