Seizures, Synesthesia, & Songwriting: Finding Melody Amid Chaos | Ep.179 April Rose Gabrielli

Ep.179. We took the blu door studio on a road trip to Nashville, TN! This is the 2nd of 4 episodes from the #OTSroadShow. In today’s #OnTheStacks episode, Bill sat down with April Rose Gabrielli, a Billboard charting alternative-rock/pop singer, songwriter, producer & pianist. In 2020, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. The profound mental health effect of her diagnosis could’ve easily put an end to her music career, but instead, she used her diagnosis as a creative challenge to continue to pursue music, even writing songs and signing a publishing and record deal during one of her hospital stays. She developed aphasia, which caused her to speak backwards. She lost her short-term memory. Reading and speaking was very difficult for her. She had to relearn how to use computer programs and play piano. During our discussion of her incredible comeback story, we also talk about gender bias in the music industry, finding strength in adversity, and developing compassion for those with hidden illnesses.   Enjoy!   One or more links below may contain an affiliate link. If you make a purchase, we will earn a small commission that helps us keep the mics on!   Thank you to our sponsors Sweat Tent: Get $100 OFF your purchase with code OTS at Sweat Tent   The Ice Pod: Portable Ice Bath: Get $10 OFF at PodCompany.com   Brrrn: Burn a ton of calories without burning a ton of cash! Get 15% Off at shop.thebrrrn.com with code STACKS15 at checkout!   Elevation Wellness: Get 10% OFF your first purchase with code STACKS at Elevation Wellness   Jasper: Scale your content 10X easier & faster with Jasper Artificial Intelligence! Tap here for a FREE Trial!   StreamYard: Create & Edit Video Podcasts, Webinars, Recordings and Host Live Videos on Social Media + More! Tap here for a FREE 14 Day Trial of StreamYard!   Creators Legal: Easy-to-use Contract templates that are perfect for Influencers & Content Creators in ANY industry. Tap Here To Try Creators Legal!   Ricci Security Solutions: OnTheStacks