The Healthy Metal Hippie

Send us Fan Mail It always amazes me how much scrutiny women get for having a career and being a mum. In this day and age, it shocks me. Today we’re talking primarily about women in music and this odd idea that they give up their careers and they’ll never succeed simply with the fact of having children. If that’s the case, men should have the same ideals put on them when they become parents. But e...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking about the chances that we do not take in life. The things that we wish we’d do and the way we wish that we lived. I personally find that there is such significant importance of embracing risks, saying no to what doesn't serve you, and stepping out of your comfort zone to pursue a more fulfilling life. Listen to some of my personal stories and practical adv...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are joined by the fabulous Rip Em who is an incredible drag performer based in Ottawa, Canada. Today Rip Em is sharing their story of overcoming substance abuse, recovering from trauma and showing up as your true self.  Their journey is shaped by strength and hope even when it felt hopeless and how embracing who you are is the key to a happy and fulfilling life. One of th...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are sharing some bonus material from our first recording of the Heavy Metal Legends episode for your enjoyment! There are further insights around the Isiliel Todeshochzeit EP and how to bring out the best in creativity and artistry. Check out the bonus here! Nikken is a heavy metal producer from Bergen that specialises in composing and production. He also offers songwriti...

Send us Fan Mail Today Nikken is back! Today we’re talking about all things to do with the creative process, mindset and mental health and of course, the process in writing the latest EP Todeshochzeit for Isiliel! Nikken shares his stories working with heavy metal legends and where his songwriting journey begins. I love his explanation in how to make the melody match the lyrics and the emotion and...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking about how we look for enjoyment in day to day life. I’ve been thinking a lot about this especially when feeling stuck in heavy workloads, deadlines and managing multiple projects over these few months! There’s a risk of numbness and disconnect through these times, but really, it’s a risk at any point in life especially when there’s other mental health things g...

Send us Fan Mail Sitting down with Ricky for a chat is always a treat. He has vision, excitement and insight on everything he creates which I hope you’ll find as inspiring as I do.  The thing I admire most about Ricky is that he’s tenacious in going forward with positivity and such a strong belief in what he’s built with Isiliel.  There’s a lot of wisdom that comes out in this episode from him and...

Send us Fan Mail I have a dream! Setting Goals and Dreaming for the real you I often think about whether where I’ve wound up in the world today is where I expected to be so many years ago. Have I given up on goals or dreams that I had? Were they ones that still hold meaning for me or are they ones that over time have lost the importance they once held?  Looking back, I think that over time we shed...

Send us Fan Mail Do you remember, girls got wild? Courtney Kocak joins us today to share her experience being recruited for an exploited on the The Girls Gone wild tour. Courtney is an avid podcast and author and freelancer, and is celebrating the release of her book Girl Gone Wild about her experience being part of Girls Gone Wild and how it has made her a stronger woman, a better feminist and en...

Send us Fan Mail The Best Love Letter I’ve Ever Written That’s right! It’s the best love letter I’ve ever written, and this time, it’s being written to myself. What would you say to yourself from the perspective of your very best day to you on your worst and most difficult day.  I had this lovely conversation with my fiancé about this and it was interesting to explore the fact that it ca be really...

Send us Fan Mail Catching up with Kai Ross-Best was a delight! We spend our time in this episode discussing his journey as a YouTuber, his time on stage with Green Day, working as a freelance editor as well as his new band Orphix! Orphix has just released a new single “Burnout Superstar” which you can catch on all streaming platforms. They have been off touring around the UK and working on their c...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I thought we should spend sometime reconnecting. Catching up and really, I’ve never properly introduced myself on this channel so let’s have a reintroduction shall we? Who is or what is Heayy Metal Hippie Music? It’s about time we set the record straight! Heavy Metal Hippie Music Launched in 2020 with the original intention of being a record label but oh my how things have...

Send us Fan Mail Loved having a chat with our friend Marlowe today. Venezuela born Marlowe has been all over the London music scene lately releasing their own brand of dark pop powered by raw and confessional lyrics.  We spend a lot of time talking about believing in yourself, expressing your truth and deep self exploration.  Marlowe has had a lot of obstacles to overcome - like being the “weird”...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about slowing down, in the very best way possible. In a world where we’re supposed to be creating and creating, and productive and releasing our work, on a never ending cycle of churning of content and production where do we draw the line without sacrificing it all? Slowing down is not about stopping productivity and grinding business and life to a halt, but it...

Send us Fan Mail We sat down with Lasse Kulsrud, bassist of Norwegian band Heigh Chief to talk all things music, going out of your comfort zone and finding your presence on stage and off stage.  Lasse’s story is very cool as his first metal show ever, was the one he played in with Isiliel on the 2025 European tour. It took him way out of his comfort zone where he primarily sits in the blues and ro...

Send us Fan Mail Inspired by my Hello Kitty notepad, I’ve been thinking about the way that kindness shows up and makes our lives transform and blossom, whether we’re giving or receiving it. And usually, we’re doing both!   The kindness we put into the world can be incredible transformative and that sharing some compassion around can open up our world so beautifully where we support each other and...

Send us Fan Mail Fellow Canadian Chelsea Jambo and I sat down to discuss women’s health and our journeys. Chelsea is the founder of OURbody leading the market in wellness teas specifically blended for women’s health in every stage of life.  We connected over a past episode of mine about Girl Problems and the impact that not being taken seriously in the medical system has had such an impact on me....

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking about the fact that that we are all influencers. It’s easy to get caught in a vibe of “disliking” influencers. But we all influence in our own way in our every interaction. I have been thinking about it a lot where people seem to be shaming social media influencers for simply existing and forgetting the fact that they can make a big difference in a lot of peopl...

Send us Fan Mail We had fun catching up with Silk Red band fusing classic rock and big melodic vibes through their work. They started in 2024 and have been growing since. One thing I really admire about them is that they do a lot from the ground up including making their own merch which initially caught my interest when I met Libbie! We discuss their branding, musical influences, and the journey o...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking about the way we build our future! I have been busy at work updating websites, streamlining schedules and doing all sorts of things to make life easier including switching up a few bits of morning routines and dietary changes! I keep reminding myself that the future me will thank me and the steps I take today, end up becoming the future that is being built with...

Send us Fan Mail Today Ben and I are talking all things photography, particularly focusing on his unique brand of boudoir photography and its impact on self-perception and empowerment. Ben and I met on TikTok back in 2021 and I instantly was blown away by the art he creates every day with his clients.  Ben encourages discovering yourself through expression in photography, and bringing out strength...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're talking about an unpleasant experience a few weeks back involving a guy and the mistreatment of his sweet dog. But it's bigger than that. It's not only about the dog. It's about standing up for ourselves, for each other and the people around us. We may feel small and insignificant at times, but it's important to remember that we can make chang...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re here with Immy Cliff who is an incredible multi instrumentalist musician. She has been classically trained in four instruments and you can often find her posting heavy metal covers on her harp. She lives and breathes music and has just joined the band Joan ov Arc as their new bassist! Today, we’re talking about AI, the live music scene, the friends you make in music as...

Send us Fan Mail I was talking with a friend about style the other day and I mentioned that I always identified as a bit of a punk, and she was really surprised when I told her I didn't really see myself on the goth side... because I didn't think I was cool enough to identify there. Ahh the stories we tell ourselves right? Today I'm talking about how we define our style and how our...

Send us Fan Mail The past few weeks have been filled with conversations about self love, taking care of your own needs, regrets, taking risks and simply put, finding yourself in the journey. The common theme I have been hearing is about how people seem to be disconnected with what their heart really wants out of life. Afraid to speak up and grab what they want, to set boundaries in relationships,...