Lindsay Schoolcraft on Creativity & Autism, Cradle of Filth, Mental Health | OTV Podcast Ep #19

Lindsay Schoolcraft is a Canadian singer, harpist, keyboardist and music producer who is an established solo artist who also spent seven years with Cradle of Filth. In this episode, she discusses her mental health journey and reflects on her time with Cradle of Filth, noting the challenges of dealing with narcissistic individuals and the strain on her mental health. Lindsay emphasises the importance of setting boundaries and the transformative power of therapy. She also shares her creative process, including what to expect from her new album and the influence of her autism. Lindsay also touches on the support from her friend Xenoyr (Ne Obliviscaris) and why it is so important to remember that's for you won't go by you.

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CONTENT GUIDE:
00:00 Building mental health muscles
00:16 Your mental health right now?
02:06 Weapons for managing mental health
02:48 Inner demons and sobriety
05:38 How did you connect with each instrument?
07:06 The piano as a compass
08:48 Were you an artist before you were a student?
10:10 Autism and creativity
13:38 The genesis for releasing her own material
15:36 Life as a solo artist & believing in your vision
16:32 The story of the song "Saviour"
17:41 The steps to overcome people pleasing & boundary pushing
19:38 How has what you write about changed as your mental health changed?
20:27 Becoming a music producer
23:01 Being plucked out of music school to join Cradle of Filth
25:01 The ways being in the band chipped away at mental health
29:59 What kind of culture did Dani Filth create in the band?
32:22 Her next solo album
36:19 How do you write & female OCD
40:28 Were you able to regulate your emotions as a kid?
42:02 Art for solace
42:56 Her friendship with Xen from Ne Obliviscaris
48:39 What have been your darkest and brightest days?
52:17 Her moment at the Junos
53:48 The importance of a great partner
56:16 Anything is possible; keep pushing