Arete Podcast #28: Metal and Mental Health with Rachael from Valaina
Arete PodcastMay 31, 202501:44:4796.97 MB

Arete Podcast #28: Metal and Mental Health with Rachael from Valaina

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🎙️ In this powerful episode of The Arete Podcast, Jake sits down with Rachael, the fierce and fearless lead vocalist of rising metal/rock band Valaina. From raw vocals to raw truths, this conversation dives deep. 💥

🔥 Rachael opens up about:

Her journey into the metal scene (despite all the haters)

How she learned to SCREAM and BLEGH like a pro (always blegh 🤘)

The rise of her Squirrel Squad community on TikTok 🐿️

Battling addiction and overcoming mental health struggles

The creation of Valaina’s debut album, Save Me From Myself — a powerful concept record that traces the path from despair to healing

Whether you're a fan of heavy music, mental health advocacy, or just love authentic, unfiltered conversations — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.


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