In this episode of the Where Are We Podcast, we sit down with Erica Singer for an open, honest conversation that moves between music, performance, motherhood, survival, and self-growth. The episode starts light joking about routines before the studio or the stage but quickly settles into real talk about nerves, confidence, and learning how to perform without relying on substances to “take the edge off" .Erica shares her experience as a singer and performer, breaking down stage anxiety, muscle memory, and practical techniques she now teaches kids to help them feel confident on stage. We talk about performance fears, forgetting lyrics, cracking vocals, and why learning how to freestyle or recover in the moment is just as important as rehearsing.From there, the episode shifts into personal territory. Erica opens up about her background, growing up in different households, searching for a sense of family, and how those experiences shaped the way she parents today. She speaks candidly about motherhood, protection, projection, and learning how to break cycles while raising her daughter in a healthier environment.We also talk about survival mode, fear, boundaries, and how past trauma can quietly guide decisions without you realizing it. Erica reflects on her relationship with her mom, learning when to stop rescuing others, and how becoming a parent forced her to prioritize safety, stability, and emotional awareness.Toward the end of the episode, Erica talks about building her own business, Singer Beauty, working across different studios, traveling for shoots, and balancing creative independence with motherhood. The episode wraps with laughs, side stories, and a grounded sense of gratitude — not perfection, just progress.This episode is honest, raw, and conversational touching on performance, growth, parenting, creativity, and learning how to trust yourself through it all.TIMESTAMP:00:00 Intro00:42 Roll Up Segment 03:10 Erica’s Background and Creative Start07:25 Stage Nerves and Performance Anxiety11:50 Learning to Perform Without Substances16:30 Muscle Memory and Recovering On Stage21:05 Teaching Confidence to Young Performers26:00 Autotune Backing Tracks and Vocal Tools31:40 Finding Your Voice Through Practice36:10 Family Background and Searching for Stability41:20 Motherhood and Breaking Cycles46:10 Survival Mode Boundaries and Self Awareness50:55 Relationships Projection and Personal Growth55:40 Building Singer Beauty and Creative Independence57:00 S.DOT (sex, drugs & other things)​1:01:30 Balancing Work Motherhood and Art1:06:50 Outro FOLLOW OUR GUEST AT :IG - @singerbeautyllc @mutha_shmush @esingermusic❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-PodcastPodcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews