Psychological Therapist REACTs and analyzes Hi Ren by Ren | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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- My first ever music video reaction. Hi Ren by Ren.
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I've just had another go with Sick Boi by Ren. ua-cam.com/video/lvQzpxztBqo/v-deo.html
is it only me who finds 'loosen the noose on the rope' part as the internal voice who says have another try, don't do it, there is hope, we shouldn't end it today, we'll go through it , like u was nearly there, nearly ended life and in the last moment, that voice saves u , ? idk
@@diamassserum2107 very close to another artist's work. The thing I love about artists like Ren, NF, Icon for Hire and others is that they have an incredible courage in being vulnerable. Something I need help with.
Music is a part of the checks I try placing on myself. It's the best tool in my bag currently. It's weird how it helps. Kinda like having a posse that's got your back.
Damn, lost my train of thought so I guess I'm done.
There is 2 reference for Ren's song. First pig mask - reference to Ren sick boi and "She sell sea shell on a sea shore" reference to Ren - money game part 2
He's am Amazing Artist and although sick, there'll be so many Number 1's for him in the future and ALL from the lessons learnt through this shitty disease, the pain and the patience necessary. It's definitely hard but One He Will Win 🏆 🙏🏻 💪 ✨️
Stay Strong Ren 💪
Lotsa Love from Down Under here in Australia Brother 🇦🇺
give up pain, give up music? answer hell naaaaaah
At 60 years of age,this song is the most accurate and relatable explanation I've ever heard in reference to the internal struggle ALL HUMANS face....Ren has gone thru hell to bring the world this message...his gift will live on long after he expires
Thanks for the comment Thomas, completely agree.
Not EVERY human tho. I work with people suffering from severe chronic mental health issues. The struggle in the psychotic brain is different. The internal dialogue is REAL and LOUD. Not since The Wall has someone described the internal dialogue of a psychotic person
@@megananderson8372 hi Megan.I think in your opinion I painted with too broad a brush stroke. So with that said I add this,in my experience and/or opinion all people have an internal struggle. Rens is Rens,mine is mine as yours is yours etc.. struggle is struggle,some more complex than others but it's all still internal struggle
Word! Ren = Salvation
Ok everyone, who had '60' in the State My Age In The Comment Bingo?
The important thing about this song/video is that it can be viewed through whatever Lense an individual brings to the experience. If you are a medical professional? Then you will resonate with That part of the performance. If you are a Religious person, then you will resonate with That part of the performance. If you have gone through these struggles before, you will identify with Ren personally (most honest people will say that they've battled with internal struggles before). Artists resonate with this song because of the battle within themselves of "You're not GOOD enough". See how his song can touch so many different people, all at the same time?? He really IS truly a gifted and special Artist.
Couldn't agree more. It touches so many people for so many different reasons, and theres something in there that everyone can probably relate to. Truly inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Well put John. Kudos!
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Yes, beautifully put. Thank you John.
My interpretation of the section of his monologue at the end when he spoke of winners and losers in psychological warfare paired with victims and students is that winning and losing are finite terms, indicating the end of the war. Instead, he realized that it wasn't a finite thing you could win or lose, instead, you could either be a victim and allow the war to constantly consume you, or you could be a student and study and learn ways to cope and to heal.
That is such a good interpretation Michael, and I agree completely. Thanks for sharing.
I've gone all the way down the Hi Ren rabbit hole and have watched countless numbers of reactions - all adding something different. I'm still shocked that no one has brought this up since it was one of the things that stood out to me during my very first listen of the song
I think Ren's spoken message at the end is so profound. If we are sick, we want to take the therapy and be cured. But for those with chronic mental illness, they will not be cured and have to constantly readjust.
You also have to remember that Psychology and therapy is an extremely in-exact field and the tendency for "1 size fits all" solutions to fit economic requirements means a significant number of people who need help are not getting what they need even if they do get to see a so called "expert". I am not sure any mental health condition is truly chronic, but it's really a redundant argument for those suffering and unable to get the help they need. On top of that most who are mentally ill are unwilling and unable to face the trauma that is the root cause, without the base cause being tackled then any treatment is highly unlikely to stand the test of time.
Well i suffered 'severe' braindamage when i was six weeks old. It took out my left hearing, it took out muscles in my right leg, since the nerves to my brain where cut of due to the disease. Mentally though i suffer from what you could describe as an alternate mood. Quite unique it is as well. I was tested and when it's about depression on a scale from not being depressed =0 to being it >80 . Well you need a little on this scale to worry about things you need to do like everyday stuff paying bills earn income and such. Usually an average person sits at 20 on that scale. I am at 2-10 it swings like a pendulum :P. There are no pills for such conditions. Hence the experts can't even predict what the usual pills will do with my brain since it's damaged. Well obvious i am still sane and can write and go through live with a bit of help. But if God would offer to take my legs away to fix my brain i would take it. It's a weird world i am living in. Your 100% right truth is when it comes to mental health science know so little about the brain.
@@randar1969They know so little. Im glad you are here.
One key point is that the lights blink on and off when the bad Ren is speaking, but at the end when he is dancing and singing as he plays the lights are blinking. My take is that Ren has embraced both his good side and his bad side in the end, which also appears to be the point of the soliloquy.
Yes! Absolutely! There was so much going on visually. I would agree with your take!
One other thing to note is that in the beginning of the song the guitar notes are, while technically excellent, are clipped almost to the point of separation. It gives the song a very mechanical feel. Once he fully integrates both sides of his personality the notes are much more fluid, flowing together to make a more organic and natural feel. I felt like this symbolized the combination of raw emotion and raw intellect to produce something truly incredible.
Don't block out your shadow, integrate it!
Yeah, absolutely.. I saw his step away from the wheelchair and his guitar as a way of saying these things don't define me, this is me, light and dark and I accept that.
Yes! I’ve thought this too but haven’t seen anyone talk about it. I feel it’s perhaps the most profound part of the video (amongst many incredibly profound things). When he accepts that the darkness will always be around, it brings all of his passion and creativity to bear in his music. What an inspirational message!
Or “The voice that you hear while you loosen the noose on the rope” could literally mean something inside you to stop you from ending your life.
So powerful!
This is how I heard it.
Guess you need to have been that close to the end to interpret it that way.
Could be a phone ringing, a voice in your head that's not yours. A pet. A friend. A defiance. Long as you live to see another day, who knows what you could miss out on by early exiting. I'm too stubborn. Peace and love sister
It is and someone who hasn't been there could never understand it. For me it was my childhood voice screaming "call an ambulance now" after eating two bottles of painkillers.
Exactly. From my vantage point this line is rather straightforward in terms of what it is intended to mean. Its like when Kurt Cobain spoke of his lyrics: there's no underlying meaning or message.
I've seen various interpretations of these lyrics, in this comment section and other reaction vids, but it's my opinion that people tend to overanalyze simplicity and it alters the intent of the writer's objective. On the other hand, everything is open to interpretation, especially with a song of this nature. After all, despite all efforts, psychology is a soft science; hence, mental health is difficult, if not impossible to measure in many instances.
My understanding is that it is seemingly about feeling better and by default, thoughts of SI lose their potency and the idea of appreciating life is preserved and more importantly a positive sense-of-self is restored.
We all have a built in mechanism to stay alive. It's a psychological abnormality, an epigenetic triggering, thus, awakening a dormant gene containing self-injurious thoughts that turn to negative actions: it is contradictory to our will to live, despite harsh circumstances or environments. In short, evolution has rid the human race of those who suffer from SI and SA, because the presence of this trait has no utility in self-preservation, which is a human beings ultimate purpose; nevertheless, a mutation sneaks back in from time to time.
Ren has a rare gift - using his own struggles to open up conversation about what it means to be human, through his amazing art ❤
This is the most profound song I've ever heard. Ren has learnt (the hard way) the core principles of Buddhist and Taoist philosophy before hitting 30. Such an inspiring person he is.
You can learn the theory of Buddhism, but putting it into practice is so much harder. Worthwhile for sure, but self reflection is never pleasant.
@@becbrown212 This is why people with baggage are so much more interesting than people that never had to struggle.
Aren't the principles of Buddhist/Taoist philosophy destined to came out of struggle? It was the Buddha that kind of surrendered to hardship to find out the truth. Or accept every hardship as long as he would find the truth. When you're in despair some people surrender or recognize that their vision of reality can't be true. mental ilnesses are extremely difficult but with a reason. When a sort of surrender comes divinity or our true Self will reveal itSelf as a result of that surrender. The surrender often comes after recognizing a kind of psychosis. like observing oneself or dealing with thought like : "I can't live with myself any longer". I can't live with MYSELF any longer sounds kind of psychotic already although this kind of thinking is normal everywhere. But when one realises that there can't be two quistions will arise like Who Am I, the funny thing is that that which we think we are can't answer that question and the silence that is the result of that ( the silence of the mind, or peace of God) will reveal our true Self (which never left us). I'm more into the Advaita vedanta tradition although Buddhism, taoism, Sufism, Kabbala etc and all the mystical wings of religion points towards the same truth (a universal truth apart from religion)
To me at age 34 this questions arose now 4 years ago. But after realizing the true nature it is not somtehing special or strange, in fact the strange part is that we believe to be the ego's that our minds tells us ( as the video clearly shows the distinction between the two) . I even dare to say that mental ilness is the current norm of society (egoism) , so someone who realize his true nature isn't special but just someone or some-One that just became sane again, as a part of God that finally awakes.
Sorry my english isn't hat great
It is also part of the Christian teaching of detachment. Usually explained in the context of humility and obedience.
@@innocenzz Taoism is a bit more different from Buddhism. Taoist would say that there is no struggle. There is no pain. All things are just illusions. To detach yourself from all of it. That this reality isn't true. And there is no true reality. Just turtles all the way down.
If you would like to retain continuity of the song in this kind of video after pausing it, the "left arrow" key will back the video up 5 seconds and let you resume from there when you un-pause it
This was an enjoyable reaction. I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn’t a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every “Hi Ren” reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. “Hi Ren” is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 11 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day.
Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker from Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on UA-cam are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.”
Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal.
Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world.
Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” "Hold On," his new release “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake),” and his latest release "The Illest Of Our Time," just to name a few.
Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned It /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon/No Diggity,” “Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin'),” “Latch,” “Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session),” “Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren),” “Improvising Around Stevie Wonder,” “What Went Wrong” Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa (“French Song”), are all great. Last but not least, Ren’s busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful.
"The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," “War Pigs,” “Roadhouse Blues,” "My Generation," “Paint It Black,” "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong” are awesome. On “These Boots Are Made For Walking,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive.
The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues.
In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren just released his newest song, “Illest Of Our Time,” on his birthday, March 29. His newest release, "Animal Flow," will premiere on May 04.
You've shown yourself as competent and compassionate and willing to take the effort to take your time to unpack what was given you. The best mental health professional response to Hi Ren i've seen so far. I enjoyed the half hour session.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Some people have commented that I lost some of the human connection in my approach to this reaction, and I do agree to some extent. I am currently have a watch through Sick Boi, and coming at it from a different angle, more of human reaction to it and reflection of working in the mental health system. It would be cool if you checked that out too when its uploaded in the next few days.
@@TherapistReactsOfficialdo you have an Instagram account I could contact you on?
As a visual artist I love the image of grabbing one’s monsters by the hand taking them to the place that brings meaning and fulfillment. Thank you for that.
The Pig is the Butcher and the Butcher is the Pig.
You missed the line "Ferocious, persistent, Immortal like you, WE'RE A COIN OF TWO DIFFERENT SIDES"
He portrays the "Angel and Devil voices in their most extreme self descriptions as Jungian Archetypes, "I am the Devil or I am eternal Hope (messianic)" and then he accepts his shadow as part of himself and demonstrates how aspects of his shadow gives power and energy to the Hoo Hoo Hoo song he started out with.
Yes! someone else pointed out the coin reference, I so wish I had heard that as it would have fit so well with my metaphor. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
This was a very powerful review, especially for those who struggle. While there are some of Ren's songs that are purely feel-good, and his work with The Big Push is joyous, there is a lot that deal with similar issues to Hi Ren. I encourage you to check out more of his work through your unique lens. You will help people. I guarantee.
Such a helpful and kind comment, thanks so much Beth. I'll definitely check more of his work out. I can see he seems to have a lot of content filmed in Brighton, which is where I'm from so maybe I'll get to see him one day!
@StuartJRandall Oh, lucky man. I'm in the US. Most of their shoots are on Ship St, and if you check out The Big Push--the band he was in-- you might see Ren's band mates Romain Axisa and Gorran Kendall out and about. Have fun.
I appreciate you coming back after you've had time to process. I've never seen so many reactors made speechless after a song. It's a lot to take in.
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person.
First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it
that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen
by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity
towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. I went through bullying all through school
to the point i attempted suicide twice, I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so
the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt with i may have had a reasonable life not the
existence i have to deal with now
I think that Ren is art in motion. I think that this song is something that everyone needs to hear because I think that everyone has that little them inside, screaming over the stillness, and stifling hope.
Holy smokes you have the perfect voice/way to speak for a therapist. And I mean that as a straight up compliment! Quiet and reserved, empathetic, very deliberate and concise and sincere! I could listen for hours! Great video! Thank you!
Thank you for such kind words. A nice contrast from all the people saying why do I speak so slowly and pause so much. It is almost as if one has to think about what they are about to say! Much appreciated.
@@TherapistReactsOfficial in todays world it often is about getting your point across as fast as possible, thinking optional. It is something I very much do not like, so your videos are a breath of fresh air.
I appreciate your measured thoughtful way of speaking too.
I love seeing academics, therapists, and medical professionals engage with Ren's art. The conversations that result from the confluence of those experiences are always interesting and show the depth of learning he has done during his life.
I LOVE REN. He is just sooooo amazing. His art, His heart ❤🩹, his words, voice, rhyme and reason.... just amazing. Absolutely amazing.❤🔥🥰
Your reaction helped me to finally get the instrumental with vocals in the beginning, and the end. At least my interpretation is that in the beginning, he’s just sitting down by himself doing his regular music thing when he’s interrupted by the critic. Then, at the end he’s free and so he’s more animated and standing up and limitless.
That was a great breakdown and I’ve seen most of them. I personally hear with “Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope” is the voice some people hear that makes them step down off the chair and rethink. Also for me with “You know how I know that I’ll prosper is cause I stand here beside you today I have stood in the flames that cremated my brain and I didn’t once flinch or shake” is with all the hardship, pain and suffering he’s had he’s still standing refusing to give in. Again that was a really good breakdown
Thanks for the comment David and I love what you've taken away from Ren's lyrics.
I LOVED making this video. Ren is such an inspiration. Let me know what you think of him and his message in the comments? And do you want to see more content like this? If so give me some suggestions of videos to react to....
If you want to deal with loss, check out How To Be Me ... bring your kleenex though, I don't think it's possible to listen to that song with an open heart and not have it rip you wide open.
If you want to deal with the psychology of being over/incorrectly medicated, Chalk Outlines (This one will also rip you open if you've ever been in that position, I spent 8 years sucking down 200mg of sertraline daily ... I can't express how much impact this song had on me)
Thank you for this insightful reaction video! I feel that almost everyone can relate to this song in some way! I would recommend doing "Sick Boi" next😊. He released it a while after "Hi Ren" .
Music often comes with a message that connects most of us as humans and hearing certain songs broken down into their possible meanings and the psychology behind the wording is always wonderful to hear. You're going to get a good few of his songs to break down I suspect but I don't that you'd be left wanting for listening and reacting to them Nic on his channel has delved into a few including the full tales of Jen Screech and Violet (if you delve into these that is the order to listen to them in). Nic and many professionals who have been reacting to his music all express what can be learnt from his music and the message that he delivers some even suggesting that it can be used as a teaching tool even for their students.
I wanted to suggest a song that has a similar subject. "Running" by "NF". Very awesome song. It helped me with my internal struggles a lot.
@@user-fc3vp9yz2o this comment by b piraeus, Stuart, says everything I want to say. I would be appreciative if you could share your opinions.
wishing you all the best b piraeus😊
Wonderfully insightful perspective. I can instinctively determine that Ren is dealing with his struggle in a healthy manner, but you provide content as to WHY it works. Brilliant!
Im not sure if Ren has seen your reactions to his music but you are incredibly adept at interpreting these. Love the reactions!
Thanks Amy. I know not everyone agrees with some of my interpretations (and I’m cool with that) but I am glad that some people are finding them helpful, or at least thought provoking.
Ren has said that he at one time had a voice in his head that has a clearly distinct tone of it's own
I believe Ren may have Dissociative Identity Disorder. It's a trauma based mental health disorder that typically associates with ADHD, Bipolar, BPD, OCD.......
I was recently diagnosed with D.I.D. I'm 58 and thought I was going crazy or had schizophrenia because I could 'hear' a different voice/character in my inner dialogue. It shocked me to say the least! It's a very odd experience to try and explain. I heard it a few times before I went to a psychologist. Apparently you can't cure it. I was encouraged to accept it 😮 That's an insane concept to internalise, but life's funny and you learn to live with anything if you have to. It can even become your superpower if you can harness it. 😉😘
Ren and his music has been a blessing and a relief for me. I was diagnosed with Lupus recently and can relate 💯. He’s truly an inspiration. ❤
Completely agree. Good luck with your journey. Take care.
Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony.
Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure.
Ren is currently in Calgary, Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition.
Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel, if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. Ren has exceeded his initial goal. However, his goal was very conservative and did not reflect the added costs of unforeseen surgical procedures, and treatment for additional health issues such as MCAD. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity
Sadly Ren went to a celebrity-focused facility in Beverly Hills that is well known in Lyme circles for being expensively ineffective.
I pray the place in Canada has the newest discoveries and is helping him heal. 🙏💛
@@L0C0vision He said on his livestream today that he's getting better but still has a long way to go. The doctor told him he has to stay 3 months more than originally planned.
@@danaoleary680 That's amazing news!!! Thanks. 💚💚💚
Unfortunately the Lyme's Disease has left permanent damage to his brain. it's an Auto Immune Disease and it was left misdiagnosed for so long it's done damage to his body's organs too, especially the gut that has a direct correlation with the brain. Ren is on a strict diet to reduce the inflammation flares. When he experiences a flare up it causes havoc with his body and brain. Stress causes flares too. He's not able to harness his creativity during these painful times and that creates a deeper depression.
It's crazy that he's been able to write and produce such inspiring music throughout this living nightmare. His entire music catalogue is like a diary of a traumatised Sick Boi that's been brought to life through his amazing artistry. I love Ren ❤
Big love #JensRandolff🙌🏼
You're right about the guitar the "good" side is in a major key and the "bad" side is in a minor key
I love snippets like that, I wish I spoke the language of music
This is genius. I've watched the original video many times, and have watched many reaction videos. Ren speaks to so many. Thank you for sharing with your community. Everyone who has a heart should hear it. You don't have to be a victim. There is hope. We are human.
We are human beings..........
I have had minor mental health/depression issues for most of my adult life. .
Listening and hearing, such a talented lad like ren, expressing HIS mental issues, in such a positive way, realy made me smile 😊
And gave me a 'positivity' that no matter what you are going through, no matter how deep, the abyss in front of you seems'. .
There is hope 😊
If someone like REN, has been through what he has, and is still able, to come out the other side, Smiling 😊
Then he has proven, that there is hope, for us all 💙
10/10 Rey, for releasing this video, and giving us others out there, with mental health issues, hope, .
That "There 'realy IS' a chance, for a better future for us all" 😊 💯
Anyone ill going through the medical system feeling unheard and uncared for definitely can relate to this. You start to wonder if you're the problem and wish you had someone step up and save you.
Absolutely 100% agree
I have watched many reactions to Hi Ren, many. Yours might be my favorite - because you've taken Ren's beautiful message and underpinned it with the context of specific therapeutic tools. IMO, this video has connected with so many people because we all have this inner critic that we struggle with and it is often as vitriolic as is portrayed here. Hearing you relate the flow of the song to the ACT therapeutic process was enlightening and helpful. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the kind words Rebecca
Thank you, you just explained the line 'victim and students' Ren is aware of the observer and has learned from observing. I was puzzled by that.
out of all the reactions I've seen and maybe close to 10 "therapist" reactions, your the only therapist reaction video i seen so far that actually broke down each part of the video talking about the phycology meaning, your a true reaction expert doing actual reactions based on your expertise, not just watching the video and kind of saying at the end you don't have words. I appreciate you really making an effort to explain things and give a perspective i may have missed.
REN should watch this reaction. Thx for the free therapy.
I've watch many reactions to this song and your video has been the most helpful and enlightening. Thank you.
I love seeing reactors understanding the deeper level of his artistic music.
I have watched hundreds of ractors,and love finding new youtubers,to me,and helping on their road to 100k subs.
Sharing is caring.
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HI REN is like the song that was needed by the WYLD STALLIONS in BILL and
Ted's movie to help the future. Ren's music is needed for today's society indeed. He is one of those artists that comes around once in a generation.
Fantastic reaction/therapy session. Thank you.
I have watched dozens on top of dozens of people react to "Hi Ren". Several are from health care professionals and your review is right up there with the best of them. Your perspective is unique and valuable. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this amazing song and for sharing your insights to us that don't know of them.
First thing I’m wondering if you borrow your sons cam like Dr Nic. You both start off with the cartoon the good & bad on shoulder think you both might have shared answers on your homework. Also you both don’t mind doing your blog when your not at your best. Still you do get your point across quite well
Yes I can see that. There are a handful of common metaphors that we use in ACT such as the devil and angel (as most ACT therapists have read the same books and attended the same courses as theres not many out there) so some overlap is expected. I really respect Dr Nic's work.
You are absolutely correct in highlighting this song. If I may add that your ability to analyze and bring forward your perception of his content and willingness to share your advice, strategies, and feelings really engaged me and helped me have a better understanding in how to go about my healing process. Thank you. It's content like this, both Rens music and your reaction to it, that has the potential to positively influence so many people. ❤
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and for the kind words TDay.
I’ve accepted my “bad side” for almost 40 years and it only got worse. I began chemical therapy 2 years ago after my mom passed away (together with therapy I already was going thru) and it was the best thing I’ve done for myself in more than 40 years. My psychologist asked me how I felt, the first session we had after I started taking the 3 antidepressants and anxiolytic I’m on and my answer was something along the lines of “I slept! I finally slept. And I dreamt, I haven’t remember any dreams for more than 3 decades. I never knew I could feel at ease like this, if someone asked me before what this feeling was, it’d be like asking a blind person what is the color blue”. I’ve been taking this antidepressants and anxiolytics for 2 years and it’s been the best I’ve been since ever… before my cognitive function was declining rapidly, I was getting ultra forgetful, I was having difficulty functioning (more than ever, but I wouldn’t have a way to compare), and afterwards it was as if a huge weight was lifted… it took me months to regain the cognitive function to levels of a decade or so, but it didn’t bothered me anymore because I was able to sleep again. I used to write texts that people appreciated a lot and now I don’t have that dark and angst facet of mine to write it anymore, but I don’t care. I lived in the darkness for almost 4 decades, I don’t mind forgo it for now on.
Before starting the drug therapy I hadn’t smile, with teeth, for at least 20 years or so, last times I remember doing so was in college… it took me a few months to starting doing so again but now I find myself smiling and laughing with open mouth and showing my teeth and it makes me even happier :) small things and feeling I haven’t felt or done in decades… hello Hugo :)
Don’t get me wrong… my darkness is still there, just doesn’t control me anymore, doesn’t drag me down to unbearable levels anymore.
If you are interested in ren talking about his journey, Justin Hawkins rides again did a great almost 2 hour interview with him
Wow. Such a powerful reaction. Your interpretation is amazing and helpful. Thank you!
A humble lesson in self awareness. Perfectly executed expression of the rise above what life throws at us. He has touched a nerve in a unique and visceral way .... as all great , underated artists do. Not always appreciated in their lifetime. Its like he's saying come with me on this dance, I know you know. We are all human.
Enjoyed your calm and balanced approach.
Completely agree with your comment! Thanks for watching and taking the time to write a comment.
You are adding a lot of very helpful commentary and insight! I'm loving your reacts. Just aces!
Thank You! I really needed that.
Thank you for this thoughtful and thought provoking reaction! And thank you also for the work you do.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Mark, much appreciated.
Waiting for Ren himself to show up in the comments! 😊 love hearing all these perspectives on this amazing song. It's a really unique thing to have so many people from different backgrounds reacting to one artist song is such droves.
It's really cool seeing everyone AGREE on one thing, it's dam good art. ❤
Loved that break down. Beautifully put.
Being anxious about being anxious keeps me awake a lot. Also trying to solve design problems without a goal
I've watched many reactions to this video from a number of different types of people, medical, musical, suicide survivors. There one thing that no one picked up on, maybe because it's not something you might notice on a first listen. As he's ending the song he stops before playing the last note and puts down the guitar. To me that's him acknowledging that the song/struggle isn't over. An amazingly powerful song.
First time seeing your channel and first video I'm watching. I'm 20 minutes in and I feel like I'm having the best therapist appointment EVER! I'm sure everyone has their own take on this reaction video, but your analysis throughout is hitting my core ❤
FANTASTIC reaction 🔥 🔥
Thanks so much Christine. First time I am making a video like this so we are in this together! Thanks so much for taking the time reply.
Thank you so much foe this and I myself an so scared your video doesn't get removed thank you for speaking out!!!!!
Love your review!!
The way this guy continually cut into this with pop-psych analysis, seemingly without really absorbing what was actually being said was... ironically perfect. Someone get that man a pig mask and a bloody apron!
Guy, that was harsh. His timing of breaks was unfortunate but he couldn't know that. He's a little wordy, but I've seen worse.
I think he got the most important message and some of what he said in his addendum was lovely. His desire to help people is clear. He's a human being, lol. Have mercy.
@@deborahlester4018 - Yeah, admittedly I never made it to the addendum. This guy just reminded me way too much of my brief experience with the mental health industrial complex. I got the feeling if he could have...he'd have finished his diagnosis halfway through the song, and tossed a handful of pills at the screen.
@@Mr.Ekshin lol. 😘
Thanks for reply. You are right that I was a little wordy and that comes from the inexperience of making a video like this (i.e. this was my first one). I have learned from this experience for the next one where I have listened to it first and spent some time reflecting on it, before opening my mouth! Hope you give that one some time when it is uploaded.
Hi Mr. Ekshin, I am sorry that that is what you took away from my video as it was not my intention. I don't think I made any attempt at diagnosis - as that isn't how I work, I look at what is getting in the way of someone living a meaningful life and help them with that. I was mainly focussed on the fact that we all have a critical voice as human beings, and it is our relationship with that critical voice that can impact how we live our lives. I have given this another go with another one of Ren's songs called Sick Boi. I have listened to it many times and reflected on it, along with reflection of the part I have myself played in a broken mental health system. I hope you see another side of me in that one so I would ask you give that a chance. Thanks for the comment, I am always open to self reflection of the message I am giving.
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome.
There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates.
As a person who’s never been able to escape imposter syndrome and negative self-talk, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that I *know* I have-was sooo important.
It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it.
*Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison.
You are *stronger* than that voice.
You are stronger than you can *possibly* know…
until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
amazing analysis!!
I needed this so much
I absolutely love this review!! I really love the way you explained the W.T.F 😂that’s awesome 👏🏼 anyway I can’t wait to see what you have on your channel!! I’m in therapy and this self talk is so real
Yes, when I'm in meetings with other people and I suddenly shout out WTF? it does get some funny looks from people who dont know me! Thanks for the comment.
Dude you almost touched upon it a few times, but just to hit it home by understanding yourself as a collection on parts and seeing how they interplay with one another, you can really start to understand onself and negotioate how you can get the best outcome for oneself. Neither of the two early voices are the self but it starts to shine through at the end. As a therapiast I strongly recommend you do some reading on internal family systems.
Yep, I didn’t want to bring IFS into this as this was looked at through an ACT lens but I completely agree.
Excellent reaction! My thoughts spot on! Thank you!
Absolutely amazing xx
Thanks so much for the kind words !
I love this song, and currently (i'm not the first to say this) my favorite UA-cam category currently is "Hi Ren reactions". And having seen a lot of people say a lot of things about this amazing piece, I haven't seen any better
Thanks for taking the time to comment Daryl. I've just had a go at Sick Boi if you want to check that out too. Slightly different take looking at the healthcare system.
Aways interesting to see Rens songs analysed by Professionals working in Mental Health, i think you should have a go at analysing Ren - Sick Boi, there is a lot to unpack in that song too. Thank you for this reaction Stuart.
Thanks guitar muscle for taking the time to comment.
I have seen many reactions to this song. Yours is a very thoughtful and satisfying. I am glad you agreed to do reactions.
This was the most useful reaction I’ve seen. I learned a lot about the song and about me.
You truly added value to this song.
Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words Joel
I truly enjoyed your breakdown of this inspirational song performance by Ren. Very in depth but done in such a understandable way. Thank you. Yes, I for one would like to see more reactions like this. If I may make a suggestion I would like to request Using Again by Benjamin Tod. A song about his personal struggles and how he sees himself . Like Ren, Benjamin Tod exposes himself so that others will they they are not alone with those types of thoughts ofself reflection. Continue doing what your doing and disregard the negative comments. Everyone who reacts to this song brings something different, some more meaning and others not so much. It's refreshing to hear a detailed breakdown. Emotional reactions are nice and makes one feel all warm and fuzzy, but, finding a reactions with actual substance is far more insightful.
Damn that part where you talked about the things we love the most and how they can cause the most pain got to me. Dealing with that hard right now. And Ren is brilliant. Imagine if him an Eminem did a collaboration 😮
That would be an incredible collaboration. I still remember the Real Slim Shady being first released so lots of room in my heart for eminem and seeing his journey through the years.
This is my hi ren reaction watch 279. Happy new follower here mate. Keep up the great work spreading help, it's appreciated
Thank you for this video.
I think the individual that recommended the video to you was looking for the basic acknowledgment of its obvious attributes. Everyone gets what Ren is doing, hence the popularity.
Deep dialogue in his mind. Compelling.
What a great, interesting and informative reaction to Hi Ren. Thanks for your insight! Look forward to you reacting to more Ren!
Thanks Pete. I have a brutally honest reflection of Sick Boi coming next week so check that out when its out.
Excellent commentary on this amazing performance.
Thanks for the kind words airheart1
If you want to explore more of Ren's music that specifically deals with mental health, i would suggest the live video with Chinchilla, "Chalk outlines" and/or, also w/Chinchilla and live, " How to be Me."
Also, "Blind Eyed," a collaboration with Sam Tompkins, i like the version recorded with crown studio. "Diazepam" explores the limitations of medical intervention and, lastly, "Sick Boi" rages with righteous anger toward the medical profession and is a stinging indictment of capitalism writ large. This will yield hours of content.
Oh, and if you want to address trauma, domestic violence, the cycle of abuse and generational trauma as well as the epigenetics of trauma, then the three part masterpiece "The tale of Jenny and Screech (full version) is an absolute must.
Thanks Luna, I'll check them out.
I am not a fan of rap but Ren definitely got my attention, a powerful video in every aspect. The nearest thing I have seen to a performance like this was by Andy Serkis and his riveting portrayal of Gollum's internal battles with his darker side, when he would flip from left to right to express the turmoil and duality of his mind.
This was a profoundly thoughtful reaction. Thank you
That value vs pain bar slaps hard my G!
You have me here thinking: WTF 🐐🔥🐷🍻
Stuart, thank you for your reaction. I love seeing people rendered speechless by Ren, especially therapists.
Ren's music has created a community (Ren calls it a cult 😆) of RENegades. A diverse group of people aged 8 to 80 who have been deeply effected by Ren's message of Hope, showing love and uplifting each other. Its a beautiful thing - We call it the RENaissance era and we are devoted - No, make that obsessed followers of this demigod 😘😆😅
I laugh because there's a large contingent of us Grandparents that have become 'groupies' and developed a love of rap! 😳😅
Ren's style is unique to him. He defies genres. Every song is different.
You'll have many suggestions of what to watch next. The choices are many that showcase his vocal and musical ability, and they all have a deep message.
May I suggest that you react to 'Crutch' ft Bibi.
The reason being that it flows on from perfectly from Hi Ren. Crutch is an emotive work of art that brings you into Ren's mind set during those psychotic moments. The video features Bibi, who was Ren's girlfriend at the time. It's tragically beautiful and I think you'll blown away by his ability to elicit that physical gut reaction.
Penitence ft Molly McKinna is another emotional deep dive.
'Chalk Outlines' and 'How to be me' ft Chinchilla are must sees too.
There are so many. Ive subscribed, as will thousands of RENegades. This is what happens to reactors when Ren enters their world - channel subs blow up and the ripple effect is amamzing to see.
Welcome and best of luck taking the deep dive down the Ren Rabbit Hole 😉😊
Oh my gosh I think I might be turning into a RENegades and have certainly fell into the Ren Rabbit Hole. Thanks for the recommendations and such detail comment, I will check them out.
Insane insights into this piece
This is by far the most insightful take on this song I've come across so far. Well done!🎉
Great reaction! You were spot on using the coin analogy earlier in the reaction: the last line of the song is 'we're a coin minted different sides'.
Oh wow, I didn't even notice that last line! Thanks for sharing.
I heard “with two different sides”. But yeah I noticed that too! I wondered if he’d notice that.
ren is great, love all his work, best ive seen in years and years
Same here, I’m a massive music fan (although somewhat stuck in the 90s still) and this has got to be the best thing I have heard in years! I must have listened to this song over 10 times today.
@@TherapistReactsOfficial i would do his jenny and screech, violets tales next , its off the scale good as well
Thanx for breaking this down!
This was the best reaction of his, that I've heard so far. New sub!!!❤
Thanks so much Pagliacci’s Ghost! Glad you liked it.
I had a choice of DBT & ACT & I went with DBT. Thank you for explaining some of the principles. I struggled massively with losing the wilfulness but it’s taught in DBT too, you just don’t have to confront the need to accept things right up front in the name of the therapy 😂 I got there in the end, just needed to learn to cope ahead & have distress management tools in safe before I felt safe enough to practice acceptance & willingness.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience Belinda, and letting people know that there are things out there that can help.
If you want to experience Ren's Animal Flow, his video that just premiered a few minutes ago, certainly would be his most recent production for your next choice.😊😅
I just watched it. I would give it an A.😮
Ren has spoken and been interviewed about the pressure he feels on this video since his other one has gone BALLISTIC, and he's really proud of this one too he said.
Ren knows words, that's for sure, and how they affect you and touch you with his message...one you remember though this time because he makes you pay attention to the words internally.
This song put word to feelings I couldn't describe, gave me a perspective that brought so much to light and understanding. It is beautiful. And you sir, your talk through was what I personally needed. Like the song was the puzzle and you helped me sort those pieces and put it together. Thank you for your perspective
Tip: it's a good idea to rewind 5-10 seconds when going back to the performance after some commentary. Otherwise, you're doing a bang-up job for your 1st go. (y)
and if he doesn't know how to do that?
the left pointing arrow in the bottom right of the keyboard pressed once will take you back in time 5 seconds
@@seth1455 that's a tip for him, right? because it won't do anything for his viewers...
@@peterdobos1606 correct
That is really helpful feedback. I will keep that in mind moving forward. Thanks. I had spent hours trying to figure out to get everything working together in terms of whats on screen and my camera, and the differing audio. Afterwards I sat in front of final cut pro thinking how on earth am I going to put this together, and it took far longer than I care to admit.
@@TherapistReactsOfficial I was impressed with the picture in picture, when Ren was singing he was full screen and you were minimised, then you talking, vice versa.
Top marks for that🏅
this seems to be classic Shadow work. if you listen to the shadow here, he never ever truly attacks Ren but instead beats him with the truths, to balance Rens seemingly blind faith.. He always tells Ren that they need each other and Jung felt the Shadow had an important part in that dance.. just my laymans take on it as a fan of the teachings of Jung
Thanks for sharing Roger. I think I’m going to take a bit of a closer look at Jung’s work and expand my knowledge a bit.
Great reaction. Very insightful. I'd love to see more.
Thanks for the encouragement. I have a brutally honest reflection of the mental health care system coming up in a few days through my reaction to Sick Boi. Check it out once its up! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
You described it brilliantly. Amazing.
Thanks SMV
I've made up this little Cut & Paste information for when I find someone just discovering Ren, so here I go with it (and note that I may edit this as I go to respond to commentary but that's always at the top like this is)
EDIT - Something I think people are starting to realize is just how much this face forward discussion of one's own internal struggle is having a SERIOUS impact .. there's so much power to be had by taking yourself in hand and understanding that you need both sides, and neither one of them should have complete control, it's a balance that we all try to keep, its when we fall off that we lose the plot (extreme depression vs extreme narcissism .. .and speaking from personal experience with both I know just how much they can destroy you and those you love)
One last bit that my brain felt the need to include ... we have bad days, we have good days, yesterday (as an example) for me, was a bad day and it was all I could do to not just curl up in a blanket and try to make the world forget my existence .. the key is to remember that pain isn't forever.
Welcome to the RENaissance, a home for the lost and broken; enjoy the ride -
For more Bardcore - check out the 3 part Tale of Jenny & Screech
If you want to dive more into the rap side of his catalogue, I'd start with "What You Want" which is a brilliant homage to the Beasties,
followed with "Genesis" followed by "Sick Boy" followed by "Illest of Our Time" (this one goes after the previous one so you have some grasp of the meaning)
and the trail goes from there
For more rock oriented fare follow the breadcrumbs to The Big Push and dive in (I personally suggest Sweet Little Lady, Swan Song, Englishman in New York,
and the cherry on top 'I Shot The Sherriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop')
Last but not least, don't be afraid to check down the alleys, Ren has built himself a circle of talented musician friends that will surprise you and
make you glad you chose to look for hidden treasure (Hint: *Chinchilla, Eden Nash, Sam Tompkins, and so many more)
(Also Humble w/ Eden Nash is just pure young punk/rude boy heaven)
*Chinchilla: Take 1 part Christina, 1 part Jessie J, 1 part Rhianna, blend well and pour over your own unique style, served ice cold by the baddest bitch in town
(See Fingers (Live), Little Girl Gone (the official video is just *fun*)
*Gorran: I've fallen in love with his tune If (live version)
*Romain: I haven't found one that just ... stabs me in the face and says "LISTEN TO ME ON REPEAT" but all of them are ridiculously good
100% agree and thanks for such a detailed comment. I'll check out some of your recommendations.
@@TherapistReactsOfficial I deal with the fallout of my own experiences/problems daily (depending on the day it could be by the minute). This ... had a HUGE impact on my outlook and perspective, so I have a very strong connection to the struggle.
Have you listened to Romaine busking Blue Moon? He has a gorgeous voice.
@@snakelite61 Aye, I've been through his entire catalogue (that I know of), and while there's a lot of standouts nothing quite *hit* me in a way that it sank in ya know?
Dude I like yr articulate and ordered thoughts on this work, I do, but this work is meant to be taken as a whole not chopped in sections interrupted with minutes long philosophical waxing and clinical analysis. There is only ever one chance to see something meaningful for the first time. Just shut up and let the art speak to you before speaking to it
One of the best reactions from what I've seen 🙏👍✌️
Thanks so much Ron
I never heard of acceptance and commitment therapy but I’m looking into that now. Thanks to you. And Ren.
Love Dr Nic and really enjoyed this reaction. I’d listen to Ren talk very specifically about dropping his struggle and the meaning of this song to him. Will be worth 8 minutes, or even filming a reaction for. m.ua-cam.com/video/M1Na3nQV_8Q/v-deo.html
Oh my gosh, I didn't even realise this a video! 100% going to check this out (and hopefully not cringe too much when I then relate what he says to what I said!)
thanks for the link, wish it was 88 minutes not just 8
Very insightful review and reaction to Ren’s song. Thank you, his song resonates with me and; thus, your thoughts about it and the human condition and struggle. Blessings to you and yours.
Thanks for the kind words genstonewall