EP #1370: How Music is a Great Source of Self-Care for Healing When Going Through Cancer and other Illnesses

Send us a text Summary Carla Patullo, a Grammy-winning artist, discusses her music and the healing power of music. She shares her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer and how she turned to music to express her emotions and heal. Carla talks about her album 'So She Howls' and how it reflects her journey through grief and healing. She also discusses her late coming out experience and her work with Sandra Bernhardt. The process of composing music and collaborating with musicians is also explored. Carla Patullo discusses her experiences as a composer and musician, including her work on the Disney Plus film 'Maxine' and her involvement in LGBTQ+ projects. She also talks about the challenges of being an artist and the importance of representation in the industry. The conversation touches on topics such as personal growth, the impact of music on emotions, and the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Carla emphasizes the need for continued advocacy and understanding in order to create a more inclusive society. Keywords Carla Patullo, Grammy-winning artist, music, healing power of music, breast cancer, emotions, grief, album, So She Howls, coming out, Sandra Bernhardt, composing music, collaborating with musicians, Carla Patullo, composer, musician, Disney Plus, Maxine, LGBTQ+, representation, personal growth, emotions, advocacy, inclusive society Takeaways Music can be a powerful tool for healing and expressing emotions. Carla Patullo's album 'So She Howls' reflects her journey through grief and healing. The process of composing music involves finding inspiration, creating melodies, and entering a flow state. Collaborating with musicians requires good energy flow and vulnerability. Late coming out experiences can be influenced by personal and cultural factors. Working through grief and trauma can be a lifelong process. Carla Patullo's work as a composer and musician extends to various projects, including scoring the Disney Plus film 'Maxine'. She emphasizes the importance of representation in the industry, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. Carla discusses the challenges faced by artists and the need for personal growth and experimentation in music. She highlights the ongoing struggles and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community and Sound Bites "Music is healing. Music is a great way to express emotions, to connect with yourself, to connect with others." "I was diagnosed with breast cancer, which was a complete shock. I had this feeling something was up and went to the doctor and sure enough..." "After years of having a career of it, sometimes it becomes your work, you know, and you get into a groove, but when you go through something like this, you kind of strip everything away for a second and you're just like, you know, have these very raw emotions that you need to get out there." "These musicians were the first musicians. And the first time professionally, I opened up about having had cancer. So that was like, they literally came in and lifted me up." "The fact that this wonderful movie exists out there for kids, and it's just awesome. I definitely didn't have anything like that growing up. And it's a really beautiful story about family." "When you have your own music, you can experiment more. You have the time to experiment more." Chapters00:00Introduction and the Healing Power of Music 04:26Grief, Healing, and 'So She Howls' 09:30Late Coming Out and Personal Growth 23:03Challenges and Personal Growth as an Artist