Music and mental health: Continuing the conversation

from Kingston Live Podcast · host Kingston Live

Kingston's Céline Klein (Jamstone Productions) set out to make a documentary film exploring the theme of music and mental health through the lens of local artists. Though the project took some unexpected turns, Céline discusses the concept along with her subjects, Emily Fennel (Miss Emily) and Ricky Brant (KaKaow), who share some of the mental health and financial struggles they've faced over their musical careers. We first touched the topic of music and mental health in episode 83.If you are in distress, or know someone who is, call the Kingston & Frontenac 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-544-4229 or Toll Free 1-866-616-6005Chapters:00:00:18 Episode overview00:01:35 Céline's documentary film concept00:03:31 Emily on unpacking pain00:07:05 The tension between live performance and life's reality00:10:20 Fear and truth: Approaching the documentary film project00:12:51 Leaving the comfort zone00:14:30 Substances and sobriety: Ricky's journey00:17:30 Veiling darkness – and facing it00:19:34 Musical creativity: A blessing or a curse?00:23:54 Depression and disillusionment derail Céline's film00:28:03 Layering on financial stress00:31:08 The importance of connection and community00:34:00 Live music performance and spirituality00:37:40 Gratitude for Kingston00:41:19 Advice for those who may be struggling00:46:23 Hopes for the documentary project00:50:09 Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Céline Klein (Jamstone Productions)Emily Fennel (Miss Emily)Ricky Brant (KaKaow)Hosts:Johnny San [email protected] production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksAddiction & Mental Health Services Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington https://amhs-kfla.ca/programs-services/crisis/Podcast episode 83 - Music and mental health: A conversation with Kingston musicians https://kingstonlive.ca/kingston-podcast-musicians-music-mental-healthJamstone Productions https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1192262/viewKaKaow https://kingstonlive.ca/kakaowMiss Emily https://kingstonlive.ca/miss-emilyIn the Key of Blue https://kingstonlive.ca/show/929001/viewKingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

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