007: Grief in Harmony with Mark Deeks
Episode notes
Welcome to The Talk Works Podcast, a space where we explore mental health, therapy, practical advice, and the tools needed to support wellbeing in the workplace.
In this episode, Dr. Jen Cottam is joined by Mark Deeks; musician, choir leader, speaker, and advocate for mental health. Mark joins Jen for a deeply moving conversation about grief, baby loss, and finding comfort through music.
Mark talks about his TEDx Talk in which he discussed the impact of music on mental health. He also shares his and his wife’s personal story of loss and the profound impact it’s had on their lives.
Mark also shares how music continues to play a grounding role in his life and parenting, and how his love for football and daily beach walks help him manage his mental health.
This is a powerful, compassionate episode about loss, language, and the importance of making space at work and in life for stories that are often left unsaid.
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