The Sound of Self-Acceptance: Kelly Romo on Music as Medicine, Identity & Creative Freedom

This week on Mental Health and Music, Avatari sits down with pop/rock artist Kelly Romo for a powerful, open-hearted conversation about identity, recovery, and the courage it takes to become your full self. Kelly shares how embracing her queerness and healing unlocked a whole new level of authenticity — both on stage and in everyday life.

We talk about growing up without mental health support, the quiet destructiveness of shame, and how music became a vehicle for emotional truth and radical freedom. Whether she’s writing songs that challenge societal norms or carving out safe spaces through sound, Kelly’s story is a reminder that healing often begins with the decision to be seen.

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