Mike Bayer Brings Inspiration and Wellness to Demi Lovato's World Tour
Mike Bayer is the Founder and CEO of CAST Centers, which works with people who are suffering from addiction and mental illness. He sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith to talk about his partnership with popstar Demi Lovato and a new initiative the two are working on around her upcoming world tour.
Mike is a renowned wellness expert with over a decade of experience in mental health and addiction recovery, and played a critical role in Demi Lovato’s treatment and continues to support her in active recovery. Mike says he has continued to work with the superstar and Demi is now part-owner of the addiction recovery centers.
He also discusses the recent announcement that CAST Centers will be joining Demi Lovato for her 20-city concert tour with a pre-concert experience for concert ticketholders, featuring special guests and speakers who will discuss change and inspiration around mental health and wellness in an intimate session.
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