I speak to Kat and Rob from Fife band Pilgrims – after spending years feeling disillusioned with their music careers, the Scottish duo joined forces and found meaning in their work again by campaigning for their love of animals through song. In this candid interview, they share their histories with depression, loss and grief, and the power in music to heal and tell important stories.
WARNING: This episode explores topics of grief and suicidal feelings – please use links below for support
Follow Kat, Rob and Pilgrims on Facebook and Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Pilgrims_UK
https://www.facebook.com/pilgrimsUK/
Find their albums on:
Wilderness: https://pilgrimsuk.bandcamp.com/album/wilderness
Tundra: https://pilgrimsuk.bandcamp.com/album/tundra
Helplines, Counselling and Support
For grief, bereavement and loss:
Cruse: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/local-services
For depression or suicidal feelings:
Samaritans: 116 123 or https://www.samaritans.org/
Papyrus: https://papyrus-uk.org/
Maytree: https://www.maytree.org.uk/
CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Other useful helplines and avenues of support:
Time to Change: https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Specific support for musicians:
Help Musicians: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/
Bapam: https://www.bapam.org.uk/
Music Support https://www.musicsupport.org/what-we-do
To find a therapist visit:
BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists
UKCP: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/find-a-therapist/
NHS Counselling: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/free-therapy-or-counselling/
