What this blog is and why it matters.
Welcome to Beats, Breakdowns, & Breakthroughs! My name is Jenna, and I started this blog because I wanted to do something with my two passions: music and mental health. My blog will find the harmonies between music and mental health and explore the world of concerts and festivals.
I work full-time as a Case manager in the mental health field, and in my off-hours, I am a chronic concert and festival attendee. As a mental health professional, I’ve learned that even though our society has made strides in understanding mental illness, the industry is far from perfect. People living with mental illness continue to struggle to maintain stability and try to work with several corrupt systems that don’t work well together. Watching peoples resilience and endurance through these trials is humbling and inspiring, but most of all sad.
My intention for this blog is to introduce music as a healing experience for those who might need it. Attending concerts, camping at festivals, and simply listening to music has allowed me to continue my work with a humble heart and an open mind as I learn more about people and their experiences. I hope that some of my future words resonate and inspire those searching for change and support.
Read about my concert and festival experiences and my honest, raw, emotions during each one.
As always…
Stay fabulous,
Jenna Leigh Berry