Music Creator Mental Health Support Group

The creative journey is deeply personal, rewarding, and, at times, challenging, especially as we navigate evolving definitions of success at different stages of life.

This month’s Music Creator Mental Health Support Group explores a deeply personal and often unspoken challenge: Turning Pain into a Product.

For many music creators, writing from a place of pain can be powerful, and even healing. The resulting art often resonates with others, offering connection and catharsis. But what happens when we have to revisit that pain over and over again during the creative process? Recording, editing, promoting, performing… it can all begin to take a toll.

During this discussion, we’ll come together to talk about the emotional weight of telling our hardest stories through our work. We’ll share personal experiences, explore strategies to protect our well-being, and discuss ways to stay grounded while honoring our truth.

Together, we’ll cover:

• When sharing helps, and when it starts to hurt
• Recognizing emotional fatigue during the creative process
• Strategies for protecting your energy while finishing and releasing work
• Building boundaries around art drawn from personal trauma

Whether you’re in the midst of creating something vulnerable or reflecting on past work, this space is here to support you.

Led by Joanna Borne, a seasoned music creator with firsthand experience navigating the highs and lows of the industry, this group is insightful, welcoming, and open to all music creators committed to prioritizing their mental wellness. Joanna fosters safe spaces for open, confidential conversations, ensuring each participant feels supported, respected, and empowered.

Whether you choose to share your story or simply listen, know that every participant signs a confidentiality agreement. What’s shared here stays here. This is not group therapy, but a collaborative space for music creators to learn from and support one another in navigating creativity and mental wellness.

### About Joanna Borne

Joanna Borne is a singer/songwriter, artist, and producer currently based in Nashville, TN. Originally from a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada, Joanna has navigated significant personal and professional transitions, moving countries and reinventing her artistic identity. Her experiences overcoming industry pressures and personal obstacles have equipped her with deep empathy for the mental health challenges music creators face.

Joanna's passion lies in fostering supportive communities where artists can openly discuss mental wellness, resilience, and sustainability, regardless of where they are in their creative journey or their stage in life.