Allison Russell's Road To Self-Love

This podcast episode explores Allison Russell's journey of using music as a form of survival and healing to share her story of abuse, trauma, and the importance of breaking silence. Russell discusses her personal songs and their themes of racial injustice, demonization, and finding safety and community in unexpected places. She also discusses her experiences of forgiveness, meeting her biological father, and the complexities of motherhood. Throughout the episode, Russell emphasizes the power of music and speaking up about issues that affect marginalized communities.