Ep. 16 - The Melody of Resilience: Music, Interest, and Healing with Heather Maloney

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of "Investment of Self," Kathy engages in a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation with musician Heather Maloney. The discussion explores the power of music as a source of comfort and inspiration, and its role in navigating life's challenges. As they delve into the nature of interest and its connection to creativity, they share personal stories of resilience and inner growth. From the transformative impact of positive psychology to the vulnerability and resonance of music, this episode offers a deep dive into the human experience.In this episode, Kathy and Heather discuss:The Power of MusicResonance and Vulnerability in MusicMeaningful Connections Through MusicHumorous Reflection and Artistic InspirationHumorous Reflection and Artistic Inspiration00:00 Grateful for music connecting us during COVID.04:56 Teaching to embrace and savor one's interests.07:28 Choosing to perpetuate empowering stories and emotions.12:26 Silent retreat led to meaningful songwriting journey.14:33 Deeply connected to your words, emotional experience.19:08 Struggle in meditation is actually essential growth.23:14 Music is a deep, constant companion for me.27:35 Fascinating discussion about the resonance of research.32:31 Struggling, learning and growing during the pandemic.35:27 Normalizing vulnerability and feelings in a supportive space.37:08 Connecting through music creates powerful intimacy and connection.42:10 Persistence in the music industry yields gratitude.47:56 Amusing question about impact in pill form.49:13 Reflecting on the question of essence humorously.Resources mentioned in this episode:Kathy’s Course “Learn to Live Positively” If Heather was crushed up and put into pill form, what effect would she want to have on someone?To be a reminder that you're not weird and that it's okay to be thinking or feeling  the thing that you're thinking or feeling.More About Heather MaloneyVisit Heather’s websiteFollow @heathermaloney_ on InstagramListen to Heather on SpotifyAfter over 1,000 live shows and more than a decade of touring behind studio albums, Heather Maloney  is set to release her first live album, “No Shortcuts | Live at the Academy” in June of 2022 on the celebrated indie label, Signature Sounds.The Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni, Rilke, Ken Burns, and the anonymous authors of Zen parables. And while she eventually traded the quiet, structured life as a yogi for the kinetic life a touring musician, the core of her songwriting remains centered around same curiosity about our inner world and the desire to articulate it through storytelling. She now has eight studio album releases under her belt, each one marked by inspiring collaborations with musicians, songwriters and producers.On Heather’s 2019 album, Soil In The Sky, her “ability to channel emotion is radical” (PopMatters) and the tracks are stacked with special guests who help her deliver an immense range of sound and sentiment in 12 songs; there’s a duet with Dawes front-man Taylor Goldsmith on the Walt Whitman-inspired love song “We Were Together”, an appearance by Rachael Price on the album’s opening track “Enigma”, and Jay Ungar lends his legendary folk fidSubscribe to Sense of Peace (Kathy's Substack) today! RECEIVE the attention you need to reconnect with your purpose. Click here to learn more about individual coaching with Kathy!If this resonated, the most generous thing you can do is share it with one woman who needs to hear it. One share grows this community more than any algorithm.Follow the show on your favorite platform, and come find me on Substack at senseofpeace.substack.com — that’s where the deeper conversation lives.And if you’re ready to stop just listening and start doing this work — visit kathywashburn.net. I’d love to talk with you. Until next time — keep investing in yourself. It is always, always worth it.#SpreadMadLove