In this episode, Gaby speaks with artist, songwriter and performer Eileen Francisco about:

• grieving her separation
• how she used music to express her grief
• the role of both music and therapy in processing loss
• the toll on Eileen's mental health
• dissociation
• the use of a persona
• the perception of time while grieving
• how you can use music in your grieving journey.

Listen to the end to hear one of Eileen's original songs 🎼

By day, Eileen Francisco is a mum of two boys and marketing officer. At night she is an artist, songwriter and occasionally performs under Midnight – a musical alter ego formed after a year of lockdowns, heartache, and grief. As a way to process complex emotions, Eileen spent many nights in front of the piano and Midnight was born in 2021.

Listen to Eileen's music: https://midnightmisc.bandcamp.com/

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Acknowledgement of Country: This episode was produced on the sacred lands of the Gimuy-walubarra Yidi People. We pay respect to elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people listening.