I’ve found the following songs, movies, and video clips to be helpful in bringing some calm, safety, understanding, or a feeling that I am not alone in what I am feeling because other people feel it too (or don’t feel it!). Some have helped me to actively process current or past emotions that were surfacing. Some have helped uncover another layer to my own story. They have carried me through some very difficult years. Enjoy!
What songs, movies, or clips help you to access emotions? What helps you to feel the feels? To bring the energy up towards the surface? If you have any favorites, drop me an email at evan@mountainandmeadowhealth.com.
Youtube Playlists
Music:
Movies and Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTmt2aihuB1lTH7wj9Rp-BmYcT6RMHsrt
Music:
Coffee House Channel-Sirius XM-Tend to be mellow, acoustic, easy, settling songs.
Joy, Sadness, Gentleness, Patience, Persistence, Loneliness, Peace
Down Like Silver-Broken Coastline
Sadness, Loss, Inability to Say What You Wanted To Say
Jessica Andrews-Straight to the Bone
Kate Voegele-Middle of the Night Mind
Sara Bareilles-Bright Lights and Cityscapes
Powerful Songs, Beautiful Songs
John Mayer-Gravity-I think this is the best version
Irish Tenors-Fields of Athenry
Numbness, Lack of Emotion
Trauma in General
A great number of John Mayer’s songs touch on trauma and are telling of his neglect and the developmental trauma he carries.
Repetitive/Flow Songs:
Alash Ensemble-Avai-This is throat singing, so a bit different!
City and Colour-Hello, I’m In Delaware
Grouper’s music is very unique. One night her song’s felt really helpful for me, but then later, I had trouble getting into it and it felt a bit unsettling. So, I haven’t yet acquired a taste for it fully yet.
John Paul Bailey-Three Little Birds
Tristan Prettyman-Especially 23 Album
Movies and Clips:
Loss, Love, Abandonment, Trust, Home
Anger and Sadness
Touch, Affection
News of the World-Captain Kidd returns for Johanna scene. Watch the whole movie!
Emotions in General:Loss, Love, Rejection, Fear, Loneliness, Anger, Bitterness, Betrayal, Affection
The Chosen Series is by far the most emotional set of videos I have ever seen, touching on a huge range of emotions. Watch them from the beginning if you ever get the chance and see what arises for you.
