Issues of mental health are as prevalent in tattooing as anywhere. NYC tattooer, Virginia Elwood, guest co-hosts this week, along with a segment with Ohio tattooer, Gunnar.Virginia talks about her entrance into tattooing, and about how she has worked to balance her mental health, career and life in general.Gunnar discusses why he is interested in being a conversation-starter with issues of mental health in tattooing, and details his own quest of happiness.Check out:Virginia ElwoodSaved Tattoo, Brooklyn NYGunnarEnso Tattoo, Columbus, OH Watch this episode on YOUTUBEBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: ALLIANCE TATTOO SUPPLY (alliancetattoosupply.com)@alliancetattoosupplyTattooers supporting tattooers! Premium tattoo equipment from people who know.Use coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 10% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! BRIAN KELLY ARMY TATTOO FLASH (shop.briankellyarmy.com)@briankellyarmyTattoo flash sets and single-image prints on high-quality paperUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED for 25% off orders until the end of February 2020!