Kelly Hastings on Motherhood, Mental Health, and Making Music After The Voice and Y Llais

Kelly Hastings: Reclaiming Dreams, Embracing Music, and Raising Mental Health AwarenessIn this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland converses with Kelly Hastings, a resilient singer-songwriter and mother of six, who reached the semi-finals on The Voice UK in 2023 and competed in Y Llais (the Welsh version of The Voice). Kelly shares her inspiring journey of returning to music after raising her children, the empowering experience of pursuing dreams later in life, and the healing power of songwriting. This candid discussion delves into overcoming rejection, the importance of mental health awareness, and the transformative force of music. It's a must-listen for anyone feeling the whisper of unfulfilled dreams and needing encouragement to take that leap. Second Verse website Support Second Verse Sponsors:Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprint Singing / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”) Connect with Kelly Hastings:Facebook @kellyhastingsofficial https://www.facebook.com/kellyhastingsofficialInstagram @kelhast81 https://www.instagram.com/kelhast81/TikTok @kellyhastings938 https://www.tiktok.com/@kellyhastings938Timestamps:00:00 Teaser Clip: Kelly Hastings 00:37 Introduction to the Episode 02:00 Welcoming Kelly Hastings 02:12 Early Musical Influences 03:15 Balancing Family and Music 04:02 Family's Musical Journey 04:49 Reentering the Music Scene 08:04 The Voice UK Experience 11:19 Welsh Voice Adventure 14:42 Current Musical Pursuits 15:58 Mental Health and Music 25:28 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity 26:49 Sponsor: Singing / Straw 27:46 Creative Process and Influences 42:51 Encouragement for Aspiring Artists 45:31 Coda