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Losing a Child
Losing a Child

There is something inherently wrong with losing a child. The order of life turns on its axis and the associated grief incredibly intense. Grief not only for the precious one lost but also for the hopes and dreams others carried for them. It is a grief unimaginable for those of us without children of our own. 

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Singing for End of Life
Singing for End of Life

Perhaps the greatest honour for a singer, in my opinion, is to sing for someone approaching the end of their life. To sing them gently into their resting place is an incredibly sacred experience, bringing peace, comfort and reconciliation.

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Left my Mum in County Cork
Left my Mum in County Cork

You know your husband loves you when he decants a portion of your mother’s ashes from her resting place inside a black cremation box, into a tiny glass vial.

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COVID-19 - On a Positive Note
COVID-19 - On a Positive Note

This season has also brought out the best in many people. With little pressure to be at a certain place at a particular time, people are demonstrating greater kindness toward each other.

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You are safe here. xx

In this space, we are turning grief into joy, finding purpose in pain and healing through music.

 Tell me your story...

Your real story, not the one you post on Instagram. There is no judgement nor expectation here. This is about you finding a space and a modality of healing that speaks to your soul.

You are not alone

There are so many of us that experience anxiety, depression, burnout, panic and overwhelm, particularly those of us who have battled grief, trauma or PTSD. But… no one talks about it. Shame and silence block our healing. I want to change that.

Lets explore together

We are going on a hike through some unchartered territory so make sure you pack snacks. We will explore the available science, in everyday language, to gain an understanding of how music interacts with our brain and body to prepare us for healing. We will gain insight from experts in relevant fields including psychology, psychiatry and music therapy, who have graciously given of their expertise for payment in chocolate and wine. Using a singer’s lens we will explore practical ways to put all this valuable information into practice.

Lets get started!

 
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Let me tell you a story...

I screamed so loud and with such ferocious intensity that the heavens shook. Once all the air was expelled from my lungs, I collapsed upon the sand and wept. There, on that isolated beach in the bitter cold of winter, it began.

Having lost my mother and grandparents in the same season, and at a tender age, I was lost and horribly ill-equipped to deal with the grief.

That day on the beach saw me at the brink of despair, yet the act of vocalising broke a stronghold within me and set me on a path toward healing. I want to share these learnings with you in the hope that it may help return you to a place of peace, joy and purpose.

 

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We would love for you to join with us as we build a reservoir of resources for those suffering through grief, trauma and PTSD. There are big plans afoot and we would love to keep in touch with updates as things grow.

 

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