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Drumming, Healing & Wellbeing | David Dean Haskell on Music and Mental Health
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How does music shape who we become—and how can it help us heal?
In this episode of Music Mind and Heart, I sit down with David Dean Haskell—drummer, author, educator, and former Disney performer—to explore how his relationship with music has evolved throughout his life.
David shares how drumming became a source of protection, belonging, and self-expression during childhood, helping him cope with bullying and find his place in the world. We discuss how music can hold space for emotions we struggle to put into words, the inspiration behind his books and inner child work…
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