Summary
Mark Deeks, a musician and speaker, shares his journey from being a musician to using music as a tool for mental health and wellbeing. He discusses the challenges of making a living from music and the misconceptions around it. Mark also opens up about the loss of his child and the emotional and mental health journey that followed.
He highlights the importance of finding positivity and healing through music and shares how he incorporated his daughter's existence into his music.
In this conversation, Alan and Mark discuss their personal experiences with music and how it has impacted their lives. They share stories about their favourite bands and albums, as well as the role music played during challenging times.
They also touch on the evolution of relationships and the challenges of dating. Mark emphasises the importance of establishing boundaries and context in relationships, while Alan reflects on the difficulties of dating after a divorce.
Contact info
Relationship Revolutions is hosted & presented by Alan Watts "The Love Engineer"
Alan is a relationship coach who uses a unique blend of NLP, coaching and Kinesiology to help & guide his clients to find, build & keep the relationship that is right for them.
Alan's socials and website can be found on www.linktr.ee/LoveEngineer
Guest info
Mark Deeks is a speaker on music & mental health. Keynotes & workshops to improve the wellbeing of you & your people with piano, group singing & heavy metal. Often at the same time 🎹🤘🏻 And yes, his PhD is in heavy metal. Honest.
Website - www.markdeeksmusic.com
Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-deeks/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDeeksMusicNewcastle
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:21 The Challenges of Making a Living as a Musician
09:22 Using Music as Therapy for Grief and Loss
22:18 The Need for Support and Understanding for Individuals Who Have Experienced Child Loss
27:53 The Healing Power of Music
31:55 The Influence of Music on Relationships
37:15 The Evolution of Music and Changing Sound of Bands
41:09 The Love for Classic Metal and Rock
43:47 The Stress of Dating and Establishing Boundaries
Takeaways
Music is a powerful tool for mental health and wellbeing, and it can be used as a form of therapy and healing.
Making a living from music is challenging, and there are misconceptions about the financial aspects of being a musician.
The loss of a child is a traumatic experience, and it can be difficult to find the right support and language to talk about it.
Finding positivity and creating something meaningful can help in the healing process after a loss. Music can have a profound impact on our lives, providing comfort and inspiration during challenging times.
The evolution of relationships and the challenges of dating can be stressful and require the establishment of boundaries and context.
It's important not to judge a book by its cover or make assumptions about someone based on their appearance.
The early albums of bands often hold a special place in the hearts of fans, but it's important to appreciate the growth and evolution of artists over time.
Establishing a deep connection and understanding with a partner can make the dating process less daunting and more fulfilling.