Brocarde on Haunted Prisons, Horror & the Power of Being Yourself // #013

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 013 // Brocarde (musician and paranormal investigator)SummaryIn this candid conversation with Brocarde, host Christopher Gonda explores the journey behind the UK artist’s unique blend of music, horror, and storytelling. Brocarde opens up about overcoming bullying, finding confidence in her creative identity, and how a life-changing paranormal encounter shaped both her worldview and her art. The discussion dives deep into ghosts, spirituality, resilience, and the power of embracing who you truly are, while also unpacking her approach to music, content creation, and building an authentic career. It’s an honest, thought-provoking episode about creativity, self-belief, and finding meaning in life’s most unusual experiences.Takeaways: Map a cinematic writing process that fuses notebook lyrics, visuals, and authentic genre shiftsTurn bullying and insecurity into fearless self-expression by embracing honesty and repetition under pressureFace the paranormal with empathy and boundaries, then channel that energy into performance and visualsGrow an audience by being yourself, telling real stories, and posting consistently without giant teamsPitch the media with story-first angles, not ads, and understand the give-and-take of coverageChoose creative control and budget discipline, doing makeup, costumes, and sets to maximize output