As humans, we crave emotional fulfillment, connection, and closeness. Emotional support is vital for our mental health and emotional development. When we experience emotional neglect or abuse, it can lead…
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What Does It Mean to Be Stuck in Your Head? And how writing “The Show” helped me navigate out of this.
As a songwriter and musician, I have always been someone who is deeply in tune with my emotions. But at times, I have found myself getting stuck in my own…
The Science of Pep Talks: How Music Can Help Us Find Our True Identity
Almost 8 years ago, I was browsing through memes [as one does in your 20s] and stumbled upon an image that resonated with me deeply. Until that moment, I was…
The Importance of Allowing Yourself to Feel:
Processing Emotions to Overcome Struggle and TraumaAs human beings, our emotions and feelings are an integral part of our lives. They shape our experiences and the way we interact with…
Emotional Fitness – Making Music is an Exercise in Mental Health
Emotions are a fundamental aspect of human life, and letting ourselves feel them is an essential part of our mental health journey. Of course, emotions can manifest as both positive…
Who are You Talking To?
Teenagers and Directing negative emotions healthilyAdolescence is a phase that comes with its own set of unique challenges. Teenagers pre-COVID often face a variety of negative emotions due to stress,…
The Power of Songwriting – A Personal Story
Now that I’ve expanded my music business somewhat to also incorporate my passion as a youth empowerment coach, I find myself often talking to teens about the importance of finding…
Turning Fear into Hope – One Song at a Time
On February 1st, I released my new single “Soon” – the first of 11 songs that I’ll be releasing throughout 2023 in accordance with the various celebrations and commemorations that…
Artificial Intelligence and your Teenager
How can we use AI safely to Encourage Creative Expression and Healing for our Young People?There’s been a lot more hype and conversation recently on the subject of artificial intelligence when…
A Journey through the Mental Health Benefits of Positive Thinking
Several years ago – at the beginning of the global pandemic rocked the emotional, mental and scientific world – I stumbled across the claim that the word “Crisis” in Mandarin…