Talksicology Podcast
Talksicology Podcast
Shading the Limelight - Cristi Williams
Shading the Limelight - Cristi Williams
Shading the Limelight - Cristi Williams
Thursday 27th March 2025
Cristi Williams shares her journey supporting Paramore's Hayley Williams and advocating for mental health in the music industry.
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Episode Overview
- Cristi Williams shares her experiences supporting her daughter Hayley Williams on tour.
- She discusses her work with Shading the Limelight to promote emotional wellness for artists.
- Cristi talks about teaching social and emotional intelligence at Belmont University.
- The importance of mental health support in the music industry is highlighted.
- Cristi opens up about her own struggles with domestic trauma and PTSD.
I just want her to come home at age 30 for Christmas, you know?
In this engaging episode of Talksicology, hosts Joseph Gorordo and Jason Cabello sit down with Cristi Williams, an educator, mental health advocate, and emotional wellness coach. Cristi, who is also the mother of Paramore's lead vocalist Hayley Williams, shares her unique journey of supporting her daughter on tour while managing her own career and personal challenges.
She opens up about her work with Shading the Limelight, an organisation she founded to support artists' emotional wellness, and her role as a lecturer at Belmont University where she teaches a course on social and emotional intelligence in the entertainment industry. The conversation also touches on Cristi's experiences with domestic trauma and PTSD, and how these have shaped her mission to help others in the music industry.
Throughout the episode, Cristi provides valuable insights into the importance of mental health support for artists and the role of organisations like MusiCares. With a mix of heartfelt stories and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of mental health and the entertainment industry.