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Series 2, Episode 3 - Dominie Hooper on processing trauma through music, the joy of teaching creativity, and being a hopeful 'hidden gem'

from Mental Notes

In this insightful interview, musician Dominie Hooper talks to me about the journey of creating her debut album, the emotional challenges of the music industry, and how her music serves as a reflection of her mental health journey. She talks about the joy of creativity, the release of anger through music, and learning to appreciate the different ways in which you can measure success in your music career.She also listens to me gush about how much I love her debut album - which I really do. Give it a listen if you haven't, and don't miss out on this chat. It's a cracker.If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast app. You can also subscribe to the Mental Notes website, or follow me on Instagram or Bluesky. I'd also really appreciate any reviews you can leave wherever you listen to podcasts, but that's all the begging I'll do for now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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