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Artist profile
‘We Are What We Overcome’ is Matt’s body of work towards his own mental health happiness and desire to share his experiences to help others.
Comprised of 4 elements, there is something for everyone…
Combining music with thought-provoking comedy and stories, this is one man’s journey to good mental health.
Vibrant indie pop music frames one man’s trip from the brink of despair to sharing his stories at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It’s not the traditional therapy route!
Honest, heartfelt stories and passionate music open up a wider discussion about feelings and self-expression. Bring a friend and start your own conversation.
A friendly monthly catch up on mental health and wellbeing, sharing personal experiences and discussing a new topic each episode. 3 friends, a musician, an improviser and a psychotherapist work to normalise conversations about mental health by having them themselves.
Give it a listen and subscribe through your favourite podcast service.
A warm and heartfelt personal journey from breakdown to beginning a public conversation about mental health. The true story of a musician’s fall and rise from mental breakdown to happiness, interwoven with a compassionate exploration of mental health and the value of talking about our feelings.
The debut album – We Are What We Overcome – features nine captivating indie pop songs with a fresh, passionate and honest voice.
Available on vinyl, CD, and digital download.
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