Hello! So happy you're here with us!

This is a bit of a sneak preview... We're putting this episode out ahead of all the others just to test the systems and not telling anyone. It gives us a couple of weeks for the remaining song licenses to come through and for the two of us to hide a little longer. If you've found this, please be kind... it get's better... really!

We've never before talked to each other while being recorded and, while having no idea how what we are doing will be received, actually wondering how we even got to this point of sharing it with you all. It's surreal!

Episode Zero is a little sample of what to expect coming up, although we will be showcasing our guest's music going forwards so that makes this 'Music & Trauma Lite' we might say, not even, actually.

Here's to a smooth launch and an enjoyable listening experience for whoever shows up. Thank you lovely human, just for being here!

Music Links

The Only Living Boy in New York - Simon and Garfunkel

Somebody - Depeche Mode

Summary

The Music and Trauma podcast is hosted by us, Chris and Teri Potter, and we explore the intersection of music and mental health. We interview artists and guests in our back garden studio, about the three songs that saved them and talk about the power of music from an emotional standpoint. We are all about connection and shared experiences, and hoping to remind every one of us that we are not alone in our struggles. We're sharing stories all about the importance of music in expressing and processing emotions, and our amazing guests are going to be telling their own, personal stories about how it's been there for them, providing comfort and support, joy and uplift and all the other stuff in between.

Takeaways- totally AI :)

The Music and Trauma podcast explores the connection between music and mental health.

Artists and guests share the three songs that saved them and discuss the power of music in navigating trauma.

The podcast aims to create a sense of connection and remind listeners that they are not alone in their struggles.

Music can provide comfort, support, and a means of expressing and processing emotions.

Sound Bites

"Maybe it might help a few people."
"Music seems

Get In Touch

info@musicandtrauma.com
www.instagram.com/musicandtrauma
www.facebook.com/musicandtrauma

Altruism :) - if you like what you hear, please consider supporting these hard-working charities

Donate to Youth Music
Donate to Nordoff and Robbins

In crisis, or require urgent help or support? - there are people you can call:

• Samaritans on 116 123 for 24-hour confidential emotional support
• CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight) support men anywhere in the UK.
• CASS on 0808 800 8088 (Mon - Thu from 7pm-10pm) for women looking for confidential and anonymous self-injury support.
• PAPYRUS on 0800 068 4141 (Weekdays from 10am-10pm, Weekends from 2pm-10pm, Bank Holidays from 2pm-5pm) for confidential advice and support.
• Young Minds on 85258 for 24/7 crisis support. Text YM to 85258.