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Eastern Hunnies

“Stop romanticising fame!” Why creatives need therapy with Denise Devenish

17 Mar 2025

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Season 2 is here! ✨Dive into our chat with Denise Devenish: a mixed British-Japanese therapist, mental health advocate and music artist at the intersection of creativity and mental well-being. Denise's roots in the music industry means she has an exceptional perspective as ‘the artists therapist’ – she brings serious insight into the highs and lows of being a creative, and shares why artists need therapy. From tackling mental health, fame and creative burnout to unpacking why Asians often avoid therapy, this discussion is packed with powerful moments. Denise shares how creativity can be a lifeline for mental health, drawing on examples like Amy Winehouse and shattering the myth of the "tortured artist." We discuss therapy in interracial relationships, how cultural competence shapes counselling, and the hurdles faced by women in a male-dominated music industry. Denise opens up about her own journey—embracing her identity, career path, and her Japanese mother's expressions of love. (Spoiler: we cried)Grab a cuppa and tune in for this thought-provoking chat about the power of therapy in the arts, and hear Denise's actionable self-care tips for creatives.Subscribe for more – we appreciate you! 🌟💛Find Denise Devenish on Instagram: @theartiststherapistFind Eastern Hunnies on Instagram: @easternhunniesHelp Musicians UK: @helpmusiciansukThe Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAAT): https://www.baatn.org.uk/BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk/Credits:Edited by Gabby LaurenDirected by Yijia FuMusic by Muri & LustbassMixing by Ross Ramsay-GoldingProduced by Hunniepot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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