{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Come Back To Earth | Music & Mental Health","title":"S2E64 - Mars Hendrik","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2012,"description":"In this episode, we sit with Mars Hendrik, a musician and coach whose journey from Costa Rica to international stages is really a story about learning to climb — not just toward success, but toward the fullest expression of who you're meant to be.\nMars grew up immersed in a rich blend of musical influences, from Santana's guitar mastery to Sublime's laid-back rebellion, and these early sounds became the foundation for a career that spans over a decade of inspiring audiences across continents. But what makes Mars's story unique isn't just his musical evolution — it's his understanding that true performance is about more than entertainment. It's about transformation.\nWe explore how Mars has learned to be both artist and guide, helping others find their own voices while continuing to develop his own. His approach to music and coaching reveals someone who understands that potential isn't just waiting to be discovered — it's waiting to be claimed, one courageous step at a time.\nWhat We Talk About:Growing up in Costa Rica and the musical influences that shaped his artistic foundationThe evolution from passionate musician to international performerHow cultural diversity influences creative expression and artistic identityThe intersection of music and personal developmentLearning to guide others while continuing your own growth journeyThe role of music in helping people connect with their potentialBuilding confidence through creative expression and performanceResources:Connect with Mars Hendrik's music: HERESupport the show: Not Today Media\nA Note from J.D.: Mars's conversation reminded me that some of the most powerful artists are those who understand that their gift isn't just about what they can create — it's about what they can awaken in others. His approach to music as both personal expression and collective inspiration feels especially relevant in a world hungry for authentic connection and guided growth.If you're on your own creative climb, whether that's musical,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Xp_d5J-DZRgR076smteFp1wEJgysBaHGqCBOPeRmLAs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83YzZk/NzA2ZDUxZmZkOTg2/YzVlNzc5ZWQyYWI4/Y2EzMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}