{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b18fbfe9dcbdcab93eaa17/69dce26294cbb214c3019c3a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Series 2, Episode 2 - Brain Leak on addiction, using songwriting as expression and, randomly, the joys of joinery","description":"<p>As Series 2 of Mental Notes continues, Tara Gabriella Engelhardt – also known as Brain Leak – talks to me about her recent music. We dive into some of her lyrics, exploring how they relate to mental health – with a particular focus on how songs and songwriting helped her overcome addiction, make sense of her mind, and be open.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout the episode, we discuss the many ways that music helps good mental health, the things Tara does to look after herself, joinery, and Blink 182.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Fran Slater"}