Caitlin Jemma, a singer-songwriter and counseling psychology student, discusses the power of music as medicine and the role of vulnerability in healing. She shares her personal journey of using music to heal from childhood trauma and connect with others. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability and the transformative nature of grief. She describes her experience of forgiveness and how it has shaped her relationships. Caitlin sees grief as an initiation point that allows for personal growth and the opportunity to hold space for others. In this conversation, Caitlin and Dan discuss the fear of losing interest in therapy and the importance of facing uncomfortable emotions. They explore the concept of disinterest as an invitation to look deeper within oneself and the connection between disconnection from oneself and avoidance of emotions. They share personal experiences of finding peace with grief and the nonlinear nature of the grieving process. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries in relationships and finding support from higher powers or spiritual figures. Caitlin shares her journey of creating art and music as a way to navigate grief and find healing.Chapters00:00 Music as Medicine05:46 The Power of Vulnerability10:46 Creating Safe Spaces26:04 The Journey of Forgiveness37:13 The Perspective of Limited Time43:08 The Fear of Losing Interest43:42 Looking Away from the Invitation44:18 Creating Space for Tension45:07 Increasing Enthusiasm through Digging Deeper50:49 Living a Fulfilled Life01:00:38 Meeting the Need for Caregiving01:08:43 The Birth of the Glam Reaper01:13:29 Chasing the LightConnect with us: Check out Caitlin's work: https://www.caitlinjemma.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefertiledarkpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fertile Dark Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠@thefertiledark⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Subscribe, rate, and review The Fertile Dark on your favorite podcast platform. Share your thoughts and questions with us for future episodes. Let's continue exploring ways to enrich our lives on the journey of personal transformation and self-discovery!Disclaimer:The content provided in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition.

Ver todos los episodios