Managing Mental Health through the Highs & Lows of the Music Industry with Tim Hickey

Tim Hickey is a young musician from Newcastle whose passion and dedication have driven his success in the music industry. With a formative background in church performances, Tim honed his leadership and musicianship early on, playing across genres like country, pop, and rock. Despite the challenges, Tim's perseverance and commitment continue to shape his career, underscoring the importance of constant practice and collaboration.In this episode, Tim discusses the mental health challenges faced by musicians. He shares insight into his journey, from overcoming periods of disillusionment to reigniting his passion for music. Tim stresses the importance of not comparing oneself to others and highlights self-care strategies like exercise to manage ADHD. Offering valuable advice, he emphasizes the need for relentless practice, personal accountability, and embracing adversity as a path to growth.Tim's Band "Hurricane Fall": https://www.hurricanefall.com/***Thank you for listening to Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton.Kerrie Atherton is an inspiring speaker and supporter of her community. To find out more about "Stories of Hope: Worldwide", head to https://storiesofhope.com.au/.Purchase books in the "Stories of Hope" series, written by Kerrie: https://storiesofhope.com.au/product/stories-of-hope-australia-books/.With thanks to:Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel PrattEditing & Production: Matthew Bliss ([email protected])Mentioned in this episode:Kerrie Atherton Offers Counselling Sessions to Support YouIf the topics discussed in this episode resonate with you and you'd like to talk to someone, Kerrie Atherton is available for counselling sessions. Click the link to book a session with Kerrie today.Book a Session with Kerrie TodayAdvertise with Stories of Hope PodcastHere at Stories of Hope, Kerrie Atherton's mission is to give people a platform to share their stories of hope with the world and we also want to provide the same chance to businesses that are passionate about mental health and want to support the podcast. If you'd like to partner with Stories of Hope and advertise your services on this podcast, send a message to [email protected] with your details.