Episode 3 - Benedict Benjamin on songwriting, mental health, and the therapy of band practice

In Episode 3 Benedict Benjamin and Fran explore the intersection of mental health and music, discussing personal experiences, the challenges of balancing family life with creativity, and the therapeutic nature of songwriting. They delve into the emotional depth of music, highlighting how storytelling in lyrics can resonate with listeners and provide solace during tough times. Ben shares his experiences with mental health, the cathartic process of writing songs, and the unique struggles of navigating nursery drop-offs with his kids. They even talk about drawing spiderman, sewagey lakes, and how not to pass your fear of dogs onto your children.Note: due to some minor recording issues, it does sound like we were talking over each other on occasion in this episode. I hope that doesn't get in the way of you enjoying another fascinating chat.Find me on Instagram @mental_notes_podcast and on Bluesky @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social.If you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe to the podcast and leave me a lovely rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.