S2 E5: Therapy with Derrick Gee

Venezuelan writer, NTS resident and editor at Resident Advisor, Rachel Almeida, joins Sam to unpack her evolving relationship with Venezuela and what it means to raise a child with dual heritage, alongside a candid conversation about money stress, freelancing, and the realities of modern parenting, with some practical insights too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re coming to you from Sydney! Sam sits down with “professional music fan” Derrick Gee to discuss how he balances such a fast paced job with fatherhood. This conversation explores the difficult question of ‘how much do I share about my child online?’, the challenges of being away from home as a parent and how our children might develop a different relationship with music to our own. Heléna will be back with us, as usual, for the next episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode Heléna and Sam are recording with a live audience at The Standard, sharing a little bit about the journey of the podcast so far, and giving some insights into their own personal stories as mothers operating within a fast paced creative industry. They also answer some of your questions about how our children engage with music and how we've found support networks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Touching Bass head honcho Alex Rita joins Heléna and Sam this week for an emotional dive into her birth experience. This episode also explores the importance of finding community with other mothers, why we should be cultivating more spaces aimed at adults with children and the benefits of home schooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pressure to have a second child & the important of switching off: In this episode Sam and Heléna discuss the importance of switching off completely, the transformative energy children bring into your home space and the pressure to constantly be active on Instagram as a creative (and whether it might be time we all move away from social media entirely...). They also unpack the emotional weight of being told to have a second baby and how to decide what's right for you and your family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What better way to kick off the brand new season than with TYSON? The alt-RnB singer, songwriter joins Sam and Heléna for a conversation centred around balancing life as a creative and a parent. This episode covers navigating travel with young children, finding the energy for work as well as family time, and battling with the pressures of social media, especially the myth of being the ‘perfect parent’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam and Heléna wrap up the very first season of the Therapy pod by sitting down with Raji Rags for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about fatherhood. Raji opens up about his passion for parenting, his experience at a postnatal centre in Taiwan, and the emotional journey of becoming a dad. Together, they dive into how society and the industry treat fathers differently from mothers, the ethics of sharing your child online, and how to figure out when is the “right” time to start a family. This is a deeply personal, insightful, and refreshingly candid episode you won’t want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best known as the front woman of acclaimed synthpop band Little Dragon, Yukimi has recently released her first solo album For You, and now joins Sam and Heléna for an honest and heartfelt conversation about life on the road as an artist and mother. She opens up about touring with young children, navigating the emotional landscape of new motherhood, and finding her way back to creativity amidst it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, Sam and Heléna have a big catch up! Sam's tells us how Genie got on during their recent trip to Australia, and meanwhile Xavi's turned 1 and learnt to crawl! Heléna opens up about rediscovering her creativity, reconnecting with her body, and finding her new voice and we dive into the challenges of maintaining passion for your work, navigating the pressure of social media as a new parent, and the importance of being patient with yourself. Plus, we share some practical tips for surviving long-haul flights with small children, we talk about some of the music we've been enjoying recently and Heléna discusses her exciting new radio project! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sam and Heléna sit down with Norwegian singer and musician Charlotte Dos Santos, who opens up about her unique journey through motherhood. Charlotte shares how her voice evolved during pregnancy, her incredible birth story, and the deep spiritual connection she felt with her daughter even before she was born.They also dive into the experience of parenthood in Norway, balancing creativity with motherhood, and the courage it takes to step away from a thriving career to focus on family. A heartfelt conversation about transformation, art, and the power of following your instincts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.