Kelly Angell is a mother, singer, songwriter, actor, writer and sound healer. When she was in high school, she developed an eating disorder in which she admits will be a lifelong recovery. She is very open and vocal about her experience in hopes of being a voice to others struggling from eating disorders. Her story is incredibly powerful. It is so powerful that she was inspired to make a movie about it. Her movie, Shapeless, draws inspiration from her life and shows the internal battles someone with bulimia can potentially face.
Kelly is an inspiration, a voice of wisdom and empathy, and is extremely resilient. Her journey has come full circle; it began with singing, which led her to acting, and has now brought her back to singing. She found healing and comfort in her body through sound, and now performs sound meditations as a form of healing to others in groups or private sessions. To get the most up-to-date information on one of Kelly’s sessions, contact her on Instagram @kellyangell__
I truly had a great time getting to know her and learn about her story; I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!
Content Note: This episode includes discussions of eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised if these topics are personally sensitive.
Kelly is the star of her movie, Shapeless, and it can be watched at the following links:
XYZ Films: http://xyzfilms.com/shapeless
Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/shapeless/umc.cmc.w1j9mvqtv7amhur9oqxsaf6o
Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Shapeless-Kelly-Murtagh/dp/B09P4DNVNV
Other links so you can follow along with her journey ⬇️
Website: www.kellyangell.com
IMDB page: imdb.me/kellyangell
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro & Kelly Angell’s Story
01:08 When She Developed Bulimia
06:48 How Addiction Quietly Takes Over
12:34 The Moment Kelly Sought Treatment
14:57 Learning to Feel Safe in Your Body
22:33 Signs of an Eating Disorder
33:22 The Reality of Body Dysmorphia
42:40 Making Shapeless & Healing Through Art
52:05 How Sound Healing Changed Kelly’s Life
1:01:55 The Science Behind Sound Baths
1:13:55 Healing Shame & Finding Her Voice Again
1:21:40 Why Human Connection Matters
1:29:55 Letting Go of Success & Finding Purpose
1:36:50 Kelly’s Current Projects
1:41:00 What Should People Unplug From?
1:47:00 Kelly Performs “Into the Mystic”
1:49:00 Final Thoughts