*Episode Disclaimer* This episode discusses suicide and may be triggering for some listeners.

Host Kortney Wilson welcomes friend and musician Forest Blakk to the podcast for a heartfelt discussion about everything from his troubling childhood and his experience with homelessness, to the healing power of music and his love for songwriting. He reflects on the defining moments that led him to pursue music, the significance of hope, the impacts of money and success, and the lessons learned from adversity.

More About Forest Blakk:

https://www.instagram.com/forestblakk/

https://www.forestblakk.com/

Connect with Kortney:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.shitstickoflife.com/⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shitstickoflifepodcast⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingskortney⁠⁠⁠

Watch on YouTube:

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyIp6IQjgepxjIL9a3sgYXaEcCwT65XDH⁠⁠

Leave Kortney a voicenote!

⁠⁠⁠https://www.shitstickoflife.com/voicemail/⁠⁠

Canadian Suicide Resources:

⁠https://988.ca/⁠

⁠https://cmha.ca/find-help/if-you-are-in-crisis/⁠

⁠https://suicideprevention.ca/⁠

⁠https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html⁠

American Suicide Resources:

⁠https://988lifeline.org/⁠

⁠https://mhanational.org/suicide-prevention⁠

⁠https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and New Friendships

(03:08) Fasting and Health Journeys

(06:00) Childhood Struggles and Family Dynamics

(08:52) Confronting the Past and Personal Growth

(11:45) The Impact of Online Comments and Public Perception

(14:59) Understanding Pain and Struggle

(17:46) The Role of Music in Healing

(21:05) Finding Your Voice and Creative Expression

(23:56) Lessons from Adversity and Personal Accountability

(26:47) Connection Through Shared Experiences

(29:49) Defining Moments in Career and Life Choices

(32:15) The Weight of Family Legacy

(33:00) Music as a Calling

(35:00) Defining Moments and Choices

(36:50) Finding Hope in Calgary

(39:07) The Search for Meaning

(40:32) The Journey to Nashville

(41:32) The Power of Connection

(43:26) Reflections on Money and Success

(45:50) Life Lessons from Adversity

(48:10) The Impact of Music on Lives

(52:03) The Importance of Being Seen

(53:30) Advice and Mentorship

(57:05) Future Aspirations and Self-Discovery

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